Today’s Birthday (12/23/15)

Water your roots this year. Nurture your family tree. Consider eternal inquiries. Springtime creative expression leads to new career directions. Research and exploration shifts to a year-long professional phase after Jupiter enters Libra (9/9). Present your discoveries next autumn, and get the word out. Practice compassion.

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 5 —Things are starting to make sense. You’re unlocking new pieces of the puzzle. Note your discoveries. Keep written records, as communication glitches may arise. Some of your worries are well founded. Peaceful studies soothe. Read in bed.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Take advantage of a profitable opportunity. Patience is required. Keep track of expenses and send estimates and invoices. Share tasks with your partner. Manage public obligations. Listen to your team. They see what’s missing.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 —Offer leadership. Follow an elder’s advice. Participate, and show up reliably. This comes easily for a cause near your heart. Wait on travel for now. Represent the team, and report back. Create an insider advantage or a group incentive.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 5 — Consider dreams and fantasies over the next few days. Get retrospective and nostalgic. Slow down and consider the options ahead. Adjust the budget to account for seasonal extras. Finish old projects before launching new. Nurture your spirit.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 —Strengthen your infrastructure. Good financial management skills are required. You have more friends than you realized, and they’re standing for you. Get multiple views before choosing direction. Avoid provoking jealousies. Travel over water could encounter delays.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 —Expect more responsibility. Consider new opportunities and make your moves, one at a time. Anticipate changes. Travel could interfere with your work. Choose private over public engagements. Pass on an expensive invitation. Listen to your intuition.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 —Travel conditions improve. Follow a traditional path. Create the perfect itinerary, accounting for different schedules and tastes. Saving is better than spending now. Postpone buying unnecessary stuff. Set realistic goals. Allow time to recharge.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Update accounts and check cash flow. Check profit and loss statements. Work with a partner to prioritize upcoming expenses and set long-term goals. Don’t lose what you’ve got to get more. Wait for nebulous plots to solidify.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Wait on a purchase. Work it out with your partner. Invest in fixing something before it breaks. Offer support to a family member who could use it. Think in practicalities. Negotiate minor adjustments. Less interference is better.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 —The pace speeds up, and you’re on a roll. It could get intense, so look sharp. Make preserves and treats. Don’t throw your money away on trivialities. If irritated, take a walk. Poke around in an antique store or museum.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 —You can begin enjoying yourself. Get into fun projects and people. Collaborate on a feast. Add subtle spices to the blend. Cutting corners costs you. Balance imaginative and original with practical. Use what you already have. Add romantic touches.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 5 —Enjoy private family time in the comforts of home. Beautify the place. Settle into a cozy spot. Avoid travel if you can. Read and discover domestic diversions. Share games, meals, and what you’ve been discovering.