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 9 — You’re in charge. Don’t be afraid. Be obsessed with details. Review an intended action to avoid unpleasant surprises. Your list of things to do grows. Clean as you go. Postpone a shopping trip. Listen to your heart.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) —

Today is a 6 — A surprising development in a group setting inspires action. Stifle your aggression (or channel it into art or music). A distant power figure enters the game. The pressure on you eases soon. Keep a low, inexpensive profile.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) —

Today is a 7 — Breakdowns keep your focus on immediate necessities. Hold your temper. Start with a plan. Keep cool, even if someone does crazy things. Keep costs down. Compromise and tact are required. Encourage creative thinking and find the comedy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) —

Today is a 7 — Things could get chaotic and expensive. Cut entertainment spending. Don’t fall for a sob story. Heed cautionary warnings. Don’t try a new method yet. A fascinating discovery arises from a brilliant suggestion or idea. Practice leads to perfection.

Leo (July 23-August 22) —

Today is an 8 — Get your homework done before going to play. An unexpected windfall comes from handling details early. Shipping and travels discover delays or deviations… stick close to home and handle fundamental priorities. Clean something. Make choices and declare them.

Virgo (August 23-September 22) —

Today is a 7 — Postpone travel. Breakdowns require attention. Actions could seem to backfire. Take it slow. Let circumstances dictate the time. Don’t jump the gun. Listen to your heart. Make requests, and someone else solves the problem. Communicate with your team.

Libra (September 23-October 22) —

Today is an 8 — Be prepared to apply some elbow grease, and accept a profitable challenge. If at first you don’t succeed, back to the drawing board. It could get explosive. Patience and persistence reach to breakthrough. Collaborate. Take detailed notes.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21) —

Today is a 7 — Things may not follow the plan. Aim for thoughtful rather than impulsive choices. Accidents or mistakes could get costly… slow down and review options. Delegate what you can, and recharge batteries. Allow extra time for distant matters.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) —

Today is a 7 — Have fun close to home. Work interferes with travel. All is not as you’d like. It’s not a good time to gamble. Keep everybody honest with open transparency as a policy. Remember that it’s just a game.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19) —

Today is a 6 — Finish your work, and postpone a trip. Revelations could alter the destination. Barriers or obstacles at home slow the action. Take it easy. Think it over. Make your choices, and let others decide for themselves. Get organized.

Aquarius (January 20-Febuary 18) —

Today is a 7 — Words get farther than actions. Make bold declarations. There’s still work to do. Remain cautious with your money. Pad your schedule to leave time for the unexpected. Don’t travel yet. Find peace on a walk in nature.

Pisces (Febuary 19-March 20) —

Today is a 9 — Respectfully navigate the chaos. Unexpected breakdowns at work require attention. Handle immediate concerns, and put the rest on hold. Don’t throw good money after bad. Merge a financial opportunity into vacation plans. Work out a consensus. Choose your direction.