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Today’s Birthday ( 08/ 11/ 18). This year revolves around home and family. Consistent efforts raise health and fitness levels. Consider surprising professional possibilities. Summer meditations provide peace to support breakdowns with a partner, leading to rising confidence. Physical performance surges this winter. Take action for 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 -- This New Moon sparks a family, fun and passion phase. A romantic relationship transforms. It’s all for love and love for all.

TAURUS ( APRIL 20- MAY 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Wrap your love around home and family. A new domestic phase arises with this New Moon. A seed planted long ago flowers.

GEMINI ( MAY 21- JUNE 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Adapt to unexpected news. Profit through communications. Breakthroughs arise in conversation under this Cancer New Moon. Share gratitude and appreciation.

CANCER ( JUNE 21- JULY 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Use creativity with sales and marketing under this New Moon. Step into new levels of prosperity. Lucrative possibilities abound. Raise your cash flow velocity.

LEO ( JULY 23- AUG. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- A new personal phase dawns with this New Moon in your sign. Take charge. Take your talents, capacities and skills to new levels.

VIRGO ( AUG. 23- SEPT. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- Insights, breakthroughs and revelations sparkle under this New Moon. Discover

something new about the past. Begin a philosophical, spiritual and mindful phase.

LIBRA ( SEPT. 23- OCT. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Take a group endeavor to new heights. Breakthroughs in friendship, social networks and community provide cause for celebration under the New Moon.

SCORPIO ( OCT. 23- NOV. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Professional opportunities shine under this New Moon. Accept new responsibilities as you prepare. Develop a project from an idea to reality.

SAGITTARIUS ( NOV. 22- DEC. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Study with a master. Education, travels and exploration sprout with this New Moon. Consider new views and perspectives.

CAPRICORN ( DEC. 22- JAN. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Find creative ways to grow your family’s nest egg. A lucrative phase dawns with this New Moon. Launch a profitable initiative together.

AQUARIUS ( JAN. 20- FEB. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Support each other through changes or transformations. Partnership blossoms under this New Moon. Start another chapter together.

PISCES ( FEB. 19- MARCH 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Fresh energy floods your work, health and vitality with this New Moon. Nurture yourself before caring for others. Power into physical routines.

(Astrologer Nancy Black continues her mother Linda Black’ s legacy horoscopes column. She welcomes comments and questions on Twitter ,@ linda black. For more astrological interpretations visit Linda BlackHoroscopesandwww.nancyblack.com)