Today’s Birthday (10/15/18). Line your pockets with silver this year. Dedicate steady focus to home renovation. Family fortunes rise unexpectedly. Enjoy domestic pleasures this winter before beginning a new team phase. Your professional reputation surges this summer before your focus returns home again. Enjoy your loved ones.

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 — Your career blossoms. Talk about what you love, and discover opportunities to realize a long-term dream. Make a powerful pitch. Use persuasive arts.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — An incredible adventure takes shape in a conversation. Listen to an experienced guide. Hidden treasures get revealed. Explore fresh terrain, and discover amazing views.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate for shared gain. Work out financial details and budgets, and research upcoming purchases for best quality. Discover extra value when you explore.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Work with your partner. Negotiate to refine the plan. Build for the future. Your influence grows with your shared efforts. Schedule a dream into reality.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Focus on physical labors, services, work and exercise. Get into motion, and generate fresh energy. Nurture your health with good food and rest.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Talk about what you love. Share passions and enthusiasms with someone fun. Romantic dreams come true with regular, steady attention. Make and keep promises.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Make home improvements and upgrades. Make repairs, and add dreamy touches, soft lighting and harmonious color. Nurture your family with domestic comforts.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — It’s a time of intense learning. Discover a brilliant idea, and run with it. Write and share your views. Send your message far and wide.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Money comes and goes. Catch some before it slips through your fingers. Self-discipline pays high dividends. Stick to your budget. Lucrative opportunities arise.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Take charge. You’ve got confidence on your side, and that’s enough. You can do what’s needed. Power and action equal fine results. Pamper yourself afterward.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Dreams and visions get realized with dedicated action. Concoct a fine scheme. Meditate on what you really want, and plot the steps to achieve it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Everything is more fun with friends. Hold meetings and parties. Share a heavy load, and reap shared benefits. Together, you can accomplish wonders.