As Pholus makes its transit through Capricorn, squaring with your composite Saturn in Virgo, you are facing a period where the foundations of your relationship may feel a bit shaken, like discovering you've been building a house on a trampoline. Capricorn's influence here is to push for structure, responsibility, and achievement, while Pholus throws in elements of unexpected change and turning points that may feel as sudden as a sneeze in a quiet library.

Pholus tends to unearth secrets or hidden issues, ensuring they are dealt with. Imagine Pholus as that one friend who, during a casual dinner, brings up those "we need to talk" topics. In combination with Saturn, ruler of structures, in detail-focused Virgo, this might manifest as a pebbly road where each stone needs addressing - say, from discussing whose turn it is to take out the trash to more significant issues like financial planning or family dynamics. Each of these stones, while small, holds the potential to build a more stable pathway when settled properly.

However, due to the square aspect, the task may not be as smooth as sipping a fine wine but more like swallowing a tablespoon of cinnamon - ambitious but rough around the edges. Patience will be your best ally. The challenge is to navigate this period without succumbing to the overly critical nature that both Virgo and Capricorn can exude but instead use this energy to bring practical solutions to light.

This phase encourages you both to look at the responsibilities you share and how you manage them. It's time for some relationship housekeeping-figuratively (and maybe literally; those dust bunnies won't sweep themselves up). Although this may sound as fun as watching paint dry, the effort you both put in to 'tidying up' can lead to a more secure, stable, and structured relationship. This is a phase for deep cleaning, not just dusting the surfaces, so whatever issues you unearth, tackle them head-on rather than sweeping them under the rug. Forgiving, forgetting, and forward-moving should be the mantra as you turn these challenges into opportunities to strengthen your bond.

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