Today’s Birthday (05/17/19). Collaborate for shared gain this year. Explorations benefit from detailed organization, planning and preparation. Paint, write and create a masterpiece this summer, inspiring an educational turnaround. Incredible discoveries line the road next winter, before a roadblock diverts a creative project. Grow your enterprise together.

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 — Others inspire you. Share your dreams and desires. Your partner makes an excellent financial suggestion. A friend can help you make a valuable connection.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 -- Share intimate secrets, hopes and visions with a trusted partner. Promises made now can have lasting impact. Make bold declarations, and support each other.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Your work and health benefit from communications. Study the latest tips and techniques. Get expert coaching and support. Practice with a friend, and learn together.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Let someone special know how you feel. Express what you love about them. Share your heart with the one who makes it skip a beat.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Discuss domestic improvements before making them. Someone else has a valuable idea. Save money and time by learning from an experienced friend or relation.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Creative expression flowers for you. Listen to your muses. Follow a hidden undercurrent intuitively. What you write or create can have long-term benefits.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — The impossible seems accessible. A profitable and exciting opportunity appears within reach. Friends offer good advice, resources and connections. Invite others to join your team.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Your creative imagination runs wild. Avoid lies like the plague. New possibilities for collaboration with a personal dream arise in conversation. Envision an inspiring future.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — A brief timeout restores your energies. Organize, review and revise plans. Adapt to changing circumstances. Find a peaceful spot to recharge and consider.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Ride a popular wave. Parties, conferences and meetings provide valuable connections and possibilities. Participate on teams and committees. Together you can make a big impact.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Pursue an exciting professional opportunity. Talk about what you want with friends and relations. An important connection can develop into something interesting. Network and share.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — New paths can open for a destination you’ve been longing to discover. Dive into a juicy investigation. Explore an exciting thread for amazing revelations.