Today’s Birthday (04/17/16).

Gain valuable skills this year, and apply to genuine causes. Stay updated with new work after 5/9, with travels and higher education after 8/13. Start a new two-year phase in your relationship after 9/9. New work opportunities after 9/1 develop new thoughts after 9/16. Prioritize 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 —  For about 10 weeks, with Mars retrograde, be more careful with money. Back up your work. Remain mechanical equipment restored. Begin new travels or studies after Mars goes direct (6/29).

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 6 — Examine your math over the next 10 weeks, with Mars retrograde. Observe statements to find mistakes. Conduct budgets. Build up your emergency money savings. Unease (especially mechanical) could cause delays.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 7 — Stay in communication. Work with a partner on previous projects over the next 10 weeks, with Mars retrograde. Slow down and redo what wasn’t working. Set aside introductions for after 6/29. Focus on completion.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 5 — Go along with what you know is beneficial. With Mars retrograde over the next 10 weeks, finish existing projects. Renovate materials and recharge batteries. Grant extra time for deliveries, and adjust equipment. Relax, and nurture health.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Proceed your game over the next 10 weeks. The one who starts a fight loses it, with Mercury reversing. Pleasantness wins over aggression. Cover up any promised physical labor.Be through and accomplish.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Don’t start new household projects yet. Accomplish what you’ve already proceeded over the next 10 weeks. Plan in detail, and prepare budgets with multiple bids. Get going after 6/29, when Mars stations direct.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 6 — The next 10 weeks utilize your time editing words that have been written (with Mars retrograde). Don’t start new communications projects yet. Analyze and smoothen your message. Expect traffic difficulties.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 5 — Look back at your financial plans over the next 10 weeks. Manage budgets and keep accounts present. Prevent major expenses until Mars goes forward on 6/29. Check statements for errors.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 7 — Over the next 10 weeks, with Mars retrograde in your sign, create new personal goals. Focus on finishing current projects before getting into new ones. Practice patience.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 6 — Put away roots over the next 10 weeks, with Mars decreasing. Plan your steps, and make the big ones after 6/29. Backup plans are useful with problems or breakdowns. Think and accomplish.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 6 — Corrections are necessary in a group project over the next 10 weeks, with Mars inversion. Improve and luster. Pursue through on what you said you’d do. Simplify matters. Make time to clear up miscommunications.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 6 — Maintain professional promises over the next 10 weeks. Add finishing touches on projects and make room for what’s next. Send forward new work after Mars goes forward (6/29).