Today’s Birthday (05/06/13).

Ease with money management, aided by a windfall, allows for profit. Take advantage and squirrel it away. Studies and research bring adventures after that, while networks unveil new doors. Strengthen old partnerships, even as intriguing characters enter. Teamwork provides greatest impact, and service feeds your soul. 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 — You’re more confident. Somebody else’s crazy idea inspires you. Confront old fears. Come up with a plan and dive into action. Postpone travel or launching. Be open for miracles.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) –

Today is an 8 — Clarify your direction with friends. Encourage creative thinking. Contemplate potential outcomes. Your views change concerning group membership. You don’t need to spend your savings on trinkets. Apply intuition to the problem.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) –

Today is an 8 — Rest and gain clarity. There could be a disagreement about priorities or a difficult situation. Follow a prosperous hunch. These days are good for travel; set sail on a new course.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) –

Today is a 9 — Practice makes perfect in the coming phase. You have what it takes. Do the harder job first. Keep the faith, even with an unexpected development. Avoid arguing with your partner. Let off steam after.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) –

Today is a 7 — Conditions look good for travel and romance. Financial modesty is appealing. Review your holdings, and do some long-range planning. You may need to turn down a request or cut spending to hit the target.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) –

Today is an 8 — Do your own research, and prepare to negotiate carefully. Review financial arrangements. There’s a breakthrough regarding service. In a moment of confusion, ask for help. Encourage creativity. Congratulate yourself.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) –

Today is a 9 — A partner comes to the rescue, and together you stir things up. Negotiations resume, with brilliant insight. Imagine perfection. Review details: some targets have become superfluous. Network for better results. Discover a talent.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) –

Today is a 9 — A colleague demands your time now. Let your subconscious mind help. Quiet your natural curiosity, and listen for a startling discovery. You have the power. Get a lot done today and tomorrow.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) –

Today is a 9 — This phase is reserved for fun. Don’t let recent successes distract. You have things to take care of at home. Life is getting a whole lot easier.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) –

Today is an 8 — Focus on home and family. You can see multiple ways to solve problems. Apply that ability to improving the quality of your environment. Keep a secret. Enjoy it together.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) –

Today is a 9 — Study and practice. You thrive doing what you love. You don’t have as much as you think you do because you’re so generous. Resist the temptation to give it all away.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) –

Today is a 9 — This week is good for making money. Focus on finances for insight. In a stroke of genius, discover savings or a new income opportunity and follow through. Don’t share about it, yet.