Today’s Birthday (11/17/14). This is the year to realize what you thought impossible. Find and enunciate the heart in your projects. Take advantage of a surge in demand. Stash loot. Your career expands with your wallet. Healthy practices pay off in spades. A new phase in family fun begins around 3/20. Recuperate and rest after 4/4. Nurture what you love.

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 — Compromise is required today and tomorrow. Negotiate fairly and emerge unscathed. A female offers an opportunity. A new associate could become a valuable partner. Act from your core beliefs, rather than whims. Dress up your workspace.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) —

Today is an 8 — A new project demands more attention for the next few days. Get final words of advice. Time to get busy! Abandon procrastination and let your passion play. Provide excellent work, and practice your talents.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) —

Today is a 7 — Someone nearby sure looks good. A barrier is dissolving, or becoming unimportant. True love is possible, with hot romance infusing the situation. Practice your arts and charms. Weave a spell with candles and fragrance.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) —

Today is an 8 — Make household improvements today and tomorrow. You can find what you need nearby. Make popcorn and share it with a movie or game. Fill your home with family love. Add color and tantalizing flavors.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) —

Today is a 9 — A new educational phase begins over the next few days. A female offer a balanced plan. Things fall into place. Get into intense learning mode. Resist the temptation to splurge. Write and share your discoveries.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —

Today is a 9 — For the next few days, joyfully bring in money. Count your blessings. Keep books as you go. A female offers a financial opportunity. Creativity percolates, and demand for your work increases. Grow your kitty fatter.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —

Today is an 8 — Your charm captivates. Learning new skills leads to new friends. Have the gang over to your house. You’re even more powerful than usual today and tomorrow. Your thoroughness makes an excellent impression. Get more with honey than vinegar.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) —

Today is an 8 — Friends are there for you. You’re under pressure to complete old tasks the next few days. Schedule quiet private time to think things over. Rest and recharge. Exercise and eat well. Your curiosity makes you quite attractive.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) —

Today is an 8 — Circumstances control your actions for the next two days. Find a beautiful spot. Your team inspires. Hold meetings, brainstorm, and chart your collaboration. Add an artistic touch to the project. Enjoy beauty and delicious flavors together.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) —

Today is a 9 — Compete for more responsibilities over the next few days. Do it for love, not money. Friends are there for you. You’re attracting the attention of someone important. Listen closely. Your connections can open professional doors.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) —

Today is an 8 — Make time for an outing over the next few days. Travel suits you just fine. You’re learning quickly. Set long-range goals. Studies and research inspire fascinating conversation. Talk about your passion, and ask others what they love.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) —

Today is a 9 — Discuss shared finances. The next two days are good for financial planning. Provide support for your partner. Follow through on what you said you’d do. Don’t let a windfall slip through your fingers. Plan a trip together.