Linda C. Black Horoscopes for November 4, 2011

Today's Birthday (11/04/11). Open up to new experiences. What if you could have it any way you wanted? Don't assume anything, or take anything for granted. Explore. Make respectful requests. Don't be afraid to tell someone how much you miss them. Love is of the essence.

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 an 8 -- Consider your priorities and your strategies. Traveling isn't as easy now. Slow and steady does it. Stick to simple work, and it goes well. Chart your course of action.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Don't let rejection get you down. Beatle Paul McCartney was rejected from the school choir for "lack of musical talent," and look where he ended up. Persistence is key.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 7 -- As the poet Tagore wrote, "If you cry because the sun has left your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars." Learn from your challenges today.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Discover an error that saves you money. Conditions look good for travel and romance, so budget to make them happen. Together, you'll think of something.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Focus on financial planning today and tomorrow. First, make sure there are no leaks. Consider the previously impossible. Promises alone won't do it. Get into action.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Pay bills and support your partnerships. With teamwork, you can accomplish what otherwise would seem impossible. More brains are better than one, especially when it comes to imagination.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- You may be putting yourself under too much stress. Sometimes you have to let go of attachments for things to work out. Ride the waves. It gives health.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Edit your own dream to get to the real juice. What do you really want? What do you really love? Ask those who know you well; they'll tell you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Your spiritual practices clear your mind. Believe you can attain what you're after. Then start cleaning house (literally and figuratively), and stay active.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- A failed experiment will teach you more than success. Figure out how to achieve an old goal. Don't waste time on arguments. Stick with your team.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Resist the urge to spend. Work can get in the way of romance. It's not a good time to gamble, but you can take advantage of a twist of fate. Get feedback from friends.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Today's metaphor: You're Neptune, king of the seas. You have willing teammates, ready to fulfill your every whim. Like water, expand in the direction of least resistance.