Today’s Birthday (04/25/18). Fall in love again this year. Reimagine old dreams and passions for new aims. Revise career goals and ambitions. Summer brings great results for writing, publishing and communications before family joys distract. Schedule winter investigation through higher education and travel. Adventure together.

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 -- Stick to practical health and fitness objectives. Choose stability over illusion. Listen to a critic who may be right. Strengthen the heart factor.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- A romance doesn’t fit a fantasy. Something that used to work no longer does. Don’t argue with a brick wall. Compassion soothes. Family comes first.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Focus on home and family. Provide stability and emotional support to someone you love. Settle into domestic comforts and flavors. Share delicious touches.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Study the situation before updating communications. Catch up on the reading. Welcome contributions from others. A new assignment could disrupt the status quo.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Monitor income and finances to stay on track with long-term goals. Research a purchase for value and quality. Hold out for the best deal.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Focus on practical personal matters. Try a new style or look. Don’t waste effort on a fantasy. Keep secrets and confidences. Polish your presentation.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Rest, and finish up old projects before making new messes. Postpone travel or expense, and stick to practical priorities. Private productivity satisfies.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Team projects can advance if you avoid distractions and mirages. Keep your objective in mind. Stick to simple steps. Make sure you know what’s required.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Practice makes perfect with a professional challenge. Don’t force anything. All isn’t as it appears. Remain open to shifting circumstances and stay light on your feet.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Stick to reliable routes and sources. Determine your landing spot before departing. Resist impulsive urges, and watch your step. Avoid risky situations.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Join forces with another for funding. Get strategic rather than impulsive or reactionary. In a stalemate, don’t ask for favors. Avoid a conflict of interests.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Get a partner’s view. Reality could clash with a fantasy; support each other through a discovery. What you get isn’t what you expected.