Today’s Birthday (04/06/16)

Spread your wings this year. Launch new work after 5/9. Plan adventures and studies for after 8/13. The next two years after 9/9 favor partnership and romance. Breakthroughs in work and health after 9/1 lead to peaceful changes after 9/16. Old paradigms no longer fit. Follow 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 an 8 — New income is possible, or a delightful discovery. Profitable work could interfere with playtime. Manage a rush job. Follow your mom’s advice and win. Enjoy a beautiful moment.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 5 — Take it slow and easy today. Release stress with a walk or other exercise. Maintain your advantage by keeping ahead of deadlines, postponing what you can. Get lost in thought.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is an 8 — Take action for a group goal. Draw upon hidden resources. Work with your team to advance. Close a deal or sign papers, and celebrate afterwards. Provide a constant influence.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 7 — Career opportunities keep showing up. Get into a service phase. Figure out where your heart wants you to go. Actions speak louder than words. Use your skills of persuasion.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Plan a getaway, to relax. Travel conditions look good. Give in to a temptation to play. It doesn’t need to be expensive. Share time with people you love.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Collaborate on a profitable venture. Dress for the role you want. Paint a picture of what you see possible. Illuminate a beautiful dream. Creative projects flourish. Polish your presentation until it shines.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Negotiate a truce with a partner. Compromise is essential to move ahead. Avoid the temptation to say, “I told you so.” Being right doesn’t really matter. Keep it respectful and offer support.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is an 8 — Focus on work for rewarding results. Negotiate a shrewd deal. Press an advantage to squeeze ahead. Others appreciate your decisiveness. Conserve resources, and plot your moves before leaping.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 6 — Indulge yourself with delicious diversions. Kindle a passionate spark into flame. Play together for the joy of the game. Alternate between physical exercise and quiet reverie. Your greatest strength is love.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 5 — Home and family take your attention. Cleaning leads to rediscovered treasures. Make beauty a priority. Relax tension with yoga, exercise or puttering outside. Listen to what others want and need.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is an 8 — Get into a writing or communications project. Paint, record or express your message. You’re building something of value. Strengthen infrastructure. The more you complete, the more you gain.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 — Take care of business and reap a financial bonus. Watch for changes at the top. Pay expenses before frills. Find the sweet spot between being productive and burning out. Seek out harmony.