The tug of war
The Sun says what you’re aiming for, and the Moon says what you need to feel all right. Yours sit opposite each other. Aquarius believes everyone’s equal and nobody should be special. Leo needs to be somebody’s favorite. You may be relaxed and flexible one hour, stubborn and in charge the next, and on some days every choice feels like you’re letting one side of yourself down.
Both are fixed signs, so neither gives up. That’s hard, but it can also be productive. Some of the most impressive people carry this kind of pressure, and it can push you further than an easier chart would. You can use your warmth to lead causes, which lets both sides have what they want.
Wanting to be chosen, in theory not caring
You’re affectionate, loyal and often very funny in love. You also may be embarrassed by how badly you want to be adored. So you might talk a good game about independence, and then be crushed that your partner didn’t make a fuss on your birthday.
You can seem proud when you’re hurt, cool when you’re really burning. When you’re upset you may go distant, and your partner can only see the distance. For a sign pair that rarely backs down, arguments can turn into standoffs, with each of you waiting for the other to give way.
Giving both a turn
Stop trying to pick a winner. Give the star some real time on a stage of any size, and give the idealist some causes that are not about you. Tell your partner plainly that you like being made a fuss of, however un-Aquarian it sounds. And if you’re in a standoff, be the one who moves first. Pride usually recovers quite quickly, and your Sun already knows it doesn’t need to win.