Today’s Birthday (05/16/16)

Do what you love this year. Get swept away by romance. Strengthen family finances with steady action. New professional heights after spring lead to two creative work years after summer. Achieve a personal goal before switching directions with a group collaboration this autumn. Go with your heart.

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 — Let somebody else direct the show for a couple of days. Compromise is required, and your partner’s opinion is important. Confess your worries and listen. It could get sweet.Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 5 — Get in action for high productivity today and tomorrow. It could be profitable. Accept an offer of assistance, and learn a new view. Spiritually or physically, either way a truth is revealed.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 7 — Enjoy the game without taking expensive risks. Allow more time for fun over the next two days. Others inspire action. Move quickly to maintain your advantage. Your team is winning.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 6 — Stay close to home as much as you can the next few days. Nestle in and get comfortable. Review plans, make decisions and authorize improvements. Make changes that you can live with.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 7 — You’re especially brilliant and learn quickly for the next few days. Ask well-considered questions. Catch up on reading and finish a study project. Emotional energy drives you. Write and share your discoveries.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Today and tomorrow could be lucrative. Stick to stable ground, as not everything you hear is true. Adopt a “wait and see” stance while taking care of business. Take steps to realize a dream.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Grow stronger and more confident over the next two days. Tackle a personal project, and get innovative. Enjoy the backstage production process. Avoid controversy or expense and delve into your own fascinations.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 6 — You could feel under pressure to complete old tasks over the next few days. Get philosophical about it. Prioritize health. Care for yourself so you can care for others.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is an 8 — You have more friends than you realized. Group projects go well today and tomorrow. Share new information. Clarify roles and participation. Ask for support when needed and offer what you can. Celebrate results together.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is an 8 — Make a career power play over the next few days. Dive into a challenge with gusto. Assume responsibility for the results you want created. Rely on another’s experience and support.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 7 — Get adventurous over the next two days. Embark on an exploration, either through your own experience or someone else’s. Don’t rely on an unstable source. Things fall into place.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 — Organize your finances today and tomorrow. Count your wins and losses, income and expense, and make plans. Play strictly by the rules. Your partner can assist the effort. Collaborate.