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Today’s Birthday ( 10/ 16/ 18). High profit potential abounds this year. Make long- term home improvements in steady increments. Discover an unexpected gift for your family. Winter lights up your house before transitions hit a team roster. Your career heats up this summer before a new domestic phase dawns. Celebrate together. 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 9 -- A major industry revelation opens new opportunities. Stay focused. If an option goes against your grain, turn it down. Do the work to expand your territory.

TAURUS ( APRIL 20- MAY 20) --

Today is an 8 -- Expand your exploration. An enticing opportunity presents itself. A formidable barrier blocks the path, so take care. Check the road ahead, and choose the best route.

GEMINI ( MAY 21- JUNE 20)

-- Today is a 9 -- Take care of business. Focus on sales, marketing, accounting and management. Maintain existing accounts while expanding new growth possibilities. Collaborate on a profitable venture.

CANCER ( JUNE 21- JULY 22)

-- Today is an 8 -- Together, you can reach the stars. Release excess baggage. Don’t get talked out of what you want. You can get what you need. Everything seems possible.

LEO ( JULY 23- AUG. 22)

-- Today is an 8 -- Your energy, health and work are on the rise. Physical action now leads to long- term benefit. Don’t force your limits. Build endurance and strength.

VIRGO ( AUG. 23- SEPT. 22)

-- Today is an 8 -- A lucky break lands you into a fine romance. Creativity flowers. Weave a harmonious song with long- term implications and possibilities. Stay sensitive to another’s feelings.

LIBRA ( SEPT. 23- OCT. 22)

-- Today is an 8 -- Home improvements made now have lasting value and benefit. Consider and plan. Research for best value. Test colors before committing. Paint makes an outsize difference.

SCORPIO ( OCT. 23- NOV. 21)

-- Today is an 8 -- The more you learn, the more you discover you don’t know. Fact and fantasy clash. Edit and clarify. What you write and express serves lasting value.

SAGITTARIUS ( NOV. 22- DEC. 21)

-- Today is a 9 -- Costs can vary widely. Monitor your budget carefully to increase savings. Research for best value. Keep generating income. A profitable project has expansion potential.

CAPRICORN ( DEC. 22- JAN. 19)

-- Today is a 9 -- Take advantage of a beneficial personal development. Step up to the next level. Things may not work perfectly the first time. You grow into it.

AQUARIUS ( JAN. 20- FEB. 18)

-- Today is a 6 -- Rest, and envision a delightful future. Consider the past as you imagine what’s ahead; and then choose. Meditate on your desired outcome, and organize plans.

PISCES ( FEB. 19- MARCH 20)

-- Today is a 9 -- Success comes through team diversity. Old assumptions could get challenged. Your game is picking up momentum. Do your part to contribute to a shared effort.