Today’s Birthday (10/1/15).

Blessings sprout in peaceful self-analysis this year. Disciplined communications reap long-term benefits. Spring eclipses bring new beginnings in school and health, with breakthroughs in personal growth. Autumn eclipses inspire a retrospective and planning phase, before a turning point arises. It’s all for home and family.

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 an 8 — Get into learning phase today and tomorrow. Study, research, and write. Don’t show a loved one unfinished work. Shyness, lack of confidence, money problems, or trouble in a  partnership keep your mood quiet. Avoid controversy and fuss.

 Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Don’t waste your money. Figure finances over the next few days. Use your feminine side to diplomatically sidestep a controversy. Don’t be intimidated. Ask for what you were promised. Someone important is paying attention.

 Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — A hunch could get profitable. You’re strong and growing stronger over the next few days. Get innovative. Discover a magnetic attraction. Avoid a conflict of interests. Heed the voice of experience.

 Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Slow things down. Deadlines loom, so leave nonessential tasks for later. Private meditation and review serve you today and tomorrow. Postpone socializing. Study a mystery and discover a secret. Finish your work in private. Keep your wits.

 Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Friends comes through for you over the next few days. Hold meetings. Make a decision together. Avoid stepping on toes. Don’t talk about a party to someone who’s not invited. Watch unexpected changes. Listen. Revise plans.

 Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Crazy dreams seem possible, but breakdown potential is high. Don’t try new tricks. Advance your career today and tomorrow. Slow and steady wins the race. Handle responsibilities. Postpone partying. Avoid a grump. Look before leaping.

 Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Travel appeals, but it’s not without peril. Avoid extravagance. News affects your decisions for the next two days. Study the road ahead. Do the filing. Weigh options. Don’t get mad when others remind you to say on task.

 Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Family comes first. Today and tomorrow are good for financial planning. Show your love for an elder. Avoid doing stuff you know will irritate your partner. Organize paperwork. Stay objective in a tense situation. Share appreciation.

 Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Somebody would like to share your load. Give kind words, not expensive treats. Complications could arise. Compromise is required for the next two days. Guard against overspending or overindulging. Decide together. Dance with the circumstances.

 Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — Slow down to get things done quicker. Save time by avoiding do-overs. There’s plenty of work today and tomorrow. Obstacles merit careful steps. Avoid reacting automatically, and wait on big decisions. Focus on the job at hand.

 Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 — Go play today and tomorrow. In a stalemate, don’t ask for favors. Patience serves you. Don’t fall for a trick. A temporary clash between love and money could irritate. The person telling loudest isn’t always right. Get creative.

 Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Wait to advance. Arguments are to be expected. Get feedback from close family and friends first. Get support with differences of opinion. Don’t overlook domestic chores. Make your home more comfortable today and tomorrow. Get some time to yourself.

(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 Linda Black Horoscopes and www.nancyblack.com)

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