As Ceres transits through Sagittarius, forming a quincunx to your composite Venus in Leo, your relationship enters a phase marked by a need to adjust and recalibrate emotional responses and expressions of affection. Ceres, symbolizing nurturing, loss, and restoration, in the adventurous sign of Sagittarius, prompts a journey into understanding the growth and freedom within your shared emotional landscape. Venus in Leo, however, focuses on affection, loyalty, and the pride you take in each other and the relationship.

This quincunx aspect suggests a slight tension or misalignment between your desire for freedom and exploration (Sagittarius) and your need for recognition and romance (Leo). You might find that what one person needs in terms of care and attention doesn't instinctively align with the other's expression of love or affection. This period calls for compromise and creativity in bridging these gaps.

You may need to explore new ways of caring for each other that honor both your need for individuality and your bond. Sagittarius's influence encourages exploration, possibly in the form of physical or intellectual adventures that are new to both of you. Meanwhile, Leo's energy seeks appreciation and celebration. It's crucial now to find a balance between these energies. Expressing affection in grand, heartfelt gestures, while also making room for personal growth and freedom, can help alleviate some of the tension caused by the quincunx.

There may also be themes of dealing with past issues related to dependency or autonomy that resurface, requiring you to nurture each other without overstepping boundaries. The key is to develop a more mature understanding of what makes each of you feel loved and supported, without forsaking your own growth and happiness.

This transit challenges you to expand the ways you give and receive love, learning to appreciate the duality of freedom and closeness, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling union. Embrace this as an opportunity to grow together and individually, finding new depths in your relationship.

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