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’ve got everything you need. Spend quality time at home, with family, a loved one, or just by yourself, and restock your reserves. You have just the words to express your love; let them out freely.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 7 — With clear sailing ahead, travel far and wide for new experiences. Capture your discoveries through photos and notes. Savor new flavors without spending what you don’t have. Choose low-frill options. Your audience grows as you share discoveries.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 6 — You have more than expected. A new contract could change plans, and negotiations may get intense. Favorable terms remain possible. Find a nice deal. Expand your view of possibilities. Link up with a strong partner, for new affection.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 6 — Tackle a huge project. Expand it, and get the best quality supplies. Study and retain info with ease. bounty is available. Your partner agrees; include them in creative or other practical decisions. You’re becoming an expert.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 6 — Break out of your mold. It’s all good. Increase security backups and keep to the schedule. Begin according to plan. Restore your team’s anticipation. Bounty is possible, and it comes easier when everyone’s having fun. Explore and play.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 — You have plenty of energy and resources. Basic values joyover radical ideas. Ignore a temper tantrum, and discover something brilliant. It could get especially profitable, as you mine the crowd for cleverness. Divide rewards fairly.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Create a new look or new outfit for yourself and rise in status. Use good judgment. Don’t make promises you can’t keep today. Organize and schedule tasks to avoid being overwhelmed. Delegate some work.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is an 8 — Find joy in your work, and congratulate yourself. It works out to your advantage to increase your profits. Find a friend’s confidential advice. Somebody up there likes you. There’s more coming in than expected.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is an 8 — More responsibility leads to more income. Beware of an offer that seems too good. Listen for another view. Keep digging and find a clue. You have lots of options, but do you have the money? Don’t touch your savings.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is an 8 — Someone has plenty of demands and needs to fulfill. Work together, and communicate clearly who will do what. Leave your money where it is. You may run into delays, but manage to get a new project underway. Share something delicious.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is an 8 — Make long-range plans and establish team goals. Take charge, and the group finds new optimism. Find ways to save resources. Get further than you thought possible. Circumstances occupy your thoughts. Meditate for peace.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 — Assume new attitudes, along with new responsibilities. Wait until later to volunteer. Go for paid work. A perfectionist helps you figure out the details. Provide encouragement, and take notes. Set priorities. Finish up old business.

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