Horoscopes

 By Nancy Black and Stephanie Clement

Tribune Media Services

(MCT)

Today’s birthday (3/11/10). Every skill you have learned comes into play this year as you integrate willpower, logic, creative inspiration and love of what you do. Even menial tasks become more interesting as you bring all of your capacities to bear on each question or problem.

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 5 — Any activity involving your partner or friend is successful now. Imagine what each person needs. Cook up special treats to suit each palate.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Don’t you love it when a plan comes together? Today is the day. You gain independence while attaining the respect of your peers.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 5 — A female friend has her finger on the pulse of today’s activities. Love will be a key component. Call home to make plans for a weekend day trip.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 5 — Careful financial planning leaves you positioned to obtain your heart’s desire. Independence is just part of the package.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5 — Let everything roll along at its own pace. Applying pressure will only irritate folks and won’t help get things done.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Guys are on one side and girls on the other. Either you get to do the Virginia Reel, or you have a problem. Ask everyone to meet in the middle.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Push creativity to the limits today. Use inspiration from romantic tales, but don’t forget simple logic.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — You’ve worked to bring everything into balance. A female leader appreciates your private efforts to keep things on track.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5 — As you develop travel plans, maintain a balance between education and entertainment. Include time in the sun.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5 — Whatever you have going, keep it in motion with the least pressure possible. That way, you keep the enthusiasm alive.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 — Dip into your bag of magic business tricks. You need more than logic to overcome the competition. The packaging matters.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — When you follow your intuition, you can perform magic at work and in private situations. Use visual images and choose your words carefully.