Today’s Birthday (11/13/18). Your light burns bright this year. Dedicate sweat equity for a creative dream. Make an unusual connection. Publishing, writing, arts and communication projects flower this winter, inspiring professional changes. Summer brings exciting adventures and discoveries, before a creative challenge arises. Connect and collaborate for shared passion.

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 — Friends are a big help over the next few days. All doesn’t go as expected. Pass along what you’re learning. Celebrate your accomplishments together.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Take on new professional responsibilities. Your career status and influence rise with attention to basic structures. Use the next two days to forge ahead.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Discover a hidden truth along the road. Don’t rely on an unstable source. Investigate possibilities over the next few days. You’re learning an important lesson.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Changes necessitate budget revisions. Pay bills, and issue invoices. Manage financial obligations, and keep your agreements. Today and tomorrow favor strategizing for positive cash flow.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Find the beauty in mundane collaboration. Keep supporting each other to grow. It could get romantic. Share advice and tenderness. Balance work with pleasure.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Focus on your work, physical activities and services today and tomorrow. Profit from meticulous attention to detail. Following through pays well. Optimism increases.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Romance is a distinct possibility over the next few days. Distractions abound, and it could get awkward. Don’t forget necessary chores and appointments.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Home and family demand more attention through tomorrow. Make household repairs and improvements. Consider the long term. You can find what you need nearby.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Creativity could get messy and chaotic. Sparks may fly. Listen to all considerations, and adapt plans to suit. Communication opens doors that appear locked.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Innovation could get profitable. Don’t forget your regular routines. New ideas don’t always work. Challenge the generally held opinion. Judge not. Take the ethical high road.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Focus on a personal project for a few days. Do it for love, not money. Avoid risky business. Use your power for good. You’re gaining respect.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Slow down to consider a difficult puzzle. Look from another angle. Listen to your dreams. Admit the plan’s impracticalities, and establish backups. Contemplate your next move.