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The emotional Water sign of Cancer is lit up by Mars, the aggressive planet of war, for the next several weeks. This family-focused aspect is sure to intertwine your intense feelings and motivations!

Since cozy Cancer is the sign of home, you're likely to feel restless in your domestic life between August 4 - September 20, when Mars moves through Cancer. Take advantage of this time to assess your living situation as you strengthen your family connections -- Mars can help you initiate important decisions and tackle half-finished projects at home.

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While in Cancer, Mars links to Neptune, Uranus, Pluto, Jupiter and Venus. Here's a rundown of how these planets will influence your family life throughout August and September.

August 4: Mars/Neptune
The desire to escape reality and hole up at home is strong today, so plan to "do" less as you opt to simply laze about with your

Associated with the Greek messenger god, Hermes, Mercury symbolizes communication and information exchange. Every year -- for three periods that last about three weeks each -- Mercury moves backwards in what's commonly known as a "retrograde" pattern.

Between August 3-26, 2011, Mercury reverses itself through the sign of Leo, making communication bloopers much more likely. Wires will get crossed, misunderstandings will occur, and dates and times will be easily mixed up.

But Mercury retrograde doesn't entirely represent problems. In fact, its reverse motion offers you the chance to slow down and, rather than try to come up with new ideas or make fresh contacts, follow up on existing deals and outstanding communications. This is a time to review and redo. And since communication and contractual arrangements are more flexible during a Mercury retrograde, it's also a terrific time to renegotiate existing schedules.

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How will you spend the Fourth of July holiday this year? If you find yourself running short of options, your Sun sign has some terrific ideas -- and the common element among them is fun!

Aries
Independence Day is one of your favorite holidays, so don't be surprised if you get the urge to set off some good old-fashioned firecrackers. After all, they suit your fiery, explosive personality perfectly!

Taurus
Bring a thick blanket, lounge chair and picnic basket out to the park -- all the better to relax, recline and enjoy the fireworks show while nibbling on delicious food. Make a cheesecake and decorate it like the Stars and Stripes using cherries, blueberries and whipped cream.

Gemini
You love the way holidays bring people together, and you've been a rabid fan of fireworks shows since you were a kid. So why not keep it simple this year and make plans to get a group together for the local fireworks display?

Cancer
You want nothing more than to watch a fireworks extravaganza with

Today, people will be gathering around prominent sites such as England's Stonehenge and the Native American "Three Slabs" in New Mexico to celebrate the Sun's entrance into Cancer, a day otherwise known as the Summer Solstice. However, if you don't live near these or any other sacred sites, you can still commemorate today's major solar event by inviting the Sun to heap good fortune on you through the carrying out of a lucky ritual -- personalized below by Sun sign!

Aries
Exercise this evening! Take a short run around your neighborhood, do some push-ups in your living room, whatever strikes your fancy. Then, when the Sun goes down, you'll be able to tell it goodbye it with a sweaty smile.

Taurus
Stash a wad of money in a secret hiding place; vow to not touch it until the next solstice. It may not earn much interest, but building up your willpower will pay dividends of its own.

Gemini
Host an informal dinner party featuring fresh, summery foods. Invite your favorite conversationalists

A French proverb suggested that a father is a banker provided by nature. The title of a 1950s American television show inferred that he knows best. And Marilyn Monroe famously sang that her heart belonged to him....

Maybe your father picked you up when you fell off your first bike; perhaps he taught you how to drive a stick shift or balance your checkbook. Now it's time to show the first man in your life that even though you're all grown up, you still look up to him.

So, what sign is your dad? Here are few ideas to help you honor him this Father's Day!



FIRE SIGNS: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Your dad's an enthusiastic guy with energy to burn. He'd love to hike with you on Father's Day, or play a game that involves running with or after a ball; or maybe you'll want to try something even more daring with him, such as whitewater rafting! This is a man who likes to be in motion, so there'll be something wonderfully lasting about the memory of you and him elevating your heart rates

Like astrological wild cards, June's pair of eclipses highlight opposing signs, Gemini and Sagittarius. Each of these cosmic events illuminates a dominant theme for your summer to come. What's yours? Find out now!

What exactly is the effect of an eclipse? These events make certain new or full Moons unique, and when they occur, it's possible to glimpse a preview of the future. A solar eclipse occurs when a new Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, temporarily preventing the Sun's light from reaching the Earth. Alternately, a lunar eclipse sees Earth pass between the Sun and a full Moon, blocking the Moon from receiving the Sun's light for a short time.

June 1 saw a Gemini solar eclipse in the south node that brought closure to past cycles. The upcoming Sagittarius eclipse on June 15 in the north node will highlight people, events and situations to help catapult you into the future.

So what's the dominant theme that will come into focus for you this summer? Find your Sun sign below

If you're wondering how to live well this summer (and beyond), don't underestimate the power of your home's decor to change your life. And if you stop to consider your strongest personality traits, you may find that certain planets can help guide you through the decorating process!

A great living space can shoot your energy, confidence, focus and self-esteem through the roof. It's no secret that your living environment reflects your internal state, so whether your home is chaotic or meticulously organized -- and regardless of whether it's a sweet and homey bungalow or an huge urban loft space -- it's bound to say a great deal about who you are. And if your abode truly reflects your astrological self-identity, you'll also feel more at home with yourself.

Sun: Self-confident
You possess individuality in spades, and you're a naturally confident person with tons of personality, so all this needs to be reflected in your home so you feel more like your true self. After all, you want your

Escaping your daily routine, chasing down exciting adventures, exploring foreign cultures -- that's what travel is all about. Every sign has a unique way of getting away. An Aries, for example, jet-sets with the best of them, and Gemini can pack a bag with the utmost grace and efficiency. Discover your own sign's approach to travel!

Aries
Aries is the pioneer of the zodiac, and this is certainly true where travel is concerned. Always on the go and seeking action, the Ram is a moving target. Aries is happy to travel alone, in which case they'll seek out some company along the way, even if only for a meal or a night. The stimulation of new people and places is what the Ram craves when traveling -- and the more active the journey, the better.

Taurus

Slow and steady sums up Taurus on the road. The Bull is a careful planner, knowing full well what makes a successful trip. Pampered (and pampering) Taureans are likely to set an agenda rife with sensual pleasures -- top hotels, great meals