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 — Talk with your family to resolve a breakdown. Stick close to home. Order what you need to be delivered. Make the long-distance call. Watch for hidden danger. Intuition points to future success. Someone admires your courage.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 9 — It’s a wonderful day for writing. Don’t give away all the plot. Record your thoughts, as a first draft. Plot your course, but then let it take you where it does. Unfold your story bit by bit.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 9 — Make it look easy. Innovations upset the routine. It’s okay if others seem critical. This idea could be wildly profitable. Pay bills and send invoices. Make a necessary purchase. Negotiate a favorable price. Compromise.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 9 — Take it slow and watch for potholes. Pay attention and avoid accidents. Make strides on a personal project. Communication connects the players. Give up control and gain better results. Your confidence rises with the positive response.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Don’t take your health for granted. Talk to someone you trust. Conditions seem unsettled. Working at home can be profitable and convenient. Rest when your body tells you to. Discipline with diet and exercise pays off. Meditate somewhere beautiful.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 9 — Communication is the key to supercharging a community project. Get loud over social media. Ask friends to do the same. Share about what could be possible. Watch where you’re going and avoid pitfalls. Solve a tricky problem and celebrate.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Sensitive feelings could cause a breakdown at work. Talk it over. Consider the political aspects of the circumstances. It’s not a good time for travel, with road hazards and delays possible. There may be a test. Diplomacy pays off.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 9 — Explore a side of your neighborhood you hadn’t seen before. Exotic flavors and ambiance doesn’t need to cost a fortune or hours of travel. Engage in a little local adventure. Learn something new about your familiar place.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 9 — Talk over immediate financial necessities with your partner. Make home decisions. Correct a misconception. Speak privately, before announcing any plans. What do you really want? Be flexible, without capitulating. Compromise. Update the budget to reflect changes.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 9 — Have a heart-to-heart conversation with your partner. Get a problem out in the open. Establish boundaries. Don’t assume you know everything. Pay attention. Listen and learn. Respond enthusiastically. Schedule your actions. Follow through on the details.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 9 — Your creative work is in demand. Strengthen your infrastructure and ask for support if you need it. Keep to orthodox solutions, for now. Send supplies and information. Don’t overspend on gadgets. Stay close to home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 9 — Play with your favorite people. Learn a new game from someone fascinating. Teach one you know well, and discover unexplored facets. Give and take without expectation. Enjoy skillful moves. Get childish and curious. Share your heart.