Today’s Birthday (11/01/15). Friends bring good fortune this year. Expand your networks. Disciplined efforts reap a fat harvest. Maintain momentum. Eclipses next March spark romantic new beginnings (as well as endings). Next September’s eclipses illuminate new friendships and family transitions. Share compassion.

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

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 9 — For about three weeks it’s easier to make difficult personal decisions, with Mercury in Scorpio. Share your vision. Mull it over. Encourage another’s enthusiasm. Loved ones teach you, too. Avoid hurt feelings by really listening. Compromise for completion.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 9 — You feel more private and contemplative. Complete old projects over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio. Meditate on what you want. Draw plans. Let others be however they are. It could get messy. Exercise compassion.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8 — For about three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio, team projects go well. Get terms in writing. Respond promptly. Communication oils the machinery. Watch for mistakes or plan changes. Challenge the generally held opinion. Listen closely.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8 — Look sharp. Work with a partner to get farther with less stress. Professional opportunities require your attention over the next three weeks. Discuss how to take best advantage. Explore possibilities together. Collaborate on strategy and timing.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an 8 — You’re longing to immerse yourself a fascinating subject. Adventure calls over the next three weeks. Classes, seminars and educational pursuits fit the bill. Study with a master. Go to the source. Full speed ahead.

Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is an 8 — Distractions abound. Others amplify your view. Confess your concerns. Focus on financial planning over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio. It’s easier to figure out the money. Make future plans with partners.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8 — Take action, physically or spiritually. Rituals soothe. Rely on your partner. Compromise comes easily for about three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio. Listening can be more powerful than speaking. Hold on to what you have.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 9 — Talk about excellence over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio. Find ways to work smarter. Disagree respectfully. Past efforts brings in great new assignments. Review creative ideas from the back burner. Your inspiration is contagious.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 9 — Express fun, romance and heart-felt feelings, with Mercury in Scorpio. Inspire your team to victory. For the next three weeks you’re exceptionally creative. Don’t forget an important job. Priorities may change. Watch for surprises.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is an 8 — Discuss the home changes you’d like to make over the next three weeks. Don’t push … something might break. Keep it respectful, with your objective in mind. Don’t take anyone for granted. You see creative possibilities everywhere. Compromise.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 9 — For about three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio, get the word out. Research, broadcasting, publishing, recording and writing projects thrive. Intuition knocks loudly. Ask for more convincing arguments. Your stability brings order out of chaos. Listen carefully.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8 — New income opportunities depend on strong communications over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio. Use powerful, emotion-invoking imagery. New evidence disproves old theories. Parting is such sweet sorrow. Let bygones be bygones.

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