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[[Image:Hippies.jpg|thumb|right|The [[hippie]] subculture appropriated the name of Aquarius for their philosophy, "The Age of Aquarius."]] | [[Image:Hippies.jpg|thumb|right|The [[hippie]] subculture appropriated the name of Aquarius for their philosophy, "The Age of Aquarius."]] | ||
| − | '''Aquarius''' is one of the [[ | + | '''Aquarius''', the "Water-Bearer", is one of the [[constellations]] of the twelve Signs of the [[Astrology|Zodiac]]. It is the eleventh astrological [[sign]], and comes between [[Capricorn]] the Sea-Goat, and [[Pisces]] the [[Fish]], on the circular astrological diagram. As a sun sign, it represents the dates of January 31 through February 19. The [[symbol]] for Aquarius is two lines in a zigzag shape, representing [[water]]. The brightest [[star]] in Aquarius is Beta Aquarii (abbreviated β Aqr), also known by its Islamic name [[Sadalsuud]], whence the name of the entire constellation. |
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Revision as of 14:26, October 23, 2018
The hippie subculture appropriated the name of Aquarius for their philosophy, "The Age of Aquarius."
Aquarius, the "Water-Bearer", is one of the constellations of the twelve Signs of the Zodiac. It is the eleventh astrological sign, and comes between Capricorn the Sea-Goat, and Pisces the Fish, on the circular astrological diagram. As a sun sign, it represents the dates of January 31 through February 19. The symbol for Aquarius is two lines in a zigzag shape, representing water. The brightest star in Aquarius is Beta Aquarii (abbreviated β Aqr), also known by its Islamic name Sadalsuud, whence the name of the entire constellation.