Creative efforts leap forward, Taurus

Today’s Birthday: Strengthen foundations for shared blooming. Adapt research for social changes. Personal glory this summer inspires overcoming a partnership hurdle.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Cancer (June 21-July

22) (8) It’s easier to clear up misunderstandings, with Mercury direct in your sign. Serve as translator for others who don’t get each other.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

(8) Words and traffic flow better, with Mercury direct. Articulate your feelings privately. Review experiences and memories.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) (8) Communication barriers evaporate. Team coordination comes together naturally now that Mercury is direct.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct.

22) (8) Negotiate, collaborate and network. It’s easier to advance professionally, with Mercury direct in Cancer. Brainstorming gets more productive and creative again.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov.

21) (8) It’s easier to travel and launch, with Mercury direct. Traffic flows better. Make exciting educational connections.

Sagittarius (Nov.

22-Dec. 21) (8) Buy, sell and discuss finances. Money, invoices and payments flow with greater ease now that Mercury’s direct. There’s less confusion. Sign contracts and negotiate deals.

Capricorn (Dec.

22-Jan. 19) (7) Partnership misunderstandings diminish. Communications clarify naturally, with Mercury direct. It’s easier to persuade, compromise and reach consensus.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.

18) (8) A physical obstacle dissolves. It’s easier to concentrate and communicate, with Mercury direct for three months.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March

20) (9) Get creative. Practice the art of seduction. Share passions, possibilities and enthusiasm.

Aries (March 21-April

19) (9) Advance personal causes. Family communications clarify, with Mercury direct. Collaborate and strategize. Share your visions.

Taurus (April 20-May

20) (7) It’s easier to learn and express, with Mercury direct. Creative efforts leap forward. Sign papers, post and publish your views.

Gemini (May 21-June

20) (8) It’s easier to discuss money. Financial transactions flow better, with Mercury direct in Cancer. Confusion diminishes noticeably.