Today’s Birthday
(Oct. 23). You’re naturally decisive, and this year you’ll expand your influence noticeably if you follow a little advice. True, you know a lot, but you don’t know everything yet. Instead of being a big frog in a little pond, take classes. The more you learn, the more room you’ll have to play.
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 7 – You could soon get an offer to take on more responsibility. You could qualify for more money, too, but it could come in the form of additional benefits. Your partner will be supportive if you want to make a change for the better.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) –
Today is a 7 – Conditions are changing in your favor. The theme for the next few weeks will be partnership. Want to form one for business or pleasure? Start taking applications.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) –
Today is an 8 – Did you know that money is a concept? There’s not just a certain amount of it. It can be created and destroyed. Values are flexible. Ideas can pay. You’re good at many different things, so you might as well be rich. If you don’t know how, start studying -investments, not philosophy.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) –
Today is a 7 – You’re getting stronger. Can you feel it? Love brings you strength, and it helps that the sun is going into Scorpio. The next few days may still be slow, but you’ll have new vitality by this weekend. Plan ahead.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) –
Today is a 7 – Mercury, which has been retrograde for weeks, is now going direct. That means the volume of errors and misinformation you’re encountering is about to diminish. The sun is going into Scorpio, though, and that’s the sign of secrets. Remember to keep what you’re learning confidential.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) –
Today is an 8 – Your ruling planet, Mercury, has been retrograde all month. That’s what’s been thwarting your forward progress. That’s OK: It was time to get things into order for the coming phase, which is now here.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) –
Today is a 7 – Somebody else wants your attention. It’s a domestic matter that needs to be resolved. You were so busy with other things, you may not have seen this problem coming. Just listen. The solution should be obvious.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) –
Today is an 8 – Now is the time to use actions, not words, to get your meaning across. Look for your opportunity, and when it comes, move quickly.Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) –
Today is a 7 – You may feel bogged down with obligations. It’s the season when you start remembering all the things you started around the time of your last birthday and haven’t finished. Just do them.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) –
Today is an 8 – As if by magic, your supporters are growing in number. The sun’s movement into Scorpio is what’s making your opinions more popular.Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) –
Today is a 6 – You may not have much skill at wheeling and dealing, but you can learn. Good negotiations require more than just having the facts to support your position – but that’s a good place to start.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) –
Today is an 8 – Conditions are changing again in your favor. Travel, higher education and romance come more easily for the next few weeks. The right words are easier to find. Tonight is perfect for a celebration.
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