A tip of the cosmic hat to you as Mercury saunters into Capricorn, initiating a compelling dance with Pluto. This conjunction sparks a potent time of transformation and deep communication within your partnership.

No question, this celestial combination has a reputation. It's like a planetary superhero movie where Mercury, the swift-footed messenger, meets Pluto, the dark and mysterious lord of the underworld.

With Mercury in Capricorn, the lines of communication need not only to be open but also straight and to the point. Capricorn's business-like nature can make even the sweetest nothings sound like a military operation. Hence, under this transit, your pair may find yourselves saying things such as, "Darling, your undying affection for me has been duly noted, and the matter will be discussed in our next strategic love planning session."

Note Pluto's presence, though, is like adding hot sauce to a mild salsa: it intensifies everything. Pluto adds depth and seriousness to the mix. Your discussions may move towards heavier topics, not the typical "what's for dinner" chatter, but more like "let's dissect our existential crisis over a pot of chamomile tea."

It's intense, heavy stuff, folks. Yet, through these profound talks, you'll unearth hidden aspects of your relationship, drawing you closer together like two peas in a metaphysical pod. Now, Pluto's intensity might make you reconsider this conjunction as a cosmic mandatory therapy session. But hey, trust the process; all's well that ends well.

Imagine if you will, that you're in a canoe together, paddling down a river. For a while, the current is smooth, perhaps even a little boring. Suddenly, you spot upcoming rapids, the Mercury Pluto Conjunction Rapids. Seatbelts don't exist in canoes, but if they did, now would be the time to buckle up!

Navigating these waters can be challenging, yet it propels your partnership towards an emotional depth previously uncharted. You might even exit those rapids with unexpected treasure aboard.

This transit will strengthen your relationship in the same way a blacksmith forges iron: extreme heat, firm strokes but ultimately shaping raw material into something robust and enduring. Fear not, Mercury, and Pluto are your cosmic blacksmiths, ready to get that relational iron into tip-top shape. So sit tight, and enjoy this captivating ride of deep connection and transformation.

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