With Mercury transiting in Aquarius quincunx your composite Mercury in Gemini, adjustments in the way you communicate with each other are essential during this period. It's an interesting dynamic as both Mercury in Aquarius and Gemini are air signs, typically indicative of intellectual connection, independence, communication, and innovation. However, the quincunx aspect creates a degree of tension and ensuing adjustment.

Through this transit, expect to confront issues concerning independence and personal freedom in your relationship. Aquarius urges solitary exploration of abstract ideas, possibly making one or both of you feel a pull towards intellectual pursuits outside the relationship. Simultaneously, Gemini's duality calls for open dialogue, but this might feel more like erratic, scattered exchanges during this transit. You may find yourselves discussing haphazard ideas more frequently, potentially leading to exponential idea expansion but not necessarily agreement or coherent conclusion.

Consider this scenario: One of you might be enthusiastically exploring quantum physics, keen on solitary study, while the other may want to dive into a multitude of topics from art history to the latest technology trends, seeking to share insights in dynamic exchanges. The rift here lies between the desire for individual intellectual freedom and the need for collective mental adventure. Both vital and respectable, efforts must be made to balance them.

Alter your communication perception. Navigate these changes patiently, remembering that it's a phase of transformation. Seek a middle-ground where you support each other's individual intellectual quests while grounding the conversation away from becoming scattered or contentious. Create a safe space for discussing varied interests without derailing towards disagreements. Explore each topic without pressure or debate, allowing this enriching period of growth to embolden your relationship. Indeed, the transit might be challenging, but it offers a unique opportunity to deepen and reinvent your communication landscape, leading to a more robust, more harmonious bond.

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