Today’s Birthday (07/02/17). Remodel, renovate and tend your garden this year. Take care of yourself as you care for others. Changes affect family finances this summer, leading to surging cash flow. Winter challenges come before a breakthrough for shared fortunes and prosperity. Compromise, teamwork and partnership support thriving.

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 -- Study money, and review your resources. Self-confidence develops out of self-control. Encounter new problems in unfamiliar territory. Exercise vigorously to dissipate anger or strong emotion.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Practice self-discipline and patience. Persuade partners through a vision or ideal today and tomorrow. Force an issue and risk breakage. Express emotion through creative expression.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Get physical today and tomorrow. Exercise your emotions out. Stand up for yourself without provoking a fight. Curb the desire to argue.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 5 -- Love flowers through tomorrow, if you don’t stomp on it. React to unpleasant circumstances with intellect rather than emotions. Passion does not require force.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Stay in rather than going out. Your home and family require more attention for a few days. The gentle approach works best now. Practice patience.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Communication soothes ruffled feathers today and tomorrow. Stay out of somebody else’s argument. Release emotions through creative expression. Write in your journal.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Focus on making money through tomorrow. Avoid financial discussions. Apply no pressure to yourself or others. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Slow down for obstacles. Consider long-term personal consequences before taking action. New ideas clash with old decisions. Back up confidence with expert support.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 5 -- Stop before you drop. Concentrate on cleaning for a few days. Be sensitive to a loved one’s wishes. An argument gets you nowhere. Take it easy.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- Your team may feel overwhelmed. Guard against impetuous behavior. Compulsions, obsessions and automatic reactions could disrupt the party. Provide steady, reassuring leadership today and tomorrow.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Focus on your career today and tomorrow. Avoid physical risks, disagreements and controversy. The possibility of technical error is high. Patience pays off.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Hunker down and study over the next few days. Wait for better travel conditions. Take care of emergencies, and put out fires. Consider your words carefully.