Today’s Birthday (05/15/15). Your home can really thrive this year. Give extra attention to planning changes. Make them after 6/14. Nurture a romantic spark into a flame after 10/13. Make personal discoveries after 10/27. Give up something you don’t need that you’ve been clinging to. Grow and develop new capacities. Tend your garden with love and it flowers.
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 — Discipline with a personal project pays off. Take advantage of intense creativity. Write, edit and record. The action is behind the scenes. Don’t share unfinished work yet. Organize and plan. Avoid travel and arguments. Careful filing saves time and nerves.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is a 7 — You can solve this puzzle. Have a spiritual and philosophical conversation. Question dogma and find your own personal truths. Listen to another’s interesting views and experiences. Self-disciplined communications generate satisfying results. Practice makes perfect. Refine your speech.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is a 6 — A careful work-related investment may be necessary. Do you have a power suit? Classic elegance never goes out of style. An important project benefits from your attractive presentation. Pretty up the graphics. Romance enters with a magnetic pull.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is a 7 — Adventure beckons. Don’t dash off yet. The itinerary could change. Jealousies could spark. Humility is a virtue. Luck favors discipline. Stick to your budget. Rely on a loved one and your own common sense. Give thanks. Listen with your heart.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is a 7 — Jumpstart a new creative activity. Don’t make expensive promises. Take one step at a time. Provide clear instructions. Slow and steady wins the race. Someone’s talking about your work. They’re saying nice things. Optimistic efforts pay off.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today is a 7 — It’s a good day for agreements. Sift through fantasies and unrealistic expectations to get down to what you really want. Don’t criticize someone else’s choice. Make one you can live with. Once you’ve committed, design the perfect costume.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is a 7 — Communicate openly now. Stay objective about a hot topic, if possible. Your personal story can make headlines. Help others understand. Your peace of mind is increasing. Consistent effort wins out, even if not everything goes as planned.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is an 8 — It’s time, not money, your sweetheart needs. You’re the stabilizing influence. Neither a borrower nor lender be. Keep it practical. Friends help. It pays to recycle. Feed all who show up. The best things in life are free.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is a 6 — You can find the funding. Let people know what you need. Find treasure with the garbage. Guard against overspending or overeating. In a conflict, listen to considerations and affirm that they’re heard. Wait to see what develops.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is a 7 — Be gentle, especially when confronting an authority figure. Ask questions respectfully and respond honestly. Resistance is proof that your efforts are making a mark. Wait patiently. Discover a solution. Explore new views. Lead with an open mind.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today is a 7 — In a stalemate, don’t ask for favors. Hold your temper. There may be a temporary clash between love and money. Guard against losses. Work with a partner to increase stability. Get intimately and intellectually involved. Invest in your creative career.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is an 8 — Extend a cooperative hand. Having a meticulous partner helps. You’re in the eye of the storm. Don’t talk back. Keep your wits. Communications clear the air. Invest in an investigation. Concur with an expert on the best option. Travel and explore.