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 6 — Repay a debt to someone you love. They can help you figure out what to do next. Verify facts from a second source. Listen to multiple viewpoints. Review basics. Lay low and watch the flowers grow.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is an 8 — The conversation could seem bizarre or intense. Listen and learn. Communication opens hearts. Reveal a truth. Invent a new possibility with friends. Sign contracts, file papers and open new accounts. Find fun ways to work together.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is an 8 — You’re getting to the good stuff at work. Friends feed you energy. Participate in generating amazing results. Keep the others informed. Sort and file. Count your winnings. Obtain expert advice. It’s a good time for brainstorming.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is an 8 — Unsettling news arrives from afar. Transportation and communications surge with energy. Your mind races. Study what worked before. Meditate on it. Listen to music. Get your message out, and take it in person if necessary.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Negotiate financial terms, and manage accounts. Clear up an old misunderstanding. Find ways to grow your assets. State your needs. Be sure you say what you actually mean. Go over the details, and put agreements in writing.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Participation with community partners makes things happen. Hold meetings and gatherings. Compromise comes easier today and tomorrow. Listen carefully to all considerations, and take notes. Determine accountabilities. Thank contributors. There are good conditions for a conference.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Power on at work. Articulate your professional vision. Change your tune, if it’s getting stale. Toss the really old stuff. Enjoy memories, but don’t get stuck in the past. Teammates have brilliant ideas. Find the perfect words.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is an 8 — Play an entrancing game. Another player draws you into a spell. Discuss recent developments in private. Quick wit and action are required. Mark the trail to find the way home, and let yourself fall enchanted.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is an 8 — Begin a new chapter at home. Talk to family and align on priorities. Research a new purchase for best value. Do the math. Measure twice and cut once. Dig in the dirt. Plant seeds in your garden.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan 19)

— Today is a 7 — Words fly fast and furious. Monitor trusted sources. Take notes. Meditate to reveal a hidden answer. Define your position and share it. A partner says it even better. Listen to the grapevine. Contribute to the conversation.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 9 — Profitable opportunities arise in conversation with friends, partners and colleagues. Stick to practical actions rather than nebulous fantasy. Finalize plans. Determine who does what. Keep track of your time, and prepare invoices. Authorize purchases. You’re making money.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 9 — New rules apply. Listen to your heart, and to someone who loves you. You’re gaining wisdom. Write your discoveries. Manage practical aspects . Do background research. Seek fresh inspiration in nature. Creativity sparks.

(c)2015 bY NANCY BLACK DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.