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 6 — Follow a person who cares about you. This New Moon could gift you a revelation, especially around education. Feelings heat up. Don’t jump to any conclusions. Unstable conditions won’t support big changes.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is an 8 — Move to the next level. Pay into savings and pay off debts. Reach a big goal, and check it off the list. Begin a new project with passion under this New Moon in Cancer.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is a 7 — One phase in friendship ends and another begins with the Full Moon. Maybe there’s a move or change. Talk about short-term dreams for home, and grow into your new space.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is an 8 — The New Moon and Sun in your sign emphasize your homebody tendencies, formatting a new phase in your original, brilliant idea. Carefully research and get more than you thought possible. Watch for hidden agendas.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is a 7 — Soak up information, as a new direction develops with work and income. Ignore critics. It seems like there’s more work than you can possibly do. Be careful. Learn quickly through the experience of a partner.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today is a 7 — With power comes responsibility. Get a new job offer in writing. Consider changes at home. Prepare to proceed by finishing up final touches to the last project. Get supplies and tools for the next.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is a 7 — This New Moon offers personal insight, and a more responsive period at home. Restore your space to suit your needs. It doesn’t need to look like a magazine showplace. Put new skills into practice.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is an 8 — A quiet night at home with someone adorable suits you fine. Dinner and a movie celebrates the end of one game and the beginning of another, with this New Moon.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is an 8 — A new phase at work requires reviewing and balancing routines. Agreement is required. Listen to your partner. Stick close to home today and tomorrow. You’re becoming a master… reschedule practice time

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is a 7 — Support your partnerships, and one in particular. Share comfort food somewhere charming. Light candles to set the mood. Think on how to make each other’s dreams come true. Write down the best ideas.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today is a 7 — One door closes and another opens regarding family finances with this New Moon. Put your home dreams in writing, and budget to realize them. Add a garden, or upgrade to solar. Invest for future savings.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is a 7 — Travel and educational adventure could attract you out of your shell. You don’t need to go far to discover something new. Study and research a wonder in your own backyard.

(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)