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Today’s Birthday ( 09/ 19/ 18). Listen, share and grow this year. Communication expands your love. Travel and explore for rare and marvelous surprises. Advance a group effort this summer before limitations around work and health lead to an introspective epiphany. Passion blossoms anew this winter. Express your creativity and heart.

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 -- All doesn’t go as expected with a team effort. Dig for the missing link. Resist the urge to give up. Reach to friends for support.

TAURUS ( APRIL 20- MAY 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Career opportunities arise, although barriers intervene. Costs may be higher than expected. Consider consequences before committing. Your influence is on the rise.

GEMINI ( MAY 21- JUNE 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Find a hidden treasure in the weeds. Delays inspire you to look around. Avoid unexpected trail deviations. Investigate possibilities and explore the road you’re on.

CANCER ( JUNE 21- JULY 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Changes could necessitate budget revisions. Follow intuition with hard facts. Balance accounts and pay bills. Contribute to shared assets. Someone finds that very attractive.

LEO ( JULY 23- AUG. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Listen to your partner’s view. Support each other through a challenge or surprise. Wait for developments. Share patience and compassion. Together, you’re especially powerful.

VIRGO ( AUG. 23- SEPT. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Physical action gets results. Don’t push too hard, or risk breakage. Adapt to unexpected obstacles. Slow for traffic. Maintain stable foundations and solid moves.

LIBRA ( SEPT. 23- OCT. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Your fun could get interrupted. Keep the peace and adapt. Things could feel awkward. It’s not a good time to discuss money. Prioritize matters of the heart.

SCORPIO ( OCT. 23- NOV. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Domestic issues have your attention. Family surprises may require a cool head and steady hand. Avoid wasting money or falling into arguments. Help out.

SAGITTARIUS ( NOV. 22- DEC. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- A creative challenge gets resolved easiest in conversation. Listen to considerations, and share diverse views. Anticipate changes. Don’t be afraid to make a mess.

CAPRICORN ( DEC. 22- JAN. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Take stock of your balance sheet, income and expenses. Count valuables you’ve got hidden away. Morale gets a boost with rising cash flow. Persistence pays.

AQUARIUS ( JAN. 20- FEB. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- You’ve got the power and confidence to pull off what you’ve got planned. It’s not a good time to gamble. Patiently navigate obstacles for least trouble.

PISCES ( FEB. 19- MARCH 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Slow to contemplate your next move. Take care with sharp tools. Look at a puzzle from a new angle. Admit impracticalities. Have a backup plan.

(Astrologer Nancy Black continues her mother Linda Black’ s legacy horoscopes column. She welcomes comments and questions on Twitter, Gemini horoscope, visit Linda Black Astrology by clicking daily horoscopes,