Today's Birthday (11/23/16). Collaboration is your golden key this year. Tackle the biggest game you dare. Obstacles along your educational road this spring lead to a domestic beautification phase. Resolve challenges with communications next autumn before launching new travels and research. Work with people you admire and respect.

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 -- Listen to your partner over the next two days. Make sure everyone gets heard. Reinforce bonds and strengthen your collaboration. Advance to the next level.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- It's a good time to learn the rules. You may be required to demonstrate. Get your body moving over the next two days. Work, exercise and rest.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Romance is possible over the next two days. Imagine getting what you want. Keep your word and your appointments. Reaffirm commitments. Show up for each other.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Decisions made now can last. Renovate your living space. It's amazing what you can do with paint. Authorize improvements to suit long-term plans. Invite friends over.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Dig deeper into a favorite subject over the next few days. Piece together a puzzle. Do what seems right, even if nobody else knows.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- New profits become available today and tomorrow. Heed the wisdom of your elders, again. Rules get reinforced, so follow them carefully. Provide support.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- You're especially strong and confident over the next few days. List and schedule your personal objectives. Don't argue with the rules. Discover a better method.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 5 -- Discover ways to retreat from the world today and tomorrow. Think and make plans. Get clear on what you're looking for, to find it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- You have more friends than you realized. Kick up your heels in a social flurry over the next two days. Share what you're discovering.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Professional matters have your attention through tomorrow. Prepare for the test, and listen carefully to instructions. Get advice, but make your own decisions.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- The next two days favor travel and exploration, either academically or in person. Share your discoveries. Set long-range goals. Study and practice. Make new connections.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Put your back into your work over the next two days. Exercise builds energy. To avoid a potential problem, play the game exactly by the book.