Today’s Birthday (11/17/15). Your friends are golden this year. Whatever you collaborate on flourishes. Take advantage, and pour on the steam! Money flows with consistent action. Next spring invigorates romance, disrupting your retrospective musings. Prepare the team for an autumn launch, and raise a level with practice. Share your passion.

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 a 9 — Participate with your community. Friends offer comfort and advice. Working to benefit others provides deep satisfaction. Extra paperwork leads to extra profits. Take care of business now. Follow the rules exactly. Balance accounts. Provide well for family.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7 — An exchange could seem intense. Aim for stability, and play peacemaker if necessary. Begin a service phase. Creative design makes the work go faster. You can make things happen when you put yourself to it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is an 8 — Travel compels (but may be complex) today and tomorrow. Follow your heart. It pays to advertise. Money saved is money earned. Important people are watching. Know what you’re talking about. The line blurs between friends and family.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 9 — Revise your rules. Figure out your finances today and tomorrow. Step up to a new tax bracket. Strategize to invest and save. The more careful you are with the details, the better you look. Do the homework.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9 — Get expert coaching to improve your skills faster. Join forces with a master, and then practice what they say. Little successes breed self-esteem. Meditation calms your mind and heart. Maintain mental agility. Learn through collaboration.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8 — Maintain the busy pace with frequent breaks. Time spent in nature recharges your spirit. A walk with friends gets your body moving. Toss the ball to a teammate. Get plenty of good sleep.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8 — Plan some fun for today and tomorrow. Parties and gatherings delight. Dress for the occasion. Prepare and handle logistics. Do the work that nobody will see. Save money and trouble by doing a job yourself. Beautification projects flower.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 9 — Get your household in order now. Home and family demand more attention over the next two days. Take care of family heirlooms. Share stories to keep memories alive longer. Find little ways to express your love.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8 — Clever ideas and solutions arise in conversation. Brainstorm with partners and note who will do what. New leadership enters the scene. Handle practical details. Check the balance sheet. Invest in work you love and reap lasting benefits.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 9 — Get into a groove and bring home the bacon. Work out mutually beneficial terms. Money comes easily with action. Your morale gets a boost. Things are cooking … stir and simmer. Trust, but verify. A dream could come true.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 9 — Personal matters need attention. You’re more powerful than usual. A brilliant insight leads you in a new direction. Ignore chaos. Focus on basics. Collaborate and keep faith. Prepare to launch an initiative you’ve been dreaming about.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 7 — Watch the competition. Consider strategies and apply talents and strengths for best impact. Meet deadlines, and then rest. Recharge your batteries by daydreaming, reading and meditating. Exercise and yoga reinvigorate you. Listen to your dear ones.
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