SmartScopes

Aquarius: The Water Carrier

A woodcut by Bonatti of a boy, Ganymede, pouring water from a vase into a bowl.

SmartScope for January 2012:

This month, you find yourself reflecting on many past events, especially with the start of the new year. You're remembering certain mistakes you made, but remember all the things you've learned because of them too! You learned so much and you now know how to avoid repeating them in the future. Make a list of new goals you'd like to achieve in 2012 and get started checking them off ASAP! This new attitude of getting things done and having fun doing them is sure to help you greatly in the process of making new friends this January.

About Aquarius:

Birth date:

January 21 - February 19

Element:

Air

Symbol:

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The Myth:

Aquarius represents Ganymede, a Trojan prince and the most handsome man on earth. Zeus, the king of all the Greek gods, was so enamored with Ganymede's beauty that he disguised himself as an eagle and kidnapped Ganymede. Zeus brought Ganymede back to Mt. Olympus, the home of the gods, to be their cup-bearer.

Cool Fact:

According to astrology, we are now living in the Age of Aquarius. An astrological age is about 2,500 years long!

An Aquarius might be:

opinionated, friendly, free-spirited, and inventive

Careers an Aquarius might like:

Astronomer, musician, computer technician, engineer, photographer, actor, scientist

Famous Female Aquarius:

A headshot of Jamaica Kincaid Jamaica Kincaid (born May 25, 1949) is an American writer, although she was born in Antigua. When she was a teen, she got a job in the United States as an au pair (nanny). Instead of sending the money home to her parents, whose morals she disagreed with, she worked odd jobs to stay in New York City, all the while writing notes for stories. One day, a good friend got ahold of some her notes and published them! To be an author, she changed her name to Jamaica Kincaid, which allowed her a break from the past and let her feel comfortable referencing that past for her work. She has published several works of fiction and even some nonfiction. We love Jamaica Kincaid because she is a strong woman who was not afraid to stand up for what she knew was right, even if it meant taking an uncertain path and going against her family. She used writing as a therapeutic way to deal with a dissatisfying and difficult past. Because she made the hard decision to follow her dreams with all her heart, she is now very happy with her life. She teaches in beautiful Vermont, where she now has a loving and supportive family with her husband and two children.