To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) —

Today is a 7 — Talk to friends about different options to solve a problem. Don’t go it alone. Persuade others to see your view, but don’t enforce it. Talk about the desired outcome, but take action later.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) —

Today is a 7 — Don’t push independent action through. Think over all the angles first. Get expert opinions before making your decision. Share your vision and get recommendations for options to pursue. Take time for health and well-being.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) —

Today is an 8 — You feel empowered and encouraged. Don’t leap into action just yet. Rehearse the script, and make sure everyone knows their cues and lines. Someone important is watching. A rise in status tempts.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) —

Today is a 7 — Express your vision to your team, and ask for their alignment. Don’t try to manage it solo. Collaboration brings more talents to a profitable game. Talk about what you see possible.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) —

Today is an 8 — You’ve got the megaphone. Get your team excited. Rally the troops! Today’s better for inspiration than action. Figure out who will do what. Talk about what you can provide. open later.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —

Today is a 7 — Discuss possible changes you’d like to make at home with housemates and family. What you consider an improvement may not occur that way for everyone. Share visions and agree. Assign tasks.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —

Today is a 7 — Start thinking up a fun, romantic adventure. Who will you invite? Imagine the perfect location, and pencil it into your schedule. Don’t travel yet or even book the tickets, but plot the path.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) —

Today is an 8 — Craft work promotions, and come up with the words to express what your business is about. Don’t send them out yet… let the team review and make changes. Get picky about details.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) —

Today is a 6 — Don’t dash out on your own just yet. Talk to a partner, and make sure to have backup plans in place before any big changes. Together you’re more powerful than alone.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) —

Today is a 7 — Discuss joint finances, and make decisions that impact the family. Survey opinions and get feedback. Talk over options, but don’t act on them yet. Tally up the results and chart your course.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) —

Today is a 7 — Travel sounds good and could work, especially if you allow extra time for connections. It’s better if you don’t fly solo. Maybe you can do a meeting by Skype rather than in person.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) —

Today is an 8 — A disagreement about work priorities could slow you down. Listen carefully, and let the other person know they were heard. Talk about your vision, and compromise about how to get there.

(Astrologer Nancy Black continues her mother Linda Black’s legacy horoscopes column. She welcomes comments and questions on Twitter, @lindablack. For more astrological interpretations visit www.lindablack.com and www.nancyblack.com)

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