Today’s Birthday (12/08/15). Personal dreams come true this year with dedication and focus. Feather your nest this spring for parties and group gatherings, especially after 9/9, when Jupiter enters Libra for a year-long community phase. Your influence rises next autumn, before family matters require attention. Protect what you love.

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 7 — Exploration suits you today and tomorrow. Get carried away by travels or studies. It doesn’t need to get expensive (but it could). Make a great connection through a loved one. Expand your boundaries. Try something new.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Ask for more and get it. Put away provisions for the future. Review your reserves today and tomorrow. Collaborate to grow shared assets. Put in extra effort for impeccable results. Your reputation grows with excellent service.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Work together to achieve your mutual aim. Negotiate and compromise. Take a trip together, even if just downtown. It’s an excellent moment for romance and travel. Strengthen bonds and grow your partnership for shared gain.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Do your best at work over the next two days. Satisfied clients are your best promotion. Contribute your talents. Energize with healthy foods and a walk in nature. Discover a new perspective. Everything seems possible.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Family fun beckons over the next two days. It doesn’t need to be expensive. Play games with popcorn and hot cocoa. Share delicious flavors and moments. The puzzle pieces fall together in a delightfully unexpected way.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Today and tomorrow favor domestic projects. Clean and prepare for upcoming festivities. Soft lighting works wonders. Surprise someone you love with a thoughtful detail. Create beauty and flavorful treats for family and friends. Play with color.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Writing, publishing and networking go well over the next two days. Research your story and get it out. Follow the undercurrent of love. Add an element of whimsy or quirkiness. Express the heart of the matter.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Bring in the money today and tomorrow. Have faith in your own imagination. Avoid lies like the plague. Dreams reveal your true feelings. Distill your work to its truest core. Follow your muse. It’s all for love.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Focus on personal priorities. You’re especially hot for the next two days. Maximize your advantage by talking about what you want to create. Someone thinks you’re brilliant. Take charge, and make the positive changes you envision.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — Consider the road ahead, and plan your moves. Rest and recuperate today and tomorrow. Build the foundations for a profitable venture by envisioning your desired future first, and listing tasks backwards to now. Reflect on a possibility.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Your friends are your key to success today and tomorrow. Their encouragement is the wind in your sails. Invite others to contribute to what you’re creating. Collaborate for mutual benefit. Your networks hold the missing puzzle pieces.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — A professional test or challenge engages you today and tomorrow. Meditate to focus. Review expert opinions. Expand in the direction of least resistance. Imagine ultimate success. Use what you can get for free. Contribute to the greater good.