Today’s Birthday (04/15/15).

Passion, romance and fun shine this year. Play with people you love. Practice your arts and skills to raise your pay scale. Write, record and publish. Launch a big project or adventure after 6/14. Breakthroughs at work arise after 10/13. New personal perspectives and priorities unfold after 10/27. Instill playfulness into your work. Fortune favors 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 an 8 — Handle urgent deadlines today. It may not be fun, but has long-lasting benefits. A controversy arises. Somebody’s testing your determination, and the strength of what you’ve built. Stick to the basics. Relax after you hit “send”.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is a 9 — Get friends to help. You can rise to a challenge. There are plenty of obstacles, including a lack of funding. Don’t get rushed into making errors. Expect the unrealistic. Listen to all considerations. Everything seems possible together.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is a 9 — Stick to simple plans. Curtail spending on frivolities. Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched. Imagine a brilliant future. Play by the rules and exceed expectations. Be gentle with a quiet person. Trust your own experience.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is a 9 — Wade through more controversy before you reach an agreement. Old ideas die hard. Re-assess your assets. Sell what you don’t need. Stick to your budget. Balance study with exercise. Get outside. Sample a new cuisine.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) 

Today is a 9 — Postpone chores. A financial roadblock requires adaptation. It could seem chaotic or confusing. Encourage your partner to prioritize expenses. Drop everything until it’s resolved. Ignore rude comments or irritability. Avoid stupid arguments. Lateness could get expensive.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today is a 9 — Avoid a misunderstanding with your partner. It takes all your concentration to follow the rules and finish work. It’s time well spent. You get tested. Teasing could cause jealousies. In a heroic act, complete paperwork without losing composure.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is a 9 — Take care of business today. Don’t get cocky. Follow instructions closely. Collaborate with your partner. This may require stifling complaints and bickering. Postpone entertainment spending. It’s all for home and family. Reward yourselves when work is done.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is a 9 — Family comes first. Teach a lesson about waiting and deferred gratification. Don’t squander your savings. Devise a practical records file. Tried and true methods work best. Fine-tune your wish list. Reward teamwork with fun and delicious treats.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is an 8 — Home expenses add up. Tally the cost of a renovation, and adjust the budget to suit. Stick to practical actions. Don’t try something new. Find what you need nearby. Let your partner handle the details. Romance sparks creativity.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is a 9 — Discuss your home situation. Keep shifting things for different options. Disagreement threatens harmony. It could get awkward. Chaos reigns. Flesh out the details. List differences as well as your agreements. Don’t be persuaded to splurge. Keep a secret.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today is a 9 — Consider the consequences of your declarations. Handle financial communications with minimal fuss. It may take patience and a thick hide. There’s more work involved than you thought there would be. Fantasies abound. Imagine a growing account.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is a 9 — Avoid distractions. Postpone chores until deadlines are met. Work takes precedence. Check and re-check your procedures. Increase your meditation to reduce stress. Completion provides confidence, ease and relief. Keep at it until you’re done, and then celebrate