You're a busy bee today, occupied with extra responsibilities, travel and communication. New contacts may be established while loved ones find delight in a creative aspect of your personality. Your past may figure in your discussions today so chose your words with care. <em>Good words are worth much and cost little; bad words are worth a penny and cost too much. </em>Your imaginative and artistic abilities may prove invaluable to your progress; and it may be advisable to discover a life path that makes use of your talents. Implied understandings and understood arrangements are the tools of the moment for accrued payoffs.

Where is the love? If you've been on the outs with a friend or relative, begin the process of burying the hatchet today. Communicator Mercury bolts into big-hearted Leo and your intimate fourth house for an extended stay, until September 2, supporting you with healing this rift. The only catch? A retrograde from July 18 to August 11 could cause further fracturing if you wait too long to apologize. Note: You don't actually have to rehash the upsetting situation in extreme detail. But DO let this person know how much you care about them and how sincerely you want your loving relationship back. Mean it, and they'll feel it.