The third decan of Aquarius covers roughly February 9 to February 18. Every sign is split into three decans of about ten days each, and while all of them are Aquarius at heart, each decan carries a different planetary sub-ruler that colours the sign in its own way.
Aquarius decan 3: sub-ruled by Venus
The third decan of Aquarius is sub-ruled by Venus (through Libra, the air sign that shares this part of the zodiac). That layers extra charm, warmth and a love of beauty, pleasure and harmony over your core Aquarius nature, giving this decan a flavour the other two do not have.
Aquarius decan 3 personality
The visionary original who marches to a beat only they can hear. Ruled by Uranus, Aquarius is the zodiac's visionary and rebel. The Water-Bearer is independent, original and humanitarian, loving freely but always on their own unconventional terms. In the third decan, that Aquarius essence is shaped by Venus: you keep the independent and original core of the sign, with an added warmth that sets you apart from the other Aquarius decans.
Strengths of Aquarius decan 3
At its best, the third decan keeps the independent, original, humanitarian strengths of Aquarius and adds an extra dose of warmth from Venus, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Aquarius decan 3
The growth edge of this decan is indulgence and a tendency to avoid hard conversations, the shadow side of its Venus sub-ruler. Spotting it early stops it from undercutting the independent core of Aquarius.
Love and compatibility
In love, Aquarius is most compatible with Gemini, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius. The Venus influence of this decan means you bring extra charm, warmth and a love of beauty, pleasure and harmony to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Aquarius who they are.
Aquarius decan 3 at work
At work, the third decan of Aquarius channels Venus into charm, diplomacy and an eye for quality, thriving wherever relationships, beauty or harmony are part of the job. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the third decan of Aquarius?
The third decan of Aquarius corresponds to February 9 to February 18, the roughly ten central days of that stretch of the sign. Depending on the year, the dates can shift by a day.
What planet rules Aquarius decan 3?
Its sub-ruler is Venus. That planetary layer is exactly what sets this decan apart from the other two Aquarius decans (full breakdown in the section above).
How is Aquarius decan 3 different from the others?
It keeps the independent and original Aquarius core but Venus adds extra warmth. See the full Aquarius personality profile.
Who is Aquarius decan 3 compatible with?
Aquarius pairs best with Gemini, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius, and this decan brings extra warmth. More on Aquarius compatibility.