Today’s Birthday (11/05/15).

Benefits come through friends this year. Group participation thrives. New love sparkles after 3/9. Revise long-term plans after 3/23. New games begin after 9/16. Prioritize passion. Enjoy each other.

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 9 — Resolve practical work details. Long-term efforts begin. Watch your step and avoid risks. Strengthen your partnerships and teamwork. Find your heart in your work.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Fantasies prove unstable. Stick to steady ground, and draw attention to fun. Something you try doesn’t work. Don’t assume. Enjoy family and friends. Teamwork is a given.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Home and family draw you in. Imagine what you want, and provide leadership. Create and restore. Play with color and textures. Inspiration comes from a distance. Assign to specialists. Clean messes. Time outdoors refreshes.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Study, writing and research flow. Focus on facts over lint. Welcome offerings from others. Get creative to improve your tone. Your influence and clout are rising. A change at work puts more money in your pocket. Upgrade technology.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Cash runs in. Avoid spending it all, and avoid distractions and arguments. Discover something about a person you thought you knew. Consider a new view. Big obstacles are past. This could be a lucky break. Grab an opportunity.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — It’s getting easier to advance. You’re getting stronger. Call in your best players. Don’t rush. Consider a new style. Neatness counts. Wait to be sure what’s wanted before trying to provide it. Insisting produces gainful results.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Your dreams can inspire a change for the better. Peaceful loneliness attracts. Enjoy calm productivity. Postpone meetings and social life. Finish old projects. Clear your space for what’s coming. Reflect on the past and imagine a future you’d like.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Ignore distractions, if you have a due date. Hide out, if necessary. Otherwise, get out and get social for some fun. You can find what you need in your social networks and communities. Work together and get farther.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Travels and educational adventures tempt. Leave mistakes behind. Relax instead. Words can be misleading. Run a reality check. Stick to practical routes. Completion leads to advancement.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Professional challenges require your attention. Handle with minimum expense. Tempers can drop. Avoid waste or over use. Go for self-control. Get advice, but make your own decisions. Face to face interactions produce great ideas. Relax and listen.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — You don’t have to agree on everything. Work out common ground. Share your ideas. Provide leadership. More complaints through gentle persuasion.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Someone is willing to share your burden. Don’t try to do everything yourself. Rely on partnership. Give back, too. Get others involved and learn new moves. It may not look as expected. It could be much better.

(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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