A couple of my loyal readers generously sent me more information enabling me to take a deeper look at the synastry with their partners, both instances with Moon in Leo square Moon in Scorpio. Naturally the results were quite interesting, at least for this astrologer.
In the first case, I was amazed to see ten conjunctions between personal planets and Angles in their synastry. It has always been my contention we need a conjunction or three between the charts to provide enough common ground between individuals to build a relationship on. Trines and sextiles add harmonics, squares and inconjuncts add dissonance and oppositions can bring balance as well as tension but without conjunctions tying the whole composition together, the relationship will often gradually (or abruptly) fall apart.
Perhaps the most significant aspects are a Moon conjunct Mercury & Mercury conjunct Moon. This set of aspects is an “intra-aspect” where the same two planets from both charts aspect each other; in this case forging a direct link between thoughts and feelings. Even though their Mercury’s are square by sign indicating very different styles processing information, when they sit down to talk about how they feel, understanding quickly emerges.
Venus conjunct Venus is another winner as is Mars sextile Mars. Both of these aspects contribute to their mutual happiness by indicating similar ideas of fun and the ability to work together on projects as a couple.
The second couple with a Moon in Leo square Moon in Scorpio is shy on conjunctions but does have several other very favorable synastry aspects. One of which is the sign rising in one chart is on the Descendent in the other chart, creating a sense of natural partnership. Underscoring this is an abundance of one person’s planets including both the Sun and Moon, in the other person’s seventh house.
A very nice intra-aspect for them is Sun trine Saturn & Saturn sextile Sun. Harmonious Sun-Saturn synastry aspects provide a solid foundation for lasting relationships and often indicate a marked difference in age. A lovely Moon-Jupiter intra-aspect says they can be emotionally generous and supportive to one another, making it much easier to overlook points of contention.
In this case Venus is trine Venus by sign and Mars sextile Mars by degree as well as sign – great aspects for planning outings and pleasant weekends together or just getting together to prepare good food at home. Many times it is the small things that can make or break a relationship.
An additional thought on Moon square Moon in Leo and Scorpio has to do with the both being fixed signs. Fixed signs tend to hang on to the status quo for better or worse out of a dislike for change. For these two couples, that tenacity has enabled them to move past the rough spots and explore other, more pleasant aspects of their relationships.
It really did help having good, complete birth data (date, time & place) for all parties because of the importance of the chart wheel and Angles in synastry.
This was fun! Thanks for sharing, you two! 
