Today’s Birthday (04/22/15). Seeds you plant at home this year thrive. Adapt to work changes. Research your strategy and plan for action on a remodel or project after 6/14. Budget carefully for growth. Community projects warm your heart. New fun and romance spark after 10/13. Take a break to rest and recharge after 10/27. Tend your garden with love.

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 — Creativity drips from your fingertips. Take advantage for huge productivity. Talk about your art. Your message goes further than expected. A windfall provides extra cash. Make big plans for the future. Broaden your perspective.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Move quickly to take advantage of a profitable opportunity. Provide leadership. Today’s work pays long-lasting benefit. Rake in the bucks! The more love you put into your project, the higher the value. Get a special treat.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — The spotlight shines … this is the moment you’ve been practicing for. Dress the part, and do your stuff! Your reputation is rising, and someone influential is watching. Exceed expectations. Good news comes from far away. Create something beautiful.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Good news travels fast. Let it inspire you. Savor beauty, symbolism and ritual. Meditation and time in nature restore your spirit. Enjoy nurturing, healthy food. Consider big questions, and make extraordinary discoveries. Make a soul connection.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate with friends for astonishing results. Your network has a much wider reach than you imagined. Get the word out about something you care about. Express your love and it grows. This could get profitable. Celebrate together.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Advertisements and promotional communications go the distance today. Launch, share and push your message out. Put in extra work. Sensational results are possible. Apply what you’ve recently learned to your work. This could be your lucky break.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Try out a new idea. Make a brilliant discovery in a subject of your passion. The truth is revealed. Listen carefully to other opinions. Imagine perfection. Invest in your education. Learn from a master.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Unexpected funds appear, and you know just what to do with the money. Make a commitment. Work faster and earn more. Extra effort wins a bonus. Pay debts and save the rest. Surprise your partner.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Reveal your heart to the object of your affections. Words and actions align. Share your love and it expands. Put your money where your mouth is. Show up for your partner. Open a new chapter in a romance.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — You’re gaining respect, and a far-reaching opportunity appears. Beautify your work, and spice it up. Intuition is your creative guide. Word of what you’re up to travels farther than you imagined possible. Celebrate with a splurge.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Your talents reach new heights. The game is really getting fun! Word of your latest exploits sets off a ripple. Love triumphs. Share your passion. Family and friends celebrate with you. Enjoy the fringe benefits.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — A fabulous surprise at home spreads like wildfire. Your secret idea pays off. Communication with family leads to unexpected results. Love and money provide beautiful results with long-lasting benefit. Share your domestic tricks and recipes.

(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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