Today’s Birthday (09/14/12).

Your family and friends stand for and with you. Your creativity and influence at work continues to grow this year. An exciting prospect develops before the  year ends . Autumn could provoke an educational quest . Plan first and get into action.

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  7 — There’s way too much work, especially for the next two days. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, but is it as fun? Take time to accept  both successes and failures, and learn from them all.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) —

Today is a 9 — Do what you can to help others stay relaxed and calm. If it’s any help, you’re especially cute today,  and romance will go well. Avoid the flimsy things. Accept a sweet, solid deal.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) —

Today is a 9 — Complete work first, and play later. Stick close to home for a couple of days. Kindly ask for help with a household project. Make an important connection.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) —

Today is an 8 — Entering a few days of learning. You’re especially good with words right now. There’s more money coming your way — if you’ll work for it. Talking to others provides a key.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) —

Today is a 7 — The next phase is good for making deals, even in the face of some resistance. Competition provides the motivation. But do it for love, not money. Passion overwhelms you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —

Today is a 9 — You’re on top of the world, looking down on opportunity. Don’t let your head swell, and watch out for conflicting orders and hidden agendas. Fix up the place.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —

 Today is a 6 — Finish up projects you’ve been avoiding today and tomorrow. Don’t get sidetracked. Find assistance from a great coach, as needed, and move up one level.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) —

Today is an 8 — Your friends are grateful for your contributions and are ready to add their grain of sand . Influence yourself. Receive accolades for good service. A touch of glitter might be just the thing.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) —

Today is an 8 — Take a few days to firm up career details. Be clear on what your objectives are. It’s time to leave bad things behind. Reconfirm what you heard to avoid misunderstandings.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) —

Today is an 8 — Start planning a vacation, or just go for it more spontaneously. It doesn’t have to cost an arm or a leg. Let your heart lead you. Be grateful for what you have. Enjoy.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) —

Today is a 7 — Your theory gets challenged. Don’t get mad ,  but learn from the experience. Others may know better after all. Stay out of your own way. Changes call for budget revisions.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) —

Today is an 8 — Consult a good strategist or friend. Use your experience to calm ragged nerves. You solve another impossible problem. Accept a nice bonus.

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