As Pholus makes its journey through Scorpio, it squares with Eros in Virgo within your composite chart, heralding a period of transformation that's as inevitable as accidentally texting 'I love you' to a work chat. This transit pokes at the underbelly of your relationship, revealing deeper layers and occasionally, the not-so-pleasant secrets that you thought were well hidden beneath layers of mundane daily chatter.

Pholus in Scorpio intensifies emotional currents and brings a magnifying glass to the transformative and healing potentials of your union. It's like undergoing couples therapy with a therapist who won't let you escape the tough questions. Scorpio doesn't do surface scratches and with Pholus here, be prepared to delve into issues you might normally sidestep. We're talking about examining the foundations of your trust, intimacy, and what makes your relationship formidable tick in your togetherness.

Eros in Virgo, on the other hand, prefers precision and a well-charted plan for everything, including emotional expressions and romantic gestures. Virgo's influence makes you both meticulous in how you love and care for each other, often bordering on a checklist approach to romance: do flowers, check; make dinner, check; schedule date night, check. However, this transit challenges these orderly affections and demands spontaneity in your expressions of love. It might feel a bit like trying to write poetry with a spreadsheet.

The square aspect indicates tension, a dynamic push-pull in your relationship energies that can either make or break stronger bonds. This period requires embracing the chaos that comes with deeper emotional engagement. It's essentially learning to dance in a storm, not just because it sounds poetically thrilling but because mastering this dance could deepen your connection.

What to do? Keep honesty and openness at the forefront. As Pholus stirs deep, transformative forces, letting these energies surface and addressing them head-on can turn potential conflicts into opportunities for growth. Be ready to get your metaphorical hands dirty because the most beautiful gardens do bloom from well-tended soils that have been turned over and over again.

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