Aquarius season is January 20 to February 18, 2026, as the Sun transits through the eleventh sign of the zodiac. 

Aquarians thrive as free spirits, they value their freedom to live and think authentically. They need to withdraw to find clarity and perspective. They take responsibility for themselves and their actions. They devoted themselves to community and group collaboration. They’re known as visionaries, independent thinkers and change makers. 

Aquarius season's emphasis on individual freedom and shared values can affect personal and work relationships. Focus is on community, innovation and evaluating existing plans and goals in life. This period encourages moving from managing problems (Capricorn) to building authentic connections and embracing new, unconventional approaches to love and work.

You want to fly? You'll have to give up what weighs you down. ~Toni Morrison

A free spirit is someone who embraces independence, non-conformity and a deep connection to one's own truth. Even if you’re not an Aquarius, you can use this time of year to cultivate your free spirit energy and step boldly onto your unique path.

Bring Aquarian Energy Into Your Life

• Let Go of the Outcome - Instead of doing things the way you’ve always done them, explore what it means to do things differently, without worrying about the outcome.
• Eliminate What’s Holding You Back - Identify areas of your life where you may be stuck in old patterns. Consider your goals and aspirations. Ask yourself if you’re living the life you desire? Are your habits and the people who you surround yourself with encouraging or blocking you on your path to your dream life?
• Live Authentically - Are you able to be your authentic self every day, in every encounter? Why or why not? Look at yourself honestly, are you living and speaking your truth? What is standing in the way of your authenticity?
• Shift Your Focus - Are you focused solely on your wants and needs? Or are you able to see the world through a wider lens? When you embrace a collective focus, instead of merely focusing on your wants and needs, the importance of your role in your community becomes apparent. Discover the connections you didn’t know you needed. 
• Identify What's Standing in Your Way - What’s holding you back in your life? Is it your habits or obligations? Or even loved ones? Oftentimes, we get stuck in a rut because we feel too lethargic to make changes. We maintain the status quo because we're too exhausted to even think to do things differently. The best way to motivate yourself is to start with a small change. That change allows you to prepare for bigger changes down the road.

It's so hard to change and to do things differently. But only when we get out of our rut can we find the life we're meant to be living.

Dive deeper into what Aquarius season means for your particular sign here. Mine felt spot on.