Aquarians need to sample these flavors…
The Aquarius love of adventure extends to your palate. There probably isn’t a food you won’t taste. (Chocolate-covered grasshoppers anyone?) No need to travel the world—look for new and interesting cuisines in your own town. Branch out from Thai or Chinese and go for Ethiopian. Or try Ghanaian dishes like fufu, cassava and plantain mush in a spicy soup.
At home, spice up your grocery list with yogurts that are savory, not sweet, in flavors like parsnip, tomato, and sage. Brush butter and cumin (thought to improve memory) on corn on the cob. Or whip up some kiwi daiquiris and get health benefits along with the rum!
How Aquarians do more with less…
You are an air sign, so just what is the Water Bearer pouring out of that jug? It could be water, but chances are good that it’s something far more interesting. Some think it’s the universal consciousness pouring down from the heavens. It could be waves of radiation, electrical energy, or light, which would explain your love of technology! You’re a seeker of knowledge, always searching for information, so perhaps those squiggles are the wisdom of the ages being dispensed to humankind? Or maybe they represent truth, that elusive treasure you seek as you add to your trove of facts. Whatever it is, it sustains you like a spring in a desert oasis!
Make your wedding as quirky as you, Aquarius!
Are you wondering how to entice your Aquarian S.O. down the aisle? Perhaps your Water Bearer is worried about all the restrictions that come from (or just the term) tying the knot? You can reassure your loved one that it’s now possible to wed and indulge that love of sci-fi, futuristic video games, and stories set in fantastical realms, thanks to a growing trend in fantasy-themed weddings. A banquet straight out of Game of Thrones, an elfin wedding band reminiscent of Lord of the Rings, or a few incantations that would do Harry Potter proud will appeal to your eccentric mate-to-be, who will be so tickled they won’t even realize the commitment spell has been cast!
Should Water Bearers ever rush a romance?
Your fixed nature means that it could take a while before you find just the right partner, and there’s nothing wrong with that! Your loyalty and devotion indicate that you’ll stick with your choice once you make it—although there are times when it would be better to let go.
Potential partners should understand that it will take time for you to get to know, trust, and depend on them. If they’re serious—and you’re so amusing and fascinating, why wouldn’t they be—they’ll persist. Just look at the fabulous prize they’ll win for their effort (you)!
These venues will win over an Aquarius lover…
A date with Aquarius is one memorable party! Think outside the box. To show off your style, try a poetry slam or music festival. Taste botanical-infused gin in a steampunk bar. Follow a Gamelan concert with nasi campur Bali at an Indonesian restaurant. Whale watch on horseback at a local beach. How about a pinball tournament, or a laser-light show set to 1980s arena rock music? Share gourmet popcorn and a classic flick in a historic theater. Take a self-guided tour of your city’s outdoor art. Saturday “date night” is too conventional for you, so tell your date to prepare for a Tuesday night outing!
Should Aquarians jump right in or keep it platonic for a while?
Aquarius is the sign of friendship. You’re an outgoing, magnetic charmer and a socially oriented people watcher. Free of malice and accepting of all, you take others at face value, no strings attached. You attract friends and stay loyal to them. Always ready with a bon mot, you have a gift for making others laugh. You can rub shoulders with people from all walks of life, but you’re unimpressed by money or title. To you, friends are as important (if not more) than lovers. Any potential partner would be wise to become your good friend first. That’s the surest way into your heart!
Gems that can heal and boost Aquarians’ moods…
Open-minded and curious, many natives of your sign are interested in alternative therapies and the metaphysical. If you’re drawn to crystals and their reputed properties, you couldn’t do better than to begin with amethyst and lapis lazuli, both associated with Aquarius.
All-purpose amethyst is said to calm and sharpen the mind, ease insomnia, lower stress, help headaches, and reduce bruising and swelling. Try placing one of these purple beauties under your pillow to promote restful sleep.
Lapis lazuli is said to help concentration and ease migraines. Crystal powers or not, these gems are gorgeous, so wear them and be dazzling!
Desperately single? Not an Aquarius!
You’re an enigma, a strange combination of amiability and detachment. You’re everyone’s best friend, yet does anybody really know you? You need space—to think, to wander, to dream, and to absorb life’s sometimes hard lessons. At times that means distancing yourself emotionally and physically from others. Space gives you (and any partner) time to breathe and center yourself so that you can return as affectionate as ever, ready to forgive and forget. Take care that your alone time doesn’t lead to isolation. You can have a partner, spend quality time together, and still respect one another’s independence.
How to be in the right place at the right time, Aquarius…
You’re such a social butterfly! You’re interested in all kinds of people—oddballs, geniuses, extremists, the sweet neighbor down the street—and you can find something to talk about with all of them. But like Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory, you could spend all your time studying humans rather than really getting to know them.
To find love, you’re going to have to make an effort. You’re a joiner, so look for a club or group where you can meet like-minded computer geeks, sci-fi aficionados, or environmentalists. Maker Faires, Comic-con, and Sierra Club events are good bets!
How your hair can get you what you want (really!)…
You won’t find any “by the book” hairstyles on Aquarius! “Bedhead” hair is hot, but you want to look pleasantly tousled, not like you just fell off the top bunk. Tame your tresses with tips from the experts. Give long hair beachy waves by wrapping two-inch-wide sections around twisty rods, then dry and artfully muss. Neaten the tumbling strands with a decorative clip. Create a deep side part, tuck the sparser side over the ear and secure with a barrette. A sparkly accessory can take your hair from office to opulence but downplay the jewelry to avoid the Liberace look!