Today's Birthday (02/04/18). Good fortune blesses your career and professional standing this year. Disciplined planning and scheduling are required. Stay true to yourself, and your confidence grows. Summer energizes your work, fitness and health. New personal directions inspire renewed collaboration and partnership. Love inspires you.
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 an 8 -- Prioritize time with your partner to deepen bonds. Teach each other new tricks. Review where you've been, and make plans together.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Focus on each activity and your movements become meditational. Pour energy into your work or exercise. Respond to the quickening tempo. Later, rest deeply.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- The next two days are reserved for fun. Love blossoms with favorable conditions. The more supportive you are, the more you gain.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Devote attention to your home and family for a few days. The gentle approach works best. Love gives you strength. Create harmony, beauty and delicious flavors.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Tap into a creative groove and make a work of art. Balance masculine and feminine elements. Friends help you make a great connection.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Compute expenses. That money could appear anytime. Continue chopping wood and carrying water. Wash dishes and take out the trash. Keep your agreements.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- You're looking good. Confidence energizes you, and you can tap into both your strength and sensitivity. Provide leadership somewhere it's missing.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Peaceful meditation and retrospection suit your mood. Organize your plans and projects. Pamper yourself with small pleasures. Rediscover something you love.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Your friends are your inspiration. To maximize fun and productivity, enjoy groups, meetings, parties or conferences. Network, collaborate and play together. Support each other.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- A professional goal seems within reach. You may need to manage more responsibilities than normal. Get support if needed. Play that ace up your sleeve.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Exploration and adventure have your attention. Abandon boring routines and try new flavors. Follow a friend's recommendation. Get the back story. Learn new perspectives.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Focus creative energy on making money grow. Collaborate with your partner for common benefit. Learn and teach. Use your persuasive arts.
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