During the time Mercury transits in Leo, it squares the composite Mars in Aries in your chart, heralding a phase where heated discussions and sharp tongues may rule. The intense mix of fiery Aries with the expressive Leo can incite battles-one where words are wielded as weapons. It's a combative arena. Nevertheless, it offers an opportunity to burn away misconceptions and give birth to clarity.

These fiery transits can both challenge and catalyze. Your communication shifts into an honest, forthright manner, but it also runs the risk of becoming too assertive, creating frictions. Stand your ground constructively, not destructively. Mercury, the planet of communication, will be in showy Leo, which could lead to exaggerated displays of ego. Matched with the aggressive force of Mars in Aries, confrontations may escalate quickly and unexpectedly.

However, this tumultuous time isn't all fiery crossroads. It's also a moment that fosters growth. Mars is the planet of drive, determination, and initiative. Together with Mercury in Leo, this square supports your ability to harness these periods of intense debate and argument as catalysts to learn about each other on a profound level. Instead of pushing you apart, the transits nudge you towards negotiation, teaching you to trade biting retorts for honest conversation.

Keep in mind, a square is a call to action, but how you respond depends on the context. Tread carefully when tempers run high, or risk damaging each other with words that can't be taken back. Balancing the openness of Leo's influence with the brashness of Aries, navigate this storm with the awareness that disagreements, while temporary, can leave lasting impacts. Use this period to harness the fiery energy constructively, refining the way you communicate, negotiate and understand each other. Harness this energy astutely, and you could emerge with a richer understanding of yourselves and a more resilient bond.

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