What to Know About Aquarius Season in 2025, According to an Astrologer

Aquarius season is pretty much always filled with opportunities to connect and collaborate with others, whether you're grinding out your New Year's resolutions with friends, planning an epic Valentine's Day for your significant other, or making Super Bowl appetizers with your family. After all, Aquarius, the fixed air sign, is all about being a team player. The more group get-togethers, friend hangs, and platonic bonding time, the happier the Water Bearer is.

In turn, Aquarius season tends to be a time of year in which your calendar is packed with social commitments. But that's far from the only theme of Aquarius season. Because Aquarius's modern ruler is Uranus, the planet of rebellion and revolution, the air sign often enjoys rejecting anything mainstream, embracing a contrarian point of view, and striking out against convention at every turn. So, as the sun moves through the sign, you may feel more apt to take on this perspective.

During Aquarius season 2025 specifically, change is on the horizon. Pluto, the planet of power, which has been in Aquarius since Nov. 19, 2024, will meet up with both the sun and messenger Mercury during Aquarius season, fueling transformative conversations and shedding the light on hidden information. During this time, Uranus's retrograde will end in late January, while Jupiter's retrograde period will also end at the beginning of February. This means you may feel more spurring, jaw-dropping external shifts rather than self-reflective, internal ones.

For more on what you can expect during Aquarius season, keep reading to find out everything you need to know about how Aquarius season will impact your zodiac sign.

What Is Aquarius Season?

Aquarius season is the period of time the sun moves through the fixed air sign Aquarius, symbolized by the Water Bearer. Every year, the sun, which oversees self-image, identity, purpose, and confidence, makes its way through each of the 12 zodiac signs, spending about 30 days in each, and setting a unique tone for how you will experience the world. When it is in Aquarius, you may be more inclined to question the norm, dive into humanitarian causes, come up with innovative ideas, and prioritize platonic bonds and teamwork. You might also pinpoint opportunities to bring more justice, equality, or progress, all of which are close to Aquarius's heart, into the world.

Aquarius season is informed by the sign's co-rulers: Uranus and Saturn. Uranus, the planet of rebellion, revolution, sudden change, electricity, innovation, and brilliance, is Aquarius's modern ruler. Uranus has a quirky energy that can explain Aquarius's disdain for convention, tradition, and anything that's socially accepted or the status quo. Before Uranus was discovered, however, Aquarius was ruled by Saturn, the planet of commitment, limitations, boundaries, restrictions, and hard work. This tends to reflect in Aquarius's desire to reach the finish line on future-minded projects and innovative undertakings.

When Is Aquarius Season?

This year (at least in US time zones), Aquarius season is from Jan. 19 to Feb. 18. In general, Aquarius season happens annually from approximately Jan. 19-20 to Feb. 18-19.

Aquarius Season: What to Expect in 2025

Although the sun moves through Aquarius annually, the moon and other planets each have their own unique paths through the sky, making for a unique astrological picture of Aquarius season that differs from one year to the next.

As Aquarius season kicks off this year, the sun will join Pluto on Jan. 21, making for a truly dynamic moment in which you could step into your power or make great strides when it comes to moving beyond toxic circumstances. Then, on Jan. 25, Venus, the planet of relationships, in empathic water sign Pisces, will form a harmonizing trine to Mars in fellow water sign Cancer, making for one of the most romantic days of the year.

Following in the sun's footsteps, Mercury will also link up with Pluto on the same day as the new moon in Aquarius, Jan. 29, spurring more intense, dramatic, and transformative conversations, and potentially shedding light on information that was previously hidden.

Later in the month, Uranus retrograde ends on Jan. 30, spurring external versus internal changes and breakthroughs, especially when it comes to money, relationships, and values. To close out Aquarius season, Jupiter retrograde also ends on Feb. 4, which means you'll feel its amplifying energy in a more apparent way, as well.

Zodiac Signs Who Might Be Affected Most During Aquarius Season 2025

People born with their sun in Aquarius aren't the only ones who will be affected by Aquarius season. Anyone born with their sun or major planetary placements in any of the fixed signs — Taurus (fixed earth), Leo (fixed fire), and Scorpio (fixed water) — could feel as though life is on track to look quite different now and in the months ahead, especially as a result of Pluto taking up long-term residence in Aquarius now, too.

How Aquarius Season Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign

Here's what every sign can expect this Aquarius season. Feel free to read the below based on your zodiac sign and/or rising sign, too.

Aries (March 20 - April 19)

While the confident sun moves through your 11th house of networking, Aries, you should turn your attention to community efforts and group projects. Making a point to prioritize teamwork can have you feeling truly connected, motivated, and thrilled to be a part of something big and important. The more you collaborate, the greater the rewards — plus, if there's a long-term wish you've been wanting to make come true, join forces with friends and trade notes. Their support and big picture ideas could pave the way to success.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Your professional life and big picture goals are in the spotlight while the confident sun moves through your 10th house of career during Aquarius season, Taurus. You may be feeling particularly fired up to take on a new leadership position or more responsibility. Consider this also a wonderful time to initiate a conversation with a higher-up about what you want to achieve in the long-run and how you want to make your mark. Soak up and own the recognition and applause you deserve for putting your nose to the grindstone.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Gemini, Aquarius season has you feeling immersed in a thrilling, adventure-seeking energy. Because the sun is moving through your ninth house of adventure, your mundane routine just won't cut it right now. Sure, you generally adore buzzing and flitting from one activity or destination to the next, but you'll be even more pumped to do that now. You may also consider jumping into a new learning experience, whether that's signing up for a seminar, online course, or working with a mentor.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Cancer, Aquarius season empowers you to work on nurturing and deepening your connections, because the sun is now in your eighth house of emotional bonds and intimacy. Although you're always emotionally intelligent and OK with being vulnerable with loved ones, you'll be even more apt to open up and give voice to your desires and needs now, making it clear what you need to feel most comfortable and secure. At the same time, consider regrouping with loved ones on shared financial goals. Talk about investments alongside a close friend or research a plan to pay down debt with your spouse because this is also the joint resources sector.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22)

Leo, with the sun in your seventh house of partnership, you're being called to turn your attention to more one-on-one time with friends, loved ones, a romantic partner, and/or business partner. Because the seventh house is activated, Aquarius season is the ideal time for you to get a better sense of what you're bringing to the table within these relationships, as well as what others are offering you. Who's bringing what to the table, and where might you be able to give a little more or pull back a bit? As you pour energy more into the bonds that fuel you, you'll also nurture a greater sense of self.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)

During Aquarius season, Virgo, the vitality-boosting sun moves through your sixth house of routine and wellness, the zone associated with your sign. You'll feel like you can tackle all the to-dos on your list with more energy and focus, building momentum and boosting your inner balance. This is the season for taking things to the next level with a personal trainer or committing to daily meditation. This is also the perfect time of year to consider how you can better streamline your schedule in order to achieve greater work-life balance.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct 22)

You'll be feeling more playful, carefree, spontaneous, and fired up to share what's in your heart this Aquarius season, Libra. This is because the confident sun moves through your fifth house of romance and self-expression. This could be one of the most magical seasons of the year for you. Make the most of it by finishing grueling projects, going with the flow when it comes to social plans, and owning your voice. Be in the moment and celebrate everything that brings you joy.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

While the sun moves through your fourth house of home life during Aquarius season, Scorpio, being a homebody — something you're rather apt to be already — has even more appeal than usual. You're craving more mindful, heartfelt quality time with loved ones, and you'll want to rest, recharge, and rejuvenate yourself from the comfort of your four walls. Work on perfecting a cookie recipe, take an online fitness class, or catch up with a beloved friend over a long overdue FaceTime during this time. And therapy might also prove particularly satisfying now, as the sun's time in this house bolsters your ability to shed light on inner wounds.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Sagittarius, as the sun makes its way through Aquarius, your social life and ability to hone new skills soars, thanks to Aquarius season activating your third house of communication. You'll more readily find room in your hectic schedule to hang with friends, colleagues, neighbors, and siblings, if you have them. In fact, expect so many opportunities to connect, collaborate, and converse that your calendar could get a bit overwhelming, so make sure to build in well-deserved recharging time.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

As the sun makes its way through Aquarius and your second house of income, Capricorn, you can build on goals you set last week by thinking about how you can turn them into profitable, bottom line-boosting endeavors. Whether you've transformed a new hobby into a side hustle or you're considering trying for a raise, you're on track to go to bat for a new source of cash flow. Aquarius season supports your ability to research and move the ball forward on whatever game plan you focus on. You'll also be extra tuned into your values, so you can more readily identify if a moneymaking approach doesn't feel right intuitively and switch gears.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

Welcome to your season, Aquarius. It's possible that the last month or so has had you feeling like you're standing backstage, preparing to soak up the spotlight, but now that the brightest star in our solar system is moving through your sign and first house of self, all eyes are on you. In turn, consider sharing that ambitious proposal with higher-ups and hitting the gas on your dream goals — either of which you'll have more confidence to pursue now. It's time to reimagine your personal brand in a way that communicates what you stand for, and you might also benefit from stepping up your self-care and self-work.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20)

This can be a sleepy moment, Pisces, because the sun moves through your 12th house of spirituality during Aquarius season. Instead of plowing forward into ambitious undertakings and setting lofty intentions, you'll benefit even more from finding more room in your schedule for rest and restoration as well as solo time. Your dreams could be more intense and vivid, and self-care and manifesting are especially worthy pastimes as you prepare to head into your own season next month.

Maressa Brown is a journalist, author, and astrologer. Her areas of expertise include writing, reporting, and editing lifestyle, pop culture, and parenting content that's both conversational and substantive. In addition to contributing to PS, she writes for a variety of consumer-facing publications including InStyle, Parents, and Shape, and was previously an editor at Cosmopolitan and CafeMom.