Today’s Birthday (04/04/13).

Upbeat and uptempo, you’re dancing in a creative circle. Communication and group achievers reach farther than imagined. The focus gets private; entertain friends and family at home. Renew your space. Review investments and insurance. Find personal transformation this year. Follow your feelings. 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 —Your teams really deliver now. Committees and group projects are especially active today and tomorrow, so schedule meetings. Clear up any confusions. Friends are a big help. Extra paperwork leads to extra profits.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 9 ––Assume more responsibility. Learn what’s missing, as you enter a service phase. Get into action, and advance your career. There may be a test. Relax afterwards with your crew.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is an 8 — Watch the big picture. You’re entering a hard two-day growth phase. Rebellions could blow. You’d rather play than work. Keep steady momentum, even as you have fun.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 9 — Handle financial matters, and set long-term goals. Count wins and losses, and store supplies; you’re worth more than you thought. Imaginative strategy wins. Invest in the highest quality.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 9 — Your thoughts turn to others. Strengthen a partnership or two. Let someone else drive or direct the show. Focus on peacemaking. This can be remarkably romantic.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 9 — Handle work issues today and tomorrow, and look into a big job. Changes to move include a power shift. The details are important, so get involved. Extra work means extra cash.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 9 — Do what you can to help the others stay relaxed and calm. Celebrate with a home-cooked meal and lots of couch time. Your loved ones encourage you to take on a new challenge.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is an 8 — Enforce household rules, as you focus on home and family. Domestic crafts are extra satisfying and produce actual results. Bring your work home and energize the base.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 9 — You’ll learn quickly, so pay attention. You’re sharp as a tack. Study and practice, and a solution to an old problem will become obvious. Educate yourself about money.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 9 — This phase is good for making money, which boosts confidence. Start computing expenses and get practical with a financial plan. Don’t let it slip through your fingers. Direct your investments.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 9 — Okay, now you can move forward. Assert your wishes. You’re getting stronger and more impatient, as you enter a confident phase. You’re eager to go, and ready for your close-up. Smile.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

—Today is an 8 — Traveling isn’t as easy now. Don’t worry to much (complain only to someone who can do something about it). Clean up old messes. Let ideas gel, strictly in confidence.