Today’s Birthday (12/03/15).

Pursue personal dreams this year. New domestic doors open before group changes require attention. Exploration winds down after August, leading into a new team phase. Love is your lodestar.

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 — Remain forgiving with miscommunications. Roll around obstacles. Ignore false rumors and gossip. Avoid off hand reactions. Keep your goal in focus. If you can keep your temper, delightful results are possible. It could get romantic.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — A creative problem requires imagination. Consider consequences before getting yourself into a sticky situation. Listen, learn, and stick up for your point of view, respectfully. Sometimes the best move is none.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is a 5 — Don’t splurge on stuff you don’t need.  Share ideas and solutions. Get the whole gang to help. You’re surrounded by love.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Rely on experience. Ask questions and listen for solutions. Don’t worry if, at first, you don’t succeed. Open up the subject for further discussion. Help others see the big picture, to plan rather than impulsively reacting.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Misunderstandings crop up easily now. Make payments on time. Don’t believe everything you hear. New developments change the assignment. You can find necessary resources.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Loose lips sink ships. Watch for breakdowns. Confusions swirl. Keep cool. Listen for the heart of the matter. Focus on compassionate action.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 5 — Take time for foundational issues. Clean up to save time in losing things. Review the past to help you see the road ahead. Private, peaceful activities suit your mood. Slow down and recharge.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Distractions can lead to misunderstandings. Take one thing at a time. Slow down and ask for clarification, rather than making assumptions. It’s better to stop the action to check than plowing on in the wrong direction.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Rest from this recent busy spell. Sink into a good book or film in your favorite chair. Keep it simple, with satisfying luxuries like bubbles and steam. Consider plans, without beginning action yet. Strategize and build support.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Think carefully before choosing. Strike out in a new direction, and follow the path before you. Work through complicated details. Get help with practical details. Interesting time require creative solutions.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Work out details, and consider multiple options. Differentiate what’s predictable from a fantasy outcome. Strengthen infrastructure and support. Bide your time, and consider.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Think fast under pressure. Grace with matters of the heart serves you well. Listen generously to a loved one’s concerns. Discover something you didn’t know. Settle somewhere peaceful. Relax and recharge.

(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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