Today’s Birthday (09/17/22)

— Expand family resources this year. Invigorated health, strength and stamina grow with disciplined practice. Share autumn delights at home with family, before winter professional changes require adaptation. Your investigation hits pay dirt next spring, leading to a summer domestic renovation phase. Build shared prosperity 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 an 8 — There’s a gap between your creative vision and what’s on the page. Don’t share unfinished work. Faithfully plug away. Edit, distill and clarify communications. Illustrate.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 7 — Focus on finances. Income could seem illusive. Monitor accounts and budgets. Polish and update marketing materials. Prepare a pitch. Prioritize practicalities. Keep practicing.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

— Today is a 7 — Distractions abound. Discover hidden messes. Manage them patiently.

Take care of practical personal matters. Nurture yourself. Imagine how you would love things to be.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Find a quiet place to contemplate recent events. Illusions dissipate and hidden dirt gets revealed. Clean what you can. Organize plans and prepare.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Proceed cautiously with social matters. You can see your team’s secret dirt. Deceptions get revealed. Restore integrity where missing. Help clean a mess.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

— Today is an 8 — Stick to solid professional ground. Put in the backstage efforts to enable success. Beautify the package. Realize a dream, step by practical step.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

— Today is a 7 — Do the background research. Your investigation could produce more questions than answers. Patiently put the pieces together. Sort and organize. Confirm routes and reservations.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov.

21) — Today is a 7 — Potential lucrative ideas could dissipate or reveal ugliness. Avoid controversy or conflict. Take the higher road. Collaborate to keep shared accounts positive.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Patience serves you well today, especially with your partner. Hidden messes get revealed. Communicate honestly. Apologize, acknowledge and forgive. Restore integrity and workability.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Nurture your health and wellness. Illusions evaporate. You can see what’s missing. Take action for growing strength, fitness and endurance. Abandon illusions and work.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

— Today is a 7 — There may be a temporary clash between love and money. Hold your temper. Don’t make judgments or conclusions. Restore integrity where missing. Tap into compassion.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 7 — Discover unexpected domestic messes. Hidden ugliness gets revealed. Clear clutter. Cleaning private spaces improves your self-esteem. Support yourself and family by making improvements.