Today’s Birthday (06/23/16). Get your message out this year. Apply renewed creativity to your work for long-term reward. Begin a two-year family phase this fall, as communication breakthroughs lead to an educational fork in the road. Financial hurdles over winter come before your exploration sparks bold new frontiers. Study at the source.

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 6 — Make important connections at social gatherings and meetings. Pass along what you’re learning to others. Friends are a big help over the next few days. Be precise and very neat! Follow rules exactly to make things easy.Conserve resources to save.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)                                                                                                                                             Today is an 8 Follow a professional opportunity. Learn the rules to a new game to understand. Get advice from an expert to move forward. Important people are paying attention. Dress for success, and do the best you can.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)                                                                                                                                            Today is a 7 — Investigate and explore new terrain. Study to increase your skill level. Do the homework, and measure your progress. Don’t rely on an unstable source. Keep costs down, despite unexpected expenses.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)                                                                                                                                               Today is an 8 — Work together to keep the budget a break. Pay bills and manage financial obligations. Revise plans to accommodate changes. Talk about individual and shared priorities. You can find necessary funds when you need it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)                                                                                                                                                       Today is a 7 — Connect with your partner to get on the same page. Discover what’s going on behind the scenes. Listen and learn for a career. Creative collaboration flower, if you ignore the chaos.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)                                                                                                                                               Today is an 8 — Dig into a big job and make a success. Remember an important appointment. Add imaginative touches to your work, while maintaining solid structural elements. The beauty is in the details; finesse and polish. Discuss your discoveries.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)                                                                                                                                                   Today is a 7 — Relax and play with friends and family. Clean up any messes as they are made. Save money and trouble by handling a small repair yourself. Join or throw a party and celebrate together.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)                                                                                                                                             Today is a 5 — Household matters need attention now. Work behind the scenes to soothe emotions. Rely on friends and family for support. A little effort now saves a lot later. Clean, sort and organize. Release clutter and take action.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)                                                                                                                                           Today is an 8 — Practice your creative skills. Express through your favorite medium. Record what you’re coming up with. Keep digging to find the answer. Get an elder’s advice to change positively. Make changes as necessary for the world.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)                                                                                                                                               Today is an 8 — Get into moneymaking mode. Keep your schedule and routines. An older person offers an opportunity; investigate without neglecting existing work. Travel may include a group event. Invest in home and family.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)                                                                                                                                               Today is an 8 — Take advantage of energy and confidence with a creative project. Meet with a mentor. Make a wise business investment. Balance public activity with personal time for exercise, meditation or to pursue a dream.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)                                                                                                                                                   Today is a 5 — Decrease stress by increasing organization and coordination. Keep in communication around deadlines. Private introspection comforts and soothes. Get support from someone who loves you. Contemplate your next move.