Indeed, optimal humor feels well-timed during Saturn's practical, all-work-no-play transit through Gemini, squaring your collective relationship's Pholus in Aries. Imagine Saturn as a stern college professor demanding a thesis from Aries the college bunny hopping around, still undecided whether to major in Carrot Economics or Celery Sociology.

The square puts you face-to-face with responsibilities and lessons to learn within your relationship. Yet, Gemini, the sign of the Twins, injects quirkiness into the mix in unanticipated ways, like discovering that the 'desk' for your relationship study is actually a teetering stack of finance books, cookbooks, or even 'The Essential Guide to Alien Plants'.

During this transit, communication might feel about as easy as explaining to an alien why humans take selfies. Saturn in Gemini places a premium on clear, reality-based dialogue, curbing your Aries Pholus' inclination to run wild with inspiration and take impulsive action in the relationship. "Wait, you're saying we can't adopt six cats right now? But their eyes, they spoke to my soul!"

Aries, known for its pioneering, me-first spirit, may buck under Saturn's disciplinarian approach, and compromise might seem as appealing as soggy toast. However, this is not the time to pull an Aries and head to the battlefield. It's more like couples' Chess 101. Sometimes you'll need to sacrifice a knight or two for the kingdom, meaning make some compromises for your relationship to flourish.

Finally, while Saturn is typically considered a "downer" planet, that doesn't mean your relationship has to be. Maybe Saturn views relationships as a murder mystery dinner rather than a romantic comedy. And yet, there's a charm in the odd couple binding - the determined Saturn teaming up with lively Gemini - bringing intrigue, excitement, and growth to your shared world. By the end of this transit, you will be proficient in conversational Alienese, or at least, understand each other a whole lot better.

Remember to pack some humor sandwiches, they make the journey smoother. No soggy toast, promise.

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