Haste / Impatience / Rashness

It is said that not everyone who shakes hands is a friend, and this is indeed a reality. Throughout the day, you must meet countless people with whom you talk and laugh, eat meals, and share leisure time, but can you call them your friends? Perhaps your answer will be in the negative, because out of necessity, everyone has to meet so many people daily, yet among these acquaintances are those whom you meet for only a single day, after which you have no dealing with them for the rest of your life. Take the example of a journey. During a journey of one or two days, people meet and part ways, and most of them never meet again in life. This means that there is not much connection with them, nor are they friends. Sincerity is the greatest prerequisite for friendship. You must have also seen friendships that break after lasting for several years; the reason for this is simply that one of those friends is not sincere. Making someone a friend is easy, but maintaining a friendship is very difficult. This is why every person has only a few friends whom they can trust, to whom they can speak their heart, and upon whom they can rely in every respect. As we have mentioned, friendship demands great sacrifice and sincerity. Those who can offer this find good friends. (In the book on Leo, we wrote that Leo individuals possess an authoritative mindset; for the sake of their own interest, they do not hesitate to cause harm even to their friends, and Leo is that zodiac sign whose bearers remain deprived of good friends because they do not know how to make sacrifices for friendship, they do not demonstrate sincerity, they hold their own interests dear, and they sacrifice their friendship for their sake.) Aquarius individuals are very fortunate in this matter; they have friends who stay with them throughout their lives. These people make friends after great thought and deliberation. Whomever they wish to befriend, they first evaluate them thoroughly, look for sincerity within them, and if that person meets their criteria, they extend a hand of friendship toward them and maintain an extremely sincere friendship with them. There is no artificiality or affectation in their friendship. They stand by their friend through thick and thin and expect that their friend will also display the same attitude. If their assessment ever turns out to be wrong—in that a person they thoroughly vetted and befriended ends up trampling the friendship for the sake of some personal interest after a short or long period—they sever ties with them and begin the search for a new friend.

You must have noticed that countless people, after falling victim to injustice at someone's hands, lament that justice has not been served to them, and you may also feel sympathy for these people, and it is even possible that you might stand up to help them. But if you observe these people closely, you will realize that they are the kind of people who raise a clamor for justice whenever an injustice is done to them, yet when they exhibit this very behavior toward others, they forget all demands of justice. This means that these people are not truly fair-minded, because a person can only be called just if they do not merely seek justice, but also dispense justice themselves. Man is an embodiment of greed and avarice. Most people are such that when their self-interest is at stake, they cast all principles aside. They are left with only one single goal: to attain their personal interest by any means. Examples of this come before us daily—a friend murdering a friend, robbers wreaking havoc with looting, or a driver running someone over under their vehicle due to speeding. If we reflect a little, we will realize that behind all such behaviors, wherever greed, lust, and self-interest appear, it can also be said that the perpetrators of such acts are completely unacquainted with justice, or at least they forget it entirely when they have been blinded by their self-interest. It is said that justice is the solution to every problem, and it is indeed true that if justice is adopted across all sectors and affairs of society, the country could present a model of paradise. Sadly, however, this has neither happened to this day nor can it happen in the future, because all kinds of people exist in the world; among them are those who are completely unwilling to acknowledge justice, friendship, sincerity, tolerance, and other moral values. They want solely and exclusively to achieve their own interests, for the sake of which they cast aside all moral obligations. Not all human beings in the world can be called unjust. Because in this world, Aquarius individuals also reside, who desire justice in every circumstance. When it comes to delivering justice, they do not even show partiality to their relatives and near ones; if they must deliver a decision against them, they do not hesitate. Delivering justice in the matters of others is relatively easy, but Aquarius individuals are such that they do not even shrink from holding themselves accountable. Most people prefer to appoint Aquarius individuals as an arbitrator in their affairs because they know that whatever decision these people make will fulfill all the requirements of justice.

Aquarius individuals are very cheerful and good-humored. Speaking to everyone with a smile is their habit. During a conversation, they take care that not a single word leaves their mouth that could hurt someone's feelings, and if that ever happens, these people become distressed and apologize to the one whose feelings were hurt. Generally, it has been observed that people do not show sociability at all. Nowadays, the situation is such that hardly anyone is even willing to speak courteously to another. People have even started taking pride in bad manners. Pretending to be superior to others has become a common attitude, yet in such times, Aquarius individuals are those who are seen spreading smiles. Talking to these people makes one's heart bloom with joy. They listen to everyone with great attention and also offer them useful advice. People love to sit and converse with them. Whichever gathering Aquarius individuals are in, they draw others toward themselves with their useful, interesting, and purposeful conversation. It can be said about these people that they are experts at controlling their anger.

These people observe all matters deeply, which is why their words carry weight and people give importance to what they say. Because of this habit of observation, they make great progress in the fields they choose. If an invention comes before them, they begin to ponder over it and want to bring further innovation to it; similarly, if they view a sight or scenery, they delve into its depth. Their conversation is well-reasoned. The reason for this is simply that they possess vast knowledge about the subject they speak on. They also keep a keen eye on global affairs. They know the prevailing political situation in the world, which is why they can become good columnists and politicians. These people have a deep interest in science and archaeology. If provided with a suitable environment, major inventions can be expected from them. Due to their habit of deep observation, their conversation is very attractive; if they deliver a speech, people listen to it attentively.

These people have the ability to accept every kind of challenge. Under normal circumstances, they appear to be of a very cool temperament, but if they accept a matter as a challenge, their enthusiasm and passion are worth seeing. These people have the ability to move further and further ahead. Staying stuck in one place is not in their nature; for this reason, they are called forward-thinking and innovative. They desire change; they get bored doing the same job, they get tired of living in the same place, and therefore they keep making changes. Otherwise, these people do have an attachment to traditions. They also respect them, but they still desire change within them. Their stance is that any tradition should be maintained with respect to its foundation, but changes should keep occurring in it with changing times, whereas individuals belonging to several other signs hold the opposite view. They want traditions to be left exactly as they exist, as is. When they accept a challenge or seek a change in traditions, they have to face a great deal of opposition, but they do not care about it and only rest once they have accomplished their task.

These people hate failures. They solely and exclusively like success. When they fail at any task, they feel severe frustration and also remain prey to despondency for a while; after that, they rise once again with renewed resolve and courage, immersing themselves back into their work. Once they set their mind to a task, turning them away or stopping them from that resolve is very difficult. These people value time greatly, which is why they do not get involved in tasks that carry the risk of wasting time. Whatever task they undertake, they think it through deeply; however, at times they also display hastiness, and those of their endeavors that are begun in haste do not achieve success. At that moment, they resolve never to do anything in haste in the future, yet when an occasion arises, they end up acting hastily again. It is essential for them to maintain composure when facing failure. During such times when they succumb to frustration, they also end up committing many such acts that become a source of trouble and loss for them; therefore, they should realize that when failure strikes, they must demonstrate patience and restraint, otherwise they should be prepared for loss.

The journey of love and romance has always existed and will continue into the future. Just as individuals belonging to other signs have their own role in matters of love, Aquarius individuals also have their own unique style and disposition. These people believe in true love. When these individuals are attracted to someone, they try to look into the depths of her heart and mind. They want to assess whether their beloved is only the owner of outward beauty or is also enriched with inner beauty. Women who do not meet their criteria are disregarded by them, no matter how beautiful and attractive they may be externally. These people search for a life partner whom they can trust completely. When they choose a woman for themselves, they love her from the bottom of their heart; once she becomes their life partner, they consider her their everything. It is their desire that she always remains joyful and happy, and for this purpose, they take full care of her needs and feelings. They share all their secrets with her. If an argument ever breaks out at home, they do not let it escalate, but rather resolve and settle the matter by demonstrating patience.

These people are extremely innovative and forward-thinking. They often have objections to inventions, believing that if such-and-such change were made to it, better results would emerge. Because of this nature, these people have a great interest in science. In this regard, they read scientific magazines and watch science programs. They remain concerned about what is happening across the world in the field of science, and their inclination also extends toward astronomy and archaeology. These people choose fields where they can find opportunities to demonstrate innovation in accordance with their nature. They mostly turn toward technical fields. However, even if they enter conventional fields, they still continue to introduce some form of innovation. For instance, if they turn toward music, they try to introduce a new style of their own. If it is the field of painting, their effort is to present a masterpiece distinct from others. They also have a fondness for changing their home and its interior decor, and they remain on the lookout for newer and newer models of cars. All such things provide satisfaction to their innovative nature.

These people have a sensitive heart. Any tragedy can affect their heart. Their desire is to put an end to all the problems and difficulties of the world, but that is not possible. Seeing someone in distress makes them feel grieved as well, and they try to alleviate that person's suffering as quickly as possible. Observing their sympathetic nature, many clever people also take undue advantage of them. It is necessary for Aquarius individuals to keep an eye on such people, but because they are kind-hearted, they overlook faults if someone asks for forgiveness. This effectively means that they have given those people another opportunity to strike again. Individuals belonging to many signs forgive once or twice, but with Aquarius individuals, there is room for forgiveness time and again. They keep many such people in mind who are deserving of help in one way or another, and they often continue to help them without any display or ostentation. For example, if they know of a student whose parents are unable to pay their fees, they pay the fees, and if there is a sick child known to them who cannot afford medicines, they bring them the medicines.

While we have mentioned many virtues of Aquarius individuals so far, we also consider it essential to mention this shortcoming of theirs: the majority of them are experts at fooling others. In fact, this is a flaw that can also be called their weapon. Generally, they try to settle all matters through straightforward means, but when they realize that they cannot turn things in their favor this way, they begin using this weapon. When they are saying various things while fooling someone, no one can guess at that moment that they are lying and mentioning things that have no existence in reality. In this art, it seems as if they have received formal training. They can fool a person who is reputed to be impossible to trick and who is known to be a very stern individual. These people pay no heed to his intelligence or his stern temper; they carry out their task with great finesse, and it often happens that no one finds out about these exploits of theirs for a very long time.

We have just mentioned some individuals belonging to the sign of Aquarius who fool others in a very elegant manner. Now we mention some of those people among them who do not commit any such act. Their honor is very dear to them, and they make great sacrifices to maintain their dignity. In particular, they uphold a character that is worthy of admiration. Many occasions arise in a person's life when they fall prey to greed and commit acts that compromise their character, but the type of Aquarius individuals we are discussing maintain their composure even on such occasions. Not only greed, but intimidation and threats also prove ineffective against them. These people have a strong reputation in matters of justice, and likewise, their speech is also very refined. They do not commit injustice against anyone and consider helping the oppressed to be their duty. These people cannot be bought by offering any kind of lure. To maintain the integrity of their character, they can turn down the largest of bribes.

We have mentioned that these people are keen observers and men of character. They take every step with great thought and deliberation. Besides all these qualities, they also possess the virtue of accurately gauging the psychology of others and conversing with them accordingly; thus, the other person cannot help but be impressed by them. They have a deep insight into most matters of life, so when they begin a conversation with someone, their endeavor is to speak in line with that person's field and interests. In this way, the listener becomes drawn toward them. These people also have the ability to extend their conversation on a single topic as long as possible. Apart from this, they take great care of their attire and cleanliness, which impresses others. Their manner of speaking is also very captivating, and at the same time, they keep incorporating wit and humor, thus never letting their conversation become boring. These people are well aware of the art of influencing others through their writing and speech.

Although individuals belonging to several other signs also harbor the desire within themselves for prosperity to arrive across the entire world, this desire is intense within Aquarius individuals. They ponder: * Why is there poverty in the world? * Why are people unemployed? * Why do people not get food? * Why are people deprived of education? Other such questions and thoughts constantly arise in their minds. Their desire is that all the people of the world obtain equal facilities. Their longing is so intense that they remain absorbed in it, not considering that this is very difficult and, especially, that they cannot accomplish this task alone. Under the influence of this desire, they often take up social work. In this manner, they also enter politics, and their inclination toward the legal profession is also due to this very reason. No matter which field they enter, this desire remains with them, and they work for the welfare of the people to the utmost extent possible.

These people apparently do not have a passion for becoming leaders, but they certainly possess such abilities.

* They are intelligent. * They observe deeply. * They are skilled in the art of conversation. * They write well. Besides these, they possess countless other abilities due to which they come into the public eye. For example, if they are in college, they catch the attention of teachers by performing well in any sport and are made the team captain. Similarly, if they work at a job, they demonstrate such performance that superiors praise them and they gain opportunities for promotion. Given the right opportunities, these people can even become the head of an institution. In their neighborhood, they perform such welfare works that the locals prefer to make them a councilor, from where they get the chance to climb the ladders of advancement and lead in various capacities.

As we have already written, these people want to see the entire world prosperous. When they reflect upon this, they reach the conclusion that there is an acute lack of education worldwide; they begin propagating their ideas, and most of them enter the field of teaching and education, deriving immense satisfaction from this. They may be associated with a school, college, or university, and if all of this is impossible, they open their own tuition center. They feel deeply sorrowful upon seeing children who do not receive an education. They sympathize with children who, due to some compulsion, are working instead of getting an education. They are completely against child labor. In their view, every child should receive opportunities to play and acquire education. In this regard, they write columns and deliver speeches. If it lies within their power, they arrange for the education and upbringing of many destitute children. Apart from this, they take a keen interest in child welfare, while also urging those people to pursue education who could not attain it in their childhood.

When it comes to health, the majority of Aquarius individuals prove to be very careless. These people are so engrossed in their engagements and activities that mealtime simply passes by. When they feel hungry, they settle for biscuits or some light snack, which is inadequate for sustaining their health. It is essential for them to: Pay full attention to their diet. Eat their meals on time. Adopt the habit of exercising. Make sure to walk on foot. Avoid rich, oily, and heavy foods. Have a medical check-up done every month so that if there is any deficiency, the doctor can give you better advice.

Just as nearly every person in the world harbors a desire for wealth, Aquarius individuals also possess this desire; however, while there are many people who know how to accumulate wealth but dread the very thought of spending it, this is not the case with Aquarius individuals—these people spend wealth as well. Fundamentally, they are not extravagant, but if they come across items that pique their interests or passions, they can end up spending lavishly. They do not hoard wealth like a snake sitting on treasure. They feel a sense of fulfillment by spending money on charitable and welfare activities. Not only do they spend money appropriately on themselves, but they also fulfill the needs of their family members. They do not merely crave earning wealth; rather, when they acquire wealth, they prefer spending it on charitable deeds in addition to fulfilling necessities. To the best of their capacity, they spend money on worthy causes. If they have limited means, they provide education for one child, and if they possess substantial wealth, they even open a school.

It is a tragedy for most intelligent people in the world that their decision-making power remains wavering; similarly, Aquarius individuals also fall prey to hesitation when making a decision. In fact, their mind presents many scenarios and blueprints regarding the future before them; this is the very reason they delay in deciding, and once they do make a decision, they fall prey to various misgivings. Different apprehensions surround them. It is essential for these people to: * Develop confidence within themselves. * Cultivate the habit of making decisions as quickly as possible. * Not fall prey to excessive hesitation. * Remain satisfied with whichever decision they make and not fall prey to various apprehensions; this way, you will not remain anxious. To take control of their decision-making power, these people will have to build a habit. Without this, this shortcoming of theirs cannot be eliminated. Acknowledge that there is a lack of self-confidence within you, and to overcome it, you have to train yourself.

These people are also drawn toward spirituality, but this happens only under specific circumstances—that is, if they are provided with an environment that gives them the opportunity to lean toward spirituality. It is surprising that not only does their interest in the spiritual world continue to grow, but their intuition also provides proof that they are achieving success in this field. Most of them are such that once they venture toward the spiritual world, they forget to look back. Besides, when the spiritual world is connected with religions, this subject expands wider and wider, possessing enough room that an ordinary person's life can easily be spent within it. It is essential for them: * If they venture toward spirituality, not to adopt extremism in it. * To try to keep its truths and realities confined to themselves, because certain truths are unacceptable to common people, and in this manner, those people can become their enemies.

It would not be wrong to say about Aquarius individuals that these people are bent on rebelling over every little thing. They rebel against their family members and often do not agree with people either. It is essential for these people: * To turn this flaw into a strength, do not disagree over every trivial matter; instead, rebel against those people and matters that are harmful to them and others. * Cultivate patience and endurance within yourselves; if something arises contrary to your temperament, certainly disagree with it, but do not adopt an provocative attitude. * Remember that your rebellious attitude can prove very detrimental to your splendid personality; this way, you can lose many of your good friends. * Try, if you want to say something against a matter, not to express your thoughts immediately; rather, exercise a little patience, as this way you will be able to control improper words.

These people have a scattered mind; they think about multiple matters at the same time. While this offers the advantage of gaining knowledge about many fields, failing to concentrate focus on a single place causes them to fail in achieving any meaningful outcome. It is essential for these people: Do not focus on too many tasks at the same time. Choose a single field. Focus more on your own work rather than the work of others. Value time; if you continue the practice of focusing on too many tasks, time will pass by and you will regret it. Do not become emotional in any undertaking. Do not be intimidated by failures. Remain determined and do not despair. Do not leave any work unfinished. Make your own decisions; do not pay too much heed to the remarks and advice of others. Criticism These people have a habit of criticizing others, but if criticism is directed at them, they often become infuriated or outright refuse to accept the criticism. These people should keep in mind that everyone has to become the target of criticism. Whenever a person undertakes any work, they try to make it complete and praiseworthy in every way, but it is often seen that very few works escape criticism. In reality, the flaws and merits of a work become apparent only afterward. When a painter creates a painting, he considers it a masterpiece. In his mind, he has created an artwork that is complete in every respect, with seemingly no room for criticism; however, when that painting comes before the public and other artists, its strengths and weaknesses come to light. Another important point is that even if criticism is not explicitly voiced, disapproval also carries the weight of criticism; but Aquarius individuals neither tolerate anyone's criticism nor do they take kindly to anyone's disapproval. Nonetheless, to achieve success, these people must develop the fortitude to endure criticism.

Along with the countless virtues of Aquarius individuals, one quality is also that they are steadfast. They possess the courage to stand their ground. When bad times befall many people, or when they face a failure or suffer a loss, despair surrounds them; some people pack their bags to turn back, while others, out of heartbreak, decide never to undertake that work again, but Aquarius individuals are not among them. No failure or loss can force them to retreat. It is true that they receive a temporary shock, but these people compose themselves. At such times, they do not even need consolation from others. They possess enough courage to handle themselves. They remain steadfast and rise with a renewed zeal and passion. They examine the shortcomings behind their failure, rectify them, and advance toward success. In the army, police, and other security forces, these individuals prove very successful. They are not intimidated by any kind of circumstances; rather, they stand firm. Their steadfastness plays a major role in their advancement.

One quality in these people is that they often appear cheerful and lively. The reason for this can be said to be that they are spirited and lively by nature. They do not get intimidated by failures and also work very hard; however, just as other people, when doing their work, treat it merely as a chore and keep wondering when they will get rid of it so they can turn their attention toward their favorite hobbies, Aquarius individuals have the distinct quality of choosing a field for themselves in which they genuinely have an interest. Therefore, when they are engaged in their work, they do not perform it simply as a task, but it is also their passion; hence, the question of them feeling bored or down does not even arise. For this reason, when these people finish their work, they are cheerful and refreshed, and even after that, they turn toward their favorite pastimes, leaving no room for boredom there either. One reason for them appearing happy and joyful is that they do not obsess over any matter. Whatever the circumstances may be, they make the atmosphere pleasant. Playful banter and lighthearted humor with people keep them happy and joyful.

Where we have described many of their virtues, we also describe one of their shortcomings, and that is that they often start resorting to hypocrisy for the sake of some personal interest. While doing so, they forget all their high principles and rules, and only their self-interest stands before them. At times, they even feel regret over their hypocritical behavior, and matters reach the point where they pledge not to adopt such an attitude in the future; however, with great sorrow, when another opportunity arrives, they once again forget everything—even the very vow they made to themselves. They start being hypocritical once more, and a contradiction begins to appear between their words and deeds. Every human being has some weakness or another; similarly, this is a weakness of Aquarius individuals: when they descend into negative actions, they cast all principles and regulations behind their backs. It is essential for them: * Try to overcome their hypocritical attitude. * When an occasion arises where they feel compelled to act hypocritically, occupy themselves in some other task.

Along with countless virtues, one quality in these people is also that they are very farsighted. They estimate and anticipate the coming times beforehand. If an issue comes before them, they immediately examine it in a profound manner, and its positive as well as negative aspects begin to appear before them. In this way, these people form an assessment of what outcomes will emerge once this task reaches completion. Thus, if they perceive a risk, they prefer to stay away from that task, and if there is a benefit, they are the first to get involved in it. In such situations, these people take great care of their friends and inform them as well about what is going to happen in the future. Most people acknowledge this ability of theirs and keep seeking their advice. Not only do they make accurate estimations about the future, but they also sense what has already transpired here; their power of observation is very sharp. Through their observation as well, they form very sound judgments.

An overall analysis of these people reveals that they are pleasant-tempered; laughing and making others laugh all the time is their habit, but it often happens that they fall completely silent, as if their fuse has blown. Such a state often comes over them, but it cannot keep them surrounded for long; nevertheless, it becomes a cause of concern for others. When a person who is constantly cheerful and playful suddenly goes silent, it is natural for people to become worried. In any case, individuals who stay close to these people become familiar with this habit of theirs and do not take much notice of their altered mood. However, people who are unaware of this habit become anxious. While this is not a habit of theirs that is alarming, it does cause a bit of worry regardless. If these people gain control over this shortcoming, they can not only save themselves from becoming sad and troubled, but they can also save others from distress. They should remember that people adore their pleasant nature and wish to see them laughing and cheerful all the time.

Most of these people are very strong. This strength of theirs is not confined merely to their youth; rather, it remains with them always. One of their virtues is that they appear far younger than their age. This is the reason why, even when they advance in age, they still look youthful. This is quite natural, and it happens as long as an illness does not surround them or they do not grow weak for some reason. This youthfulness fades only in the event that they become weak or fall ill. Therefore, if these people wish to maintain their youth: * Pay special attention to diet. * If you fall ill, do not neglect it; rather, get a checkup from a doctor so that your health can be maintained. * No matter how busy work gets, eat meals at the set time. * Exercise. * Walk on foot. * Keep your attention on sports. * Stay away from intoxicants and drugs. * Do not engage in sexual misconduct.

Because of the views these people hold, they are drawn to a great extent toward the service of humanity. They initiate welfare work in their neighborhood. In return, they have no longing for any reward. The sole consideration before them is that people in distress must be helped. Because of such habits, they gain popularity among people. For this reason, people advise them to enter politics; their own desire is to stay away from politics and such, but people often persuade and bring many of them into this arena. If they attain the position of a counselor or a similar post, they serve the people in a much better manner; in this way, they often have to become the target of criticism as well, and allegations of misappropriation of funds also fall upon them. In any case, they do not care about such matters and continue their work. As social workers, they carry on their services until the last breath of their life. If they hold an office or authority, that is well and good; otherwise, they continue social work on their own.

These people are very quick-witted. It is as if they have an answer ready for everything. Most people hesitate to talk to them out of fear that they might say something that causes them embarrassment. Their quick wit brings them many benefits, but they often use this quality to mock others and make them the target of jokes. They do this merely for amusement and their intention is not to hurt anyone's feelings, but this notion of theirs is mistaken; on the contrary, people take their remarks deeply to heart. If they come to realize the person's condition, they apologize to them. In examinations, this ability of theirs proves very useful to them. Besides this, in any interview as well, they impress people with their capability. Due to this ability, they sense situations, and if they feel any danger, they take preemptive measures. It also often happens that a situation deteriorates; in such circumstances, a decision is needed that can manage the situation, and Aquarius individuals have no match in making such a decision.

Otherwise, these people are very courageous and determined, but they certainly have this shortcoming: trivial matters affect them. For instance, if they begin a task and it cannot be completed for any reason, they become affected; similarly, the success of a competitor also becomes a cause of despair for them. Although they do not allow such a state to dominate them for long and become determined once again, this flaw nonetheless causes feelings of hopelessness to arise within them, so they ought to avoid it.

We mentioned that these people are pleasant-tempered, but an episode of aloofness also comes over them occasionally; during such times, they do not speak to anyone properly, and several bitter remarks slip from their mouths. This state overcomes them only rarely, but it affects their splendid personality. The opinion of people who are impressed by them due to their good manners begins to change about them. They ought to abandon this habit; it brings down the graph of their popularity.