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 — Don’t get goofed up on the deadlines. You can’t hide your response. Figure out what you want. Don’t satisfy at social events. Gather support from one or more associates. Your suspicions are confirmed. Keep quiet.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

 Today is a 9 –– Share ideas with friends, and get some new ones. Go for solid over brief. Changes could seem abrupt to others. A female wants more perks. Unexpected financial circumstances could grow controversial. Partners offer solutions. Talk to them.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is a 9 — Look forward to a new challenge, with new possibilities. Accept coaching from a perfectionist. You’re admired for your practical manner. Make sure you’re getting available benefits. Control wasteful habits. Everything in moderation… it’s easy to overindulge.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

 Today is a 7 — A practical friend comes up with a profound idea. Work doesn’t go according to plan. Be willing to compromise your expectations. An expert can help you achieve a dream, so ask. Technical breakthroughs provide new doors.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is a 7 — It could get intense between friends. A new challenge arises with new insight. Proceed with caution. Try a new financial avenue. Collect unexpected benefits. Keep track of your earnings. Fringe benefits are good, too.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

 Today is a 7 — Negotiate turns carefully. Unexpected career circumstances deviate from the routine. Don’t try out a new idea now. Use your imagination, and take notes. Luckily, you have energy reserves. Form a special partnership. Prepare a unique dinner.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is an 8 — Start making plans for your next adventure. Allow extra time for bumps in the road. Gather more information than you need. Get a fixer-upper and save. Productivity satisfies… after a job well done, rest and relax.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is a 7 — A discovery in family finances jolts satisfaction. Handle administrative paperwork, and renegotiate terms. Don’t gamble now. It’s not a good time to travel. Surprise someone with a new trick. Discuss what you’ve gained. Share tea with a friend.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is an 8 — A breakdown with a partnership could change things. Be respectful, and answer the call. Intuition proves to be right on. Resist spending (again). Make the most of your talents, for a brilliant discovery. Make a radical shift.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is a 9 — Hang with friends later… you’ve got plenty planned. Indulge your curiosity, and study. Provide exemplary service. Reap the rewards later. In the meantime, keep a low, frugal profile. Don’t reveal secrets at the dinner table.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

 Today is a 7 — The game may not go as planned. Low-key family fun satisfies more than expensive escapades. Strengthen your infrastructure. Discover treasures you’d forgotten. Solve problems that have long bugged you. Eat, drink and be merry.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

 Today is a 7 — Something at home gets messed up… slow down and clean up. Later expansion. Put in the correction. Support for your theory emerges. Learn from another’s experience. Friends offer good advice. Lay around and think about it.