Today’s Birthday (02/21/15).

For greatest gain, focus on work, service and career this year. With persistent action, leap ahead. Take advantage of a profitable streak this month. Plan, organize and prepare to present a personal project after 3/20. Manage family finances with special care after 4/4. Begin a collaboration after 10/13. Weave playfulness into work. Thrive with love.

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 — Take it easy and focus on low-hanging fruit. Do your own thing. Make an amazing personal discovery. Listen to your heart. Don’t feel obligated to spend or work hard. Recharge batteries and pamper yourself.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  Today is a 6 — Let your imagination blossom. Seeds nurtured in the dark sprout into daylight. Think and plan before taking action. Contemplate different scenarios. Secrets get revealed… take advantage of new possibilities. Use intuition to determine your course.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is a 9 — Roll with an unexpected change in plans and stick to your end of the bargain. The action is behind the scenes. Get together with friends to make something happen. Use facts rather than emotion to persuade others.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is a 9 — A raise in income and status is possible. Plot your actions, and manage your schedule. Expect change based on secret information. A consultant provides legal insight. Don’t bet based on fickle emotion. Study an opportunity privately.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is a 9 — An adventure tugs your heartstrings, calling you out. Research possible destinations and routes. Things may not go according to plan. Some rules are more like “guidelines”. Deviations could provide delightful discovery (or mishap). Don’t travel without a map.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

 Today is an 8 — There’s an opportunity to increase your family’s nest egg. Review the numbers, and then take decisive action. Move quickly to win the big prize. Results may startle you. Gather and stash your treasure. Appreciate partners.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

 Today is a 9 — Surprise your partner or team with a thoughtful gesture. New technology can help facilitate your collaboration. Get clear on what each person will do and by when. Expect surprises. Together you can make beautiful music.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is an 8 — Pour on the charm at work. Find easy ways to cut costs without sacrificing. Work quickly but carefully. Focus on one task at a time. Physical exercise lifts your mood. Rest deeply afterwards.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is an 8 — A fun surprise greets you at the door. An unexpected visitor wants to play. Be careful. Temptations abound. Confer with family first. Let your passions get stirred. Venture farther out, and try something new.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  Today is an 8 — Unexpected changes at home require your attention. Odds are good that your wish can be granted. Make drawings or collect images of how you imagine it. Keep a secret patiently. Love finds a way.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

 Today is an 8 — Things are moving fast and there’s danger of breakage. Watch your step. Handle short-term goals and immediate objectives. Look at the big picture later. Don’t sign until you have time to read the fine print.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

 Today is a 9 — Wait for the dust to settle before beginning a profitable job. Consider the aspect you’re most passionate about. What you’re proposing seems impossible. Make a bold move past unusual fears. Let yourself be slightly radical.

(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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