Mars in Cancer! A tempest in a teapot swirling about with brooding intensity. Now in opposition to your composite Ascendant in Aquarius, it can stir the pot for the two of you more than a hungry hippo at buffet night.

Mars, known for its fiery gusto, seemingly more out of place in sensitive Cancer than a punk rocker at a square dance. This, in turn, can create an undercurrent of simmering tension in your interaction. A bit of emotional hide-and-seek might be your latest favorite pastime. It's like you folks are still playing musical chairs, except the music has stopped and every chair looks suspiciously booby-trapped.

Meanwhile, Aquarius in your Ascendant wants you to cool off in a refreshing pool of rationality, but alas, the emotional heat from that planetary beast we call Mars makes it feel more like a hot tub.

Cancer energy may promote moodiness but it's not all doom and gloom. It's an opportunity for the two of you to speak up about your heartfelt concerns. I'd suggest you pour your feelings into espresso shots, precisely potent, and avoid dumping a year's worth of frustration like a barrel of extra-caffeinated coffee.

Old resentments could pop their heads, testing your relationship in surprising ways. Picture this: You're at a romantic candlelight dinner and suddenly your partner asks you why you didn't reply with a smiley to their text from January 3, 2019.

Aquarius, your Ascendant, sporting an eccentric boon, might have you googling "how to defuse a ticking emotional bomb with a bouquet of daisies and a bucket of Ben & Jerry's". Embrace your innate Aquarian creativity to navigate these emotional rapids as they push you towards a more genuine connection.

My dear stargazers, this all may seem about as comfortable as a cactus couch, but remember, it's just a phase while Mars passes through Cancer. The intensity of the period could strengthen your bond for the future. Look at it this way: if you can survive navigating an IKEA store together, you can weather this just fine.

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