Today’s Birthday (06/06/14). Your charm with words gives you an edge this year. make pitches, hone your message and carefully consider the data. Financial growth blooms with spring until July 16, when communications take power. Get social. Activities in groups, allow new opportunities, after October’s eclipses. Shore up foundations to build long-term dreams.

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 — Get startled with an epiphany. Advance through private connections. It could make money; do what you said you would. Negotiate an upgrade. Work with a partner together for a decision.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Feel free to change your mind. A moment with an old friend encourages you both. Expect it to be even busier today and tomorrow. Focus on work, service and health.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Meet a deadline to keep your reputation. Unexpected benefits come your way. Repay a debt and assure commitments today and tomorrow. It’s getting easier.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Follow a strong leader. Do your part, and your team will do theirs. Authorize improvements at home, and it gets busy over the next two days. Decisions you make now last. Consider long-term plans.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Keep costs low. A sudden move changes the entire game. Discover another source of revenue. Beat the odds, and pay a debt with your winnings. You’re entering a learning phase today and tomorrow.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Others will help you achieve what you’re after. Provide stability. Today and tomorrow, money rolls in. Something you’ve been looking for can be seen at a distance.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Get into your rhythm. You’re getting stronger over the next two days. Upgrade your work technology, and maintenance something before it breaks. Pay attention to your gut reaction. Clean house.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Sparks fly? It’s all good. Commit to a vision, and rejuvenate an old bold. Work social magic. Your imagination percolates today and tomorrow.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Use cleverness solve a problem. Fix up your place and have a party (especially today and tomorrow). You have more friends than realized.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — An amazing discovery delights you. Sell your junk and find unexpected riches. Get into your career today and tomorrow. Love’s a great source of inspiration. Solve problems together.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Working at home can be quite profitable. You have hidden resources. Intuition points the way. Creative answers reveal themselves. Today and tomorrow are great for study and research. Things fall into place.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Bring excitement to the bargaining table. Incoming news shakes things up. Share your crazy ideas (objectively). To avoid a potential problem, play the game by the book. Handle details today and tomorrow.