Today’s Birthday (04/10/15). Speak from your heart this year. Creative arts profit through communication. Create beauty. Work with people who inspire you. Practice the game that’s most fun. Romantic partnership flowers. Exploration entices after 6/14. New circumstances at work lead to new opportunities after 10/13. Release old baggage for personal power, especially after 10/27. Fall in love (again).

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 — Career matters occupy your time now. Continue to advance your goal. Work requires more attention today and tomorrow. Patiently take one step at a time. Keep showing up, with quality and discipline, and gain mastery.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is a 7 — Discover farther today and tomorrow. Fly away to an rare locale. Study, learn and write your observations. Develop skill as you go. Find a peaceful spot with a notebook and tea. Dream for the future.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is an 8 — Get organized and keep track of the numbers. Tally wins and losses and pay bills over the next two days. Determine a strategy to grow family fortunes. Work together, and support each other. Proceed with caution.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is a 9 — Changes arise with an assignment. Make sure it works with your partner. Adapt to match conditions. Agreements made now benefit your career.  Work together for mutual reward. Sign and file papers. Celebrate good news with something delicious.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is a 7 —  Consider the situation. Concentrate on a new assignment today and tomorrow. Good planning helps, too. Make contact with a distant friend. Enter a workaholic phase. You’re in the spotlight, so be sure you know your lines.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today is a 7 — Pull strings to get what you want. Your persuasive powers shine. Good news arrives from far away. Around now you can start enjoying yourself. Congratulate yourself. Fun doesn’t need to be expensive. Invite someone attractive to play.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is an 8 — Get into a certain inside project, and improve your living situation over the next two days. Communications could seem intense at times, yet bright. Renew a family bond. Work together with a partner. Tend your garden. Plant flowers.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is a 9 — Research, study and issue communications today and tomorrow. Figure out how much you owe and pay bills. Invest in home, family and real estate. Push yourself to meet a deadline and to do the best job possible.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is a 9 — There’s money available, and harvesting it could even be fun. Get cooking, and add your secret spice. Accept advice from somebody who’s trying to give it to you. A group of anything can be yours if you go for it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is a 7 — Take time for yourself today and tomorrow. Personal matters hold your attention. It’s a good time to think things over. Modify your objective to suit change circumstances. Settle into the comforts of home. Relax in hot water.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today is a 7 — Think about eternal questions without definite answer. Journal your thoughts. Practice ceremony and ritual. Focus on growing health and well-being. Get inspired to earn and save more. It’s an excellent moment to express your love.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is a 7 — Lists are good. Enter a two-day social phase. Write down plans, and sensitive to willing helpers. Sticking to the budget is essential. Your friends are your inspiration. Equip for the new goal. Party for a good cause.

(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 www.lindablack.com and www.nancyblack.com.)

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