Today’s Birthday (05/23/15).

Jupiter blesses your communications this year. Your creativity blossoms, and words come easily. Share generously. Perform and entertain. Review past actions, and chart your course. Plan actions to launch after 6/14. Begin a new direction at home after 10/13. Reach a turning point in a group effort after 10/27. Disciplined teamwork brings miraculous results.

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 — Make big plans. Others give you a boost. Confess what you’ve been worried about. You’ve done the necessary work. Compromise is necessary. Secure the ground taken. You’ve got energy, and the tide is in your favor. Amazing results are possible.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 7 — Relax, rest, and take a deep breath. Learn from experience. Be guided, not inhibited, by the past. Get outside and get some exercise. Play with friends. Listen to news and talk about what you’re up to. Let your love show.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is an 8 — Conserve energy and resources. Get the whole gang to help with an upgrade. Test a new appliance or tool. Insist on the real thing. Test for endurance. It’s amazing what a coat of paint will do.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 9 — There’s plenty of work. A deadline looms. Stick to your budget while allowing yourself a little treat. There’s no need to suffer. Inspire your team to victory. Thank them generously. Arrange payments and invoicing. Come out ahead.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 9 — Handle a job you promised. Review your calendar so you don’t forget anything. An older person can be a big help. You’re especially persuasive. List the problems to solve. Together, you get farther. Emotional energy drives you. Strengthen infrastructure.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Don’t get so involved in a project with friends that you forget other responsibilities. Learn the rules that apply. Follow a gentle person’s lead. Your education is improving your confidence. Private efforts pay off career-wise. Balance work and play.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is an 8 — New career opportunities surface. Your influence grows. Work the numbers. Get farther with a partner. Your gentle listening calms another’s anxiety. Invest in success. Use the right tool for the job. Follow through. Provide what was requested. Gain valuable territory.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is an 8 — Research a domestic tech upgrade. Avoid impulsive spending. Clean up living and work spaces. Rid yourself of a thorn. Clear space for a new project or social event. Ignore temporary overwhelm. Take one step, and then another.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 9 — Necessity requires creativity. Mull it over. Encourage another’s enthusiasm. Send someone else ahead. Compromise satisfies. It’s possible to complete projects. Do it without wiping out your savings. Loved ones teach you something new. Discover more options.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is an 8 — Cleaning up gets profitable. You and your team are well prepared. Get some time in the sun. Outdoor recreation is in the realm of possibility. Gourmet dining is on. You have more than expected. Keep your feet on the ground.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 9 — Romance is in full bloom. Work from home if possible. Invest in your business. Confirm your intentions. Fix things around the house. Together, you’re awesome. Opportunities abound. Be respectful. You find wisdom and compassion. Far horizons beckon.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 9 — Focus on a new career target. Advance your agenda. Start out with optimism. Think fast under pressure. Get your partner involved. Adapt gracefully to changes. Send love notes. Study the numbers. Take leadership, and get others into the action.

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