What shifts might you notice in your approach to nurturing and resilience when external pressures challenge your typical way of handling change and transformation?

Under the influence of Pluto in Capricorn forming a sextile aspect with your natal Ceres in Aries, you may be entering a period where a subtle but powerful transformation is taking place in the way you express care and resilience. Pluto's energy, even when kindly aspected, is profoundly transformative, digging deep into the structures and foundations of whatever it touches. In this case, the focus is on Ceres-the asteroid that speaks to nurturing, mothering, and sustenance-situated in the fiery and proactive sign of Aries.

As you experience this transit, you might find that your typical approach to caring for others and yourself becomes more strategic and grounded. Capricorn's influence, ruled by Saturn, is all about discipline, responsibility, and the long-term view. This may mean that rather than the spontaneous and sometimes impulsive care Aries might usually inspire, you could be developing a more structured way of providing support. You might be drawn towards creating lasting solutions for the well-being of those you care about, including setting boundaries and building stronger foundations for emotional and physical support.

This transit also speaks to resilience in the face of external pressures and change. You may notice that your response to transformation-often a fiery and immediate reaction due to the Aries influence-is becoming more measured and patient, thanks to Pluto's enduring qualities. The challenges that once provoked a swift, perhaps even aggressive response, could now be met with a calm determination and an understanding of the power of gradual, yet inevitable change.

During this time, you may become more capable of handling intense situations with composure and a newfound capacity to endure. This doesn't mean you're becoming less passionate or dynamic; rather, you're learning to channel that energy into sustained action and transformation that is less about the heat of the moment and more about the enduring change that shapes the landscape of your life.

This phase is likely to cultivate within you a sense of empowerment in your nurturing abilities. By embracing the slow and steady approach of Capricorn, you're able to remain resilient even when external pressures mount. Your approach to handling change may still be proactive, but now it is infused with a practical wisdom and a deeper understanding that true transformation often requires patience and time. This alchemy of Aries' initiation and Capricorn's wisdom can make you a beacon of strength and support for others, as well as fortify your own inner resilience.

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