Today’s Birthday (04/29/15). Nurture growth at home and with family this year. Your work takes a new direction. Budget and plan for a home upgrade to break ground after 6/14. Account balances rise with care. Fun and romance occupies you after 10/13. Collaborate for a community cause. Savor restful meditation after 10/27. A peaceful retreat revitalizes. Follow your heart.

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

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8 — You’re making a great impression on important people. Don’t fret about the money (but don’t bankroll the party, either). Pour your heart into your art. Don’t quit your day job until it takes off. Enchant someone.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 7 — Resolve a home situation involving water. Creating beauty may require making a mess. Clean it up and the results dazzle. Meditate while doing the dishes. Do your best thinking in the shower. Get something you’ve been waiting for.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is an 8 — Accept a communications challenge. Get a deal in writing. Your friends give a social media push. Don’t get sweet-talked into spending over budget. Postpone the party for after payday. Hold onto what you have.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9 — A dream career opportunity arises. Postpone travel. Important people are watching. Income and status could benefit. Share your partner’s vision. Learn from someone you love. Use what you’ve been saving. Slow and easy does it.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 9 — Your personal journey reaches a dreamy situation. Soak it in without stopping the action. Streamline your routine to increase productivity and save time. Let others know what you want and find it. Dare to make spontaneous side trips.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 7 — Everything seems possible. Get quiet and think about what you want. Make a list. Consider passions and desires. Before launching into a project, consider your direction. Does this contribute to big picture dreams? Rejuvenate an old bond.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is an 8 — Seek harmony. Don’t give up. Emotions flare. The questions are obvious. Advise patience. Value what you have. Take action on a collaborative dream. Work with friends could get lucrative (and fun). Don’t discuss money yet. Reaffirm a commitment.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8 — A dream professional opportunity comes your way. Be gracious, especially around a difficult subject. It could get ugly. Compromise is required. Don’t spend your savings. Diplomatic actions serve you well. Show what you’re capable of. Share your enthusiasm.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 9 — Travel, study and discover a subject that inspires you. Keep your eyes open. Accept as much as you can process. You have more assignments than expected. Investigate your suspicions. You’re very persuasive now. Bask in the glow.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8 — Realize a home dream. New information threatens old assumptions. You can make it happen quickly, with extra hands. Entice them with something delicious. Share your plan and accept feedback. Hold your temper if frustrated. Imagine the result.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 9 — Passion stirs. Share a dream with your partner. Consider pros and cons. Repackage to suit their interests. Discuss spiritual or altruistic motivation. Exercise your hidden talents. Show them that you mean it. What goes around comes around.

Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 9 — You’ve got the energy to accomplish (and earn) a lot. Have faith in your friends. Create a new situation for yourself. They say you can do it. Act decisively. Your reputation precedes you. Balance your appearance and outlook.
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