By Nancy Black
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Today’s Birthday (02/11/16). Group initiatives get the best results this year. Increased cash flow (after 3/8) inspired a turning point in educational plans (after 3/23). Beginning two years of studies and travels (after 9/9). Shared windfalls (after 9/1) change your financial options (after 9/16). Together, you can realize dreams.
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 is the most challenging.

 Aries (March 21-April 19)

-- Today is the ninth -- You're getting stronger as the days go by. Ask for what you want. The conversation is half the fun. Things will fall together for you. Balance your mentality, emotions and spiritual health with regular practices. Try taking walks outside.

 Taurus (April 20-May 20)

-- Today is the sixth -- Finish up tasks today and tomorrow. Your intuition is especially strong. Think about what you really want, and imagine it happening. What did it take to get there? Map the steps and begin.

 Gemini (May 21-June 20)

-- Today is the eighth -- Group and community activities can go far, over the next two days. Make sure what you build is solid. Pass along what you're learning. Friends will show you a view you've never considered. It could be fun.

 Cancer (June 21-July 22)

-- Today is the ninth -- Take on more responsibilities today and tomorrow. Make decisions and strategize your professional plan. You can solve a puzzle. A rise in status is possible. Provide valuable information and your influence grows.

 Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

-- Today is the eighth -- You will rather play, than work for the next few days. Get into an expansion phase. Write down long-range goals. Travel and adventure will suit your ambitions. Study and plan your itinerary. Make reservations.

  Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

-- Today is the ninth -- Study ways to make and keep money. Handle financial matters today and tomorrow. To avoid problems, play by the book. Review your budget, and set logical steps to attain your goals. Negotiate and discuss.

  Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

-- Today is the eighth -- Strengthen a partnership with love and attention over the next few days. Negotiate shared plans. Listen, and speak your piece. Together, you can move mountains. Support each other. Give up something to go further.

  Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

-- Today is the ninth -- Focus on your work for the next couple of days. The pace is picking up. Pour on the steam, and check tasks off your list. The excellent job you've been doing, reflects well on you in the long run.

  Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

-- Today is the seventh -- Romance and passion will recur as themes today and tomorrow. Someone nearby has your attention. Use your charms and it will savor a delicious conversation. Practice your arts. The more you play, the more skillful you will grow.

  Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

-- Today is the seventh-- Get fully into a household project. Family comes first always. Play with long-term plans, and take steps toward fulfilling your dream. Double-check materials, and compare prices. Make necessary upgrades.

  Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

-- Today is the eighth-- You're will especially be clever with words over the next few days. There's no such thing as a stupid question, but your timing could be off. Review your lists. Study. Assimilate. Express your view. Get philosophical.

  Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

-- Today is the ninth -- Tap another source of revenue. The next two days are going to be good for business. There's money coming in (and going out). Pay bills before splurging. Track the flow to minimize leakage. You could do quite well.

(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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