Today’s Birthday (12/29/17). Pull together for common gain this year. Team efforts reap outsize results. Changes with shared finances this winter inspire a rise in income. Falling in love again this summer leads to an exciting, creative and prosperous collaboration. Share from 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 a 9 -- Your head is full of ideas to make money. Increase efficiency for ease. Obligations vie with a new project for your time. Postpone what you can.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Pursue a personal project, and put your ducks in a row. Consider plans for later action. Wait for better conditions to make your moves.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Slow down, and consider your options. Peaceful solitude, especially in a natural setting, soothes your spirit. Notice intuition and emotion. Rest and recharge.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Stay in team communication to navigate changes. Arrange travel plans carefully. Allow extra time for connections. Guard against impulsive behavior. Slow to consider options.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Anticipate professional changes. Avoid unnecessary upsets. Don’t forget something important. All is not as it appears. Consider different scenarios. Your team comes to the rescue.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Find a peaceful study spot. Carve out quiet time from the bustle. The news could affect your travel decisions. Review options for the test.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Draw up your fantasies for the future. Listen to your partner’s ideas. Clarify financial priorities. Proceed with caution. Ponder the possibilities.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Compromise to save time, money and upset. Resist a sense of urgency. Learn from another view. Think before you speak or act. There may be fierce competition.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Your work is in demand. Make an idealistic commitment and wait to see what develops. Think twice before borrowing. Seek local help. Choose privacy over publicity.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Relax in good company. Enjoy yourself without spending recklessly. Listen for what your family needs and provide what you can. Reminisce together.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Wrap your family in domestic comforts. Value a loved one’s opinion higher than an authority figure’s. Don’t talk back. Research and consider.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- You’re especially persuasive. Get help building your dream. Guard against technical glitches. Avoid someone else’s argument. If annoyed, take a walk outside. Savor peace.