Aquarius Season Glamour Guide
This season is all about letting your freak flag fly! Think bold silhouettes, blurring the lines of gender and extraterrestrial metallics!
Salutations Aquarius season! We welcome the sign of the extraterrestrial, the weirdo, the boundary breaker, the innovator, the rebel, the philanthropist, and the container that holds, supports and sustains our collective feels.
In modern astrology Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, the planet of shock, chaos and rebellion but in traditional astrology, it is ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline, responsibility and hard work. These two energies seem a bit contradictory and I won’t lie, out of all the signs, Aquarius energy was the one that took me the longest to fully comprehend because they are generally described as hippie weirdo activists but none of the Aquarius’ in my life really fit that description. It was only once I learned about the traditional Saturn rulership that it all started to click. This isn’t to say that Aquarius’ don’t march to the beat of their own drum, they certainly do. But their chaos isn’t so random. There is indeed a method to the madness which is truly the best description of unconventional Aquarius energy.
Referred to as the water bearer, it is a common misconception that Aquarius is a water sign but alas, it is an air sign! Aquarius stereotypes describe a sign that is emotionally detached and yet, it is a sign that is concerned with the collective and places the importance of the greater good above the individual. But this is where the term “water bearer” actually makes perfect sense. The element of Air governs intellect, communication and how we process thought and so, Aquarius’ compassion and concern for the collective comes from a place of intellect rather than emotion. This also gives them the emotional detachment that they are known for but as the bearer of water, an element which has historically been associated with feelings and emotions, this detachment is actually incredibly useful for our productive Aquarius, so as to prevent them from being consumed with emotion thus allowing them the ability to hone their focus and not get sidetracked in their quest to transform the collective. They value independence and freedom of thought and action more than anything which makes them natural challengers of convention and the status quo. They are deeply passionate about everyone’s right to total independence which is what sustains their motivation to go against the grain so diligently. They are what I would call, rebels with a cause.
With these strong themes of independence and freedom, Aquarius also asks us to consider and acknowledge all of the things that make us unique. How can our individuality be amplified so as to be of service to the collective? If everyone just conformed, we would have very limited options for, well, everything. Realize that one of the many services your individuality provides is the permission slip sometimes needed by others to know that is okay and deeply encouraged to simply be themselves.
In the tarot, the sign of Aquarius corresponds to The Star card which is a card of newfound hope and inspiration. In the sequence of the cards, it actually follows The Tower card which illustrates that The Star is a welcome reprieve and breath of fresh air following a period of turmoil. This card is one of clarity after the dust has settled and this could not be better suited to our current collective circumstances. Despite the world still being in a state of chaos, I think we can all agree that the shared silver lining is the undeniable illumination of our truest selves and our values when removed from the influences of society. This type of inner clarity also brings forth a renewed sense of purpose as we shed old limiting beliefs and make space for the new and evolved versions of ourselves. However, in order to be ready for the blessings we ask of the universe, we must also do our part to make sure we are meeting the universe half way. What good is receiving a blessing if you’re not in the place to sustain it and appreciate it fully? The Star calls upon us to elevate ourselves so that we may be ready for the abundance that the universe has to give.
AQUARIUS SEASON COLOR PALETTE
Future: Innovation, forward-thinking
Freedom: Independence, freedom, clarity
Aura: Imagination, compassion
Epiphany: Inspiration, optimism
Third Eye: Community, support, hope
Extraterrestrial: Playfulness, energizing, uplifting
Aquarius Associations
Element: Air
Modality: Fixed
House: 11th
Planet: Uranus & Saturn
Crystals: Amethyst, turquoise, aquamarine, angel aura quartz
Tarot Card: The Star
God/dess: Athena, Prometheus
Flower: Orchid
Colors: Iridescence, turquoise, lavender, pastel yellow, periwinkle, teal
My Additions
Fabric: Bamboo
Designers: Rick Owens, Anna Sui, Iris Van Herpen, Moschino
Scents: Grapefruit, Redbull, thunder, patchouli
Fashion Tips: Playing with gender fluidity, bold silhouettes, harnesses instead of purses, metallics, unconventional makeup colors, platforms
To Do: Community service, donating to organizations doing right by the world, watch movies about aliens, go to an observatory, start a revolution
Songs: Renegades of Funk by Rage Against the Machine, Tron by Joker, Fantastic Planet by Soil & Pimp Sessions, Astro Funk by GRiZ, Alien Superstar by Beyonce and more on my Aquarius Season playlist
“Fashion is part of the daily air and it changes all the time, with all the events. You can see the approaching of a revolution in clothes. You can see and feel everything in clothes.”
