During this period, with Mars transiting in Capricorn square your composite Mercury in Aries, you may experience significant tension or conflict that may push you to reassess how you communicate within your partnership. Mars, the warrior planet, square your composite Mercury, could spark heated conversations and bring underlying grievances to the surface. Despite this strain, this transit can also serve as a catalyst for growth.

Your composite Mercury in Aries suggests that your union thrives on open, direct communication. However, the square from Mars emphasizes the need for caution, so that your words do not harm or offend. The grounded energy of Capricorn can clash with Aries' impulsivity, potentially leading to misunderstandings or unnecessary arguments. Strive to be incredibly mindful - cultivate patience, keep the aim for effective compromise as a priority.

While this Mars transit is testing your communication, it is also a call to action. It motivates you to be honest with each other and to strengthen your bond an understanding. Evolve the way you articulate your wants and needs, the way you listen and respond to each other. You are encouraged to view any discord as potential for growth and self-expression rather than a threat. With mutual respect and careful use of words, this period can be one of constructive progression.

This stellar configuration tends to expose structural weaknesses, but it could also be surprisingly facilitating. It gives you the chance to mend any faulty foundations, re-evaluate the dynamics of your relationship, infuse it with maturity and realism, and most importantly, improve communication. Balancing Mars' assertiveness with the directness of your composite Mercury, these transits can help you emerge from discussions with newfound clarity and purpose. Whatever challenges emerge during this time, remember, it's about shaping your relationship into a stronger, more resilient union.

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