Today’s Birthday (02/14/16). Expand community efforts to realize shared visions this year. New money (after 3/8) offers a different route (after 3/23). Launch a two-year adventure after 9/9. A boost in family fortunes (after 9/1) shifts your own finances (after 9/16). Collaborate for heart-felt causes. Go 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 an 8 — Conditions are very good for double dating. Support from friends can be a good thing. Find a low-cost option. Financial upsets would blow the mood. A home-cooked family meal could include shared appreciations. Celebrate love.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is an 8 — Pull strings from behind the scenes. Love empowers you. Relax and enjoy it. A formidable barrier blocks the path. You can see what was not working. Keep practicing. Work with someone who sees your blind spot.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 5 — Friends help make an important connection. Imagine possible outcomes. Keep your sense of humor. Teach as you learn. Teamwork is a major key required. Resist temptations that distract from your responsibilities. Think of the big picture. Play together.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 6 — Wasting money is unnecessary, and it sends the wrong impression. Go for simplicity. Get rid of excess baggage. Dress for the part you want. Get creative with expressions of love, and share them widely.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 6 — Rely on an imaginative partner. Share your dreams. Don’t stir up jealousies. Remember shared sympathies and enthusiasms. Work could interfere with play. A fantasy could come true, if you avoid arguments. Express appreciations.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Your creativity makes the difference. Dress to impress. Use body language, music and symbolism. Passion can be awakened with communication, despite breakdowns. Ask questions if you don’t understand. Keep your sense of humor.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 6 — Figure out what another wants before spending. Don’t be hasty or waste your money. Fact and fantasy clash. Harsh words could fly, if allowed. Cut clutter. Go for clarity. Discuss what you each would like.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 7 — Talk about dreams and aspirations. You’re gaining confidence. Feed all who show up. Draw upon hidden resources. The best things in life are free. Learn from another view. Walk and talk together.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is an 8 — Revise a romantic tradition. Delve into unexplored regions. Get creative. Complications could arise. Allow extra time in the schedule. You won’t have to defer gratification forever. Take it slow and easy.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 6 — Expand your horizons. Friends can help. Get out and discover something new. Passions could get intense. Slow to avoid accidents. You can work it out. Keep costs down. Savor simple pleasures, like the sunset.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 5 — Get in with a good crowd. Provide stability and excellent service. Value a loved one’s opinion over an authority figure’s opinion. Invest in your career. Strike out in a new direction. Follow the path before you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 6 — Don’t take on any new challenges yet. Decrease stress. Make long-range plans and get expert feedback. Guard against technical glitches. Keep batteries charged. Stay close to home and finish a project. Share peaceful moments.

(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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