As Mars transits in Pisces square your composite Mercury in Cancer, expect challenges and invigorating opportunities on the communication front. Mars, known for its assertive energy, has an expansive influence, boosting your ambition for progression in your relationship. Yet, in Pisces, it inculcates a walk-on-eggshells approach, subtly infusing sensitivity and unpredictability into your interactions. Mercury in Cancer, in direct square, transforms this into stronger emotional responsiveness within your communication, raising susceptibility to perceived slights or misunderstandings.

However, this alignment also fosters empathy and understanding. Your communication will deepen, bound by the tenacious loyalty of Cancer and intuitive flexibility of Pisces. You might discover revelations about each other's motivations, needs, and desires, creating scope for breakthroughs and unprecedented bonding. Mars may push you to strive for transparency and no-holds-barred conversation; however, Mercury encourages gentleness and tact.

A word of caution: conflicts may arise due to the paradoxical nature of Mars versus Mercury energies clashing. Bold assertions may not be warmly received and can lead to defensive reactions. Be alert to this energy shift and utilize it to bridge the communication divide rather than create it. It's a time for balance, where standing your ground must not hamper the ability to listen and understand.

Lastly, make the mercury influenced emotional intelligence work in favor of this transit. Use your newly discovered emotional depth to navigate through the assertive Mars energy. Actively seeking compromises and expressing affection can turn potential disagreements into fertile ground for growth.

This period invites you to not only to communicate - or even argue - but to do so in a manner that strengthens your connection and mutual understanding. Remember, it is not about winning the argument but about understanding each other better. Mars may inflame, but Mercury can soothe; together, they challenge you, a couple, to engage, understand, empathize, and ultimately evolve.

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