Now, you’d rather play than work, Leo

Today’s Birthday: Fortunes rise through networking and communication. Pursue passion with discipline and focus.

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

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) (8) Study financial strategies for growth. Draw up a plan together with your partner. Don’t rush into anything, but don’t neglect action either.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) (8) Hunt for solutions with a partner. Be receptive to new ideas, technology and tricks. Consider abandoning an old assumption.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) (9) Strengthen foundational supports for your work and health. Your workload may seem intense; a workout energizes.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) (8) Reinforce support structures with your sweetie. Pool your resources, and come up with shared efficiencies.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) (8) Family comes first today and tomorrow. Make repairs. Keep systems functional.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) (7) Resolve misunderstandings before issuing statements. There’s a conflict with the status quo. Clarify the message.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) (9) The next two days could get lucrative. Pay expenses before splurging. Do the work now, and play later.

Aries (March 21-April 19) (8) Discover a structural problem with a personal project. Stick to reliable routines. Handle responsibilities on time.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) (6) Finish projects, and put things away. It’s emotion versus reason for two days. Something you try doesn’t work.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) (7) Make sure what you build is solid. Get feedback from experienced friends. Share what you learn with your team.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) (8) You may need to make a spontaneous professional decision. Listen to your angels. Prioritize local options.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) (7) You’d rather play than work. Can you mix business with pleasure? A trip or research investigation offers a welcome escape.