Today’s Birthday (10/16/15).

Good fortune this year comes through thoughtful planning and getting true to your spirit. Writing, publishing and broadcasting pay off. Put love into your school work. Prioritize health and 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 an 8 — Get what you need. Save money by doing your research. Draw strength from your roots. Harmony requires effort. Use emotion for creative inspiration.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Figure out your money today and tomorrow. Provide for the future. The completion of a difficult project opens up time for something more fun. Learn by doing.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Develop and strengthen partnerships over the next two days. Work out who will do what. Schedule deadlines. Quiet time together satisfies more than loud social events.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — The pace is picking up. Keep costs down. Aim for balance… physically and mentally. Focus on providing excellent service, while maintaining your health. Take time for food and rest. Use what you have before buying more.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Go play over the next two days. Follow the rules, and use them to win. Involve yourself in activities that you love. Have fun with dear people.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Domestic projects call to you today and tomorrow. You can get whatever you need. Look in unusual places and find the perfect things. Respectfully challenge the status in which you’re in.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Get the word out today and tomorrow. Improve the presentation. Gather information, and put your thoughts together. Share what you’re learning. Listen carefully. Play by the rules. Results may not look as imagined. They could be better.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Your ideas are attracting attention. Bring in the money for the next two days. Have faith in your own imagination. It’s possibly quite useful. Provide leadership. Weigh options carefully.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Imagine a relaxing appointment. A quick getaway could refresh. Today and tomorrow you’re in the power zone, strong and creative. Keep it active. Follow your heart.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Rest and recover today and tomorrow. Exercise and eat well. Plan your next moves. Avoid distractions. Settle into your private hideout. You find answers in the strangest places.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Friends provide what you need over the next few days. Quick action makes a difference. In a disagreement about something important, listen more than speaking. Toss the ball to a teammate. Support them and they support you.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Put in the extra effort. Sticking to high standards pays off. Act quickly and make a good impression. Crazy dreams seem possible. Add a personal touch.

(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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