Today’s Birthday (10/10/15).

Spiritual inspiration feeds you this year. Get clear on what you want. Opportunities for your future after 3/8 lead to personal growth after 3/23. Transitions and transformations after 9/1 reveal new perspectives on your life. It’s all for family. Your strength is 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 — Use your good looks to avoid arguments. Trouble at home requires attention. Charm a skeptic. Postpone romance for now. Gamble later. Don’t throw your money away. Spend wisely.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Bring fantasies back down to earth. Make the needed changes. Establish the rules. A female provides a challenge. Assumptions can be off base. Breakdowns could stall a creative project. Strengthen foundations.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Romantic or artistic rules might get broken. Don’t spend all your money partying. Communication unlocks the gates. Ask probing questions but keep your own opinions private. Golden opportunities sprout from breakdowns.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — An uncomfortable moment confronts you. Apply logic. Careful spending may be required on an unexpected expense. Get the best value you can. You can’t buy love, but you can clean up a mess.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Travel is possible. Assist the needs of the young. Go slowly. Notice your surroundings without hurry. Keep a low profile. Share confidences. A confrontation could provoke temporary insecurities that limit you. Adapt for the circumstances, and enjoy.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Distractions and unexpected detours could delay travels and plans. Smooth rough edges before moving forward. Turn down an invitation for now. Review financial details. Don’t pay outrageous fees. Resolve a breakdown by going back to the source.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Don’t give up if one method doesn’t work. Charm your way around a problem. The job may not go as planned. Your partner has good ideas. Catch up with friends later … try another trick. Persistence pays.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — There’s no need to rush. Wait for a temporary roadblock to pass. Pay book bills. Clean up the place. Handle routine chores. Don’t get hooked by someone else’s grouchy mood. Practice something you’re good at. Work with quality materials.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — It’s not a good time to take financial risks. Leave your money in the bank. Resist the temptation to spend without thinking. Focus on work, despite the many distractions. Don’t worry about the mess.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Wait until this stress is gone before taking on new responsibilities. Propose a change, gently. It’s not a good time to shop. Unexpected financial demands could alter the plans. Slow down. Develop compassion for others.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — A disagreement about priorities could stall things. Check for possible work conflicts. Consider the consequences before mouthing off. A temporary setback resolves eventually.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Take care of business now. Outside demands distract from work mode, and things may seem chaotic or undisciplined. Focus on the benefits of the classes you’re taking. Play around with an idea, and make a creative mess.

(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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