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There are timeless questions at the root of Mars in Libra -- a pairing built on contradiction. Mars fights. Libra reconciles. The tension is real. Is war a failure of imagination, or is it inevitable, cyclical, human? This Mars transit asks if peace requires force behind it to hold. Mars in Libra represents that force.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You feel it -- the invisible tether, the pulse of someone in your orbit. Whether they're far away or right next to you, the connection is active. There's no need to analyze it. Just receive it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You thrive within your own rhythms today. While others train in groups, you'll get sharper in solitude. You're competing only with past versions of you -- and you'll surprise yourself with how far you've come and glimpse where you're going next.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're highly adaptable -- so much so that you can adjust to almost anything without noticing it's not ideal. Something that once felt fine now feels dull or heavy. Don't normalize the discomfort. Let it point to change. Let it tell you your next move.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The rhythm of a relationship shifts -- suddenly, you're not the one doing all the chasing. Something about the dynamic flips, and it feels good. Balanced. Right. Let the game be playful again.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There's an upgrade on the edge of your imagination -- something that would ease the friction and sweeten your days. You haven't summoned it yet, but you're circling closer. Daydream, ask, listen. It wants to meet you halfway.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Keeping up appearances is positive when the way you want people to see you also happens to be who you want to be. Today, you're doing what you'd do if there was no one around to impress, but it still gets attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You thrive when you're being of service. You want to know that what you do or give genuinely helps someone. New opportunities or connections -- outside your current circle -- will be the fit that affirms the value of what you give.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The way you'd like people to treat you? It's not a universally known standard. But communicating your needs and modeling this behavior consistently will make a difference. Soon your preferences will be well known to those around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're attractive, and extra energy is directed your way. The decision to ignore someone or engage with them can alter destiny. Use your truly prescient imagination to envision the future of your decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The truth may not be tidy. People can be contradictory, confusing, unclear, and still love deeply. Instead of jumping to conclusions, soften. Allow nuance. Leave room for poetry.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Do not be swayed by those incapable of putting themselves in the shoes of others. Their limited perspective has them assuming their inner world experience is universal. They speak of subjective experience as though stating fact.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your mind is open, but not wide open -- and that's a good thing. There's too much noise and information out there, so you don't have the luxury of giving equal weight to everything. Let only the most useful information in.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 6). Confidence is the norm in this year of powerful decisiveness. You'll know what to do and have the supporters to help you execute the plan. A creative risk pays off. Formerly slow projects suddenly speed up and become viable entities. More highlights: What you once called a flaw becomes your key to connection, and your charm takes over rooms. A close relationship transforms for the better. Scorpio and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 21, 4, 19 and 7.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: M. Night Shyamalan is currently filming "Remain," a supernatural romantic thriller based on a story co-created with Nicholas Sparks. Shyamalan was born when both the sun and Mars were in the cinematic sign of the cat. The Leo flair for drama shines through the distinctive and often controversial films of this auteur. His love of supernatural elements and skill with surprise endings are the trademark that continues to captivate audiences.

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