Today’s Birthday (04/10/18). Together, grow your family finances this year. Strategize for the career of your dreams with a summer launch. Beautify your home and fill it with love and romance. A barrier becomes apparent with a group effort. Shift perspective for rising status next winter. Nurture love.

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 an 8 -- Harmony requires effort. Show your philosophical side in public. The opposition holds out, and it could get tense. Speak the truth, or keep your peace.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Don’t get intimidated. A professional opportunity is worth pursuing. You’re strong enough. Do the homework, and get support from someone you love and trust.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Get outside and explore your surroundings. Take someone special to a new spot. Provide a stabilizing influence. Study your options and possibilities.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Costs may be higher than expected. Heed recommendations and warnings. Avoid financial arguments; keep accounts current. Build desire for your product. Practice humility.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Collaborate for practical objectives. Sparks could fly between you and a partner, kindling romance or ire. Stoke a shared passion and forgive small misunderstandings.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Don’t be too critical. Keep a positive attitude, and show up for practice. Provide steady, dependable service. Strengthen your heart with regular moves.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Romance and passion could spark. Relax, and enjoy the company of someone fun. Keep it respectful and loving. Pursue playful goals and ambitions.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Teach a lesson about waiting at home. Resist impulsive purchases or actions. Conserve resources and treasures. Cook up something tasty. Enjoy domestic pleasures.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Go for moderation as a rule. Guard against oversharing, overeating or overspending. There’s no need to tell everything. Maintain a little mystery.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Get advice, but make your own financial decisions. Abandon preconceived notions of how things are supposed to be. Keep an open mind, while maintaining confidences.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- You have a natural advantage. Keep your objective in mind. Defend your position with good humor. Push, but gently. Use what you’ve kept hidden.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Complete one job to make space for the next. Archive and file documents. Consider where you’ve been and what’s ahead. Process recent changes. Rest.