Today’s Birthday (06/17/15). Write a masterpiece this year. Good things come through communications. Work together and go exponentially farther than you would solo. A new phase in home and family begins after 10/13. Adapt your space to suit. A group effort shifts direction after 10/27. Professional status rises after 3/8, before new love flowers (3/23). Play full out.

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 — Focus on immediate concerns at home. Water may be involved. Wash and clean. Beautify your surroundings. Group efforts bear fruit. Work with family for a shared goal. Reward participants with delicious treats. Get out for a picnic or barbecue.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Invest in your professional wardrobe within budget. Make a good impression. Talk, write and correspond. Get involved in a fascinating conversation. You’re gaining authority. Communications provide your golden ticket. Smile for the camera. Tell your story.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Venture outside old boundaries for inspiration. Imagine the entire plot. Envision happiness. What does it look like? More income is possible today and tomorrow. Here’s where you start making profits. Stick to your budget. Go farther than expected.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — The action is backstage today. Pay attention to real estate values. Nurture your garden. Invest in your home. Be patient with a family member. Stash away something of value. Do a job once slowly, or twice fast.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Make a long-distance call. Trust a friend. Practice another language. Don’t take a loved one for granted. Finish an old job, and get philosophical regarding the results. Learn something. Slow down and contemplate. There’s a spiritual lesson here.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Friends are a big help. Reconnect with someone you haven’t seen in a while. Creative collaborations get results. Discuss equipment upgrades. New responsibilities lead to changes at home. Communicate schedule updates. Group efforts get farther. Don’t be a lone ranger.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Consider all possibilities. Visualize perfection. Let the spirit flow through you. Sing a song! Someone important is watching. Express your affection. Release old fears. Don’t take things personally. Parting is such sweet sorrow. Let bygones be bygones.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Keep the faith. Dig to get to what’s most authentic. Feed your creative imagination. Dreams reveal your true feelings. Meditation and prayer are useful, especially when pessimism creeps in. Avoid lies like the plague. Stick to your budget.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Plan a journey. Involve siblings and friends. You’re especially charming. Your curiosity makes you attractive. Pack light. A lack of funds slows the action. Handle finances before dashing off. Your teammates can do what you can’t. Accept assistance.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Provide excellent service. Your rewards are nebulous at this point. Work and you can materialize a fantasy. Create another cash source. Abundance is available. Negotiate terms. Refine the plan. Leave nothing to chance. Question obscure concepts.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Discussing philosophy can get sexy. Teach as you learn. There’s plenty of work, but you can be distracted by someone attractive. Express love and affection. Talk about crazy dreams. The truth gets revealed. Relax and enjoy it.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Find an answer in a dream. There’s more time for love. Take something out of mothballs. Sort it in a new way. Get organized. Pamper yourself, and focus on fun. Play with toys. Enjoy a family dinner.

(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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