Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (06/08/23). Realize long-term dreams with preparation this year. Raise career levels by faithfully representing. Focusing summer attention on health, energy and endurance leads to autumn romance, passion and fun. Savor private winter reflection for adjusting plans. Springtime passion refocuses, before delightful social collaborations emerge. Invent possibilities.
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 can tell who your friends are. Power struggles or competition could disrupt team efforts. Distractions abound. Wait for better conditions to advance. Practice diplomacy.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Imagine career possibilities and potential routes. Breakdowns or barriers with your work prompt professional curiosities. Reassess what you want and where you’re going.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Find a tranquil oasis along the road. Stay cool despite the heat or other irritations. Reassess conditions, routes and itineraries. Opt for fun and ease.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Consider your partner’s potential objections before making decisions affecting shared accounts. Avoid risk or instability. Monitor changing conditions and watch for opportunities. Discuss discoveries.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Simplify to reduce complications. Avoid provoking your partner’s sensitivities. Stay cool despite chaos or breakdowns. Consider the big picture. Let go of the small stuff.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Prioritize your own health, energy and vitality. Stay out of someone else’s ego battle. Simplify and reduce stress. Maintain physical practices for building strength.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Relax. Reduce noise or chaos. Balance work and family responsibilities. Clarify miscommunications. Unscheduled interruptions could deviate plans. Simplify expectations. Choose for ease and efficiency.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Postpone travel and stay home. Expect changes. Avoid hidden costs. Make repairs. Surprises could interrupt family fun. Lay low and take it easy.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Let criticism roll like water off a duck. Don’t follow an expert blindly. Consider ulterior motivations. Avoid jealousies or controversy. Listen and observe.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Learn from the competition. Watch for stable strategies. Don’t gamble. Discuss money later. Pay bills before buying toys. Conserve resources and gain freedom.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Advance personal objectives patiently and persistently. Wait for chaos to subside. Don’t get hasty. Not everyone gets it. Develop and deliver a simple message.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Get lost in busywork. Finish projects and put things away. Avoid noise, crowds or chaos. Miscommunications and delays abound. Can you get necessities delivered?
