As Lilith makes her moody but enlightening transit through Cancer, she gracefully sextiles your composite Mercury in Gemini, stirring the pot in your relational communication. This cosmic dance is likely to uncover some deeply buried secrets in your partnership's emotional kitchen. Expect some old family recipes, alongside a pinch of 'did you really just say that out loud?'

With Lilith's influence in sensitive Cancer, the way you both express and perceive emotions reaches new levels of intensity. Lilith doesn't play nice or simple, especially in Cancer. She probes and prods, insisting on authenticity and perhaps bringing up unresolved issues related to nurturing, safety, and belonging. In return, this forces you both to confront how secure you feel within the relationship. Are there emotional needs that are being overlooked? Or maybe there's a skeleton or two in the closet that decides it's a great time to start rattling its bones.

Meanwhile, Mercury in Gemini is all about quick exchanges and understanding ideas, giving your communication style a typically light-hearted and adaptable quality. But during this transit, that Mercury might feel a bit overwhelmed by the emotional depth that Lilith injects. Your usual banter could take on a more profound or intense tone. One of you might say, "Let's talk about where we see us in five years," and suddenly, you're in a three-hour discussion about emotional security, shared resources, and whether pineapple is an acceptable pizza topping (Lilith in Cancer would unapologetically say 'no').

While some might think talking things through patiently is the ultimate remedy, Lilith's presence could make these discussions fruitful yet highly charged. You both might uncover feelings or ideas that you hadn't realised were lurking under the surface. This is a time to be particularly open and receptive, not just swapping thoughts but really listening to what isn't being said out loud.

Navigating this transit demands tact and honesty, testing how well you handle sensitive topics together. Use this time to deepen your understanding and trust in each other. Uncomfortable? Maybe a little. Worth it? Absolutely - especially if you're ready to embrace the complexity rather than brushing it under the rug. And hey, if all else fails, agreeing on your stance on controversial pizza toppings is a good place to start.

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