Today’s Birthday (02/25/16). Educational dreams are realized with persistent action this year. Personal ventures expand (after 3/8), leading to new educational conditions (after 3/23). Begin a profitable two-year phase after 9/9. Partnership flowers (after 9/1), shifting your personal priorities (after 9/16). Stir up passion.

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 eight — Provide well for family. A balanced checkbook is only part of the story. Love grows by leaps and bounds. Accept an offer of assistance. A friend’s opinion is success. Get ready to make a decision.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a nine — Today and tomorrow get busy. Wear appropriate clothing for school. It could be fun. Strengthen your infrastructure at school. With study and a loved one’s support, you can win. Get help if you need it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a seven — Follow your heart over the next two days. Do what you love, with good company. The line blurs between friends and your education. Play and grow your skills. Make a good impression on someone you care about.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a six — Develop a practical plan for a school improvement. Share details with family. Find clever ways to study. Consider long-term plans. Doing a job right once is better than twice wrong. Get trusted assistance.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a seven — Writing and communications projects flourish over the next few days. Craft a persuasive message. Share it with friends. Keep your deadlines and your reputation for dependability rises. Ask for what you want and get it.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a nine — You can make extra progress today and tomorrow. Lucrative opportunities arise. Your friend’s advice is helpful. They’re saying nice things about you. Ask for what you need. Working overtime could be beneficial. Go for it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a nine — Things seems to fall into place with a personal goal over the next two days. Stick to the plan. Do the work nobody sees. Nurture yourself with simple food, exercise and rest. Follow your heart.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a six — Peaceful introspection suits your mood over the next two days. Make plans toward a big picture goal. Take time to enjoy the present moment. Express your passion in little ways. Listen to elders.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a seven — Today and tomorrow favor social connection. Pass along what you’re learning. Go public with recent research. Throw parties, hold meetings and participate in group endeavors. Gather advice and then ponder it. Follow a strong recommendation.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a seven — Accept a challenge if it pays well. Education matters occupy you over the next two days. Use what you’ve kept hidden. Get help, if needed. Rely on another’s expertise. Grasp the practical implications.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is an eight — Explore and study new developments over the next two days. Do the work and keep good records, and make an important connection. Discuss shared goals. Hatch new ideas.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an eight — Discuss educational priorities with your partner. Get family opinions, and then choose your direction. Teamwork sets the tone. Others see your blind spots. Heed the voice of experience. Listen to someone who loves you.

(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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