Gemini Sun, Aquarius Moon

You could happily spend a first date redesigning the postal system. If they joined in with ideas of their own, you’ve probably already fallen for them.

I think, I know

One old way of describing these signs says that Gemini is “I think” and Aquarius is “I know,” and that fits this mix nicely. Your Sun roams widely and collects things. Your Moon brings focus and clear, firm conclusions. You’re probably among the most intellectual of the combinations, and you’re oddly good at seeing where a trend is heading. Aquarius gives the often-scattered Gemini mind some depth, and you can use it to keep yourself from getting bored.

Your feelings tend to live in the world of ideas as well. You care a great deal about people in general, and specific people can find that a bit abstract.

What partners notice

Friendship comes first, and it’s usually where the best of you lives. You don’t get jealous easily, you give people room, and you’re interesting to live with. You treat a partner as an equal, and you want the same freedom for yourself.

What partners might miss is any sign of need. They could cry in front of you and get a thoughtful analysis of the situation. They might not be able to tell whether you’d mind if they left, and you might not know either, until afterwards. Your certainty can also make you hard to argue with, because you tend to think your conclusion was the logical one.

Coming down to earth

Tell people that they matter, in simple words. You may think it’s implied, and it isn’t. Physical things help too, since you can go days living mostly in your head: eat a meal at a table, go for a swim, hug someone for longer than you would. And stop now and then to wonder whether your view of what’s logical is what a person in the room actually needs from you right now.

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