Today’s Birthday (03/29/16). Consider your life’s work this year. What do you want to contribute? Travels, studies and explorations reveal hidden treasure. Romance and partnership flower (after 3/23). Support health with playtime (after 9/1). Begin a two-year collaborative phase (9/9). Slow down for transitions after 9/16. Walk a rambling road together.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

— Today is a 9 —

Discover new cultural perspectives. Take notes on your experiences. Go with the flow, and write it down as you go. Surprising developments alter the outcome. Bittersweet elements make the flavor more sophisticated.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 7 —

Don’t be afraid of shadows. Wait for a better time to share your story. Don’t try to convince someone who isn’t listening. Make an emotional connection first. Smile, listen and ask questions.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 9 —

Set a new course. Responsibilities fall into place. Keep it thrifty. Gather data, and then go to committee. Turn over control on an old job. Friends teach you the rules. Share tips, tricks and suggestions.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 9 —

Get into a fascinating puzzle in your work. Check prevailing theory. Trust a hunch. Run a small test. Hold on to what you have. Ask for more, and get it. Use your influence to help others.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is an 8 —

Play and have fun without gambling or taking risks. Take a creative tack. Your influence is growing … stay the course. Strengthen infrastructure. Your friends help with a great connection. Things could get blissful.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is a 7 —

Stay home with your sweetheart, and enjoy domestic coziness. Save money, even if you have plenty. Travel would interfere with your work. Share delicious tidbits with your family. Take time for fun and romance.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is an 8 —

Note a vivid dream. Scribble on blank paper. Practice makes perfect. Academic studies and conversations open new opportunities. Add illustrations. Listen carefully, and play by the rules. Accept a challenge if it pays well.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 9 —

Put in extra effort for extra profit. Bend rules, but don’t break them. The dynamics shift, and new opportunities knock. Open the door. Accept advice from loved ones, especially children. Press an advantage.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 9 —

Follow a personal passion through shifting circumstances. Handle chores first, and keep to your budget. Dress the part you’re playing. Practice for mastery. Self-discipline serves you well. Pay attention to your dreams.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 7 —

You can get a lot done in peace and quiet. Follow through on deadlines and promises. Travel later. Keep confidences and secrets. Listen to intuition. Learn practical new tricks. Abandon expectations. Rest and recharge.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is an 8 —

Expand your social influence by participating more. Stay out of someone else’s argument. Friends offer good advice. Support a noble cause. Make charts and graphs. Someone finds you charming. Grab a profitable opportunity.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 —

Focus creative energy on making money grow. Hop on an opportunity. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel … copy what works. Work interferes with playtime. Rely on conventional wisdom. Your crew has your back.