If you thought your relationship was pure Taurus/ Virgo practicality, the cosmos might be chuckling and shaking its head. Get set for the roller coaster ride as Mars transits belligerent in Virgo, squaring off against the peaceful Pholus in your Taurus composite.

Now, Mars might be the little brother of the planets, but he's the hot-headed one, a regular steam-kettle on wheels. In Virgo, he's driving you to tick all the boxes, while simultaneously keeping everything in ship-shape. Not a sprig of parsley out of place - yes, he can be that guy. Meanwhile, Pholus in Taurus is leaning back, and having a relaxed sip of his herbal tea.

Here's the crunch - this transit pushes you to scrutinize the very roots and structures of your relationship. In classic Mars style, it's as subtle as a brick, prompting you to pinpoint what works and what doesn't. Pholus in Taurus merely raises an eyebrow and insists upon considering the road you've traveled thus far.

Imagine it this way: you're both committed to building a sandcastle at the beach. Mars Virgo's passing the drizzling buckets and demanding that it be an exact version of Versailles. Pholus Taurus thinks it should rather be a reflection of what you both cherish, maybe the little cozy cottage where you first said those three magical words, 'Let's order pizza'.

It's an astrology menu with a side order of comic relief; just Mars saying, 'fine dine,' and Pholus responding, 'but, it's Taco Tuesday.' If handled right, the result could be as delightful as that surprise pineapple in your tacos.

Surprises can be sweet or spicy though, so be prepared. This Mars-Pholus square won't be content with surface-level changes. If ready for intense introspection, you might just discover what's been stashed deep in the relationship's pantry all along. It may be a maturing wine or a forgotten jar of pickles, but it's time to uncork and relish!

Remember, there's no winning or losing here. If the smell of remodeling is in the air, it's just the universe's way of professionally 'Marie Kondo-ing' your life. Exceptions are, obviously, socks mislaid in the washing machine - those are a mystery even to us astrologers.

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