Aquarius is a sign perhaps best known for going against the grain. The sign defies trends, traditions and expectations to pave their own paths and operate as authentically as possible. But just because they know themselves better than most doesn’t mean they can’t also benefit from some thoughtful introspection.
We recommend journaling for every sign of the zodiac, but particularly Aquarians who have a lot to unpack internally on a day-to-day basis. If you’re not sure where to start, below we’ve shared eight prompts curated just for Aquarius to get the most benefit out of the practice of journaling.
‘What can I do to change the world this week?’
Aquarians tend to keep themselves busy with lots of different projects and tasks that will bring them closer to their overall goals, but sometimes that isn’t enough to completely satisfy them. If you want to make a difference and the world and for your actions to matter, start by considering how to do that. Maybe it’s something small, like donating to a good cause, volunteering for a charity or otherwise paying your own good fortune forward in some way. Whatever it is, small deeds can have ripple effects that really help people, and the more you remember to do kind things for others, the more you’ll feel their impact.
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‘Is there anything I’m rejecting in life out of stubbornness, rather than authenticity?’
Aquarians can be quite stubborn about the way they live their lives. Sometimes, it can be helpful to consider whether you’re rejecting something just because it’s popular, or because it actually doesn’t work for you. Often, in an effort to not conform, the sign will go out of their way to not go with the crowd, when instead, they should be focused on living authentically. Remember that you’re allowed to enjoy something trendy or well-liked and that you shouldn’t be a contrarian just for the sake of it.
‘Where am I hitting walls on my journey? How can I find the inspiration to overcome them?’
On their quest for truth and innovation, Aquarius can often get bored in their pursuits. Even if it’s something they’re passionate about, they’ll hit walls, and when they’re not motivated to do something, it can be nearly impossible to get them to budge. When you find yourself in that situation, take stock of the problem. Why have you lost interest, and can you reframe your perspective to find your inspiration again? It might be a matter of remembering why that goal is so meaningful to you in the first place, or even switching your immediate priorities toward something that does still motivate you and make you truly care.
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‘How can I make meaningful connections with the people I care about this week?’
Aquarians don’t have a reputation for being great at sharing their feelings. They’re deeply independent and often aloof, so people see them as unemotional and anti-social. As an Aquarius, however, you know better than anyone that this isn’t entirely the case. That’s why it’s important to put in extra work to show the people you love how much you care about them. Instead of withdrawing, make bids for connection, whether that’s sincerely expressing your gratitude or making time to hang out one-on-one.
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‘What was the hardest thing I’ve dealt with recently? How did it make me feel?’
Do you tend to intellectualize your feelings, rather than actually feeling them? Aquarius tends to focus on logic and facts over emotion, forgetting just how important it is to actually process feelings, rather than avoiding them. Try taking time to sit with difficult moments and how they made you feel. Maybe that means highlighting where those emotions sit in your body, and how they linger and impact the rest of your day. It’s not easy, but this kind of work can help you work through these difficult times, rather than not dealing with them and allowing them to fester.
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‘What’s everything that could go wrong regarding this situation that’s worrying me? What’s everything that could go right?’
Overthinking can be a major headache for Aquarius. Their intellects, as well as their penchant for pessimism, can leave them imagining the countless ways something can go wrong. When then happens, try going ahead and mapping it out. Start by listing out all of the things that could possibly go wrong. When you’re ready, turn that thought around and think of all the things that could go right. You just might find that the positives greatly outweigh the other list, and that the negative aren’t anything you wouldn’t be able to deal with.
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‘How can I best utilize the time I get to myself?’
As a thoughtful and independence Aquarius, you probably prefer to get plenty of time to yourself. You like the quiet opportunity to reflect, brainstorm and think about your next move. At the same time, if you don’t structure this time, you might find it going to waste, instead dedicating too many hours to scrolling social media, ruminating on things you can’t change or doing nothing at all. Try making some to-do lists of the things you want to get done in your free time, and even schedule it out into segments if that will help you balance your productive downtime with your relaxing time.
‘What’s something I should consider softening my opinion on? Is it possible I’m in the wrong?’
Aquarius can be stubborn to a fault. They’re often right about things, but that doesn’t mean they’re always right, and it can be extremely difficult to get them to change their mind, even appealing to their love of facts and truth. In your journaling, take some time to confront this contradiction. When faced with a situation where your fixed opinion may no longer be correct, take time to analyze the evidence—and why you refuse to budge even when you’re wrong. Think about why you stick to your guns even when confronted with reality, and how this conflicts with your usual dedication to the truth.
Want to learn even more about the sign? Click HERE to discover the major Aquarius personality types you’re bound to encounter in life.
