Today’s Birthday (05/22/16)

Shift focus toward love. Your year revolves around home and family. Winter communication flurries lead to new professional directions. Play together.

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 — It’s easier to clean up misunderstandings. Communications barriers dissolve, especially in groups. Discover an insight into who you are and where you’re going.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 5 — The completion of a difficult financial project opens up time for something more fun. It’s easier to concentrate. Get advice from someone experienced on how to proceed.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 6 –It’s easier to learn. Creative efforts take a leap forward. Begin a new effort. Imagine the future. Compare financial notes. Plans move forward quickly.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 7 — Prepare to launch a new attempt. Wrap up previous projects and clear space for upcoming action. Articulate clearly the future you want to create. Get expert assistance.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 5 — Shipping, printing, travels and communications flow with greater ease. Harvest and share. Push boldly forward. Ask for what you want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 5 — It’s easier to concentrate and compromise. Messes come fewer and farther between. It’s easier to reach consensus. Money and travel flow easier. Find what you need nearby.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 6 — Align your new course with your core philosophical values. Turn over an old job to another. Lines of communication suddenly clear up. It’s easier to persuade others.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 7 — Share what you’ve been discovering. Reveal your internal monologue to someone who can provide perspective. There’s less confusion, now. Discuss your new direction.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 7 — It’s easier to advance and get your message out now. Your income pipeline flows stronger. Brainstorming is more productive.The walls blocking your goal are coming down.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 6 —  Connect and share information quickly and easily. It’s easier to get teams aligned. Things are clear.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 5 —  Writing (and the profit it brings) flow with greater ease now. Take your time and get it right. Express what’s in your heart.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 5 — Information flows through community networks with greater velocity and farther now. Putting a group together comes easier. Document and share updates for a shared cause, you’re gaining respect.

(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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