Today’s Birthday (05/28/15)

Follow your heart this year. Feed your creative muse. Practice skills and record the results. Talk about love. Nostalgic retrospection fuels new innovation. Work out contracts, budgets and collaborative plans for work to begin after 6/14. Home relocation or renovation flowers after 10/13. Work together for family and community, especially after 10/27. It takes a team.

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 a 9 — Talk with your partner for greatest effectiveness today. Home and family are your motivation. You have untapped resources. Make sure you’ve done the research. Share plans and get everyone on board. Get clear on the common objective.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 9 — Plan your moves before acting. Don’t make an old mistake again. Even if things seem weak, you have hidden resources. Support your community, and let them know what you need. Seek help from an unusual source.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is an 8 — Work together to get through tight spots. Support your team. They’re right there for you. You can do without unnecessary frills. Count your assets. You have something old of great value. Get appraisals. It’s all for home and family.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 7 — You’re extra productive, and your credit rating is rising. Keep the momentum. Finish up old business. Spend on household improvements. Apply lots of elbow grease. Search for new resources. Others admire your stamina. Love gives you strength.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Friends help you make a connection. Sit at an interesting person’s feet. You’re gaining valuable skills. Finish old jobs and send invoices. Balance work with pleasure. Talking relieves confusion. Separate fact from fiction. If you’ve kept your promise, you win.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 9 — Find an answer in a dream. Don’t let a change at home destroy your domestic peace. Wait and watch. Take on a challenge. You’re especially persuasive. Concentrate on one problem at a time. Find what you’re looking for.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 9 — A disruption or discovery shuffles the cards. Assume authority, and confer together. Friends have solutions. Study and explore. Defer gratification, with Mercury square Neptune. Don’t waste time talking about fantasies. Figure out how to do what’s needed with existing funds.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 7 — You’re gaining confidence. Put in extra effort, following rules exactly. Your quick action draws praise. The neighborhood provides what you need. Share what you’re up to. Friends keep you headed in the right direction. Ignore distractions, unless of a romantic nature.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is an 8 — Remain open-minded, despite shifting circumstances. Continue to enjoy yourself. Ask for what you want. There’s money available. Stay patient, while maintaining an unreasonable stand. Your work reflects well on you. Respectfully request, and then wait. Step back.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is an 8 — Learn from a competitor. You drew a good hand, and have an ace up your sleeve. Win or lose all. Gather materials or ingredients. Play conservatively and take your time. Rehearse your strategy. Look ahead several moves.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 9 — If your message falls flat, try again later. Communication breakdowns add distortion. Persistence and patience get through. Take responsibility. Someone important is impressed by your diligence. Brilliant ideas seem contagious. Invest in your career. New skills raise your rate.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 — Focus creative energy on making money grow. Having a meticulous partner helps. Your emotional balance extends to others. Both learn and teach. Provide motivation. You may have to break eggs to make an omelet. Clean up after.