Capricorn Sun, Aquarius Moon

You like knowing the rules so you can play the game properly. You also keep a list of which rules are stupid, and a plan for replacing them.

Tradition and its critic

Capricorn wants definitions, boundaries and a clear chain of command. It’s the most capable of the earth signs at running something large. Aquarius, the fullest expression of air, loves odd ideas, freedom and the good of people in general. Most people with one of these find the other annoying. You’ve got both, and that’s a real asset. You can think about how an organization ought to change and also know which form to file.

Reformers tend to come from this mix, more than revolutionaries do. You don’t want to burn it down. You want it fixed by March, with a proper review.

Cool, loyal and slightly off to one side

Both signs keep emotion at a little distance, and so you can seem cool in love, even when you’re devoted. You’d likely show commitment through plans and fairness, and by giving your partner a lot of freedom. You’re a good friend first, and many of your relationships may have started that way.

What can get lost is the small daily warmth. You may respond to a partner’s upset with a sensible analysis of the system that caused it. You’re trying to help, and it might be correct, but it can still feel like being reviewed. You also may hold your unusual opinions so firmly that you don’t notice how rigid you’ve become for someone so progressive.

Warmth that isn’t a policy

Pick a few small rituals of affection and do them without asking if they’re efficient. Ask “do you want a solution or a hug?” and accept the answer. Now and then, ask yourself which of your convictions you’d actually change given good evidence. If you can’t name one, that may be the moment to find a friend who disagrees and buy them lunch.

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