Today’s Birthday (10/30/15). Group efforts reap bountiful rewards this year. Play together for big goals. Steady, persistent communications and actions profit. Your heart beats anew this springtime, provoking a shift in view. Friends inspire, especially after autumn, as the fun takes a new direction. Start a new chapter. Talk about love.

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

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7 — Curtail travel and entertainment spending for now. Something doesn’t work. It could be upsetting. Look for what was missing and try again. Work in private, with clear objective. Keep score. Imagination is key. Focus until you get it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8 — Big promises appear. Don’t shop until the check clears. A small household investment is OK, but otherwise frugality earns outsize reward. Wash doubts away with soap and water. Keep confidences. Settle down where you’re cozy and comfortable.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 7 — Don’t get distracted from what you said you’d do. Quiet productivity suits more than public efforts, which could seem chaotic or unruly. Nail down urgent details, and avoid gambling or gossip. Heed expert advice (even if you don’t agree).

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8 — Get into home decoration, and go all out. It doesn’t need to cost a lot … use your imagination. Get into mood lighting and amping up the emotional undercurrent. Do your research. Learn new tricks. Work together.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 7 — Devote your energies to fun and games. Pamper yourself. Create beauty and harmony. Use your talents. Don’t touch your savings. Make a wish come true. Follow a hunch. Read up on the history. Wash off the dust.

Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 6 — Don’t rush into anything. Wait for more details. Make time for friends. Harmony requires extra focus. Step back from the heat. Partnership issues demand attention. Use charm and a sense of humor to defuse a tense situation.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7 — Accept a creative challenge. Practice in private before you share. Future gains are promised. Don’t spend more than you have now … expenses can rise quickly. Tempers can flare. Channel your aggression into physical exercise or labor.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 6 — Fantasies obscure the real situation. Open the curtains. Nobody can make your decision for you. Take time for yourself. Slow down to avoid accidents. Consider the consequences of your actions. Get feedback from those you trust.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 7 — There may be too much of a good thing at home. Humility is a virtue. Don’t provide frills or extra treats. Get physical exercise. Avoid useless fussing. Keep your wits about you. You can figure it out.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 7 — Finances are in flux. Consider potential problems before stepping out. How far do you want to go? Take a creative tack to minimize risk. Wait for the dust to settle. Avoid power struggles. Your partner appreciates clarity.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8 — Get an important job finished before you take off. Schedule carefully. Passions are in high gear and brilliant ideas plentiful. Look before leaping. Take extra care around someone with a short temper. There’s no accounting for taste.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6 — Check the news. Changing tides affect your enterprise. Your partner is grateful for your view on a confusing situation. Guard against overspending or overeating. Try not to break anything. Turn a possible conflict into a meaningful conversation.
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