Today's Birthday (10/21/16). Pursue personal goals and dreams this year. Reinforce connections with friends, and strengthen communication channels. Group changes peak by springtime, before new energy animates your work. Shifting sentiments around loves and passion next autumn lead to a community victory. Together, you're invincible.

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 6 -- Keep your focus close to home over the next few days. Review the budget before spending. Work it out with your partner, rather than risk an argument.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Carefully consider communications. Keep secrets confidential. Listen and learn. Shift the context to provide a new outlook for someone. For different results, say something different.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -- There are profits to be made today and tomorrow. Things may work differently in real life than on paper. Adapt to unconsidered realities. Don't maintain an illusion.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Different interests compete for your attention. Slow down and follow personal directions today and tomorrow. Tell others to take a number. Clean and organize to reduce chaos.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- Enjoy private tranquility over the next few days. Peaceful productivity makes a difference behind the scenes. Let someone else make public announcements. Think and make quiet plans.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Friends pull together today and tomorrow. Take care of shared business, and take time out for fun. Parties, gatherings and meetings go well. Find something to celebrate.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- A professional route could seem blocked. Find another way, by talking to people with experience. Stick to your principles. A rise in status is available today and tomorrow.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Travel and exploration recur as themes over the next two days. Expect changes and deviations from the plan. Keep your temper. That's all part of the adventure.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- You can find the funding by working together. Handle financial paperwork and maintenance tasks over the next two days. Pay bills and send out invoices.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- New information compels a change in plans. Collaborate on a tricky project today and tomorrow. Guard against losses, and shift priorities as required. Partnership makes the difference.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Get into a groove or rhythm to manage the fast work pace over the next two days. Chop wood and carry water. Use quality ingredients, and fine craftsmanship.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Step back from confusion or controversy. Take time off to let things settle down. Focus on fun with your sweetheart and family over the next two days.