Today’s Birthday (07/30/17). Words and connections come easily this year. Keep a passionate spark alive with careful tending. Changes with a partner this summer lead to personal discovery. Develop and strengthen collaborative efforts. Domestic renewal this autumn blossoms, with open communication. Share 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 an 8 -- Profits grow with passion. Craft details with love. Make plans, and implement them later. Meditate on the desired results. Work together for mutual profit.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Develop strong partners by sharing an adventure. Talk about dreams and wishes. Find areas of commonality. A genius solves your tech problem. Create harmony.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Unexpected benefits provide new options. Keep practicing and finish what you promised. Reschedule if you need. Traffic or delays could disrupt. Get creative.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- A romantic dream comes to life. Obstacles could slow the action. Take a chance with someone sweet. Keep things light-hearted. You’re developing a new perspective.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Relax and enjoy the comforts of home as much as possible. Daydreaming recharges your thinking. Follow the twists and turns of your family story.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Good news lights up your communications. Study, write and analyze data. Slow for traffic breakdowns. Consider the latest developments. Someone’s imagination inspires you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Focus on making money. Distractions abound, and so do profitable opportunities. Compute expenses before spending. Extra work leads to extra security.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Wear your confidence like a comfortable jacket. You can advance to the next level. You’re especially persuasive. Consider an interesting suggestion. What do you want?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 5 -- Peaceful privacy fits your mood. Daydreaming and imaginative pursuits restore and refresh. Talk a walk and discover an unexpected wonder. Consider what you love.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Coordinate a group event or activity. Confer with your team to work out routes to a shared dream. Align on actions and wait for developments.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Consider new career opportunities. Imagine bountiful income. Begin a testing period. Compete for more responsibilities. Focus and winning is a distinct possibility.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Conditions are better for travel and studies. New opportunities present themselves. Avoid traffic and expense. Keep things simple, and practice basic moves. Explore your subject.