What changes do you notice in your nurturing approach when faced with situations that challenge your inherent need for harmony and balance?

As Ceres makes its way through the nurturing waves of Cancer, it squares off with your natal Sun in the harmonious sign of Libra. It's a cosmic dance that could feel a bit like a tango - passionate but occasionally stepping on your toes. This particular transit is likely stirring up your emotional pot, especially when it comes to how you take care of others and yourself. Ceres, the asteroid associated with nurturing and sustenance, squares your Sun, prompting you to look closely at the ways you might be overextending that Libran hospitality.

You might find yourself in the kitchen, trying to bake your famous cookies for peace, but this time, the recipe seems off. Your usual gracious self could feel challenged as you grapple with the desire to maintain that Libra-like equilibrium. It's like you're the host of a dinner party that's suddenly gone rogue - the roast is overdone, and the guests are discussing politics. You're learning that sometimes, harmony comes from embracing the chaos, not just arranging the cutlery.

Your nurturing approach usually involves serenading conflicts with diplomatic whispers, but under this square, you might feel a tug-of-war between your instinct to care and your need for personal space. It's like you're a peace-loving superhero whose cape is caught in the door - you want to fly out to save the day, but you also just want to chill at your fortress of solitude. You're being nudged to reassess this balance, to perhaps let the cape wrinkle a bit as you focus on nurturing yourself, not just others.

During this time, you might notice a shift, like an emotional interior designer rearranging the furniture of your psyche. You're typically the one smoothing over the rough patches, but with Ceres squaring your Sun, those rough patches might feel more like speed bumps - annoying but impossible to ignore. Embrace these moments. They're not just obstacles, they're invitations to grow, to redefine how you provide comfort, whether it's with a warm hug or a perfectly fluffed pillow. Even when the scales tip, you can still find your footing, even if it's in a pair of mismatched slippers.

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