Saturn moves like a wise septuagenarian doing stretching exercises on his rocker - its trek across Leo has been slow but sure. As it sextiles your composite Saturn in Cancer, you may find your relationship entering a stage of maturation that's aided by warm and steady cosmic influences.

With Saturn casting its curmudgeonly but constructive gaze upon you, look for chances to deepen understanding and tighten bonds. The transition may not exactly promise a bed of roses, think more of a well-tended vegetable garden-requiring your constant care and devotion. But isn't comfort in familiarity worth the initial prick on the thumb?

The discipline of Saturn, sizzling away in fiery Leo, urges you to stand up more for each other. To not just despair over the half-empty dish of lasagna, but to celebrate the half that you've managed to enjoy. Assertiveness, not aggravation, will be your best course to navigate these times.

Now, Cancer, the crab, loves to sidle in sideways, and with Saturn in its orbit, you might find yourselves metaphorically skidding slightly. A little squabble over who feeds the dog or a disagreement over pizza toppings? Quite likely. Don't fret. Rather watch the nuances, the sideways glances, the shared laughter. Recognize that in these moments, you are honing communication skills and establishing understanding.

The transition heralds a time where you might find yourselves playing the roles of teacher and student, interchangeably. You, the novice, fretting over the first pancake burned while your partner, the 'MasterChef' veteran, reassures all is well. Then the roles reverse when it's time for DIY. It's about understanding, adaptation, and the satisfaction of watching each other grow.

While 'shaping up' may seem synonymous with Saturn's presence, it doesn't mean you're destined for a rough and tough boot camp. Quite to the contrary, it suggests an elegant dance. You're the pair under the disco ball, not quite sure who should lead, sometimes stepping on each other's toes, but always ready for one more round on the dance floor. Roll with the rhythm, because right now, Saturn in Leo will make sure the band plays on.

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