Today’s Birthday (01/15/16). New doors materialize this year. Peaceful practices support an organizational phase. Get your infrastructure together for April blastoff. Spread the word and build support for two years of professional flowering, beginning over summer. Travel and exploration after autumn leads to a new chapter. Inquire into 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 9 — You seem energized today and tomorrow. Watch out for breakage … you may not know your own strength. A surprising development in a group setting inspires action. Ponder what you’re discovering. Consult together with an experienced friend.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Finish up old jobs over the next few days. Manage deadlines. Send thank-you cards. Clear space for what’s next. Take peaceful moments to settle your spirit. A walk in nature feeds you. Enjoy a blissful sunset.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — You have more friends than you realized. A careful work-related investment may be necessary. Do you have a power suit? Others admire your work. Changes the next level up affect you positively. Check out a new offer.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Career matters claim your attention today and tomorrow. There may be a change in plans, opening the opportunity to fulfill a fantasy. Get support from family. Rely on a loved one and your own common sense.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Let your imagination take wing. Someone important is feeling generous. Venture farther today and tomorrow. Studies and travels flow with greater ease. Should you go or should you stay? Provide leadership. Do the reading first.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Figure out shared finances today and tomorrow. You can solve the puzzle. Gather information. Changes at home may affect domestic tranquility. Consider a surprising development without blindly reacting. Give yourself time to take it all in.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Spend more time with your partner over the next few days. Take some down time, and find inspiration where least expected. Take a walk together. Things may not go as planned. Discover ways to support each other.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Today and tomorrow get busy. The workload could seem intense. Don’t entertain or throw parties. Inhibit your natural generosity. You don’t need to pay for, or clean up after, anything extra now. Rest deeply and eat well.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — There’s more time for love over the next few days. You’re developing a new perspective. Be unreasonable with your goals and ambitions. Count your blessings, and sink into relaxation mode. Turn the lights down low.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Home improvement holds your attention over the next few days. Change things around to better suit current needs. Discover unexpected benefits. Cook something tasty for your family. Invite friends over and show off the upgrades.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Catch up on studies today and tomorrow. Friends help you make a connection. There’s no such thing as a stupid question, but your timing could be off. Practice makes perfect. Keep up the good work.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — You’re in the eye of the storm. Love provides the structure for you to rest upon. A partner handles practical matters. Gather your resources together over the next few days. Work out the numbers.