LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES, For release 05/25/14

By Nancy Black

Tribune Content Agency

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 7 — You’re the star today and tomorrow. Higher-ups speak well of you. Balance structure and process to create a practical working model. Conserve resources. Set a juicy goal. Don’t let money worries interfere with romance. Connect with friends and siblings. Love’s the game and the prize.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 7 — Finish up old projects today and tomorrow. New and better information could alter the game. Allow yourself some reverie and nostalgia, then get complete. File things away neatly. Delete info you no longer need. Polish and shine the gold, and edit out the fluff. Relax, and enjoy beauty.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 7 — Fun with friends can get productive today and tomorrow. Get help with a new skill. Network, schmooze, and hold meetings. Get involved with a community project. Disciplined efforts take care of business, and then it’s all about play. Invite the whole gang.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Business settles into a positive flow today and tomorrow. Avoid gambling or making big decisions. Plan a social event or business trip. Work with your team to develop a project. Watch for hidden expenses. Infuse your work with passion, and increase the wattage. Get creative.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Plan your next trip today and tomorrow. Your wanderlust is getting worse. Study all the options. Can you mix business with pleasure? Work travels could include some fun and even romance. Find inventive ways to cut expenses. It could get especially delicious.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Check the budget before spending today and tomorrow. You have what you need. Create a work of art. It’s okay to get dirty. Get professional bids for support. Collaboration keeps your focus on what you love. Let someone else do the stuff you don’t. Your heart’s at home.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is an 8 — A partner’s opinion is important. Don’t show skeptics unfinished work. Dig around and find more value. Find treasures in the trash. Collect what’s owed to you. Prepare for a test. Keep secrets until the planned revelation. Bet on your own success.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 7 — Take new territory this week. Enter an intense, two-day work phase. It could even get fun. Learn voraciously, and apply your new skills. Dig into a project with gusto. Sidestep a confrontation. Someone’s impressed by your discipline. Include exercise (especially outdoors). Beauty inspires you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 6 — Your loved ones encourage you to take on a fun new challenge. Postpone financial discussions or risky business. Replenish your reserves. Let the advancement occur naturally. Business details fall into place. You can make a long distance deal. Listen for what wants to happen.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 7 — There are no shortages, in the greater scheme of things. Plan carefully. Friends help you advance. You can do a household project yourself, and save lots of money. Make changes at home today and tomorrow. You can afford what you need. Go for domestic bliss.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 — You learn with greater speed and ease today and tomorrow. Catch up on reading. Write, edit and make corrections. Study life options. Your connections can open a new door and smooth the way. Don’t push yourself too hard. Indulge your curiosity and play with it.