Mercury transiting in Aquarius is flirting outrageously with your composite Saturn in Capricorn. It's a meeting of minds and responsibility, like reading quantum physics during the party or discussing your 401K plan on a rollercoaster. It's serious, but seriously exciting.

Here's the rub: You as a couple are facing a crossroads where communication (Mercury) and discipline (Saturn) are aligned. As you navigate tricky Saturn-infused Capricorn waters, your relationship's boat is in for some riveting sailing. This transit may strain communication lines, coaxing you two to pass notes with strong Saturn flavor. Yes, that means as straight as a die, factual and unequivocal, just like a traditional Capricorn shopping list; cucumber, tomatoes, commitment, and stability anyone?

Tension may arise on the horizon, like toast at breakfast, but that's for sharpening your verbal skills and honing your listening prowess. So remember, clear communication isn't just for when Mercury is out on recess.

On the funny side, Mercury in Aquarius adds a dash of eccentric humor and sparkling wit. This is where you might find yourselves laughing at the shopping list that has commitment and stability sandwiched between cucumbers and tomatoes, because, well, no one brings humor to a Saturn party quite like Aquarius.

With Aquarius energy jumping off your collective kisses, get ready to bring innovative ideas in your shared responsibilities. Might as well, as you're in for the Aquarius Mercurial cocktail of innovation with a side of quirk and a wedge of intelligence. This could lead to a whole new way of approaching goals you've set out for your relationship, different from the usual Saturn's textbook maneuvers.

So, the Mercury-Saturn sextile invites you to embrace humor in the very Saturnian traits of responsibility, goal setting, and even in challenges. It is seemingly a 'buttoned-up astrological event' with a surprising amount of freedom for creativity and play. After all, who ever said Saturn can't be served with a dash of Mercury's humor sauce! But careful not to spill it on Saturn's freshly pressed suit!

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