Today’s Birthday (05/25/15). Your creativity blossoms profitably. Words come easily. Talk about what you love. Practice patiently with a partner this year. Assess changes and make them after Saturn is direct (6/14). Home projects flower after 10/13. Untangle a group knot and restore productive results after 10/27. Listen to others. Take leadership. Collaborate for your family and community.

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 — There’s more work coming today and tomorrow. If it goes against your normality, turn it down. Slow down to avoid accidents and errors. Don’t make assumptions. Provide leadership. Choose what’s best for family. A romantic surprise pleasantly distracts.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 6 — Have fun today and tomorrow. You’re attractive, and attracted. Be patient with a resister. Something you try doesn’t work. Get a coach who can see your blind spots. Keep practicing your game. Share love. Try a little tenderness.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 6 — Make your home more comfortable today and tomorrow. Handle technical breakdowns. Make an overdue repair. Give your family more attention. Be patient with delays or misunderstandings. Resist the temptation to celebrate. Light candles for instant atmosphere.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 7 — Study and practice today and tomorrow. Don’t over-extend or get distracted. Figure out what skills you lack. Pay attention, or risk a silly mistake. Measure three times before cutting. Don’t be talked out of what you want.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Your mind is full of profitable ideas. List them for later follow-up. Take care of existing clients while considering new markets. Keep your agreements. Work may interfere with play. Reschedule and delegate tasks. Be determined, rather than being discouraged.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is an 8 — You’re more confident today and tomorrow. Guard against breakage. Keep your patience for greater peace of mind. As you gain strength, you also gain options. Don’t rush into anything. Slow and easy does it. Neatness does count.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 6 — Peace and quiet suit you fine. Meet a deadline. Postpone travel. Complete projects and relax. Decrease mess. Discover a stroke of genius, but don’t act on it yet. Take time to let your mind wander. Walk somewhere beautiful.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 6 — Collaborate with friends today and tomorrow. Your team is hot! Hide out and brainstorm, if necessary. Minimize risk. Hold yourself to high standards. choke your rebellious tendencies. Prepare a budget. A fantasy fades away. Build strong foundations.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 6 — Assume more responsibility today and tomorrow. Work takes priority. Postpone travel. Practice your technique. Teach it to really learn. Keep cautious. Defer gratification until bills are paid. You’re gaining slowly. Angels guide your actions. Love captures your heart.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 7 — Today and tomorrow favor travel and studies, although mechanical breakdowns could delay. Pad the schedule for changes. Compromise. Avoid risks. Your sightseeing is getting worse. Save money for now. An unexpected development shuffles the cards. Make plans, including back-ups.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 6 — Changes necessitate budget revisions. Get into a two-day planning phase. Work out practical priorities and strategize actions. Keep costs down. Stay patient with a client or boss. Old assumptions get challenged. Follow the path before you. Get tools and supplies together.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 7 — Your partner can be a big help today and tomorrow. Revise plans to manage a breakdown. Delegate what you can. Finish a tough job. Don’t accept new challenges yet. Lay low and delighted at home. Share gratitude.

(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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