Today’s Birthday (07/25/21). Thrive through partnership this year. Love, romance and collaboration flourish with steady routines. You’re especially popular this summer, before autumn brings a career puzzle. Love, passion and intimacy inspire your heart this winter, leading to a professional blastoff next spring. Write your story together.

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 6 — Slow to review priorities. The status quo could get turned upside down. Opportunity hides in chaos. Think before you speak, or risk misunderstandings. Rest and observe.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) — Today is a 7 — Allow extra time with team meetings or communications. Schedule carefully. Don’t overextend. Patiently clarify. Edit carefully before issuing public statements. Collaborate for common gain.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) — Today is an 8 — Professional opportunities develop and present a challenge. Edit and polish presentations carefully. Do what’s most important, quickly. Take one step after another. Relax later.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) — Today is a 7 — Stretch your wings. Explore your own neighborhood. Study the situation carefully. Avoid risky business. Communication can fall short. Wait for developments. Investigate interesting possibilities.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) — Today is a 7 — Take care of family responsibilities. Listen to all their considerations. Avoid misunderstandings or sensitive issues. Manage finances, legal or insurance matters for growth.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate for shared dreams and priorities. Together you can get a lot done. Stay out of somebody else’s argument. Coordinate plans and go.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) — Today is an 8 — Get your body moving. Breathe deep and connect with nature to restore your spirit. Exercise builds energy, strength and endurance. Prioritize health. Nurture yourself.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) — Today is an 8 — Have fun without expense, risk or hassle. Learn more about someone interesting. Practice arts, games and diversions. Savor treats with people you love.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) — Today is a 7 — Make a space in your home dreamy. Housecleaning leaves satisfying results. Add special elements, like a pop of color or houseplant. Nurture yourself.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) — Today is a 7 — Notice the hidden undercurrent, the underlying mood. Double-check data. Keep backup files. Prepare and edit. Assess the ongoing conversation and make a persuasive case.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) — Today is an 8 — Review numbers to catch any errors. Monitor accounts and statements. Have patience with traffic or delays. Focus on short-term income objectives. Pay the piper.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) — Today is a 9 — Think fast under pressure. Take charge for the results you want. Guard against technical glitches. If annoyed, take a walk outside. Keep returning to optimism.

(Astrologer Nancy Black continues her mother Linda Black’s legacy horoscopes column. She welcomes comments and questions on Twitter, @lindablack. For more astrological interpretations visit Linda Black Horoscopes and www.nancyblack.com)