Today’s Birthday (12/19/15)

Today’s Birthday (12/19/15). Focus on work you love and there’s no stopping you this year. Expect personal expansion. Spring cleaning or relocation sets you up for parties with friends and family, especially after Jupiter enters Libra (9/9). Break new professional ground after autumn, and adapt creatively to home impacts. Generate passion.

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 6 — Venture farther out. Push your own boundaries. Get out in front of the story. Word gets out, with secrets revealed. Advance on honorable terms. Provide transparency. You’re learning what you need. Lean on your partner. Forgive miscommunications.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20)— Today is a 7 — Discuss business in private. Someone has a brilliant financial insight. Manage shared resources with a sense of humor. Listen, learn, and stick up for your view. Minimize risks. Don’t go along if you don’t agree.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is a 6 — Look at the world from a higher perspective. Startling developments alter the situation. Encourage another’s creativity. Keep asking questions. Changes the next level up affect you positively. Check out a new offer. Powerful negotiations convince others.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — New professional ideas and opportunities tempt you. Set aside issues for now. Don’t let on how much you know. Help others see the big picture, and prepare for a gathering. Go for distance, not speed. Someone’s keeping score.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Explore and discover, in person or through another’s experience. Make an amazing discovery, and talk it over, honestly. Misunderstandings spark unbidden, so stay forgiving and try another tack. The truth isn’t quite as expected. New developments change things.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5 — Revelations abound. Postpone social activities after a surprising development. A possible breakdown or stubbed toe requires replacements. Wait for dust to clear. Don’t let it destroy domestic tranquility. Accept the truth, even if you don’t like it.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Controversy rises with an interesting twist. Avoid financial discussions. Mistakes are likely, so go over numbers twice. Do the homework. Don’t give your opinion until asked. Patient review allows a brilliant but unusual solution. Incorporate the group perspective.

Scorpion

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — A creative spark ignites. Emotional creativity works for your story. Maintain a mystery. Don’t share everything with your friends. Be spontaneous, without recklessness. Watch your step, but go ahead. Change direction intuitively. Someone turns your head.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5 — Gather your wits. You’re being pushed to take action. Talk your way into a power position. Be respectful. Tell the truth. Keep your facts straight, and save receipts. Be willing to compromise. Listen to all considerations.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5 — Manage your energy carefully. Save your words, and money. Don’t believe everything you hear. Tempers seem brittle. Avoid antagonizing anyone. Finish up old business. Talk about money only with the one who shares it. Determine what you want.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 — Shipping and traffic could see disruptions. Travel complications could stall the action, impacting connections. Conserve resources and adapt. Communicate with your network. Consider an outrageous suggestion. Return calls. Use logic and brainstorm together. Speak with one voice.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Ignore gossip or rumors. Stick closely to the truth. Surprises require deviations, so pay attention. Postpone public engagements or travel. Check the bigger picture for changes. You’re in the eye of the storm. Stay respectful, and clean up afterwards.