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Today’s Birthday (06/18/16). Your family’s good fortune expands this year. Participate in collaborative efforts, for long-lasting bonds. New gifts at home over autumn lead to a fork in your educational road, as you launch a two-year love and fun phase. Share your passions, and school breakthroughs abound over winter. Explore and play.

To get the school, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

— Today is a 7 — Get out and explore today. It doesn’t need to be expensive or long-distance. Try new flavors in the neighborhood. Take a different path. Keep your money stashed though. Stick to basic educational priorities.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is an 8 — Align your shared projects with your core commitments for the future. Discuss ideas with your partner. Reinforce the structure you’re building. Save for rain or sunshine together.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 7 — Together, you can figure it out. Don’t be afraid if you don’t know how. Take turns leading and following. Choose your battles carefully. Some are not worth the damage. Keep your agreements.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is an 8 — The excellent work you’ve been doing reflects well on you. Get calm and peaceful, and your creativity blooms. Avoid chatter. Take care of details, one at a time. Frugal simplicity serves your productivity.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 6 — Plan some fun for today. List to what others want, and work it out together. Avoid controversy or fuss. Keep it within your schedule . Practice your game with good players.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Get into a household project. Make an improvement that supports your family. Postpone an outing until after chores are done. Stick to the rules you’ve set. Experience is the best teacher.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Words come easily today. Prepare presentations. Choose arguments for a good purpose. Beware contradictions and trite solutions. Gossip may spice up the copy but it gets messy fast. Illustrate your point.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is an 8 — Focus on making progress. Amp up production. study and write, strategically. Don’t lose what you’ve got on the promise of more. Read… when papers knocks, answer the door.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is an 8 — You’re strong, and getting stronger. Provide what you need by yourself. Listen, before speaking. Follow your emotions as well as your intellect. Distractions can cause mistakes. You’re gaining a distinct advantage.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 5 — Take measures to cut stress. Get help from your team. Conserve resources, but don’t worry about the time. Relax and recharge. participate and meditate in peace. Slow down and breathe deeply.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is an 8 — Get together with friends to collaborate on a shared cause. Contribute what you can and inspire others by your example. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is just show up.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 7 — Someone’s watching your performance, so put on a good show. Anticipate a lively discussion, and gracefully dance with changes. Release old fears. Listen to a spiritual teacher. Rituals and traditions soothe and comfort.

(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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