As Mercury makes its journey through the intense waters of Scorpio and squares your composite Vesta in Virgo, prepare to embark on a meticulous journey of communication within your union. The dynamic of this transit isn't just about delving deep; it's about finding what's been swept under the proverbial emotional rug and bringing it into the open with almost surgical precision.

Scorpio's influence on Mercury lends a probing quality to your interactions. You're not just exchanging information; you're investigators in the archives of your relationship, searching for clues on how to better understand each other's deepest needs and desires. This isn't just a call to honesty-it's a summon to radical transparency. Just be wary of turning these honest dialogues into an episode of "Relationship CSI."

Vesta in Virgo in your composite chart already sets a high bar for dedication towards service and daily routines. You've likely built a sanctuary out of the mundane, finding sacredness in who does the dishes or takes out the trash. However, with Mercury squaring Vesta, there may be tension around these exact areas. Perhaps one of you feels like the other's secretary rather than partner. It's vital to address such discrepancies without turning a strategy meeting into a blame game.

The square aspect can create friction that demands action, prodding you to address issues that disrupt the harmony of your practical life together. Use this transit to discuss openly how you both contribute to the maintenance of your relationship's daily gears. A little recalibration can go a long way. All work and no play makes a dull duo, so remember to pepper in some light-hearted moments amidst these deep discussions. After all, solving the mysteries of your co-existence should include some laughter!

Navigating this period can strengthen the bond between you, as confronting and resolving such fundamental issues often does. By transit's end, the goal is to have not only survived the deep dive but to emerge from the waters closer and more understanding of each other's depths.

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