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 — Keep studying with discipline. Experience pays. Easy does it, to avoid a hidden danger. Strengthen your root. Keep your home and data secure. Unexpected complications could slow the action.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is an 8 — Resist peer pressure. Don’t buy whistles and bells. Go for the unusual. Learn from a friend, and consider all options. Less structure may mean more creative results. You’re changing minds. Keep a secret.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 7 — Everybody doesn’t understand, or agree. Test a theory for accuracy. Postpone an expensive outing. Avoid an argument by listening carefully. Re-evaluate your goals. Make sure you got what was promised.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is an 8 — Emotions could enhance, especially when actions break down. Discipline keeps things going, with a little luck. Patience and persistence can reverse a downturn. Be sure to eat and sleep well to maintain the pace.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Look for another source of funding, quietly. Make the best of what you have. New opportunities open up. Don’t offer to pay for everyone… others want to give too. Consider noble themes.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Re-assess your belongings. Get ahead of the eight ball. Don’t move too quickly; you’ll break something. Get back in practice constantly. Exert influence on a group. Listen carefully, and keep your word.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Confusion’s running uncontrollable at home. Stop and organize something. Direct your energy to a social event, where friends help you make a connection. Tighten and revise the way you introduce your partner.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 7 — Add some zing to your resume. Add new accomplishments, and note the coolest aspects. Adjust it for the future you most want. It may take compromise. Acknowledge old talents while developing new ones.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 7 — Your heart’s in your work. Revive old associations. All that practice is paying off. Discover what you need to learn next. Planning and disciplined action lead to profit. If controversy arises, slow down and listen.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is an 8 — Give some loving attention to a partnership. Someone needs to know you really care. It’s more about words than action. Come up with ideas, even unpractical ones. Try not to rush the conclusion. Gracefully conform.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 7 — Save all your receipts. Organize little bits of paper, and digital files, and guard against foolish spending. Review auto-charges. Explain; don’t argue. Invest in your work. Be careful now. Meet with the whole team.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 5 — The urge to get into motion grows. Gather support from loved ones before making a change. If something rubs you the wrong way, hold off. Schedule travel for later. Dance and exercise to release energy.