Today’s Birthday (02/18/16). Mobilize community actions for positive change this year. A financial breakthrough (after 3/8) could alter your educational plans (after 3/23). A two-year travel and study phase begins after 9/9. Shared accounts improve (after 9/1), allowing personal financial changes (after 9/16). Come together 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 a 6 —

For the next four weeks, under the Pisces Sun, ponder big questions. You’re especially sensitive to spiritual inquiry. Review the road traveled for insight ahead. Focus on home and family. Rest and relax together.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 7 —

Get social this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Find what you need in your network. Get out and explore, especially today and tomorrow. Study and practice your latest obsession. Learn like a child.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 9 —

Advance in your career this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Today and tomorrow get especially profitable. You’re especially persuasive. Make a firm offer. Sign contracts and file papers. Amp up professional creativity.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 9 —

Higher education, studies, research and travel provide avenues of exploration over the next month under the Pisces Sun. Follow a personal dream today and tomorrow. Make reservations and set the itinerary for growth and expansion.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 7 —

This month could prove lucrative for shared accounts, with the Sun in Pisces. Collaborate to grow assets and reserves. Finish old projects today and tomorrow. Make long-term plans, and review budgets. Creative possibilities abound.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 —

Friends are a big help over the next few days. Support each other through changes. Begin a partnership phase this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Share the load. Provide what’s needed when you can.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is an 8 —

Your work is in demand this month, under the Pisces Sun. Pay attention to your health. Monitor medications carefully. Get rest and exercise. Don’t take things personally. Parting is sweet sorrow … let bygones be bygones.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is an 8 —

Expand your territory. Pursue a passion where it takes you this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Relax and play with people you love. Practice your skills to attain mastery. Romance feeds your spirit.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 7 —

Collaborate to grow family finances. Monitor expenses and income, especially regarding home improvements over the next month, with the Pisces Sun. Anticipate changes and pad the budget. Make a mess for long-term benefit.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is an 8 —

Writing, research and communications projects go well this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Words come with greater ease. Study and practice. Challenge the generally held opinion. Get your partner’s illuminating view. Discuss plans.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 9 —

Your work is in demand. Concentrate on making money during a peak month, with the Sun in Pisces. Take advantage by expanding infrastructure. Strengthen and build support. It’s all for love and family.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 —

Take time for love. Family comes first. Stay out of another’s argument. You’re in your element this month with the Sun in your sign. Take advantage of power and confidence to advance personal dreams.

(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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