What shifts do you notice in your approach to conflict resolution when you feel more protective compared to when you feel more assertive and direct?

The dance of the cosmic warriors! As Mars, the celestial embodiment of drive and assertion, waltzes through the sensitive waters of Cancer, it sends a harmonious sextile to your natal Mars in the fiery realm of Aries. This transit is like adding a dash of empathy to your natural zest, creating a unique blend in your approach to life's skirmishes.

Typically, with Mars in Aries, you're no stranger to charging headfirst into battle, metaphorical or otherwise. You're the fearless pioneer, often preferring a direct approach that leaves nothing to doubt. However, with Mars now stretching its legs in Cancer, you might notice an intriguing shift in your combat boots. You're less the bull in the china shop and more the strategic guardian, protecting what's yours with a newfound emotional intelligence.

During this period, you might find that your usual assertive "bring it on" strategy takes a backseat to a more nuanced approach. Rather than storming the castle gates, you're building moats and reinforcing the walls. It's not that you've lost your edge; rather, you've become the chess player instead of the chess piece. Your moves are calculated, considering the emotional well-being of your allies as well as your own.

This protective streak doesn't mean you've hung up your swords. Instead, you're choosing when to unsheathe them with more discretion. Conflicts are less about conquering and more about resolving. You might even surprise yourself with a newfound patience, employing diplomacy where once there might have been a war cry.

With great power comes great responsibility, and Mars in Cancer ensures you're wielding your Martian energies with a touch more care. While you may not be the impatient warrior you're accustomed to, you'll likely find that this period allows for growth in your conflict resolution skills, turning the battlefield into a negotiation table where you seek resolutions that safeguard your needs and those around you. So, don your armor lightly, for your heart is now part of your arsenal, and that just might be the secret weapon you never knew you needed.

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