Transiting Mercury in Capricorn square composite Chiron in Aries

With Mercury buzzing around in Capricorn, you two are almost as focused on the mundane details of personal communication as a cat is on a laser pointer dot. This transit, however, is forming a square with your composite Chiron in Aries, a feature that could be as uncomfortable as wearing a woolen sweater in the summertime, but don't let it bog you down.

Your Chiron in Aries could just as easily fuel a passionate, tango-esque dynamics in your relationship as it could confuse the socks off of you. It's a paradox really, like deciding whether to get pineapple on your pizza or not. It's all about healing those wounds of identity and self-esteem and, to be frank, this Mercury transit is here to bring them under the spotlight.

Mercury in Capitol-preoccupied Capricorn might as well have a black belt in administration and loves nothing more than a well-organised PowerPoint presentation. It prompts a pragmatic, structured approach to communication in your relationship. However, Chiron in fiery Aries isn't exactly known for its compliance to bullet points. Bursting with spontaneity, its preference is to blaze its own trail, whether the to-do list agrees or not.

Tension arises when these contrasting energies clash. Mercury in Capricorn, with its well-ironed shirts and scheduled lunch breaks, might feel a bit suffocated by Chiron in Aries and its somewhat disheveled approach to life. Likewise, Chiron in Aries might view Mercury's need for neatness and structure as stifling to its inherent spark.

However, the beauty of this challenging aspect is that it pokes you to find the balance. A breakthrough in communication can emerge from robust discussion and healthy compromise, promoting deeper understanding and fostering resilience within your partnership. Embrace this transit as a slightly annoying personal trainer. It's hard, it's sweaty and sometimes downright absurd, but ultimately, you emerge fitter, stronger and ready to tackle anything that stands in your way. Just remember, you're on this rollercoaster ride together. So, grab your popcorn and enjoy the shared growth. It's as they say, a problem shared is a problem halved, so buckle up and enjoy the journey. After all, they don't call it a "transit" for nothing!

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