Aquarius is the free thinker of the zodiac, friendly, original, and full of hope for the future. Its tarot card is one of the most hopeful in the deck. The tarot card for Aquarius is The Star, card XVII of the Major Arcana.
Below you will find why The Star belongs to Aquarius, what it means when it shows up in an Aquarius love reading, the three smaller cards that rule each part of the sign, and a free three-card spread to try tonight.
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What tarot card represents Aquarius?
The tarot card for Aquarius is The Star. This comes from the Golden Dawn system, the same tradition behind the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, which links each of the twelve zodiac signs to one Major Arcana card. Aquarius covers birthdays from January 20 to February 18.
The Star shows a woman kneeling by a pool at night, pouring water onto the land and into the pool under a sky full of stars. Aquarius is the water-bearer, and the card shows the same image: someone pouring out what they have for the good of all.
Aquarius is a fixed air sign, traditionally ruled by Saturn and in modern astrology by Uranus. It believes in a better future and wants a love that feels honest and free. The Star stands for hope and renewal. For Aquarius, it says that love and freedom can live together, and that being truly seen is the deepest kind of intimacy.
The Star in love for Aquarius
In love, The Star is healing, sincerity, and faith. It is one of the gentlest and most hopeful cards in the deck.
- Upright: Hope, healing, and a sincere connection. A love that restores your faith, or a soulmate-level bond built on honesty and trust.
- Reversed: Losing hope or feeling disconnected. Doubt, discouragement, or not believing love will work out.
- As feelings: He feels hopeful and inspired about you. You give him a sense of peace and faith in the future.
- As advice: Be open and honest, and keep your hope alive. Healing comes from letting yourself be seen.
Is The Star a good card for Aquarius?
Yes, The Star is a gentle, hopeful card for Aquarius. Upright it shows healing, honest connection, and faith in the relationship. Reversed, it can mean losing hope, feeling disconnected, or doubting that love will work out.
The three Aquarius decan cards (the Minor Arcana of Aquarius)
Each sign is split into three decans of about ten days, and each decan has its own Minor Arcana card and planet. All three Aquarius decan cards come from the suit of Swords, the suit of the air element. If you know the birthday, you can find the exact card for that person.
- Five of Swords (first decan, January 20 to January 29, Venus): Winning the argument but losing the connection. In love: a fight where being right mattered more than being close.
- Six of Swords (second decan, January 30 to February 8, Mercury): Moving toward calmer waters. In love: leaving a hard time behind, healing after conflict, or a transition to something better.
- Seven of Swords (third decan, February 9 to February 18, the Moon): Secrecy or not playing fair. In love: hiding something, sneaking around, or not trusting the other person fully.
So an Aquarius born on the first days of the sign carries a little of the Five of Swords, while one born near the end leans toward the Seven of Swords. It is a small detail, but it often explains why two people of the same sign love so differently.
Other tarot cards linked to Aquarius
The planets have Major Arcana cards too, and Aquarius’ ruling planets give it two more cards: The World and The Fool. They add the planetary side of the sign, while The Star shows its zodiac nature. The element adds a whole suit: air signs belong with the Swords.
How Aquarius loves
Aquarius is the sign of the water-bearer and of friendship. In love, they want to feel understood as a whole person. A partner who gets their strange ideas and big dreams wins their heart.
Their challenge is emotional closeness. Aquarius can hide in their head, avoid messy feelings, or seem detached when a partner needs warmth.
Wondering if an Aquarius is falling for you? Here are four of the signs to watch for:
- They share their weird ideas. The theories, the projects, the strange dreams.
- They treat you as a best friend. For Aquarius, friendship is the doorway to love.
- They make time for long talks. About the world, the future, and everything else.
- They show you their unusual side. Hobbies and passions they hide from others.
The full list of eight clues, plus how to reach an Aquarius’ heart and what pushes them away, is in Aquarius in Love.
A free three-card Aquarius love spread: The Aquarius Star Spread
Shuffle while thinking about your Aquarius, or about yourself if you are the Aquarius. Lay three cards left to right.
- The wish. What you are secretly hoping for in love.
- The distance. What keeps you at arm’s length.
- The connection. What real closeness would look like for you.
If The Star or one of the Aquarius decan cards (Five of Swords, Six of Swords or Seven of Swords) turns up, pay extra attention. It may be the sign speaking in its own voice.
Aquarius compatibility at a glance
Air and fire signs usually give Aquarius the space and stimulation it needs. Earth and water signs can bring warmth and grounding, but may want more closeness than Aquarius finds easy.
- Strongest matches: Gemini and Libra
- Good matches: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
- More challenging: Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio and Capricorn
Every pairing, with a note on how Aquarius feels about each sign, is in the compatibility chapter of Aquarius in Love.
Aquarius in Love: A Zodiac Love Tarot Guide
How Aquarius loves, The Star and the three decan cards in love, three spreads with diagrams, compatibility with all 12 signs, and journal prompts. A 13-page PDF for an Aquarius or anyone who loves one.
Tarot cards for all 12 zodiac signs
| Sign | Tarot card |
|---|---|
| Aries tarot card | The Emperor |
| Taurus tarot card | The Hierophant |
| Gemini tarot card | The Lovers |
| Cancer tarot card | The Chariot |
| Leo tarot card | Strength |
| Virgo tarot card | The Hermit |
| Libra tarot card | Justice |
| Scorpio tarot card | Death |
| Sagittarius tarot card | Temperance |
| Capricorn tarot card | The Devil |
| Aquarius | The Star |
| Pisces tarot card | The Moon |
Aquarius tarot card FAQ
What tarot card represents Aquarius?
The Star is the Major Arcana card for Aquarius. The link comes from the Golden Dawn system, which pairs each zodiac sign with one Major Arcana card.
What is Aquarius’ Minor Arcana card?
Aquarius has three: the Five of Swords, Six of Swords and Seven of Swords, one for each ten-day decan of the sign. Which one applies depends on the birthday.
What tarot card is Aquarius rising or Aquarius moon?
The same card, The Star. The card belongs to the sign itself, wherever it sits in a birth chart. Many readers use the sun sign for core personality, the moon sign for feelings, and the rising sign for first impressions.
Which planet card goes with Aquarius?
Aquarius is ruled by Saturn and Uranus, so its planetary cards are The World and The Fool.
Is The Star a good card for Aquarius in love?
Yes, The Star is a gentle, hopeful card for Aquarius. Upright it shows healing, honest connection, and faith in the relationship.
Keep reading
Want to go further with The Star and the cards around it? Read The Star as feelings and The Star as a yes or no card, or browse the Zodiac Love Tarot guides for every sign.