As Mars sweeps through Cancer, you may notice how these celestial events trigger changes in your interactions. A Mars-in-Cancer transit intensifies emotional sensitivity and defensive behaviors, leading you to take a more nurturing yet protective approach towards one another. Its square with Mars in Virgo in your composite chart, however, brings an interesting twist to the dynamics.

Strong Virgo influence in a composite Mars typically implies problem-solving and efficiency as strengths in your relationship. However, its perfectionistic tendencies might be provoked under the square aspect, resulting in potential criticism and micro-management in attempts to regulate the emotional torrents that Mars in Cancer stirs.

Both of you might grapple with the challenge of harmonizing your emotional and practical selves. You could find yourselves locked in communication loops, attempting to solve emotional matters with rationality. At the same time, your feelers are alert and interpretations of intentions could be muddied by hypersensitivity. Your instincts to protect your relationship are operating on high gear, causing overreactions or miscommunications.

However, this seemingly turbulent phase also brings opportunities for growth. The friction between your emotional and practical aspects can bring hidden issues to light which are worth addressing. The Mars square Mars transit, with all its intensity, is an invitation for you to actively work on reducing defensive behaviors and encouraging understanding, openness, and patience into your bond.

By navigating these waters together, the tension can ultimately deepen your knowledge of each other and strengthen your bond. This period is an invitation to face your shared challenges head-on, and approach them not as isolated problems, but as aspects of your journey towards a more harmonious relationship. Use the energy of this transit as a catalyst and guide on your continual path of growth and resolution together.

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