Today’s Birthday (06/12/18). Energy inspires your efforts this year. Review budgets and strategize together. Disciplined practices grow into substantial results over time. Summer funding supports you past a tight spot on the road before communications provoke profitable connections. Winter silver feeds your coffers. Love animates you.

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 — You’re good at solving domestic problems for three weeks, with Mercury in Cancer. Discuss ideas and possibilities with family. Go from theoretical to practical realization.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Study, research and write. Your communications and networking skills are especially hot over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Cancer.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — You can make a bundle, with Mercury in Cancer. Network and make deals. Use your creative skills. Communication leads to profits.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Mercury entering your sign for the next several weeks prompts you to speak your feelings. Discuss personal aims and ambitions. Communication opens doors.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Develop team strategies. Peaceful contemplation gets productive, with Mercury in Cancer. Keep a dream journal. Organize. Make long-term plans and visions over three weeks.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Network, socialize and share resources over several weeks, with Mercury in Cancer. Teamwork thrives through coordination and communication. Take community action. Friends offer good advice.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Use cleverness and wit to advance your career, with Mercury in Cancer. Creativity and networking lead to rising influence. Discuss dreams, desires and intentions.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Expand your territory for three weeks under Cancer Mercury. Long-distance communications figure prominently. Travel beckons. Study the situation. Talk about plans and destinations.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — It’s easier to talk about shared resources, with Mercury in Cancer. Set financial priorities and goals with your family for a lucrative three weeks.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Brainstorm and converse with your partner. Compromise comes easier, with Mercury in Cancer. What could you create together? Invent new possibilities with someone you love.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Learn new tricks for your work, health and fitness, with Mercury in Cancer. A coach can see your weak spots. Streamline your routine.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Talk about love. Express your heart with creativity and panache over three weeks, with Mercury in Cancer. You’re especially charming.