When Mercury transits in Aries and forms a quincunx to your composite Chiron in Leo, your relationship hits a communication rollercoaster that's more twisty than a pretzel in a yoga class. This astrological aspect nudges you into a phase where the words you choose can either be the salve to past wounds or accidentally poke them with a stick-albeit a well-intentioned stick.

Aries' fiery and direct energy steers Mercury to advocate for clear-cut and sometimes blunt verbal exchanges. Normally, this would be great for cutting through ambiguity. However, the quincunx to Chiron in Leo, the sign of the eternal performer, highlights a delicate dance around each other's ego and self-expression. It's analogous to trying to sing a duet where each of you accidentally steps on the other's toes-vocally speaking, of course.

This period is likely to bring up old insecurities or hurts in how you express appreciation and recognition to one another. Chiron's wounds are often deep, dealing with aspects of your identities and how you long to be seen and loved not just as a pair, but as individuals. The challenge here is to address these issues without letting Aries' impulsive nature have full control of the microphone.

It's a fantastic opportunity for growth, though. Think of it like an intense workout session for your communication muscles. You can use this transit to develop new ways to talk about sensitive topics. Strategies might include drafting your thoughts in advance or using more affirming language, even when debating. Remember, a dash of humor often helps to smooth over Aries' sharpness, just don't turn the whole conversation into a stand-up comedy routine unless you're both in the mood for it.

Navigating this patch requires patience and a commitment to not just rehash old issues but to genuinely listen and adapt. If you manage this, the rewards are a deeper understanding and a strengthened bond, enriched by having weathered a storm together-with maybe even a few laughs along the way.

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