By Nancy Black

Tribune Content Agency

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Today’s Birthday (01/31/16). Your team is golden this year. Aim high. Nurture passion and cultivate dreams. March eclipses benefit cash flow for a turning point in your educational journey. Jupiter enters Libra (9/9), initiating two years of studies and travels. September eclipses offer prosperity. Replenish reserves, and share gratitude.

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 — Study finances over the next few days, and make arrangements. File, send and share documents. Review resources and alter budget to suit. Get out and play after it’s done. Have a little fun outdoors.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Pay extra attention to your partner over the next few days. Compromise and refine the plan together. Be generous with each other. You provide the support the other needs. It could be profitable.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — There are plenty of balls to juggle today and tomorrow. Get into creative projects. Focus on your objective, despite distractions. If it seems chaotic, take a dance break and keep going. Get farther than expected.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Take more time for play over the next two days. Hang out with family and friends, and love blossoms. Share laughter. Practice your game with other passionate players. Find answers to key questions. A new perspective appears.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Family matters need attention now. The gentle approach works best. Stifle inappropriate commentary. Share the load to get the job done. You can tease people later. For now, just show up.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Investigate an interesting assignment. Study and practice today and tomorrow. You’re learning valuable tricks. Explore the data. Research for clues. Follow the latest developments. Balance with peaceful music and delicious treats. Write your view.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Share your passion projects with people you respect. Invent new possibilities for worn-out ideas. Your work is in demand, and there’s more money coming in today and tomorrow. Lay a solid foundation for what you’re building.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — You’re extra confident today and tomorrow. Let your creative imagination run wild. Dreams reveal your true feelings. Take time for personal reflection. Avoid lies like the plague. Rediscover a vintage style. Wrap something simple in glamour.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Clean up, sort and organize over the next few days. Get into your peace and quiet zone. Complete details and put a project to bed. Create a vision that inspires you. Invent, plot and dream.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Your friends come through for you the next couple of days. Hold meetings, reunions and parties. Group efforts go farther. Make sure that important tasks get delegated. Ride a wave.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Professional opportunities get your attention over the next few days. Discuss your dreams with a loved one. Good news comes from far away. Take charge, given the chance. There’s a test, and you can handle it.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Let the adventure begin! The next two days favor travel and exploration. Get deeply into your subject. The news affects your decisions. Continue spiritual and exercise practices … they balance you. Dust off your boots.