Today’s Birthday (04/05/16). Look forward to a year of adventure and learning. Review options carefully, planning action for after 5/9 and larger investments after 8/13. A two-year collaboration phase sparks on 9/9. Professional developments after 9/1 lead to spiritual renewal after 9/16. Reconsider dreams, ideals and beliefs. Look for hidden answers. Listen to your heart.

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 — You’re more confident today and tomorrow. Try a new look, step out of your comfort zone. Begin a financially savvy phase over the next few weeks with Mercury in Taurus. With Venus in your sign for four weeks, you’re irresistible.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 6 — Savor peaceful introspection today and tomorrow. For four weeks with Venus in Aries, fantasies and dreams abound. You’re especially clever for the next few weeks, with Mercury in your sign. Your creativity seems boundless.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 6 — Collaborate with friends today and tomorrow. Profit from socializing over the next month (with Venus in Aries), despite a pull toward introspection over the next few weeks (with Mercury in Taurus). Share your dreams.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is a 7 — Assume more professional authority today, tomorrow, and over the next month, with the Moon and Venus in Aries. Communication and team collaboration come easily for the next few weeks. Hold meetings, parties and gatherings.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Expand your territory over the next month, with Venus in Aries. Study and travels flow, especially today and tomorrow. Your communications skills advance your career, with Mercury in Taurus for the next few weeks.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is an 8 — You’re especially brilliant with finances and negotiations over the next month. Earn more and save more. Plan a trip to study a fascinating subject over the next few weeks. Broaden your horizons.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Have fun with your partner over the next month, with Venus in Aries, especially today and tomorrow. With Mercury in Taurus for about three weeks, you’re clever with bookkeeping and budgets. Determine shared priorities.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 7 — You’re especially creative and productive over this next month. Your work is in demand, especially today and tomorrow. Make agreements, promises and sign contracts over the next three weeks. Review and revise.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is an 8 — You’re lucky in love and games this month, with Venus in Aries, especially today and tomorrow. Creativity inspires your work over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Taurus. Follow your passion.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 7 — Your heart is at home over the next month. Beautify your family’s spaces. Nurture your garden. Creative inspiration colors your writing and communications over the next three weeks. Play with words.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is an 8 — Learn something new over the next month, with Venus in Aries. Study what you love, especially today and tomorrow. Redo your home, add some spice to it over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Taurus. Read and write.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 — This next month (especially today and tomorrow) can be especially lucrative. You have a special gifts with words over the next three weeks. Write your novel. Share what you’re learning. Promote good causes.