With Mars seemingly swapping business suits for combat boots and charging through Capricorn, you may find your relationship dynamic changing course quicker than a chameleon on a kaleidoscope. This transit promises a time of emphasis on action, more specifically on your structural support and ambitious goals.

Mars in Capricorn has a reputation for rolling up its sleeves and hammering out a life plan more detailed than an architect's blueprint. Having the Warrior planet in the house of the Sea-Goat sparks an energy that's a blend of a persistent mountain climber and a disciplined soldier, a surprisingly harmonious blend, when not competing for which one of you gets the last cupcake.

Now, when this business-like Mars forms a square aspect to your composite Mars in Aries, a potential clash of modus operandi lies ahead. Aries typically prefers the face-pace, whereas Capricorn loves carefully laid plans. Don't be surprised if disagreements flare up faster than a waistline around the holidays.

Mars in Aries can be as subtly strategic as a bull in a china shop, making diplomacy harder to manage than a cat wearing roller skates. That said, don't let this deter you. Even if you feel like you're trying to fit a square peg in a round hole, note that friction can be an excellent catalyst for long-needed discussions. You have the potential to harness this conflicting energy productively.

Naturally, Mars being in Capricorn might not lend itself to spontaneous snuggle sessions or whimsical picnics-but that's not the point. Use this transit to solidify your collective goals and build a sturdy bedrock for your relationship, the kind of foundation so strong it'd leave the Big Bad Wolf wheezing.

During this transit, you're closer to astrological civil engineers, drawing blueprints to fortify your bond. More than anything, remember that disagreements are not always catastrophes but catalysts. Like a finely aged wine, relationships are about refinement through time-and don't worry, this transit won't last forever. After all, Mars has more houses to visit, and who doesn't love a good house tour?

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