Zodiac Piercing Guide: Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Dearest Aquarius:

As the eleventh zodiac sign, you are known as rebellious and progressive thinkers with strong minds of your own. Traits that Aquarius individuals are known for include: emotional strength, independence, a free-spirited nature, intelligence and an extremely charming personality. You've got a lot to offer this world, Aquarius, and part of that offering is your personal brand of self-expression. It's important to you to be perceived by others in just the right way.

You’re certainly special Aquarius! What better way to highlight your truest individuality than with a piercing filled with a beautiful piece of body jewelry? Body Candy is here to offer some suggestions that are tailor-made to fit your zodiac profile.

Aquarius, you can be quiet and shy… But you're also eccentric and strong-willed (and you know it!). You crave rebellion and independence, and this makes you the perfect sign to pull off a more intimate piercing. Nipple piercings are easily hide-able for when you need to appear "professional," but can just as easily be flaunted for that wild, trendsetter look. Nipple jewelry comes in a variety of styles; for a more subtle look, try a casual barbell, which comes in a near infinite number of varieties. For something a little flashier, try a nipple ring with a dangling feature, like a delicate chain, or a stunning charm created with Swarovski crystals. For the Aquarians that want to maximize their eccentricity, an elaborate nipple shield or geometric dome might be the answer for you.

For those that crave the ultimate in intimate, a genital piercing (sometimes known as a VCH or vertical clitoral hood) is also an option. Never be afraid to strut your stuff Aquarius, but we do recommend keeping this one hidden in public!

There is nothing worse than monotony to you Aquarius. Keep in mind that one of the most versatile body parts to pierce is the ear. From a basic lobe piercing, to a more unique tragus, rook, or conch, an ear piercing can be the simplest way for any individual to show off their originality in a unique an innovative way. Beyond our traditional cartilage piercings, curved eyebrow rings are always a wonderful choice to emphasize your tragus or rook. For something more left-field, try an auricle piercing - you can even connect it to your lobe for some extra flashy pizzazz.

Aquarius is a friendly sign that strongly values companionship, friendship, and love. Let's be honest, you're occasionally emotionally aloof, and your fierce spontaneity sometimes gets in the way... But most importantly, you're not afraid to stand up for what you believe in and speak up when you or a loved one is wronged. As the sign whose reign includes Valentine’s day, you're the perfect sign to rep some love-centric jewelry. Get yourself some heart-themed jewelry to set off your nipple or belly piercing. We know you’re a generous soul - don’t forget that jewelry makes a great gift for a friend or lover!

As an air sign, colors that define Aquarius individuals include sky blue and silver. For those Aquarians with nose rings or bellybutton rings, they should look to aqua or light blue gems to compliment their airy and original personality. Don’t forget that a dazzling, authentic blue topaz piece could be the truest of color compliments.

Last but not least, Body Candy knows that sometimes you just need to show off some basic, Aquarius pride. One could consider a full-color constellation piercing for cartilage or bellies (made-to-order by our custom department). We’ve also got you covered on belly rings – from a simple crystalline “Aquarius” belly ring, to a beautiful, Swarovski crystal-studded dangler, your identity as the water-bearer will never come into question.