Today’s Birthday (06/17/16). Good things come to home and family this year. What you put into partnerships comes back multiplied, with long-term benefit. Household breakthroughs lead to a school redirect this autumn, as you begin a two-year passionate phase. Talk about what you love, and educational opportunities spark over winter. Share your heart.

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 8 — Make household improvements over the next four and a half weeks, with Venus in Cancer. Focus on what’s best for your family. Traffic flows with ease today and tomorrow.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is an 8 — Do the work today and tomorrow. Research and study lead to fascinating discoveries. You love learning for the next month, with Venus in Cancer. Study with passion. Write, craft and express your creativity.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 9 — The next month is beneficial, with Venus in Cancer. Creative work flourishes. Listen to your muses. Get into your productive easy zone. Over the next two days, join forces with a master.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 9 — Enjoy creative, beneficial work today and tomorrow. Your luck in love flowers, with Venus in your sign for just over a month. You’re especially irresistible and charming. Try a new haircut or style.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 6 — Plan some fun for the next two days. Finish old projects and rest peacefully this next month, with Venus in Cancer. Allow yourself more quiet time. Don’t reveal your secrets all at once.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Clean up at home over the next two days. You’re especially popular this next month, with Venus in Cancer. Get out in public or invite friends over. Social activities benefit your education.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 9 — Listen to authority, and your knowledge expands. Advance your education over the next month, with Venus in Cancer. Words come easily over the next few days. Get your message out.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 9 — The next two days are beneficial. Exploration thrives over the next four and a half weeks, with Venus in Cancer. Get involved in a fascinating study. It could get passionate.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is an 8 — You’re especially hot today and tomorrow. Contribute to school over the next month, with Venus in Cancer. Study and remember resources. Harvest and put up work for winter.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 7 — Rest and recuperate over the next two days. Love kindles in partnerships newly over the next month, with Venus in Cancer. Compromise comes easier. Rely on mutual support. Play together.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 7 — Community help produces results over the next few days. Interesting work flows in this next month, with Venus in Cancer. Beauty, creativity and benefits come together. Practice your arts.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 — A rise in knowledge is possible today and tomorrow. You’re especially lucky in love over the next month, with Venus in Cancer. Create beauty and benefit from your artistry.

(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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