Today’s Birthday (05/26/15). Your creativity blossoms profitably this year. Words come easily. Talk about what you love. Practice patiently with a partner. Reaffirm old bonds. Assess changes to make after Saturn is direct (6/14). Home projects flower after 10/13. Untangle a group knot and restore productivity after 10/27. Listen. Take leadership. Collaborate for your family and community.

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 —Indulge a friend’s fantasy, but not at a loved one’s expense. Avoid provoking jealousies. Resist the temptation to shout. Don’t believe everything you hear. Ignore false rumors and gossip. Patience with miscommunication saves you time and stress. Examine personal opportunities.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
— Today is a 7 —Choose private over public responsibilities. Create an attractive package. Make sure to get terms in writing. Put aside an old trepidation. Listen, learn and stick up for your view. Don’t go along if you don’t agree. You’re making a good impression.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
— Today is a 7 —Don’t make a hurried decision. Consider consequences. Walk outdoors. Allow your feet to take you where they want. Wait for confusion or mixed messages to dissipate. Postpone an expensive outing. Avoid a communications breakdown. Anticipate changes. Consider all possibilities.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
— Today is a 6 —Stay alert … it’s easy to overspend. Guard against expensive accidents. Others demand quick action. Help them see the big picture. Wait for better preparation and timing. Listen to your intuition. Your discipline earns you a bonus.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
 — Today is a 8 —New developments change the assignment. Postpone a financial discussion. Talk is cheap. Don’t believe evehrything you hear. Read the fine print. Misunderstandings waste time and energy. Instead, indulge your artistic side. Slow down to avoid breakage. Add glamour.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
— Today is a 8 —Confusion at work gets sorted out. Upon more careful consideration, you see what needs to be done. Let go of a preconception. Refuse to be bullied. Respectfully stand up for yourself. Don’t tell everybody everything. Keep another’s secret.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
 — Today is a 6 —Schedule carefully. It’s possible to earn money with your art. Keep practicing. Maintain a sense of humor. Practical applications for new skills are worth developing. Have the gang over to your house. Learn as you play together.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
 — Today is a 6 —Relax and take it easy. Test the waters before diving in. All is not as it appears. Do some research, and keep it private for now. Keep your best interests in mind. Stay in communication, and find a peaceful moment.
Be patient with things that don’t make sense. Wait to see what develops. Let in some fresh air. Get another perspective. Avoid a potentially unpleasant discussion about money. Don’t gamble or shop. Share compassion. Light candles

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
 — Today is a 7 —Today is a 6 —Play it conservative, financially. Hold out for the best deal. Don’t buy luxuries yet. Stash your loot. Avoid antagonizing folks. Tempers could get short. Friends and family can help. Ask for what you need. Share a home-cooked meal.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
  — Today is a 7 —Imagine a romantic interlude. It doesn’t need to be expensive. Add an artistic touch to the scenery. Set mood lighting. Use simple ingredients for an elegant feast. Remember what’s really important. Gathering with loved ones tops the list.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
— Today is a 7—Work toward your dream job. Inject extra energy into the effort. Ask the right questions. Let others know what you want. Don’t lose patience. Decline an expensive invitation, for now. Ignore gossip. Clarify and get specific.