Today's Birthday (10/12/16). Go for personal dreams this year. Communicate and network to widen your base. With power comes responsibility. Community participation shifts direction this spring, before a blossoming in your work and health. Romantic changes next autumn leads to breakthroughs in a shared endeavor. Water your roots.
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 7 -- Get together with friends over the next two days. Parties, gatherings and meetings allow for valuable networking opportunities. Check public opinion. Use your good manners.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): Today is an 8 -- Career matters have your attention today and tomorrow. Assume more responsibility. There may be a test or challenge. Envision a dream or fantasy job. Study recent developments.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Today is a 6 -- Get into a two-day period of study, research or travels. Expand your territory. Rebellions could flare up. Imagine how you'd like things to turn out. Discuss ideas.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today is a 7 -- A change in financial plans requires discussion. Work out the perfect solution together. Resolve a sticking point. Illusions abound. Delegate stuff that someone else can do for less.
Virgo ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is an 8 -- Partnership is key over the next two days. Support each other to manage your responsibilities, and have fun together. Don't argue about stupid stuff.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today is a 9 -- To manage a busy schedule, take frequent, short breaks. Don't cut exercise time, despite outside demands. Wait out chaotic outbursts. Keep your end of the bargain.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is a 5 -- Relax and enjoy the company of someone special. Play games and share tricks. There may be water involved. Kindle some romance. Talk about what you love.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is a 6 -- Fix up your place today and tomorrow. Thorough washing and a coat of paint works wonders. Test colors before committing. Whittle fantasies down to practical projects.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a 7 -- Don't let your imagination carry you off. You're especially creative over the next two days, yet tempted to distraction. Avoid following dead-end clues. Finish what you started.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today is an 8 -- More income is possible over the next few days. Grab an opportunity and run with it, but watch your step. Make sure the ground is solid.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is an 8 -- You're getting stronger. Take charge of where you're going. You're especially hot today and tomorrow. No more procrastination. Assert your wishes now. Make backup plans.
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 Horoscopesand www.nancyblack.com