Aqua + Arri (Aries)

I invented a gadget to stop Arri charging into things. He charged into it. I learned a lot.

Verdict: my most useful test subject.

Aqua + Taur (Taurus)

I replaced Taur’s armchair with a smart chair that adjusts to his mood. He sat on it until it gave up and turned back into a normal chair. I’ve never seen a machine look so defeated.

Verdict: Taur is the one problem I can’t solve. I find that thrilling.

Aqua + Gem & Eye (Gemini)

Fellow air sign. I have big ideas, they have big voices. Between us we can explain anything to anyone, whether they asked or not.

Verdict: the zodiac’s loudest think tank.

Aqua + Canny (Cancer)

I built Canny a machine that gives hugs. Canny said thank you and then gave me a real hug instead. It was better. I’m studying why.

Verdict: Canny’s teaching me things no book can.

Aqua + Leo (Leo)

My opposite sign. Leo did his best roar four times. I wrote down the volume. He’s never been so confused, or so keen to impress me.

Verdict: I keep him humble. He keeps me entertained.

Aqua + Virgo (Virgo)

I invent things, Virgo writes the instructions. My instructions just say, “You’ll work it out.” Virgo’s run to forty pages, with an index.

Verdict: genius meets paperwork. Unbeatable.

Aqua + Libby (Libra)

Fellow bird, fellow air sign. I come up with a plan to change the world, and Libby makes sure everyone’s happy about it. She’s much better at that bit.

Verdict: two birds, one very big plan.

Aqua + Score (Scorpio)

Neither of us does small talk. Our phone calls last about nine seconds. They’re the best nine seconds of the week.

Verdict: short chats, deep respect.

Aqua + Sagg (Sagittarius)

Sagg tests my inventions in the wild. The self-steering backpack worked brilliantly. It just steered itself to Norway, without Sagg.

Verdict: an inventor and an explorer. Great results. Occasionally in Norway.

Aqua + Cap (Capricorn)

Cap asks, “How much will it cost?” I ask, “How much will it change the world?” We meet in the middle, at a slightly cheaper way to change the world.

Verdict: the future, on budget.

Aqua + Aqua (Aquarius)

Two pelicans, two inventions, zero eye contact. We spent a whole evening discussing what colour jam would be on Mars. It was the best evening ever.

Verdict: perfectly matched. Possibly from another planet.

Aqua + Pike (Pisces)

Pike dreams up wonderful impossible things. I try to build them. Pike’s dream of a swimming pool in the sky is version three. Version two is still dripping.

Verdict: imagination plus invention. Wear wellies.

Aqua’s sign-off: If you know an Aquarius, don’t worry if we go quiet. We’re not being cold. We’re thinking about you, and how to build you something brilliant. It will probably be damp.

Want more Aqua? Read The 10 Best Things About Being an Aquarius.