Today’s Birthday (05/19/16)

Passion and fun are key this year. Fall in love again. Family funds grow with regular feeding. Professional opportunities this spring lead to a bustling two-year creative phase in work and health after summer. Begin new personal directions before group changes shift a project this autumn. Play with talented people.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-Apr 19)

–Today is an 8 — Attend to shared finances for the next two days. Use what you’ve learned to cut costs. Consider an investment in your own education. Study money, and review your resources.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 7 — Strengthen your partnerships by spending social time together. Talk about what you love and want to create. Brainstorm and invent solutions to sticky problems. Negotiate a sweet deal for mutual benefit.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 9 — The pace is picking up. Get practical work done by limiting distractions. Get into a steady rhythm and get farther than expected. Find your motivation and go.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is an 8 — Get to the heart of the matter. Follow love where it leads you. Relax with your special people. You make your best discoveries when you’re just playing around. Write them down.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

— Today is a 6 — Put your problem-solving skills to good use at home. Family matters take center stage. Use steady, gentle pressure, rather than force (or risk breakage). Share the load.

Virgo (Aug.23-Sept. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Language and expression flow with greater ease. Write, read, talk and share what you’re finding out. Explore new media techniques. Focus on developing your project. Seduce your muses.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 9 — Now you’re in business! Tap another revenue source. Focus on making money and stash what you can. The impossible seems accessible. Stay in communication, and make changes as necessary.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Get creative with your personal image. Show off a new style. Lead by example. List promises still to keep, repairs to make, and schedule them. What are you waiting for? Build your dream.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

— Today is a 5 — Slow down and think things over. Find a quiet, peaceful place to review the situation. Put the old project away before beginning another. A sibling’s crazy idea could work.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

— Today is a 7 — Discussions, meetings and committees create results. Have a conversation with friends to generate solutions and resources. Go all in for a shared cause. Let compassion guide you. Ride a wave.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is an 8 — Professional opportunities require you to look sharp. Take on new responsibilities to advance. Make or plan a career power play. Smile, you’re on candid camera! Someone important is paying attention.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is an 8 — Take a trip downtown or across the globe. Conditions are better for travel and transport now. Design the results you want to create, and expand your territory that direction.