Today's Birthday (01/21/18). Your status and career blossom this year. Plan moves in advance, and consider consequences and repercussions. A partnership shifts course this winter before a personal realization reveals hidden opportunity. Breakthroughs in fitness and health next summer come before a romantic collaboration sparks. Grow your love.

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 -- You're getting stronger today and tomorrow. Go for your heart's desire. Take action for a personal project. You can make things happen.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Review and consider your dreams, visions and desires for a few days. What do you want? Speculate and investigate possibilities. Make plans and reservations.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Friends and community projects come together over the next few days. Align forces for a common cause. Together, you're powerful.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- The next two days are good for professional decisions. Move on an exciting opportunity. Take action to make things happen. Draw upon hidden resources.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Explore and discover new terrain. Expand your understanding of a subject of your fascination. Try new techniques, ideas and flavors. Learn another view.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Handle financial matters over the next few days. Send invoice and pay bills. Monitor balances and make transfers. Negotiate and bargain.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- With a partner's help, you can advance quickly. Keep your side of the bargain. Do what you say. Support your team. Cheer and applaud.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Physical action provides satisfying results. Get moving, and get your heart pumping! Nurture your health to maximize productivity. Good food and rest recharge you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Enjoy time with family, children and people you love. Romance grows with steady tending. Engage in fun activities, sports and hobbies. Have fun together.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Make domestic decisions over the next few days. Home improvements and renovations provide satisfying results. Clean house, and feed worker bees. Enjoy home comforts.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Creativity flows today and tomorrow. Writing projects come together. Communication channels and traffic are wide open. Travel, express and share your views.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -- The next two days are good for business. Market your wares, and process transactions. Provide excellent service. Keep your customers satisfied.