Today’s Birthday (12/27/15). Thoughtful planning this year sows and nurtures seeds for long-term benefit. Dream on what you want for the world. Write it down. Take action and share your vision, especially after springtime, when communications lead to professional opportunities. Autumn journeys fill your journals. Talk about 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 — Make time for fun and games over the next two days. Enjoy yourself. Savor time with loved ones. What you give returns tenfold. You have emotional support. There’s love all around. Give in to it.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Domestic projects are more fun over the next two days. Clean, sort and organize. Cook up something delicious. Figure out the costs and authorize improvements. A little discipline toward beautification goes a long way.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Begin a two-day period of exploration and research. Write and record your discoveries. Employ mental discipline. Guard secrets and mysteries. Be respectful, not inhibited. A careful work-related investment may be necessary. Ask for more and get it.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Domestic disruptions cause chaos at work. New evidence threatens complacency. Today and tomorrow are good for making money. Sink into a welcome assignment. Rely on a loved one and your own common sense. Get what you need delivered.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — You’re getting stronger and more sensitive over the next two days with the Moon in your sign. Don’t worry about what you have or not. Set long-range goals. You’re gaining a distinct advantage.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5 — Look back for insight on the road ahead. Notice dreams and symbolism over the next few days. Conclude arrangements. Write little love notes. Artistic endeavors soothe your spirit. Relax in hot water. Disconnect from digital demands. Meditate.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Relax with friends today and tomorrow. They help make a connection. Strategize and plot your next moves. Team efforts go far, and it’s more fun. Join a competition or game. Earn extra points for playing outside.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — A professional test requires your attention today and tomorrow. Promise what to deliver and keep your word. Passion is invigorating. A new assignment intrigues your intellect. Streamline routines. Make inquiries but don’t buy yet. Stabilize and compromise.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Dream big. Your wanderlust is getting worse. Travel and fun are favored today and tomorrow. Explore and learn something new. Others admire your insights. Let people know what you need. Invest in work you love.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Money’s more of an issue today and tomorrow. Handle financial matters so you can breathe easier. Follow a profitable hunch. Invest in home, family and real estate. Pay back a debt. Get your junk appraised. Buy and sell.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Collaboration’s a good idea. Let somebody else direct the show for a few days. Don’t forget to do what you promised. Form trustworthy alliances. Recall a friend’s wise advice. You’re not alone. Walk together.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — The next two days could get hectic. A weight is off your shoulders. Teamwork manages the flow. Work faster, and make more money. Love provides the structure for you to rest upon. A partner handles practical matters.