In the ancient world, the constellation Aquarius was invariably associated with water. The ancient Egyptians believed that floods came when the Water Bearer dipped his celestial jug into the Nile. Those who lived in Mesopotamia also associated Aquarius with floods – though they were less grateful for them.
Capricorn
- Dates: 19 January - 18 February
- Element: Air
- Ruling planet: Saturn/Uranus
- Modality: Fixed
- Stars: Sadalsuud, Sadalmelik, and Skat
