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 — Review numbers and keep family accounts current. Temporary confusion cuts into the schedule. You’re making a good impression. It’s a good time to research and make financial plans. Handle important responsibilities, and plan for savings.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is a 6 — Communication in partnership provides greatest results. Listen to a nervous friend, but don’t take in their fears. Ask for feedback and outside views. Hold back the desire to run or the urge to spend wildly. Increase efficiency.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is an 8 — Focus on work and collect in the cash today. A long-term goal seems blocked, so aim for short-term, more immediate ones. Put out sparks as they burst into flames. Send out invoices and thank you notes.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is an 8 — The more fun you have, the more creative ideas arise. Let yourself play at work. Find the interesting thread. Get lost in a game or personal interest. Dig deeper and follow an intuitive hunch.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is a 5 — Stay home and care for your peace and health. Think over long-term plans, for action later. Consider investing in your business. No need to be done without forethought or dip into savings. Look at the big picture, and revise to suit.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today is a 6 — Watch out! don’t fall into somebody else’s pit. Friends can solve their own problems. Conditions seem unsettled… communicate to work out disagreements before they grow out of proportion. Pay bills and favors. Remind someone of your love.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is a 6 — Don’t waste money or energy on a dead-end direction. Travel another day. The distant road seems blocked or hidden, but short-term actions near home produce results. Rise one simple rung on the career ladder.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is a 7 — Travel or educational exploration calls to you. Listen to your heart. What serves you best? Let a household mess wait, you can clean later. Creative work pays well. Stick to the basics. Consult with a teacher.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is a 6 — Rest and recharge batteries. Take it slow, and assign work fair. You can handle a challenge. You’re gaining respect, although someone still doesn’t understand. Agree to disagree. Plan your next moves, and budget how much to spend.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is a 7 — Review the assignment to avoid errors. Adapt to new requirements. Have a back-up plan up your sleeve. The results of team building activities don’t always show at first. Put family first. Fall in love all over again.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today is an 8 — Stay on top of routine homework and chores, and spend less time overall cleaning up messes. Don’t avoid exercise practices. One small step at a time gets you out and moving. Consider taking a career idea public.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is a 6 — Creative pursuits beneficial rewards. Someone gets passionate. Pass up a crazy proposition. Don’t touch your savings. Potential for misunderstanding seems high. Accept an invitation to get out. Don’t worry about unpredictable futures… enjoy time together now.