Aries Sun, Aquarius Moon

One minute you’re wildly into someone. The next you’re watching yourself be wildly into them, with some interest, as if taking notes.

The change-the-world streak

Freedom sits at the center of this mix. You want to be independent and to say what you think, and the status quo tends to strike you as a personal challenge. Aries gives you the nerve to act and Aquarius gives you the odd, inventive idea worth acting on. People find you hard to pin down, flashy and impulsive one moment and thoughtful and organized the next.

You’re also good with people as a category. You’re curious about how everyone’s different, and you can get on with almost anybody at the party.

Heat and distance

A partner may find this confusing. You arrive with real romantic heat, then go somewhere cool and analytical without warning. When they’re upset, you might look at the situation as if it were an interesting case. You’re not being cruel, because that’s how your Moon keeps its balance, but it can feel like a door closing.

Friendship is often the best part. Exes may stay in your life, and new romances can begin as friendships. That can be lovely, and it can also make a new partner wonder where they stand, so some clear words help.

Explaining yourself

Tell people about the distance before it happens: “When I go quiet and logical, it’s how I calm down. I’m coming back.” Then do come back, and say what you felt once you’ve worked it out. Choose someone who’s glad you have a full life and a wide circle. In return, give them what your Moon finds hardest to offer on the spot, which is the plain admission that this person matters more to you than the idea of them.

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