The Water Bearer · January 20 – February 18
February 14 Zodiac Sign
Born on February 14, you're a Aquarius — original, independent and future-minded — the zodiac's visionary.
Zodiac sign
Element · Modality
Air · Fixed
Decan (third)
Moon-ruled
Birthstone
Amethyst
Birth flower
Violet
Season position
Day 26 of 30
What astrology says about a February 14 birthday
February 14 is day 26 of Aquarius season, so astrologers link it with the sign's core character: independent, inventive, humanitarian, original. Traits astrologers commonly associate with Aquarius include independent and true to themselves; humanitarian and community-minded; open-minded and accepting of differences.
A commonly cited growth area for Aquarius: rebelling for the sake of it. For the full picture of the sign, read the Aquarius guide.
3rd decan of Aquarius: Moon
Each sign is divided into three decans, 10° slices that the Sun crosses in about ten days each. February 14 falls in the third decan of Aquarius (about February 9–18), which the traditional Chaldean system assigns to Moon. Astrologers say that adds sensitivity, intuition and emotional depth.
The Moon adds a tidal, feeling-led quality, so moods, memory and the need for a safe emotional home matter more than the sign alone would suggest.
The number 14 in numerology
The 14 pairs the 1's independence with the 4's discipline. A 14th-of-the-month birthday is associated with freedom-seeking that still has a practical backbone.
Numerology is a separate tradition from astrology and is offered here for interest.
February birthstone and flower
The modern birthstone for February is Amethyst and the commonly listed birth flower is the violet. February falls in the last stretch of northern winter and the end of southern summer.
Aquarius love and compatibility
Aquarius wants a partner who is also a best friend. Intellectual connection, shared values and plenty of personal space matter more to them than traditional romance. They are attracted to people who are unapologetically themselves.
Astrology is a symbolic tradition, not a science, and interpretations vary between astrologers. This page is for reflection and entertainment, not prediction or advice.
Beyond your February 14 Sun sign
Your Aquarius Sun is one planet. Your Moon, Rising sign and the exact Moon-ruled decan details live in your full natal chart. Get yours free on Skygram.
Get my free birth chartFebruary 14 birthday FAQ
What zodiac sign is February 14?
February 14 falls in Aquarius, which runs from January 20 to February 18 in the tropical zodiac. The Sun changes sign at a slightly different moment each year, so the boundary can fall a day or so either side of these dates. If you were born close to the edge, your birth year, time and place decide it.
Is February 14 a cusp birthday?
Not by the usual definition, which counts the first and last couple of days of a sign. February 14 is day 26 of Aquarius season, so it is normally read as a clear Aquarius birthday.
Which decan is February 14?
February 14 is in the third decan of Aquarius (February 9–18). In the traditional Chaldean system this decan is ruled by Moon, which astrologers say adds its own flavour to Aquarius. Some modern astrologers assign decan rulers by element instead, which gives different planets, and decans are strictly 10° slices of the zodiac, so the date range is approximate.
What are the birthstone and flower for February?
The modern birthstone for February is Amethyst and the birth flower is the violet. These come from calendar tradition rather than astrology, and the lists vary by country and source.