Today's Birthday (09/28/16). Embrace healthy lifestyle practices this year. You're in the spotlight, so groom your image. At a physical turning point, aim for vitality. Provide great service while still serving yourself. Doors close and open with friendships next spring. Leap bounding new heights in your health, vitality and work. Discover fun and romance.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
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Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today is a 6 -- Romance hides in the shadows, easily overlooked. Fantasies dissipate and hard realities could taunt you. Keep practicing your arts. You may not see benefits immediately. You're growing long-term skills.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): Today is a 6 -- Fix up your place. Repurpose something you already had. There's no need for extravagance; get basic tools and supplies to get the job done. Finish what you begin.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Today is a 7 -- Things are starting to make sense. Explain what you see to others in simple language. Read background materials, and study the latest news. Share your view.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today is an 8 -- The income potential today looks high. The customer is always right, even if rude. Keep your tone gracious and respectful. Avoid distractions and silly arguments. You're building strong foundations.
Virgo ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is an 8 -- Consider a new style. Upgrade your personal image and branding. Think about your purpose, and what you want to accomplish. Gain strength and options. Try something different.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today is a 5 -- Exercise improves your mood. Release emotions through moving your body. Meditation adds inner peace. Private introspection and planning provide previously unseen options. Hide away and study expert views.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is a 7 -- Keep team objectives in mind as you push forward. If something looks too good to be true, it probably is. Avoid a trick. Friends come to your rescue.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is a 5 -- You can diminish the risk of incendiary contact. Replace volatile with secure ingredients. Keep fuel away from a spark. Clear clutter to reduce the level of chaos. Play peaceful music.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a 6 -- Don't launch a journey without knowing where you're going. Focus on what's in the bag, not what you hope is ahead. Ask the tough questions. Rely on experienced friends.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today is an 8 -- Focus on growing shared accounts. Handle paperwork, filing and payments for insurance, investment and legal matters. Navigate regulations and deadlines. Align on financial priorities before committing funds.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is an 8 -- Discover romance where least expected. Reality and fantasy clash. Abandon images about what things should look like. If it's not broken, don't fix it. Find joy practicing your arts.
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