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Today’s Birthday ( 11/ 03/ 18). You’re in the spotlight this year. Communication projects reap satisfying rewards with persistent efforts. Collaboration flowers unexpectedly. Express your heart this winter before your career takes a new turn. Summer explorations lead to new directions with a creative project. Teach and learn.

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 -- Get moving for better than expected results. Energize your workout with great music. Stick to familiar routines. Put love into your work.

TAURUS ( APRIL 20- MAY 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Relax and play with people you love and admire. Listen and learn. Avoid expensive risks. Let go of an old trepidation, and try something new.

GEMINI ( MAY 21- JUNE 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Stay home and take it easy. Authorize improvements. Make decisions about color, style and functionality. Get long- lasting quality. Cook up something delicious.

CANCER ( JUNE 21- JULY 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Dig deeper into a favorite subject. Words come easily; tackle a writing project with vigor. Stick to simple objectives without elaboration for best results.

LEO ( JULY 23- AUG. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Tap another revenue source. A juicy apple is hanging right within reach. Resist the temptation to splurge. Grab an opportunity when it presents itself.

VIRGO ( AUG. 23- SEPT. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- You’re especially powerful and confident. Consider a new style. Let go of a preconception or self- limitation. Dress for the part you want.

LIBRA ( SEPT. 23- OCT. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- Find somewhere peaceful and private to hole up. Complete projects and file things. Make plans and prepare for upcoming events. Music and beauty soothe your spirit.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Friends and social connections open new possibilities. Communicate to share resources, energy and ideas. Clarify issues and work out solutions together.

SAGITTARIUS ( NOV. 22- DEC. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Career matters occupy your time now. Read contracts and documents carefully. A challenge requires dedication and energy. There’s a nice prize available. Focus to win.

CAPRICORN ( DEC. 22- JAN. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re learning plenty. Study a subject of passion or fascination. For a deeper take, go there in person. Travels open your horizons and imagination.

AQUARIUS ( JAN. 20- FEB. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Work together to handle financial management for shared accounts. Contribute steadily to grow the enterprise stronger. Collaborate to invent an inspiring future vision.

PISCES ( FEB. 19- MARCH 20) -- Today is a 7 -- You and a partner may have misunderstandings. Take time to work it out. What you get isn’t what you expected. It could be better.

(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,