With Ceres transiting in Aries square your composite Neptune in Capricorn, your relationship is entering a dynamic phase where nurturing and illusions might clash significantly. Ceres in Aries brings an active, perhaps aggressive approach to care and nurturing. This fiery placement demands attention and action in how you care for each other and the relationship itself. However, the square to Neptune in Capricorn introduces a layer of complexity, as Neptune softens, blurs, and sometimes completely dissolves the boundaries that Capricorn diligently tries to uphold.

During this transit, you may find that practical expressions of support and love feel at odds with idealized expectations or fantasies about what the relationship should provide. Capricorn's influence typically ensures that such expectations are grounded, but Neptune's presence can make them unrealistically high or based in fantasy rather than reality. The result can be a feeling of dissatisfaction or a sense that one's emotional needs aren't being met in the way imagined.

The key challenge here is reconciling the need for realistic, tangible expressions of care with the longing for a more sublime or ideal connection. You might find yourselves dealing with issues where one or both feel that the pragmatic aspects of your relationship, such as responsibilities or commitments, overshadow the emotional or romantic needs. This may lead to feelings of neglect or misunderstandings about the level of care and affection present.

This is a pivotal time to openly discuss your expectations versus the reality of your relationship. Engaging in open dialogue about your needs and how they can be realistically met can help bridge the gap Neptune creates. Additionally, redefining what it means to nurture each other by incorporating both the idealistic Neptune and the assertive Ceres energies will balance your interactions and enhance mutual understanding, leading to a stronger bond. Addressing these dichotomies head-on will cultivate resilience in your relationship.

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