Today's Birthday (05/27/16). Your orbit revolves around home and family this year. Amplify your efforts by forging and strengthening partnerships. Domestic changes and upgrades lead to new career directions this autumn, as a two-year fun and romantic phase begins. Networking and communications this winter provide a professional boost. Love centers you.
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 5 -- Plan your future together over the next six weeks, with Mars in Scorpio. Make financial arrangements, and plant seeds. Talk about what you love, and forgive miscommunications today. Keep things frugal and low-risk.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today is a 7 -- Get a workout buddy. Put action behind your words in a partnership (for six weeks, with Mars in Scorpio). Dance together. Take turns taking the lead. Physical activity is more fun with a partner.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): Today is a 6 -- Focus physical energy on work for about six weeks, with Mars in Scorpio. There's plenty to do, and profits rising. Discuss financial concerns today. Avoid new tricks and stick to the basics.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Today is a 6 -- You feel the currents change. Your actions speak louder than words for about six weeks, with Mars in Scorpio. Back up romantic expressions with physical efforts. Play together.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today is a 6 -- Creative ideas bust out all over! Change your home infrastructure over the next six weeks, with Mars in Scorpio. Fix what's stuck or broken. Improve your living conditions. This renovation gets physical, and beautiful.
Virgo ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is a 6 -- Let go of a preconception. Get into action with writing, publishing and communications projects over the next six weeks, with Mars in Scorpio. Launch a project into orbit. Get the word out.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today is a 7 -- Cash flow gushes with greater intensity over the next six weeks, with Mars in Scorpio. Avoid reckless spending and revise the budget to include important purchases. Hold onto what you have.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is an 8 -- Get a six-week power boost with Mars in your sign. You're energized and spurred to take action. Focus on personal development. Use your power for good. Continue to be respectful.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is a 5 -- Releasing the past creates space for what's ahead over the next six weeks, with Mars in Scorpio. Give away things you no longer need. Clean closets, garages and attics. Exercise and meditate.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a 6 -- For about six weeks, with Mars in Scorpio, anything seems possible for your team. Pull together for a big cause. Many hands make light work. Strengthen your networks and share resources.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today is a 6 -- Advance in your career. For about two months, with Mars in Scorpio, move forward boldly. Pour physical energy into professional endeavors. Act on profitable ideas. Accept encouragement.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is a 5 -- Learn through travels and exploration over the next six weeks, with Mars in Scorpio. Short trips and reading can satisfy the cravings. Your curiosity is running wild. Go and see for yourself.
Nancy Black continues her mother
Linda Black's legacy horoscopes column. She welcomes comments and questions on Twitter, @lindablack. For more astrological interpretations visit
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