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 – Be more willing to share the load today and tomorrow. You don’t have to do it all, but share. A partner or friend helps. You get farther by working together. Review instructions, and parcel out tasks. Communications flow, and all systems go.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is a 7 — Dress with a little fashion, for extra confidence. There’s plenty to keep you busy. Provide efforts to serve an important cause. Persuade others to participate. Balance your own health with frequent short breaks, and good sleep tonight. Sometimes the most powerful action is rest.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is a 7 — Creativity and passion blossom over the next two days. It’s a lovely day to make a glorious mess. Get into a project or a party. Your team’s especially hot, and you’re all about fun. Talk about direction, details and solutions. Celebrate love.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is an 8 — Increase the beauty level at home. Maybe some fresh flowers, gardening or new paint. Repurpose old possessions to new life. Energize you base with some loving attention. Invite friends over for games or other diversion. Give yourself freedom to play.

Leo (July 230Aug. 22)

Today is an 8 — Curiosity excites your learning, and you soak up data with ease. Travels and adventures regale you with new flavors, textures, sounds and colors. Try things on. Write down your experience. Take pictures. Imagine how you would love your future to unfold.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today is a 7 — Make financial decisions and bring in the money. Share what you’re learning with others, for mutual benefit. Let them know what you’re doing that works. Follow your highest ideals. Take time for beauty, by going for a walk or interacting with art or music.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is a 7 — Heart and mind feel synchronized today and tomorrow. Things flow with greater ease. You’re gaining an advantage; becoming more confident (and less patient). Use your power responsibly. Consider the impacts of actions before setting the wheels in motion. When in doubt, choose for love.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is a 7 — You’re especially sensitive over the next few days. It may feel like the world’s on your shoulders. Wrap up details so you can get some rest. Consider spiritual questions, and carve out peaceful moments. Fine-tune your domestic environment. Your curiosity makes you quite attractive.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is a 7 — Get social. Go out and play with friends. Get involved in a community project, or participate with a group. Together, you can push to realize a future goal. Collaborate to improve local conditions, and have fun in the process. Use your best manners.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is a 6 — Enjoy recreational activities and down time today and tomorrow. Unforeseen circumstances could mess with the schedule. Handle your responsibilities, and coordinate with flexibility. Your talents and capacities are gaining attention. You can get stuff done and still have fun. It’s allowed.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today is a 7 — Get expansive in your thinking. What new ground can you take? This could be literal, with travel involved, or figurative. Don’t fall for a scam or waste money, but plan an agenda that includes exploration, study and discovery. Dream big.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is a 7 — Handle financial matters today and tomorrow, and you may discover you’re worth more than you thought. Get imaginative with your strategies. There’s more than one way to reach each desired outcome. Get a partner involved… two heads are better than one.

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