What changes do you notice in your approach to conflict resolution when external circumstances promote a more grounded and persistent attitude?

As Mars, the fiery planet of action and drive, saunters through the steady sign of Taurus, it sends a harmonious sextile to your natal Pholus in the dreamy seas of Pisces. This astrological weather report forecasts a period where the bull meets the centaur-half man, half horse, and all mythological wisdom. Pholus, though not as famous as his buddy Chiron, is all about the catalysts for significant changes, often where a little goes a long way, like a cosmic domino effect where one small action triggers a landslide of change.

Imagine you've been navigating life's conflicts with a butterfly net, trying to delicately catch resolutions without creating ripples. Now, with Mars in Taurus stepping into the mix, you're given a pair of sturdy boots to stand your ground, and it's as though the net has turned into a lasso. You're suddenly less about fluttering around issues and more into taking a firm grip on them. The grounded energy of Taurus gives your approaches to conflict resolution a touch more tenacity and patience. It's like swapping out your old strategy manual for a new one, this time with chapters on 'The Art of Not Budging' and 'How to Be Persistent Without Triggering a Stampede'.

You might find that where you once would've let things slide like water off a duck's back, you're now more inclined to confront issues with a slow but unstoppable force. It's not about rushing in with guns blazing but rather planting your feet and taking aim with the precision of a gardener planting seeds-seeds that will one day grow into mighty oaks, if you're patient enough. Your usual inclination to escape into the ethereal mists of Pisces is tempered by the earthy resolve of Taurus, allowing you to deal with situations in a way that's as calm and collected as a Zen master who's just discovered the wonders of online shopping.

During this transit, you may surprise yourself with a newfound persistence. Remember that scene in the movie where the protagonist, usually the underdog, keeps getting up despite the odds? That's you now, except replace the dramatic music with something more fitting for a leisurely stroll through the countryside. You're less likely to shirk from confrontation, but you're doing it with the grace of a tai chi master moving through molasses. And while this change in your conflict resolution style might mimic the pace of a tortoise, remember, in that one famous race, slow and steady won the day.

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