Work to make your deadlines, Aries

Today’s Birthday: You’re on fire this year. Discipline makes a creative dream come true. Launch a creative project this winter.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) (8) Allow extra time for travel, transport, invoices and collections. Double-check numbers. Review financial records and budgets.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) (8) Consider consequences before speaking, with Mercury retrograde in your sign. Figure out what works and what doesn’t.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) (6) Delays or breakdowns could affect mechanical equipment. Make repairs immediately. Re-establish old bonds.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) (8) Practice makes perfect with team activities. Have patience and humor with communication snafus.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) (8) Review professional data closely. Guard against communication breakdowns. Back up hard drives and archives.

Aries (March 21-April 19) (7) Make educational plans and itineraries for future travels. Communicate carefully. Make your deadlines.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) (8) Review statements and account activity for errors. Double-check financial data.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) (7) Resolve misunderstandings with a partner. Support each other through breakdowns. Regroup and go again.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) (7) Delays, misunderstandings or mistakes could frustrate your work and health. Slow down to get done faster.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) (7) Romantic overtures could backfire. Clarify misunderstandings right away. Find your sense of humor, and reconnect.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) (7) Clean, sort and organize at home. Review papers, photos and possessions. Repair appliances and backup files.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) (8) Clear up misunderstandings as soon as possible. Launch creative projects after three weeks.