Today’s Birthday (10/11/18). A lucrative year lies ahead. Satisfying home renovations require persistent action. Discover a valuable hidden prize. Winter shines love into your house before tides shift with a collaboration. Summer professional wins preclude a new domestic phase. Prioritize love with family and friends.

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 9 — Good fortune hits your family accounts, although work could interfere with playtime. Get feedback from an expert. Follow the rules closely. Chop wood, carry water.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Join forces with someone who shares a passion. Make an excellent connection. Keep your sense of humor; chaos abounds, and plans could go awry.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Balance a busy schedule with stress reduction time. Don’t push too hard; something could break. Postpone unnecessary tasks. Get team support. Stay in communication.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Relax and enjoy sweet moments with beloved people. Don’t try to force an issue. Stay flexible with the schedule, and it all works out.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Tend your garden, and it flowers. Fill your home with love, and enjoy the response. Expect some chaos, and cook up a feast.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — A new assignment has your attention. Creative ideas abound. Jot them down with visual displays. Organize your thoughts, and use your persuasive arts.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Keep generating positive cash flow. You can get what you need. An interesting theory may not work in practice. Stick to tested routines.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — You can do more than you thought. You’re stronger and more attractive. Enjoy the confidence boost. Conserve resources and power into a personal project.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5 — Rest, recuperate and let your mind wander. Nature restores your spirit. Listen to birdsong. Keep your feet on the ground. Peaceful introspection rejuvenates you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Together, you can accomplish wonders. Things may not go according to plan. Abandon preconceived notions. Stay in communication with your team, and forge ahead.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — An opportunity for a professional prize opens up. You can get what you need. Talk to your networks. Keep costs down. Make a powerful pitch.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Study goals and destinations take focus. Grab an exciting possibility, and run with it. You get farther than expected. You may not take the expected route.