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A lunar opposition to Venus crashes International Kissing Day, recalling the versatility of a kiss. It can reanimate the girl asleep for a century, turn the frog to a prince, betray the holy. A kiss can cross into risky territory, seal fate, put the power in a spell, be the heart in a ritual, or the reason for a head cold. The point is, what starts with a kiss rarely ends there.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). What people project in social settings often doesn't match what they're actually feeling. A lively group or a flashy party might seem joyful on the outside, but underneath, the dynamics could be very different. Make no assumptions or comparisons.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Even when you're doing it right, life can get uncomfortable. Overwhelm is the ticket price for having a mind that sparkles in every direction. Your brain is a full-color projector in a world full of black-and-white Xerox machines.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll find joy in maintenance, beauty in routine. Taking care of the little things turns into a kind of devotion. A simple task becomes more meaningful when you connect it to a bigger reason.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Normally, life demands choices -- if you want one thing, you have to give up another. But not today. You don't have to sacrifice to receive. You can have the old and the new, stability and adventure, familiarity and excitement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The image of a dessert case emphasizes variety and delight. It suggests that multiple appealing options are available at once, and you're allowed to enjoy more than one without guilt or loss. Have your cake and eat it, too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You know what you wish someone would've told you back then. That advice still matters -- to someone else now. Say the words. It heals them a little, and it reminds you how far you've come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're juggling a lot -- maybe too much. But stay loose. It's rhythm, not tension, that keeps it all in the air. Trust your timing. You're a dancer with tasks instead of steps.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll be tempted to grumble about a commitment, but something in you shifts mid-task. There's meaning in the effort. Later, you'll look back and be proud -- not because it was easy but because you kept your promise anyway.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have a cause you believe in so much that it doesn't matter who takes the win as long as the cause is served. You could bring home the goal, or someone else could. Either way, it's a thrill because the world is better for it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Remembering regrettable things you've said means you're awake. Sensitive. Honest. It means you care deeply about the impact you've had and the choices you've made. That already puts you in rare company.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The day offers an unusual clarity: You'll see something exactly as it is, without your hopes or fears fogging the view. From here you may decide to watch a little longer until you see the secret door that eluded you when you were less aware.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People won't naturally give you the room to figure out what you want. They'll fill in any space you leave open. So, you'll have to make a conscious effort to feed your own appetites and hear the tiny voice of your inklings, and it will be worth the effort.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 6). You're used to people being drawn into your warmth, but this year's spotlight on your boldness and originality will have them also admiring your spark, your edge, your vision. More highlights: One lucky connection ties you into an entire network including a special relationship that colors your world. This season brings public praise you will leverage into next season's successful venture. A contract opens new financial territory. Leo and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 14, 48, 6 and 20.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "Who is Merv Griffin?" is the correct response to a "Jeopardy!" clue, of course -- and also the answer to who was born July 6. The media mastermind behind "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune," Griffin had a Cancerian genius for sensing what people wanted at home: comfort, routine, connection. His knack for creating cozy rituals millions could enjoy together made him a quiet architect of American evenings. Known for his generosity, he supported education, the arts and LGBTQ+ causes -- a legacy of heart as well as entertainment.

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