Today’s Birthday (07/08/19). Your work and health energize this year. Coordinated teamwork with a partner gets farther, with more fun and ease. Smile for the camera this summer, before sidestepping a partnership pitfall. Collaboration gets romantic next winter, leading you to change personal directions. Deepen friendship, love and connection.

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 — Meditation helps you see things differently, especially with your partner. Don’t share unfinished work yet. Make preparations for a positive exchange. Harmony requires effort.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Slow down to avoid accidents. Things may not go as planned. Get a genius friend to solve a technical problem. Stay diplomatic with a controversy.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Enjoy the game without taking expensive risks. Romantic plans could go awry. Tempers could get short. Keep your patience and sense of humor.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Consider your long-term domestic dreams, visions and plans. Expect costs to be higher than expected. Heed recommendations and warnings. Hunt for bargains. Stay practical.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Study your subject. Listen to all considerations. Do the reading before reaching conclusions. Keep your patience with delays or misunderstandings. Communicate and connect.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Profits flow through unexpected channels. Check accounts and statements to repair financial leaks. Review subscriptions.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Consider a personal matter. Others spur you to take action. Avoid confrontation or fussing. Beauty is as beauty does. Stay true to yourself.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Slow down and consider an interesting suggestion. Don’t go shopping now. Teach a lesson about waiting. Watch and prepare for the perfect opportunity.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — You have more friends than you realized. Passions could flare; don’t scorch anyone. Wait for developments. Share what you’re learning, and discover new tricks.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Focus on a professional challenge. Stay cautious, and make sure you have all the facts before going public. Schedule carefully, and keep your appointments.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Allow extra time to make connections. Avoid traffic jams. Adjust your schedule to suit current events. Stay flexible, and keep your sense of humor.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Manage financial arrangements with shared accounts. To avoid problems, play the game exactly by the book. Reduce distractions and stimulation. Peacefully review the details.