Today’s Birthday (04/23/15). This year’s for home and family. Work takes a new direction. Detail the budget and launch your project after 6/14. Disciplined efforts pay fine dividends. Collaborate for community. Begin a new game (romance possible) after 10/13. Slow the pace and finish old business after 10/27. Rest and restore your spirit. Focus on 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 — Home and family take center stage now. Enjoy a domestic phase today and tomorrow. Handle repairs and renovations. Friends give you a great idea and help out to realize it. Group efforts bear fruit now.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is an 8 — A solution to an old problem is becoming obvious. Keep working, you’re making a good impression. You’re exceptionally intelligent for the next two days. Accept a bonus from a generous person. You’re creating a buzz.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 9 — Business grows more profitable. It’s a good time to ask for money. Watch for income opportunities over the next couple of days. Venture outside old boundaries for inspiration. A dream comes within reach. Savor a lovely moment.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 9 — Conditions are changing in your favor. Abandon procrastination regarding a personal dream. You’re getting stronger today and tomorrow. Action depends on your will power. Your friends are with you. Dress the part, and step onstage.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Produce imagery to describe your inner desires. A collage can express a vision or dream. A confusing situation could seem oppressive. Let a spiritual lesson sink in. Peaceful self-analysis satisfies today and tomorrow. Learn as quickly as possible. Imagine.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Associates provide deeper insights. Many hands make light work today and tomorrow. A group project goes well now. Friends have resources you don’t know about. Share your dreams and fantasies. The invitation says to dress up.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Assume more responsibility today and tomorrow. Keep the others on course. Career matters take priority. Planning helps dreams to come true, and you can see the possibilities. Accept spiritual encouragement and blessings upon your enterprise.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 9 — Today and tomorrow are good for travel. Realize a dream. Visit a place you’ve only seen in fantasies. The news affects your decisions. Check out options. Sometimes the detour is more charming than the original destination.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is an 8 — Go over your finances and discover new ways to save money today and tomorrow. Consider strategies for growing your nest egg. Listen to your intuition, while doing your homework thoroughly. A secret fascination catches your attention.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 9 — The focus is on peacemaking and partnership today and tomorrow. Abundance is available. Negotiate favorable terms. A promise made now is good. Get the contract in writing. Practice your game together. Provide the quality your partner lacks.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 9 — Begin an intense work phase over the next two days. There’s heavy demand for your services. Immediate results could disappoint. Keep at it. Keep the objective in mind. Persistent efforts win out. Work from home if you can.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 — Make more time for love over the next few days. Get dreamy. Talk about passions and enthusiasms. Go play and have fun. Celebrate with loved ones. Give way to your creative whims. Practice your arts and talents.

(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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