You're in the midst of an intense period as Venus traverses Taurus, squaring your composite Venus in Leo. Love and possessions, two prevailing themes within your collective narrative, will ignite a crisis of change and growth. As the planet of ascetic Taurus squares romantic Leo, you may find yourselves striving to strike a balance between craving comfort, material abundance and external validation.

Venus in Taurus prompts a desire for tangible expressions of love. As a couple, this could transcend into an urge to indulge in sensual pleasures; candle-lit dinners, luxurious vacations, or perhaps purchasing a piece of art - all as a means to express your adoration for one another. These shared experiences have potential to deepen your emotional connection.

On the contrary, your composite Venus in Leo shines a spotlight on the need for theatricality and flamboyant demonstrations of affection. However, under the friction of the square, there could be scenarios where one of you feels undervalued, craving more grandeur expressions of love. This might challenge you to reassess whether your love language is being fully reciprocated by your partner, or if you need to reframe your expectations.

Astrologically, this transitory phase beckons a deeper understanding of give-and-take. You're being encouraged to find common ground between the partner who prefers a quiet cuddle on the couch and the one who yearns for public declarations of love on a grand stage. By recognizing and appreciating each other's style of showing affection, you are poised to achieve a richer expression of love. Therefore, finding that balance, reconciling simple pleasure with extravagant gestures, you can continue to grow together, deepening your bond and embracing shared joy.

Remember, the current turmoil just indicates you're sculpting the love you have for each other, reshaping it to better suit your evolving relationship. It's an invitation to look beyond the material world, and delve deeper into the real essence of what your bond means to both of you. As Venus continues its journey, you'll emerge with a stronger, more enduring connection.

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