Today’s Birthday (12/15/15)

Expand your territory, with Saturn in your sign this year. Renew your home this spring for a social year, especially after Jupiter enters Libra (on 9/9). Creative collaborations thrive. New professional doors open after next autumn, provoking house alterations. Take action for what you 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 a 7 — Action goes farther than words. Slow and steady does it. Harmony requires effort. Confer with a wise elder. Don’t show a loved one unfinished work. Get it done first. Your past work shows what you can do.

 Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Settle into a meditative mood. Clean house, and discover stuff you’d forgotten. Tidy up and enjoy the results. Unexpected expenses or controversy could shake up your daydreams. Listen to your team. Together, you can pull off miracles.

 Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Remember the rules. Costs are higher than expected. The more you complete, the more your advance. Balance all accounts. Your skills are admired. Make sure you understand what’s already expected of you. Then go to committee.

 Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Be patient, and stand firm. Fix up old before buying new. Don’t stir up jealousies. A partner can help you advance. Follow a strong leader. Hold out for the best. Humility is a virtue. Show a skeptic about love.

 Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Talk it over with your partner before taking on more work. Figure out what’s going on behind the scenes. Travel is possible. Try a new mode of transportation. You’re gaining points with someone you admire.

 Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Share the load, and get family in on the action. A physical job goes faster with extra hands. Parcel out tasks. Don’t be too critical. Make an overdue change at home. Feed everyone who shows up.

 Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Set realistic goals, and schedule steps. Invest in your business. Show up on time. Keep your word and avoid a confrontation. Take another’s opinion into account. Being productive pays off. Think about personal decisions. Plan a social event.

 Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov 21) — Today is a 6 — Technology makes your work easier. Connect with someone influential. Share resources. Friends provide motivation. Get together in person and teach each other. Collaborations get farther. Let people know what you’re up to and invite participation.

 Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Invest in fixing up your place. Repair something before it breaks. Replace something volatile with something secure. Guard against overspending or overindulging. Organize supplies. Completion leads to advancement. Enjoy the support of home comforts.

 Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Make a date for something you don’t get to do very often. Don’t worry about someone who doesn’t understand you. Creativity makes it more interesting. Replenish your reserves by spending time with friends. Laugh and play together.

 Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Apply finishing touches to creative work at home. Play with color, form, and line. Replace something that’s broken. New paint works wonders. Use something you’ve been saving. Purchase one new item. Tap into a secret source.

 Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Set aside old fears, and follow your curiosity. Explore the subject of your fascination. Friends teach what they know. Someone finds your obsession charming. Get energized by their enthusiasm. The draw seems magnetic. Discover new terrain together.

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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