Transiting Neptune in Aquarius opposite composite Mars in Cancer

As Neptune trundles into Aquarius, arrayed in direct opposition to your composite Mars in Cancer, brace yourselves for a cosmically infused ride, everyone. You'll likely find yourselves on a surreal Astro-rollercoaster where up is down and sideways is the new forward. Quite the tizzy whit you're in for, my Martians in Crustacean.

You may face a period of heightened confusion and vulnerability. Is your relationship being affected by some metaphysical undertow? Perhaps. Or maybe there's simply a rogue asteroid at work. All kidding aside, in this period, focus is key. Daintily sidestepping Neptune's nebulous fog will be as challenging as training your pet cat to perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 on a miniaturized grand piano. So, don't get disheartened if you find yourselves playing the wrong keys initially.

This Neptune transit essentially signifies a profound cleansing of your relationship, sifting through Mars' warrior-like instincts with its soothing aquatic wisdom. But here comes the tricky bit: Cancer's signature sea-diplomacy tends to clash with Aquarius's go-with-the-wind vagabond spirit, as if asking a crab to skydive or an Aquarius to, well, stay put.

Imagine going snorkeling, blissfully observing the tranquility of the sea life. Suddenly, a swarm of jellyfish arrives, casting a shadow over your calming venture (curse you, Neptune!). Startled, you desperately try to swim away, but your flippers aren't cooperating (that's your Martian energies wavering in the watery realms). Feeling helpless, you grapple with your harmonious underwater experience turning into a survival battle. Much like this, under the arcane influence of Neptune, it's everyday life that might seem alien and oddly overwhelming.

However, there's a silver lining to this unearthly alignment. This phase could lead to an enhanced understanding between you two if navigated aptly. You are being asked to release your subconscious fears and traumas, to allow your relationship to ascend into a more spiritually nourishing space. And remember, these surprising and at times humorous complications aren't intended to sink your relational ship, but rather to equip it with more agile anchors.

So, in this topsy-turvy Neptune-Aquarius transit, hold onto each other fiercely and find solace not in certainty but in the shared adventure. After all, while it's one thing to perform Beethoven on a kitty-sized piano, it's entirely another to do it during an unexpected Neptune transit. Good luck and may the cosmic currents be in your favor!

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