Feisty Mars sharpening his boxing gloves as he strolls through Aries isn't likely to make your Sunday pot-roast Cancerian dinners any more serene. Elect spicy chilis over homely potatoes, then? (or: Choosing spicy chilis over homely potatoes, then?) Perhaps, as long as you don't set the house ablaze while trying to fire up your love life. Just a literal metaphor.
Mars is all about action, combat, and courage while the Cancer Sun's preference leans toward nurturing and protection. This square is like a romantic-action (emphasis on action) film - you provide the script. Watch out though, you could experience bouts of impatience and impulsiveness when dealing with each other, akin to a goat stubbornly butting his head against a crab's hard shell. Now, that's a sight!
Understandably not the most comfortable position, but who said love was a La-Z-Boy recliner? The challenge lies in merging these contrasting energies. Look at it this way: it's like trying to mix oil and water, without turning your relationship into a greasy mess.
If you both had been indulging the calmer waters of amorous monotony, Mars says, 'Snap out of it!' without a sliver of politeness. Remember when you thought arm wrestling at a restaurant was fun, or impulsively hiked up that mountain during a weekend getaway? Those moments of spontaneous gusto? Brace yourselves, this transit is turning up the heat on the adventure stove.
Here's the fun part, though slightly less fun for the crab. Feeling the urge to swathe yourselves in the armor of passive aggression? Beware! Mars, in the fiery realms of Aries, might just give you a playful tap, pushing you into the comically unsettling sphere of straightforwardness. Be willing to accept that challenge. It's like hot sauce, it may hurt at first but oh, the flavor it adds!
Adoration will take a backseat in this transit, and pugnacious Mars might just push you into choosing action over emotional safety. But don't bail for the uncontested exits just yet. This is a microwave moment. A moment that fast-forwards the development of your alliance, albeit with a little buzz and hum. And who knows, in the end, you could be enjoying that zesty dinner, relishing the taste of victory over your challenges.
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