Today’s Birthday (02/04/16).

Realize shared dreams this year. Income will increase this spring (after 3/8), provoking new study directions (after 3/23). Benefits come through higher education and travels for the next two years (after 9/9). Take advantage of new funding (after 9/1), prompting a turning point. Take the leap together.

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 an 8 — The next two days bring lots of career action. Prepare for a test. Find another way to solve your problem. The opposition holds out, and it could get tense. Take a time-out, if necessary.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 7 — Dream big. Plan your vacation today and tomorrow. Include a creative challenge. Get into study and research. Your desire to travel is getting worse. Travel, romance and fun are favored. Have a backup plan for obstacles.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 9 — Discuss shared finances over the next few days. Work together on the numbers. File papers. Create a roadmap and budget for future plans. Take your partner to a new spot to celebrate completion.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is an 8 — Negotiate to refine the plan. Work with a partner over the next few days. Work out a disagreement about household matters. Take a carefully calculated risk. Navigate surprises gracefully. Finish and clean up.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Postpone shopping, and focus on your work today and tomorrow. Saving money doesn’t need to cramp your style. Take a creative tack. Jump a hurdle. Soothe someone who’s irritated. Relax after work with a colleague.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Get into your game over the next few days. Enjoy your practice. Do something fun with someone interesting. Don’t try to buy favor. Study your strategies. Play together with common passions. Create love.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 7 — The next two days are good for making changes at home. Family takes priority. Technological fixes ease a breakdown. Adapt your place to new circumstances. Research options before compromising. Maximize savings with organized hunting.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is an 8 — You’re firing on all creative cylinders. Write, edit and broadcast over the next few days. Issue communications. Figure out solutions. A technical breakthrough reveals new options. Resist impulsive purchases. Research and then choose.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 9 — Take a pass on socializing for now. Work and make money over the next two days. Tap another source of revenue. Keep your deadlines and satisfy an authority. Take charge, and make something happen.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is an 8 — Relax into a confident two-day phase. You’re taking control. Listen carefully. Does the plan work for you? Everyone won’t like everything. Compromise for what’s most important. Aim for a happy ending. Keep a secret.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 6 — Get into thoughtful planning mode. You’re entering a two-day pensive phase. Clean, sort and organize. Schedule into the future. Travel later. Update the budget. Enjoy your luxury in privacy. Settle into your cocoon.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 — You’re looking exceptionally fine. Set up meetings, parties and gatherings. The next two days favor socializing and networking. Intuitive insight increases. Heed advice from experts, even when you disagree. Go ahead and make a change.