As long as they maintain good communication and keep their egos under control, Aquarians and Leos are a match made in heaven. [1] X Research source As opposites on the zodiac wheel, Leo (born July 23 to August 22) and Aquarius (born January 20 to February 18) are natural complements. [2] X Research source
While Aquarius men (whose element is air) have a habit of being too in their head, the passion of a Leo lover (whose element is fire) will bring out her Aquarius’s animal side. An Aquarius man’s penchant for exploration, kinkiness, and risque behavior is guaranteed to pair well with Leo’s high sex drive. [4] X Research source
Aquarius men respond to uniqueness and people who know how to present themselves, and presentation is a Leo woman’s forte. Proud Leo, represented by the lion, is famous for showing off and being the center of attention, making her the perfect sign to catch an Aquarius’s eye.
Aquarians and Leos’ shared attributes are a double-edged sword. Their intensity and competitiveness are probably what made them stand out to one another in the first place, but fighting to be number one all the time is sure to sour a relationship quickly.
When these two signs see their differences as inspiration for personal growth rather than impetuses to fight, their relationship thrives.
If a Leo woman wants to establish a relationship with an Aquarius man, she must be his friend first—just be careful not to get stuck in the friend zone, as the lines between friendship and romance blur easily for Aquarians. Their status as fixed signs also makes them fiercely independent, which means their relationship won’t suffer from either partner being overly anxious or watchful. [7] X Research source
Aquarians and Leos are naturally distrustful signs. In order to overcome their trust issues, they will have to have many open conversations with one another about their fears and insecurities, and explicitly state their needs so that their partner can meet them. As long as the two practice patience with one another and resist their urges to be the center of attention or have the last word, they will do well.
Both Aquarius and Leo are very independent, meaning there’s no danger of either of them losing their identities in the relationship. [10] X Research source While Aquarius values loyalty, he struggles to commit himself. He will appreciate her fierce commitment to him—but may struggle to return the devotion in equal measure. [11] X Research source
While Leos are big on personal displays of affection, Aquarians don’t like feeling controlled or pressured to commit. They can find a middle ground through experimentation: private displays of affection or subtler public affection may satisfy Leo without overwhelming Aquarius. It may behoove an Aquarius and Leo to schedule quality time, as well as alone time. Couples therapy may also help these two intense signs thrive in their relationship.
Leo’s and Aquarius’s passion and independence are two attributes that draw them together, but the dark side of these qualities is stubbornness and competitiveness, which can spoil their relationship. If they keep on top of their egos and don’t let it overtake their partnership, they will be happy together for a long time.
