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THE ART OF COMPROMISE Daily Astrology Sun 1st Nov Sun in Scorpio exactly inconjunct Saturn in Aries. These 2 signs have nothing in common by the usual criteria of element, cardinality and gender. But the Sun and Saturn are 2 of the principal planets. A day when compromise may be needed. There is a clue to its nature, in that Scorpio and Aries are both ruled by Mars: in Scorpio, Mars is defensive, in Aries it is offensive. Saturn is uncomfortable in Aries, and retrograde to boot. Putting all this together, it is a day when you need to protect your truthfulness to yourself in the face of demands from the world. Don't fight too hard for your viewpoint to prevail. You are unlikely to succeed. The main point is not about whether you have your way, but rather not going against yourself. Think Seven of Swords in the Tarot. There may be a bit of 'needs must'. You'll have to judge how far you're prepared to go. There is always a solution if you sit patiently with your Scorpio truthfulness and don't be hurried by an importunate Saturn in Aries. The pressing voice may be coming from within: that this is what you OUGHT to do, it is your duty, don't be so feeble. As ever, we also need to look at this aspect the other way round, from Saturn's point of view. There are things you want to initiate but you are being blocked by the fears and habitual ways of other people. Don't fight them, they will only dig their heels in. Be strategic, do it bit by bit. Aries does not like to compromise, it sees life in black and white terms. It can be too convinced of its own correctness, when mainly it just wants its own way. So let yourself be foiled by the impossible people around you, and you may learn patience, perspective and nuance.