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 — Plan a vacation, consider traveling to areas that you’ve been itching to explore, physically or figuratively. The work you’re doing now leads to higher ranking, especially long term. Patient and persistent action works.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 9 — Explore what would make your partnerships thrive. Balance play with work. Count wins and losses. There’s plenty to go around. Support the team with thoughtful consideration. Cook and clean. Share some laughter.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 8 — You play and work well with others, and that makes for a pretty fun, productive person. Compromise is part of the equation. Set aside stores for the winter. Contact a loved one.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 7 — A new creative project demands your attention. Put off procrastination until another day. There’s gold in what’s being said, if you listen. Feed your love and watch it grow. Give thanks.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is an 8 — You may have to take an idea, back to the drawing board. Discipline is the key to your radiance. Complete an old project. Satisfaction is your reward. Today and tomorrow are good to share love and fun with family.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 9 — Consider family in all decisions. Be loving and kind all around, and magical and unexpected miracles show up. Your creative efforts get quite profitable. Focus on adjusting your space. Enjoy home comforts.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 8 — Adventurous communications tempt, and could either distract or further your aim, which is achievable. Keep focused, and use all the resources at hand … even those farther out of reach. Everything helps. What will you discover is surprises.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 9 — You’re surrounded by money-making opportunities and by love. Don’t close the door on opportunities, file them for later, if you can’t manage them all now. Have faith in your own imagination. Take good care of your guests.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is an 8 — You’re getting stronger and more impatient. Even though your self-confidence is on the rise, you can use the encouragement, so don’t dismiss it. Don’t be a lone ranger, form a team, and follow a friend’s recommendation.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 7 — Focus on keeping old commitments. Don’t take the situation or yourself too seriously. Set Proud goals. It’s getting easier to stick to your budget. Start planning an adventure for later.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 9 — Part of you wants to work and be productive; another part wants to play. Figure out how to do both for the most value. Rearrange furniture so that your space inspires you. Get your message out.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 9 — Taking risks can be a good thing. Your ideas get generated with new twists in the face of adversity.Change, imagine, and create. Ask for support from others to follow your dreams. Your status will rise.