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 — New possibilities pop up to expand your influence. Gather feedback. Let go of something or someone who’s leading you astray. Think long-term. Focus on compassionate action. Love flows freely. You can achieve more together than either solo. Relax and enjoy your rewards.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is a 7 — Consider your long-term dreams, and separate fantasy from goals you choose to go for. Family comes first. You can find the resources. Don’t fall for a trick, though. Modify the dream to fit reality. Tailor the itinerary for maximum fun.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is a 7 — Your heart’s at home. Find what you need nearby. Allow your feet to take you where they want to go rambling. Dreams seem to reflect reality, while truth seems stranger than fiction. Tease each other into agreement. Employ water imagery in your fantasy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is a 7 — You’ve got the gift of gab. Accept a challenge. Talk about a practical change you’d like realized, and take the first step. It’s easier to get it than to keep it. Don’t drain your reserves. Invest in something that appreciates over time.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is a 9 — Invest in practical solutions for the long-term. Hold out for what you want. A particularly lucky turn of events could increase funding. Anticipate resistance. Don’t try to argue with someone who isn’t listening. That would be silly (and futile). Wait patiently for your moment.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today is a 9 — Imagine the most fun future you can. Invent different options, and get wild in your speculations. Give them names. Consider what skill you’d love to have, or what magic power. In the process, discover something you didn’t know you wanted that’s actually attainable.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is a 7 — Consider making a change to benefit your future health. Do the research and listen to your intuition. Keep it grounded and practical, and take small steps. Be assertive and don’t get sidetracked. Schedule actions and get support from a partner. Choose vitality.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is a 7 — Participate in a group project with far-reaching potential. It’s possible to realize a dream, although it may not look like the fantasy version. Add a glamorous touch. Social networking increases your range. Let your friends know how much you appreciate them.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is an 8 — Professional ambitions can be achieved. Allow for adaptation. You may not agree on everything. Persuade yourself first. Imagine the role you want, and go for it. Abandon fears, and push past old barriers. Build the final product. Your fame travels far and wide.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is an 8 — Take an educational trip. Speculate on the future of what you’re learning. Prepare for a test. Ephemeral mirages could distract from the actual situation. Look past the smoke and mirrors. Do the research, and make your presentation. Take a stand.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today is a 7 — Firm up your opinions before you make financial decisions. Your suppositions get challenged. Get to the bottom of the numbers, so you know what’s so. You don’t have to do everything today. You can fulfill a long-time dream. Compromise with your partner to proceed.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is an 8 — Work together on a project with long-term benefit. Dispel superstitions and nebulous offers to get down to what’s real. Do the best job you can. Invest in your own success. If you’re not certain what to do, ask a respected expert.