Watch out Libra...You May Not be the Nicest Sign!

“That’s when you know someone doesn’t know shit about astrology. When they say something idiotic like, ‘I hate Aquarians.’ Like, that’s not possible. They’re wrong.” -Alex Nightingale

Alex’s epitaph might read, “Daughter, Sister, Loving Wife, Always Surrounded by Aquarians” I would describe her as a wise Libra who, does in fact, know shit about astrology. Her comments on the water bearer had me cackling for the duration of our seven hour drive down Florida’s freeways, peppered with palm trees and underscored by the RENT soundtrack on repeat. As an Aquarius myself, she is always using her blunt, Pisces-rising manner to enlighten me of my own personality traits. I encourage her to continue as I record notes on my phone that I intend to regurgitate to my mother. It’s no surprise that I enjoy these talks. Aquarians get off on analyzing everything around them. And they’d never admit it, but they would like to be the center of attention every once in a while. “Ssshhhh!” Don’t tell them I said that, which brings us to why it is difficult to hate an Aquarius: they’d rather make daily visits to the DMV followed by a thirty minute pap smear, than create an awkward situation. Or maybe that’s just me.

Regardless, they certainly don’t want to serve as the catalyst for any kind of drama, and it’s better that way. Have you ever watched an Aquarius deal with conflict? Don’t. It’s less entertaining than reading the bible, or watching The Wendy Williams Show in the waiting room before your pap smear! As soon as a tense situation arises, they might volunteer as peace-maker. They might even panic on the inside, but more than likely, they’ll disappear-onto an artistic venture or lighthearted banter on the opposite side of the room.

Aquarians want everyone to get along, but they’ll stop before their actions lead to confrontation. There’s a reason why you never see an Aquarius on Real Housewives. Art acts as a medium for the humble Aquarius to express all their unspoken ideas. And they tend to be pretty good at it. The quality of their art is of the upmost importance, and they have the focus to execute a project to perfection. Plus, if you know an Aquarius well, you’ll know that behind their eccentric exterior, lies a chronic fear of embarrassment. However, this fear fuels them, and it tends to pay off once the project is complete.

This air sign doesn’t shine in a room bustling with acquaintances. They’re not like Libra or Gemini. Aquarians are the wallflowers observing everyone from the corner of the party. Arms crossed, mouth stiff, they’re most likely sporting their best resting-bitch-face. But don’t let their detached nature fool you, these people are far from bitchy! Start a conversation with them and you’ll be surprised by their eagerness to discuss any topic. They love conversation, but they prefer debating Game of Thrones fan theories, to discussing the fluctuating humidity in Fort Lauderdale. If you’re skilled enough to move past small-talk, you’ll find that Aquarians are an excellent buddy to have. Their support is unwavering, and they seldom turn down an adventure. They’re there when you need them, and they know when to give you your space too. In the end, they just want to facilitate peace and help everyone get along. “Unless that’s not what you want! Whatever you want is fine. I’m go with the flow.” -An Aquarius in response to this article probably