Today’s Birthday (10/04/15).

Thoughtful planning pays off this year. Consider what you want, for yourself and family. Coordinated communications provide ease. Begin a new professional phase next spring, and realize personal ambitions. Complete projects and prepare for a busy autumn. Create positive change. Play for 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 care of home and family over the next few days. Let go of non-essentials. Spend less time on career matters. Rely on a wise partner. Get into domestic planning. Imagine brilliant changes. Compromise.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20)– Today is an 8 — Finish a project. A fearful barrier blocks the path, so take care. Look for what’s missing to build support. Study and learn what you need. Work with someone who sees your blind spots. Hidden opportunities reveal.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20)– Today is a 9 — Begin a profitable phase over the next few days. Resist temptation to splurge. Save up for what you want. A confrontation looks different from a new viewpoint. Use your gains to benefit family.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22)– Today is a 9 — You’re gaining an advantage. Work priorities shift. Expand your options. Lose excess baggage. You’re a genius at planning. Watch for surprises. Hear a loved one’s considerations. Let them know what you want.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22)– Today is a 6 — Private productivity suits your mood today and tomorrow. Work on old projects. Clarify your direction. Try and try again. Your skills are in demand. Balance work with pleasure.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)– Today is an 8 — Teamwork pays off. Follow through on your part. Increase the level of organization. Reflect on what’s missing that would make a difference. You’re especially persuasive. Finish old projects before launching new. Friends support with domestic changes.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)– Today is an 8 — There’s plenty of work but you can’t do everything. Slow down or break something. Use what you’ve learned. Harsh words fly if allowed. Cut clutter for clarity. Don’t take things personally.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)– Today is a 9 — Travel and fun are favored. Watch the road ahead. Map the big picture itinerary, and align side trips for that. Keep your budget. Don’t believe everything you hear. Friends keep you headed in the right direction.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)— Today is a 6 — You won’t have to put off pleasure forever. Take it slow and easy. Go for endurance by indulging in self-care.  You’re gaining, but slowly. Resolution is possible soon.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)— Today is a 9 — Increase participation with a strong leader. Mental flexibility is key. Expand on a theory. Recall a friend’s wise advice. Keep partners informed. Extra sets of eyes see farther. Make progress quietly. Listen for opportunity.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Old assumptions get challenged. Strike out in a new direction. Get tools and supplies together, and then move into action. Set high standards. Nurture health with good food and exercise.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20)— Today is an 8 — Don’t take on new challenges yet. Decrease stress every way you can. Make more time for love. Expand in the direction of least resistance. A meeting with an expert illuminates unseen paths. Patiently consider. Family comes first.

(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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