As Mercury transits Sagittarius, squaring your composite Ascendant in Libra, the explorative and philosophical nature of Sagittarius seeks to expand the intellectual realm of your relationship, while simultaneously clashing with Libra's desire for harmony and balance. Communication will be key to navigating these energies skillfully.

You'll find yourselves embarking on enlightening discussions, filled with high ideals and opinions. While there's genuine depth in these dialogues, they can veer off into abrasive arguments due to misunderstanding each other's intentions. Mercury in Sagittarius is truthful, but its tactless delivery can come as shockwaves to balance-seeking Libra Ascendant. These charged confrontations may force you into constructing a well-tilted scale to balance independence and mutual respect.

Take, for instance, deciding on a major life direction. Mercury in Sagittarius may pull one towards pursuing a postgraduate degree abroad, thinking about shared growth and intellectual enrichment. The other, feeling compelled by Libra Ascendant might feel unprepared for drastic change, seeking mutual consensus before the leap. Frustration mounts with the fear of assertive conversations turning into heated disagreements.

Thus, it will be essential for you to harness Sagittarian openness and Libran diplomacy throughout this transit. With the clear-cut Sagittarian honesty, express your genuine feelings but within the harmonious approach of Libra Ascendant. Give yourselves time to unpack perspectives, dissect the good and the challenging, and find middle grounds that don't compromise individual growth.

This Mercury transit isn't about picking sides. It's an invitation to explore the intellectual growth that disagreements can offer. Through respectful dialogue and mutual understanding, you'll find not only a language that serves your relationship but also a further synchronicity where both individual goals and joint aspirations can harmoniously coexist.

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