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 — Expand your knowledge. It’s easier to finish old projects today and tomorrow. Figure out the financing. Handle outstanding duties, and enjoy the relief. Talk with the family. You feel compassion flowing around you. Listen to the unsaid.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) —

Today is a 6 — Get involved in a community endeavor. Bring your friends. You’re gaining wisdom and it’s appreciated. Put in extra effort today and tomorrow. Ask for what you need. Study what’s missing. Tie up loose ends. Invest in your self-esteem.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) —

Today is a 6 — The next two days could find you in the emotional spotlight. Get expert advice. Keep your objective in mind. Use your hidden powers. Predict changes. Share your dreams. It pays to advertise. Love is the answer.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) —

Today is a 7 — Things fall into place today and tomorrow. Make sure you have all the facts (all is not as it seems). Pursuade, rather than order. Do more than you thought possible. Rest your mind with a walk in nature.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) —

Today is a 6 — Handle finances now. Creativity is required. Money’s more of an issue for the next two days. Go over all the details. Listen carefully, even if you don’t fully understand. Devote in home, family and real estate.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —

Today is a 7 — Listen to a partner’s important suggestions for an unexpected bonus. A brilliant idea leads to greater order and ease. Use your imagination instead of working harder. You’re learning new tricks quickly. Begin a new page.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —

Today is an 8 — You’ll see what needs to be done today and tomorrow. Increase your profits with agreements. You feel extra lucky. New data supports your intention. Start planning a new project. You’re gaining valuable information. Take good notes.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) —

Today is a 6 — You’re especially attractive (and attracted) today and tomorrow. Creative ideas abound. Someone’s saying nice things about you. Fine-tune your wish list. Talk about the future. Check your budget, and improve to suit. Don’t over-extend.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) —

Today is a 5 — Stay close to home for a couple of days. Study with a passion. You can make your savings grow. You’re full of good ideas, including an excellent transformation. Talk it over. Draw it out, and test before launching.

Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) —

Today is a 6 — You’re in study mode for the next two days. Complete a class you failed or dropped before. Pay back an old debt. Start planning an adventure. Create more work for yourself. Legal advice helps. Gather data.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) —

Today is an 8 — Watch for income opportunities over the next few days, as you think about the future. Figure out what’s coming. You want to realize your intentions. Teach as you learn. Together you’re more powerful. It’s more fun, too.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) —

Today is an 8 — Watch out, world! You look especially good, and your power’s increasing. Put heads together and let a logical person help. You discover things you’d only imagined before. Speak with family for another perspective. Have faith.

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