As Venus graces Leo, it forms a quincunx with your shared Mars in Capricorn, creating a subtle but meaningful tension in your shared dynamic. Venus in Leo heightens the need for affection and appreciation, whereas Mars in Capricorn embodies strong ambition, focus, and meticulous planning. This can lead to situations where one of you may seek immediate validation and affection, while the other is aiming for long-term objectives and stability.

The searing tenderness Venus in Leo exudes dilutes in the face of Mars in Capricorn's pragmatic aura. This can, however, facilitate a depth of understanding and reality check which may go unnoticed in other periods. Love and sensuality may take a detour for calculated actions and strategic decisions, which although may feel cold in the interim, betters your unity in the long run.

The Venus-Mars quincunx brings about a silent war between spontaneity and discipline. Balancing personal desires with shared goals could be trying; but embracing the challenge could unfold layers hitherto unexplored in your relationship. Moments of tension fought with grace and compromise will strengthen the bond you both share.

When Venus vacates Leo, it leaves a mark on your bond that makes you more attuned to the other person's needs. Interpersonal interaction aids in revisiting your shared purview. Mars in Capricorn will then begin to act with the knowledge of what has been learned during the Venus transit, enriching the actions with deeper meaning and mutual acknowledgment.

While this transit can be seen as a moment of strain, it offers a unique opportunity for growth. As you navigate this period, allow yourselves to shift perspectives, adapt and affirm each other's differing desires gently. This is not just the alignment of stars, but an effective alignment of your souls, encouraging each of you to extend your horizons to perceive, understand, and ultimately, bond deeper.

Register with 12andus to dive into your personalized birth charts, synastry, composite, and transit readings.