posted October 04, 2007 09:53 AM
I would say that the purpose of this relationship is deep personal transformation for both parties, via responsible, clear communication. It's almost as if the two people in this relationship were together in a past life, and their relationship suffered because they couldn't (or wouldn't) say (Mercury) what was in their hearts (Leo). So this time around they mustlearn (Saturn) to do this responsibly. If both parties are willing to take on the responsibility of communicating their feeling and emotions (Moon) in a healthy way, then they will experience love (Venus) and growth (Jupiter) in a way that was previously impossible.
Now if either one of the people in the relationship refuse the responsibility (Saturn) of communicating and being honest, then disillusionment(Neptune) and frustration (Mars) will follow, and the transformation (Pluto) will be blocked.
All the lovely aspects to Pluto speak to just how positive and complete this transformation on a soul-level can be if both of the parties step up to the responsibilities of being in this relatioship. The Mars square and Saturn's involvement say this won't always be easy (but few things worth having come easily!)
Sagittarius and Leo, and the eight house reinforce the love, joy, growth and transformation that can be gained from this relationship, if both parties do their part.