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Astrology: A First-Aid Kit for Family Feuds!
With everyone home for the summer, are family squabbles bringing down the house more often than you'd like? Learn how you can transform old patterns by recognizing your Sun sign's tendencies and bad habits -- and get back on the road to family happiness!

Aries
Your first impulse in any kind of situation is to take action. Sometimes this is the perfect course ... but at other times, not so much. During your next family quibble, try the wait-and-see approach for a change -- perhaps you'll get better results.

Taurus
Since change isn't necessarily easy for you, you'd rather things just continue the way they always have. But the next time conflict rears its ugly head at home, practice a bit of flexibility instead of your usual stubbornness!

Gemini
Communication is a wonderful thing, and everyone knows you're quite good at it. But what would happen if, during your next family feud, you simply remained silent and let others do the talking?

Cancer
It can be particularly difficult for you

The Sun Enters Leo: It's Time to Shine!
Yesterday, July 22, saw the Sun enter its home turf of Leo, bringing themes of creativity and leadership to the forefront of your life. The powerful, life-giving energy of the Sun radiates most strongly in Leo, so now is the time to exert your willpower and take advantage of this solar period's shining enthusiasm!

Leo's placement in your birth chart reveals the areas in which you're naturally gifted with power, authority and presence. Tap into your limitless confidence during this amazing time! Forget about making excuses not to play big -- the Sun will not allow your uniqueness to remain hidden under its powerful and auspicious influence.

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The Sun in Leo also brings a playful quality to your self-expression. You'll be reminded throughout the next month to connect with your own inner divine child, so don't let the grumpy and jaded adult snuff

Let Your Sun Sign Help Make This Your Sexiest Summer Yet!
We may already be well into July, but if you're not feeling the heat yet, why not let your Sun sign come up with some brilliant ideas for making this your sexiest summer yet?

ARIES: Change your friendly lineup.
When it's time to have fun, add a new face or two to the usual suspects for some very unusual results. Getting to know new people is exciting; plus, those friends you thought you knew well will feel encouraged to show different facets of their personality.

TAURUS: Try the taboo.
Do that intriguingly racy thing just outside your comfort zone. Maybe it's peeking into a peep show, or perhaps it's dating someone outside your religion. A little naughtiness could elevate your summer to a whole new level.

GEMINI: Go dancing.
Whether you get out with a gaggle of girls, take one special person for some cheek-on-cheek action or brave the discotheque alone, you'll liberate your spirit in the process. It doesn't matter how well you dance. All that matters is that you do it until you're

Uranus Retrograde in Aries: Control Your Impulses in Love
Last Friday, July 13, saw impulsive Uranus turn retrograde -- a transit that will create a number of shockwaves between now and mid-December! You might feel your desires shift over the coming months ... but that doesn't mean you have to act on them immediately.

Uranus's current retrograde period occurs not only under Pluto's spell, but also during a face-off with Mars. Given all this activity, look for passion to turn explosive!

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Expressing yourself is always important in love, but choosing your approach is often just as critical. Contemplate your motivation before acting out.

Are you finding love restrictive? Your need for independence might come with a high price if you act impulsively. One thing Uranus can't stand is limitations imposed by others. You'll want the freedom to make your own choices -- and this might mean

Mercury Retrograde in Leo: Find Your Heart's True Path
Beginning this Saturday, July 14, and continuing through August 7, Mercury is retrograde in the dramatic sign of Leo. However, as the messenger planet moves backward during this 25-day period, you can still take steps to improve your life!

Mercury's retrograde in Leo offers a dutiful reminder that it's time to find your heart's true path. After all, this planet carries plenty of inspiration, while also teaching that what you focus on is what you create. And your Sun sign can help light the way!

Aries
Play, romance and children are your biggest joys this summer. When you reach the end of your rainbow, you're bound to find a pot of gold filled with the kind of creativity you can inject into everything you do. If you can make each experience one of lighthearted imagination, you'll feel less burdened by your responsibilities (which are considerable right now). The process of change you've been going through will make it all the more delightful!

Taurus
You're often drawn into your

The Best Wedding Location for Your Sun Sign!
Whether you decide to get married in a country church, a city cathedral or just your parents' backyard, what's most important is that the space feels right to you and your fiance. Learn now which locations might best suit the two of you according to your Sun signs. (And in the likely event you and your partner-to-be are different signs, look for a compromise between the two!)

Aries
Since you're more brave than most, you enjoy breaking with tradition and trying new things. Naturally, a wedding location that's both exciting and adventurous fits your style best. And if the space includes a sporting or activity venue, you'll be twice as thrilled!

Taurus
Nature lover that you are, you'd love to get married outside in a forest grove, on a farm or amid bucolic vineyards. As long as the location is comfortable and beautiful, you won't be too hard to please.

Gemini
Since you have a tendency to change your mind often, you might do well to book two locations. You'll need a space that will hold

Mars Enters Libra: Fight for Your Right
"I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous ... everyone hasn't met me yet."
- Rodney Dangerfield

The planet of war, Mars, entered Libra, the sign of peace and balance, on July 3. It's easy to understand why this pairing might be a detrimental match. After all, Mars likes to tangle -- in a very direct fashion, no less -- while Libra prefers to keep things nice and avoid any nasty confrontations. Mars makes things happen pronto; Libra takes its sweet time carefully weighing out every decision. And finally, just as Libra tends to be passive, Mars adores action!

This cosmic pairing is often associated with frustration, repressed anger and passive-aggressive maneuvers. Naturally, passive-aggression often leads to internalizing anger ... which in turn leads to imagining that everyone hates you!

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However, if you can avoid falling into the

Your Feng Shui Guidance for July!
Feng Shui is the area of Chinese medicine that helps us rest, relax and restore our vital energies through healthful practices and a calm environment. Learn how Astrology.com's Ellen Whitehurst can help you create a peaceful home, landscape and workplace by applying Feng Shui principles of balance and harmony to your everyday life!

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Whenever I think of heat -- as many of us surely do throughout July -- I also sometimes think of people getting a little hot under the collar. External heat can sometimes lead to internal overheating, so this month I'd like to share a "many blessings" meditation that can help cool down any complicated situation -- past and/or present.

Firstly, find a cool and quiet place where you will not be disturbed for at least ten minutes. Once you've done this, get yourself comfortable by either sitting or laying down, with your back straight and your