People often say that success comes from hard work, connections, and perhaps a bit of luck. But what if success had more to do with your zodiac sign?
Astrology suggests that the alignment of stars can influence the course of your life. Your natal chart, derived from your birth day, time, and place, creates a roadmap based on the positions of major planets and luminaries at your birth. Though the birth chart involves many components, most of us are familiar with our Sun signs, commonly known as our zodiac signs.
Each zodiac sign reflects various personality traits, both positive and negative. While some signs are considered more fortunate and others less favored, no single sign is entirely good or bad. Nonetheless, a 2015 study points to one zodiac sign as potentially more likely to achieve success due to a specific set of traits determined by the universe.
Zodiac sign most likely to be successful
Based on research by UConn’s Mark Hamilton, Aquarius stands out as the zodiac sign with the best chance of achieving success.
Hamilton, whose findings are featured in the “Journal of Social Sciences,” studied a group of 300 well-known individuals across various fields considered successful, like politicians, scientists, athletes, public service workers, artists, and literary figures. He noticed a pattern in their birthdays, with a concentration during “wet” months (late December to early March) and under fixed signs.
Professional astrologer Leslie Hale points out that those born between January 20 and February 18 (Aquarius dates) are likely to succeed due to their strong social drive and genuine interest in others.
Initially, it might come as a surprise that Aquarius is seen as the most successful zodiac sign, according to Hale’s explanation. “The Sun in Aquarius is considered ‘at it’s detriment’ in this sign, which means it is not well-placed.” In fact, this makes Aquarius one of the most challenging Sun signs to have.
“This can sometimes, however, work well because the Sun represents self-actualization. Since the Aquarius Sun does not favor self-actualization because it is at its detriment, the energy is turned outward toward other people which can be a big benefit when dealing with the public and other people,” Hale says.
The chances of success for the Aquarius zodiac sign might be influenced by the planets that rule over it. “Aquarians are typically very interesting people since one of their planetary co-rulers is Uranus,” explains Hale, giving them somewhat of an edge over other zodiac signs who may not stand out as much.
“In addition to being co-ruled by Uranus, Saturn is the other planetary ruler and Saturn is all about hard work and discipline which can go a long way in terms of achieving success.”
Aria Gmitter, M.F.A., who is YourTango’s Senior Editor for Horoscopes and Spirituality, as well as an astrologer, numerologist, tarotist, and theologian, mentions that this contributes to Aquarius’ “staying power” and “capability to tackle challenges and exceed expectations, even if it involves bending some rules,” playing a significant part in achieving success.
This “stamina” may be in big part due to Aquarius’ status as a fixed sign. And in fact, “similar to Aquarius, the reason why Leos, Scorpios, and Taurus zodiac signs are successful can be pointed toward their fixed modality in astrology,” Gmitter explains.
“To be successful, you need to be dedicated and willing to work hard for an extended period of time. Fixed zodiac signs are the taskmasters of the zodiac signs. Once they have decided to start a project, they are less likely to give up until the desired result has been achieved. For Leo, who is ruled by the Sun, success may come in the form of fame and fortune. For Taurus and Scorpio, their success often comes in the form of money and assets.”
Certainly! The zodiac sign you were born under is just a tiny part of your entire birth chart. Success involves understanding various aspects, and everyone can figure it out; some may find it simpler than others.
For example, “Most celebrities who are successful in acting have a concentration of planets in the 10th house of their chart,” says Gmitter. “What makes this so interesting and supportive of the study is that the 10th house is associated with Capricorn. Yes, Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, but again, Saturn also rules Aquarius. So, even if you’re not an Aquarius sign or you don’t have a lot of planets in Aquarius, you might still become famous if you have a group of planets in your Midheaven or even the 11th house of your natal chart — both have an association to Aquarius energy.”