Today’s Birthday (12/02/12)

Here’s your mantra for the next year: “Review, reflect, practice and learn.” Home and family hold your heartbeat, with relationships, partnerships and networks playing along. Romantic growth percolates before summer, when career and finances get hotter. 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 9 Associates provide a sounding board. Call them in for a quick meeting. Make sure you got the orders straight. Discuss sensitive issues. Set long-range goals. Relax.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is an 8 Amazingly, you’ll win converts. Work faster and make more money. Keep at it. There’s a happy ending to this story. Friends offer good advice.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is a 7 It’s okay to double-check your work, privately. Accept a challenge. Follow words with actions. Talk your way into a very good deal.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is a 9 Adapt ideas to current needs. Use brains rather than brawn. Talking things over will solve the problem peacefully. Take charge.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is a 6 Wait to see what develops. Talk over your ideas with family. The right words come more easily now. Compromise is achieved. Stay on course. Get your message across.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today is a 9 Talking about issues now seems a lot easier than it was yesterday. Consider dream images. Reveal your true feelings. Some assembly is required.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is an 8 The wheels are in motion. Talk it over. Accept a gift. Invest in your communications system. Write down long-range goals with attainable targets that call you to action.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is a 9 Play by relaxed rules. You’re especially persuasive. Meditate in the bath or shower. Make an amazing discovery. Choose a confidant carefully.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is a 7 Send somebody else ahead. Hold out for the best deal. The message gets through. Notice what you’ve got. Follow your heart.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is a 9 Listen carefully, and accept a child’s suggestion. Logic works. Harvest hidden treasure. The truth works wonders. All’s well that ends well.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today is an 8 Reassess your assets. Prioritize household improvements. Weigh your future options. Pay back a debt. Share your feelings openly.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is a 7 The news is basically good. Let others sort out the details. The more you learn, the easier it gets.

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