Aquarius in Judaism: Born in the Month of Shvat? All About This Zodiac Sign

Aquarius is the eleventh sign in the zodiac. It belongs to the element of air and the group of fixed signs.

The tribe associated with the month of Shvat is Asher, blessed by Jacob our forefather with the words: "Asher's food will be rich, and he will provide royal delicacies." This implies that his land will produce bread, and its fruits will be rich.
In the Book of Creation, it's stated that the month of Shvat was created by the letter Tzade, associated with charity. Thus, inherently Aquarians strive to justify their unique existence. They are individualists who do not want to be "just another among many."

Gifts and Tools

* Aquarians are very ambitious, as it is said, "I will exalt you, Hashem, for you have lifted me up" (Psalms, Chapter 30), expressing elevation and pride.
* Aquarians are characterized by artistic talent, creativity, and originality.
* They exhibit tolerance for others' differing positions and are open to any new idea or different thinking. The typical Aquarian often stands out in their opinions, appearance, and thinking.
* The openness of Aquarians also reflects their desire to meet and converse. They are very social and open to others. Additionally, they are extremely curious, eager to learn and investigate, and show interest in many subjects.
* As Aquarius belongs to the air element associated with communication, Aquarians possess great expressive ability and excel in communication fields. They are very talented and intellectual people.
* Aquarians are idealistic individuals who aspire for justice and unity. They will go out of their way to rectify injustices done to others and advocate for societal improvement and equality.

Weaknesses Needing Correction

* The root of the spiritual work for Aquarians lies in their approach to eating. Sages taught that to understand who a person truly is, observe them at mealtime to see how engrossed they are in the act of eating.
* Aquarians have a tendency towards the desire for food, and therefore should strive to work on this aspect, as stated, "The righteous eats to satisfy his soul, but the belly of the wicked shall lack" (Proverbs, Chapter 13, Verse 25).
* Aquarians might suffer from feelings of emptiness and lack. Symbolically, they might be drained of water, and it is said, "There is no water but Torah." This means Aquarians must enrich their lives with Torah to feel fulfillment and satisfaction.
* In the middle of the month, we celebrate the Festival of Trees, Tu B'Shvat, and it is said, "For man is a tree of the field" (Deuteronomy, Chapter 20, Verse 19). The tree symbolizes growth, just as a person’s role in the world is to develop spiritually throughout their life. The Torah is what will help them grow spiritually and fill their inner world.
* The life motto of Aquarians is: "Live and let live." They cherish their freedom and space. Aquarians are not governed by conventions and are characterized as breaking out of the mold. It is crucial for them to maintain their independence and uniqueness. Nevertheless, Aquarians need to understand that structure and commitment are parts of adult life, and such frameworks will guide and assist them in achieving ambitions and accomplishments.

Rabbi Panger explains the essence of the month of Shvat and the characteristics of Aquarians: