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Today’s Birthday (05/17/16). Let your heart be your guide this year. Grow shared accounts with persistent contribution. Work breakthroughs this spring opens the door for two busy, satisfying years after summer. Nurture yourself with healthy diet and exercise. Personal opportunities lead to a turning point in a group effort this autumn. Find 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 eight — Lone ranger action won’t get the work done. Join forces with a strong partner to make things happen. Get advice from someone with more experience. Craft plans with care.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a nine — Get into your work, and find creative solutions. Rearrange the data and look from a different view. Can you use resources from other people? Connect with like-minded peers.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a seven — Learn something new from a . teacher relax and play with friends and family. Get into something fun, and discover new tricks. Measure your progress. Savor the present moment.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a seven — Educational improvements resolve an issue that has been bugging you. Plan carefully before cutting anything. Envision what you want clearly, and share your ideas. Go for durability and long-lasting quality.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is an eight — Self-discipline gets your research complete by the deadline. Stay in communication, and postpone what you can. Keep others on track. Do the homework to know what you’re talking about. Get your hands dirty.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a nine — Get into a groove to work , test , and study. Celebrate progress  by enjoying your talent and care. Carefully lay the groundwork for solid infrastructure, and rely on it to reach higher.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is an eight — You’re especially charming and confident. Things may not go as planned. Keep humility and focus to avoid a mistake. Wait until asked for your opinion. Do the work that nobody will see.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a five — Consider your dreams, and which ones to pursue first. Revisit something from the past, as you set your future stage. Soothe an overactive imagination with tea and a soak in warm water.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a seven — Work together for practical results. Delegate tasks you don’t need to do. Listen to team considerations. Stand for a shared goal. Start by taking something apart. Clear space to study, and do work

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a nine — Watch out for bizarre educational requests. Curiosity leads to commitments. An older person offers advice. You’re learning fast. Consider the long view. Start out fresh, and go for the gold!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a seven — Exploration is today’s theme. Discover an intellectual or physical challenge. Practice your skills. Test a fantasy and get peer review. Take a journey, even in your own backyard.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an eight — Manage educational details and transactions with your partner. Find ways to reward yourself. How about a movie together after you’re done studying? Meticulous work saves money and time.

(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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