With Mars transiting in Virgo square your composite Ceres in Scorpio, you are entering a phase where the dynamic energies of Mars stir up deeper, sometimes hidden aspects related to nurturing within your relationship. This can manifest as a period where small details or criticisms might provoke powerful emotional responses or insecurities between you.

Mars in Virgo brings a critical edge to actions and words, focusing on precision, practicality, and efficiency. These qualities clash with Ceres in Scorpio's deep need for intimacy, trust, and transformation. There might be a tendency for one or both of you to become overly critical or obsessed with the minutia of daily interactions, which could lead to feelings of being underappreciated or misunderstood.

This transit challenges you to find constructive ways to express your desires for control and perfection without undermining the emotional and nurturing foundations of your relationship. The key is in addressing issues related to care and trust without getting lost in fault-finding. There is a valuable opportunity here to transform how you care for each other by bringing hidden issues to the surface and dealing with them practically and effectively.

Practical steps such as setting aside specific times to discuss relationship concerns, focusing on listening rather than correcting, and showing appreciation for each other's efforts, whether they perfectly meet your standards or not, can be especially beneficial. You might also find that engaging in shared routine or health-related activities can help channel Mars' detailed-oriented energy positively and strengthen your bond.

The intense energy of this transit is not just a test of patience and understanding-it's a chance to deepen your commitment by confronting and mastering the complexities of everyday interactions. By working through these challenges, you lay down a stronger, more resilient foundation for your future together.

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