The Dark Side of an Aquarius
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Aquarius is often thought to be the sunniest sign of the zodiac. When Aquarius is found in certain planets and houses and encouraged through favorable planetary aspects, its most positive qualities are revealed. However, every sign has the potential to reveal a darker nature and Aquarius is no different.
The Dark Side of an Aquarius
Aquarius isn't always a loquacious social butterfly. The main energies pouring into this archetype are:
The Direction of Air
Air energy runs heavenward. This upward motion when paired with a fixed quadruplicity can greatly affect the motivation and intellectual prowess of an individual. Air signs are often thought to be the intellectuals of the zodiac because of this upward energy. These signs manifest themselves through a great deal of thinking. Their approach to life can be heavily theoretical, in contrast to the earth signs who are mostly practical.
The dark side of air can manifest itself in too much theory and a lack of inapplicable knowledge. Individuals who are caught up in their heads may have a difficult time exercising empathy. Air can also inflate the ego, leading to arrogance and disdain. Both these qualities are common enough in Aquarius.
Aquarius can be a very rational, but also a theoretical sign. This sign is characterized by its ability to maintain a distance from vital issues to ensure that he can see things objectively. Though Aquarius garners the intellectual abilities from the air triplicity, this distance and grounded approach to life are attributed to its quadruplicity.
The Fixed Quadruplicity
Aquarius isn't always a loquacious social butterfly. The main energies pouring into this archetype are:
- The triplicity of Air
- A fixed quadruplicity
The Direction of Air
Air energy runs heavenward. This upward motion when paired with a fixed quadruplicity can greatly affect the motivation and intellectual prowess of an individual. Air signs are often thought to be the intellectuals of the zodiac because of this upward energy. These signs manifest themselves through a great deal of thinking. Their approach to life can be heavily theoretical, in contrast to the earth signs who are mostly practical.
The dark side of air can manifest itself in too much theory and a lack of inapplicable knowledge. Individuals who are caught up in their heads may have a difficult time exercising empathy. Air can also inflate the ego, leading to arrogance and disdain. Both these qualities are common enough in Aquarius.
Aquarius can be a very rational, but also a theoretical sign. This sign is characterized by its ability to maintain a distance from vital issues to ensure that he can see things objectively. Though Aquarius garners the intellectual abilities from the air triplicity, this distance and grounded approach to life are attributed to its quadruplicity.
The Fixed Quadruplicity
Aquarius is a fixed sign and can display all the positive and pessimistic traits of the fixed quadruplicity. Fixed signs are grounded and practical. A fixed nature makes Aquarius objective and critically minded. A good judge must look at an issue from all angles before making a verdict, and Aquarius excels at keeping the world at an arm's length away.
The dark side of fixed signs is easily apparent. Fixed energy is stable and, therefore, not easily moved. Aquarius is distant and stable, and this can often lead to a cold, hard individual who has a difficult time becoming emotionally invested in both people and circumstances. At worst, it can foster a violent extremist or sociopath whose mental theories have no consideration for the good of others, but only for personal gain.
When Aquarius Goes Bad...
The contrasting aspects of the Aquarian character are as follows:
Aquarius and the Planets
Saturn is the ruling planet of Aquarius. Saturn's didactic, success-driven and hardworking archetype is a perfect home for Aquarius' intellect and objectivity.
Unfortunately, Aquarius can be found just about anywhere in the natal chart, and it is not always placed in Saturn. Aquarius is not the ideal sign to occupy an individual's Venus or Moon. Such a placement combined with negative planetary aspects and environmental circumstances can have some harsh effects on interpersonal relations.
The dark side of Aquarius can truly manifest itself when it is found in an individual's Venus. Without nurturing aspects and loving childhood, an Aquarius can grow into a person with little to no ability to connect with other individuals. Partnerships can become impossible due to Aquarius' unorthodox view of love. Common problems include:
The dark side of fixed signs is easily apparent. Fixed energy is stable and, therefore, not easily moved. Aquarius is distant and stable, and this can often lead to a cold, hard individual who has a difficult time becoming emotionally invested in both people and circumstances. At worst, it can foster a violent extremist or sociopath whose mental theories have no consideration for the good of others, but only for personal gain.
When Aquarius Goes Bad...
The contrasting aspects of the Aquarian character are as follows:
Aquarius and the Planets
Saturn is the ruling planet of Aquarius. Saturn's didactic, success-driven and hardworking archetype is a perfect home for Aquarius' intellect and objectivity.
Unfortunately, Aquarius can be found just about anywhere in the natal chart, and it is not always placed in Saturn. Aquarius is not the ideal sign to occupy an individual's Venus or Moon. Such a placement combined with negative planetary aspects and environmental circumstances can have some harsh effects on interpersonal relations.
The dark side of Aquarius can truly manifest itself when it is found in an individual's Venus. Without nurturing aspects and loving childhood, an Aquarius can grow into a person with little to no ability to connect with other individuals. Partnerships can become impossible due to Aquarius' unorthodox view of love. Common problems include:
- An aloof and inconsiderate lover
- A loner complex
- Personal freedom overshadowing domestic partnerships
- Inability to understand the emotions of others
- A tendency toward moodiness
Why is it that one Aquarius is the lighthearted life of the party, while another Aquarius is a gloomy, strident extremist?
Natal charts are complex. They outline many governing energies and also the way these energies intersect. Adverse planetary aspects can cloud a positive energy or cause it to intersect with an uncomplimentary sign. Adverse aspects include:
- Square
- Conjunct
- Opposition
Negative aspects and angles combined with environmental factors can cultivate the negative traits of a sign. Inadequate attention or affection during childhood may set the stage for Aquarius' worst capabilities.
What to Watch
When archetypes begin to manifest more of their bad traits than good ones, there is almost always a combination of poor environment and planetary placements. Studying a natal chart carefully can help you understand why a certain Aquarius exhibits mostly the worst of his definitive traits. Unfavorable planetary aspects can also give you some insight into the individual's potential for change. This is why it can be extremely helpful to preempt a relationship with a natal chart assessment. Though an individual's chart should never be the coffin lid on a partnership, it can often give you ample preparation and insight into future conflicts.
What to Watch
When archetypes begin to manifest more of their bad traits than good ones, there is almost always a combination of poor environment and planetary placements. Studying a natal chart carefully can help you understand why a certain Aquarius exhibits mostly the worst of his definitive traits. Unfavorable planetary aspects can also give you some insight into the individual's potential for change. This is why it can be extremely helpful to preempt a relationship with a natal chart assessment. Though an individual's chart should never be the coffin lid on a partnership, it can often give you ample preparation and insight into future conflicts.