Today’s Birthday (08/14/12).

Group participation pays off this year on many levels. You’re a contribution to your circles and you find all the resources you need. After October, projects around home, family and roots call to you. Share them together.

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 — Watch out for hidden dangers. Armchair traveling with a good book works best now. Work on your genealogy tree, and surprise yourself. Intuition kicks in.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) —

Today is a 7 — Plan your travel time to avoid delays. Listen to constructive criticism and acknowledge the critic. Cut entertainment spending. Dreams provide insight and fun.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) —

Today is a 6 — Expect the unexpected in your career field. Temporary confusion could lead to more income. Not everybody understands.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) —

Today is an 8 — You could take one step at a time or you can go for the whole enchilada. As long as you keep your priorities straight and allow for travel delays, there’s no stopping you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) —

Today is a 5 — Hold on to your money, and keep your suggestions to yourself for a little while. Record intuitive inspirations for later. Cleaning and organizing has better results than launching today.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —

Today is a 7 — A disagreement about priorities could be beneficial, if you’re willing to learn from the experience and compromise. A friend loves you more than you know.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —

Today is a 7 — Your drive for fairness makes a difference. Don’t try out a new idea now unless you’re willing to learn from a failure. Postpone an argument for later.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) —

Today is a 7 — What time is it? Adventure time! Accept your mission and conquer new territory. But don’t get so greedy that you run out of room in your inventory. Postpone romance for now.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) —

Today is a 5 — An obstacle on the road could trip you, or it could teach you an important lesson. Consider making changes to your living arrangements. Pay a debt.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) —

Today is a 7 — Something you try doesn’t work. When all else fails, find support in your partner. Rely on another’s insights. Technical difficulties could arise at work.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) —

Today is a 6 — Take special care of your health right now. Work hard but also get plenty of rest. Suddenly you achieve results. It’s not a good time to gamble or shop.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) —

Today is an 8 — Consider all possibilities, and try those that call you forth. Old questions get answered, and new questions arise. You may find a potentially explosive situation, or a pop quiz.