water bearer

Thân thiện

An Aquarius water bearer pours water from a jug into a stream.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The eleventh astrological sign in the zodiac: "Water Bearer" is the traditional name for the constellation and sign of Aquarius, represented by a figure carrying a vessel of water. It is associated with the dates approximately January 20 to February 18.
   • A person born under this sign: In astrology, a "Water Bearer" is a native of the Aquarius sign.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • In astrology, the Water Bearer symbolizes knowledge and humanitarianism.
  • My sister is a Water Bearer, as her birthday is February 1st.

Advanced Usage

• "the Age of the Water Bearer": a term sometimes used in astrological discourse to refer to the theoretical future or current astrological age, the Age of Aquarius.
  • Some believe we are transitioning into the Age of the Water Bearer.

Variants and Related Words

• Aquarius: The more common Latin name for the same zodiac sign and constellation.
• Aquarian: (Adjective or Noun) Of or relating to Aquarius; a person born under the sign of Aquarius.
  • She has a very Aquarian perspective on life.

Synonyms

• Aquarius: The direct synonym for the zodiac sign.

Notes on Meaning

• Despite the name "Water Bearer," Aquarius is an air sign in modern Western astrology, not a water sign. The name originates from the constellation's visual representation.
• The term is almost exclusively used in an astrological context.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the eleventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about January 20 to February 18
2. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aquarius

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Aquarius
• Aquarius the Water Bearer
• Water Bearer