Background noise quiets, Virgo

Today’s Birthday: Research and planning energizes your work and health. A summer challenge to your work and health leads to an energizing winter resolution that inspires a reflective phase.

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

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) (7) Words and traffic flow better, with Mercury direct. Articulate your feelings privately.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) (8)

Communication barriers evaporate. Background noise quiets, and you can hear each other again.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) (8)

Professional advances arise naturally, with Mercury direct. 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.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) (9) Buy, sell and discuss finances. Money, invoices and payments flow with greater ease.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) (8) Partnership misunderstandings diminish. Communication clarifies naturally.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) (8) A physical obstacle dissolves. It’s easier to concentrate and communicate, with Mercury direct for three months. Traffic flows with greater ease. Discover health solutions.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

(8) It’s easier to express your feelings. Practice the art of seduction.

Aries (March 21-April 19) (8) Family communications flow with greater ease, now that Mercury is direct. Collaborate and strategize.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

(7) It’s easier to learn and express, now that Mercury’s direct. Creative efforts leap forward.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) (8) Financial transactions flow better, with Mercury direct in Cancer. It’s easier to discuss money.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

(9) It’s easier to clear up misunderstandings, with Mercury direct in your sign. Listen powerfully.