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Today’s Birthday ( 08/ 08/ 18). Home and family feed your heart this year. Discipline with physical fitness and work reaps satisfying results. Industry changes open fresh possibilities. Summer soul- searching inspires you to surpass an obstacle with your partner for personal growth. Your health flowers this winter. Raise the love factor.
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-- Things could get chaotic at home. Harmony arises in communication. Talk about passion, love and dreams. Articulate what you want to realize it.
TAURUS ( APRIL 20- MAY 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Explore your surroundings. Get out and discover new terrain. Study a subject of your fascination. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty.
GEMINI( MAY 21- JUNE 20)-- Today is an 8-- Focus on making money, despite structural breakdowns or chaos. Stick to your budget. Somehow everything works out. Grow savings to follow a dream.
CANCER( JUNE 21- JULY 22)-- Today is a 9-- Personal matters have your attention. Stick to practical plans to avoid risk. Don’t stir up jealousies. Suddenly, things fall into place. Confidently advance.
LEO ( J U LY 23- A U G. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Slow down, and think things over. Reassess the situation. Wait to see what develops. Keep to practical priorities. Adapt to changes. Selfdiscipline is required.
VIRGO ( AUG. 23- SEPT. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Get brilliant ideas from friends. Speculate about the future. Minimize risk, and keep your treasure stashed. Choose private over public engagements. You’re gaining wisdom.
LIBRA ( SEPT. 23- OCT. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Your work is attracting attention. Avoid controversy or fuss, and focus on the job at hand. Do the homework, and make a great impression.
SCORPIO ( O C T. 23- N O V. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Get adventurous and explore. Expand your territory. Don’t spend if you don’t have to. Take an educational journey with friends. Stay diplomatic and respectful.
SAGITTARIUS ( NOV. 22- DEC. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Handle finances, and strategize for growth and expansion. Avoid risky business. Don’t evade tough questions. Determine what repairs are needed. Get the bills paid.
CAPRICORN ( DEC. 22- JAN. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Collaborate with a partner to get farther. Discuss developments together. Keep your tone respectful, especially with authority figures. Trust and verify. Negotiate and compromise.
AQUARIUS ( JAN. 20- FEB. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- The pace is picking up. Balance work obligations with healthy routines like exercise, rest and eating well. Hold your temper. Listen carefully. Adapt quickly to changes.
PISCES ( FEB. 19- MARCH 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Make time for fun and love. Choose in favor of family. Don’t overspend or overindulge. Pamper yourself with simple pleasures. Kindle up a little romance.
(Astrologer Nancy Black continues her mother Linda Black’ s legacy horoscopes column. She welcomes comments and questions on Twitter, @Linda C Black. For more astrological interpretations like today’ s Gemini horoscope, visit Linda Black Astrology by clicking daily horoscopes, or go towww.nancyblack.com.)