Sun in Aquarius, Moon in Cancer

Two very different currents meet in you: the urge to change things and a love of constancy, a reserved manner and deep emotion. Above all, you treasure your freedom and independence. Being boxed in, controlled or pushed to do something only because everyone else does it goes against your nature. You follow few authorities, you have your own original opinion on most things, and you stay on the path you have chosen. With people you do not know well you keep a certain distance, while with your family you let all your sensitivity and romance show. Your creativity comes alive wherever you can use your ingenuity and wit.

When you lead, you do it democratically, seeing the individual in every person. You have a real gift for compassion and empathy, and you know how to soothe and comfort. Your decisions often surprise others and sometimes even you. You tend to trust your inborn intuition, although your logical mind is also well developed. You carry out your decisions gently, with a fine sense of the right moment and of how others will react. Your energy can rise and fall sharply, and your mood changes often, so a little quiet time for yourself can help you find your balance again.

You like to rest in exotic places, somewhere unusual and different from the usual destinations. You also enjoy combining time off with friendly company and like-minded people. Real relaxation, though, comes in a warm, familiar and cozy home, surrounded by family and the people closest to you, and being near water does you good. You love to talk, and you know how to be a true friend. Every new person you meet is, for you, a chance to learn something new, and you sense people very well, tuning in to their wavelength easily.

You are generous toward others and ready to help anyone who asks. Yet you never forget your family, and you make sure your loved ones are protected and that there is always plenty on the table. For all your love of the future, a quiet unease about it surfaces from time to time, and a well-stocked pantry and some savings give you a sense of security. Your mother has a strong influence on your inner world, and the emotional bond with her is likely to stay strong throughout your life. What you set out to do and what you need inside do not always pull in the same direction. At times you may doubt yourself, and listening to both sides is part of your path.

In a man's chart, this combination gives a wish for independence, original thinking and behavior, an analytical mind, friendliness and a need to connect with like-minded people. He is often drawn to a partner who is gentle, romantic and emotionally warm. In a woman's chart, the combination lets her softer, receptive side express itself in harmony and places a strong emphasis on family and children, and she is drawn to a partner who loves freedom, is democratic and witty, and stands out from the crowd.