An epic cosmic showdown is on the horizon: Mars conjoined to your composite Pluto. Pluto in Virgo is stewing and Mars in Leo is on-stage with a microphone. Time to buckle up for a transformative journey brought about by this celestial melodrama.

First, chant the mantra of the times: drama is not always a bad thing. This transit is your five-act play and Mars, the celestial dramatist of the zodiac, has assumed the director's role. Change is inevitable. Imagine Pluto in Virgo as that perfectionistic unpaid intern. Mars is the enthusiastic, almost antagonistic, boss throwing around your 'to-do' list like cheap confetti. Pluto may grumble under his breath, but let's be honest - who wouldn't after a long cosmic day of meticulous planning? But here's the punchline: you might actually find all this upheaval enjoyable (said no Virgo, ever). Call it cosmic Stockholm syndrome.

Power struggles, that's the explosive energy of Mars clashing with Pluto. But don't break out the boxing gloves. Mars isn't aiming to fight you, he's directing a spicy salsa dance. This time period may nudge you to tackle challenges you've been tip-toeing around together. By the time Mars sashays out of Leo, the nagging issues you've been grappling with might start looking like old, misshaped potatoes - relevant but not invaluable.

The stage is yours. The transformation swept in by Pluto in Virgo and the zealous gusto of Mars in Leo might seem like your version of a celestial 'tower of terror'. Remember, you're the star of your cosmic story, and sometimes even stars have to tumble to shine gloriously. Enjoy the dance (avoid stepping on toes obviously!) while occasionally chuckling at how you're turning into amateur stargazers, watching the dance unfold. The universe does have a sense of humor!

In a buzzword-friendly world, this planetary duet may signify 'growth'. Just don't file a cosmic HR complaint when it gets rowdy. Remember the mantra, and let Pluto quietly cheer to Mars' chutzpah under his breath.

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