Strong attraction says: “I’m drawn to you.” Emotional intimacy begins when you can show someone more than just the confident, polished parts of yourself.
Two people can be extremely compatible sexually and still be afraid of an honest conversation. You can feel something very strongly and still have no idea how to say “I’m hurt,” “I’m jealous,” “I got scared,” or “I need some space right now.”
Synastry does not contain one single indicator that can honestly answer the question “is this a good or bad relationship?” Some chart interactions are traditionally associated with attraction, others with emotional connection, communication, stability, or tension. But a chart cannot replace the skills of two real people.
So chemistry and intimacy can exist together - or completely separately.
Chemistry makes another person intensely desirable. Intimacy makes it possible to be real with them.
And sometimes the second is far more intimate than the first.
The stars speak. The choice is yours.