How can you ensure that the dramatic flair of your partnership enhances rather than overshadows your shared goals and public image?

When Pholus in Leo squares the Midheaven in Libra in your composite chart, it highlights a dynamic where the small things can lead to significant shifts in how you both approach your public life and career ambitions. Pholus is often associated with a 'small cause, big effect' principle, and in Leo, it suggests that your relationship may have a flair for the dramatic, even when responding to minor issues. This could manifest in the way you both handle recognition or the pursuit of creative endeavors, where seemingly trivial events can dramatically impact your shared reputation or social standing.

The square to the Midheaven in Libra, the point in the chart that represents career, public life, and reputation, indicates tension between your desire for attention and the need for balance and harmony in your public personas. You might find that your efforts to achieve fairness and diplomacy are sometimes at odds with the dramatic expression that Pholus in Leo encourages. This could lead to situations where one small misstep in your public life has a disproportionally large impact on your relationship's image or on the career paths you take as a couple.

This aspect can also be a source of creative tension, pushing you both to find innovative ways to reconcile your need for individual expression with your shared goals. The challenge lies in balancing the bold energy of Leo with the cooperative and partnership-oriented nature of Libra. Success in your professional lives may depend on your ability to harness this tension, allowing the dynamic energy of Pholus to catalyze growth without overshadowing the equilibrium that the Midheaven in Libra seeks to maintain.

Navigating this square in your composite chart requires mindful action and an awareness of the long-term effects of your public decisions. You may benefit from being proactive about discussing how to present yourselves as a united front, while still honoring the unique contributions each of you brings to the relationship. This can ultimately strengthen your bond and help you both to rise to the challenges posed by this aspect.

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