Today's Birthday (11/18/16). Make long-term plans to fulfill personal and community dreams this year. A professional obstacle next spring could be a blessing in disguise, leading to love and romance. Resolve household issues next autumn to support your blossoming career. Get quiet and listen to your heart.

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 7 -- Prioritize fun and romance over the next two days. Avoid money talk. Things may not go as expected. Travel is better tomorrow. Relax and enjoy the company.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Household issues demand attention for the next day or two. Misunderstandings could derail a fantasy. Ponder possibilities. Seek help from an unusual source.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Write, report and share what you're discovering over the next few days. Gather information and apply it. You don't have the full picture yet. Keep digging.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Insights arise. Don't forget an important job. Confirm your intuition with data. Handle financial responsibilities without great discussion over the next two days.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- You're getting stronger and more sensitive today and tomorrow. Learn from somebody else's mistakes. Avoid risky business. Don't believe everything you hear. Fantasy and reality clash.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Look back for insight on the road ahead. Notice your dreams today and tomorrow. Consider secret wants, wishes and desires. Have patience with garbled communications.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Social events and group activities require participation today and tomorrow. Distractions abound, and it could get awkward. Avoid emotional outbursts or impulsive spending. Keep your humor.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Your focus faces tests and challenges through tomorrow. Career responsibilities call, despite chaos and distraction. Watch your step; keep your eye on the ball, and swing.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Sparks fly if you don't watch where you're going. Stay light on your feet and anticipate changes. An exploration widens today and tomorrow. Avoid traffic.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- For the next two days, handle financial matters with your partner. New ideas don't always work. Mistakes could get expensive; hedge your bets. Track the numbers.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Take turns in different roles with your partner over the next two days. Support each other. Encourage gently; don't force. Discuss strategies. Keep confidences. Relax together.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Nurture your health, especially when things get busy today and tomorrow. It could seem chaotic or stressful. Listen carefully to distinguish dreams from action items.