Mars visiting the cozy confines of Cancer could make your composite Sun sign in Leo feel like it's been unceremoniously ejected from its royal throne and plopped into a soggy crab shell. But don't fret - a slight pinch here and there may spice things up in your relationship.

This transit brings an outpouring of subtle emotional energy. Often, this could result in the pair of you navigating the emotional tidal waves like battle-hardened sea captains - if those sea captains can brew a great cup of calming camomile tea while storm riding. Understandably, your natural Leo flair might urge you to grab the limelight and be the star navigator, but remember a good sea faring crew is a cooperative effort.

The energy of Mars encourages action, and in Cancer, this action is fueled by deep emotion, intuition, and a dash of domesticity. Picture the two of you caught in a thrilling and definitive pillow-fight-meets-bake-off. You may exchange harsh words over the last spoonful of sugar but end up sharing warm waffles after.

In terms of your personal communications, this could be a time when you collectively put your lion-sized hearts on your crab-shielded sleeves, stirring compassion and sensitivity into your interactions. You may find that disagreements that once sparked world-ending scenarios now merely cause small kitchen fires that are easily put out.

With Mars transit, motivation takes on an emotional tone, and the term "home improvement" may translate into a relationship makeover. Whether it's emotional unpacking, actual re-decorating, or getting the children (or cats) to finally cooperate, you've got the energy to tackle it together.

So, brace yourselves for an intense, proactive, and somewhat moisture-rich journey. As the crustacean meets the lion, in the celestial realm, it might involve more than one occasion of you wearing oven-mitts as you both bake and joust with baguettes.

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