As Mars transits in Virgo, there can be tangible tension in your relationship's energy. At its heart, the Martian energy is direct, assertive, and conflict-oriented. It can quicken the pace of your life, and indeed, you may find that things are now moving at a thrilling speed. When it forms a square to your composite Sun in Cancer, expect the pull towards comfort and familiarity to clash with a newfound urge to take action and make safe changes.

Virgo's meticulous and analytical nature collides with Cancer's nurturing and empathetic quality in this transit. Mars in Virgo's desire for perfection is likely to agitate your Cancer Sun's propensity to be overly protective or emotionally dependent. You may find yourselves quarreling over seemingly small, mundane details. Emotional security could feel threatened by acting out of defensive agitation.

Imagine an architect (Mars in Virgo) trying to create a perfectly planned house, however, the tenants already inhabiting the space (Sun in Cancer) are constantly rearranging furniture and leaving sentimental clutter. The architect will constantly feel triggered to clean up or dictate his order, and the Cancer Sun will take this criticism to heart, mistaking the practical concerns for personal attacks on their conditioned dwelling habits.

In an attempt to navigate this transit, staying gentle with each other is crucial. Embrace the productive energy that Mars in Virgo provides and use it effectively, the same energy that can be used to bicker over minor incongruities can also be used to plan, and execute shared material goals. Moreover, emphasize communication and express your emotions honestly without sharp words. Remember, Sun in Cancer is tender and reacts to heat quickly, so remind yourselves about the love that brought you together in the first place.

This Mars transit is, after all, just a transit. Things will feel lighter as the planet moves forward. Until then, you can harness this challenging energy to build resilience within your relationship, thus deepening your bond and mutual understanding. The edifice of your relationship will evolve and be strengthened during this period.

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