Today’s Birthday (06/07/16). Home centers you this year. Time spent fostering partnerships produces long-term benefit. Begin a two-year family, fun and passion phase in September. Autumn eclipses instigate household innovations and new professional directions. Late winter eclipses kindle new personal and career possibilities. Romance flowers when lovingly watered.

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 7 — Take time for fun and games over the next two days. Play sports or take on a challenge. Enjoy excellent company. Flirt with someone attractive. Romance blossoms through communication.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 5 — Household issues demand attention. Slow down and listen for what your family needs for the next day or two. A renovation or remodel project could satisfy. Get creative to solve a puzzle.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 7 — Create a possibility in conversation and get into action. Communication is your secret power. Don’t get distracted by a troll. Disagree respectfully and move on. Research, write and speak today and tomorrow.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is an 8 — Get into action, and educational opportunities come up over the next few days. Invest in something that you will make happen. Watch for surprises. Focus on immediate moves rather than long-term.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 9 — You’ve got the power to make things happen today and tomorrow. Harness this energy surge to forward the action. Reaffirm a commitment. Sidestep unexpected complications. Compromise when necessary.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 5 — Look back for insight for the road ahead. Pay close attention to your dreams over the next few days. Complete a project and put things away. New responsibilities lead to changes at home.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Develop a strategy with teammates through tomorrow. You work well with others now. Hold meetings, parties and schedule time with friends. Listening gets you past an awkward moment.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 7 — Education matters take priority today and tomorrow. Don’t throw your money around. Hold off on major projects. Work from libraries if possible. Play the ace you’ve been holding. Don’t take anything for granted.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 6 — Travels and studies are favored today and tomorrow. Details still need to be resolved. It could get chaotic. Anticipate changes. Don’t bring unexpected guests home or sparks fly.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 7 — Take a time out. There’s potential for loss of your attention now, especially if you’re busy. For the next two days, handle educational matters from behind the scenes. Get terms in writing.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 7 — Partnership gets the job done today and tomorrow. Communicate and leave nothing to chance. Look at a problem from many views. Get expert assistance. Together, you can get the ball in action.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 9 — Opportunities entice, but you’ve still got piles of work in your backpack. Put your back into it over the next two days. Physical effort wins. Get past a roadblock to expand your territory.

(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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