Avoid controversy or hassle, Aries

Today’s Birthday: Weave your stories together this year. Connect and coordinate passion projects. Try new experiences, flavors and views.

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

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) (8) Use mind over muscle. Don’t break your back when a lever will work. Combine exercise for optimum performance.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) (7) Relax and enjoy hanging around with people you love. Laughter recharges your energy. Listen to your roots.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) (7) Domestic matters have your heart. Resist impulsive moves. Don’t spend if you don’t need to. Find a simple solution.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) (8) Speak out without oversharing. There’s no need to share everything with everybody.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) (9) Monitor expenses and income to keep things positive. Avoid overspending. Optimism pays generous dividends.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) (9) In a stalemate, don’t ask for favors. Politely stand your ground. Hold your temper. Irritations are temporary.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) (5) Peaceful privacy revives you. Meditate on expert advice. Consider upcoming moves without making them yet.

Aries (March 21-April 19) (6) Team harmony requires effort. Don’t share unfinished work. Edit with your core group before presenting more widely. Avoid controversy or hassle.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) (9) Business could interfere with fun. Breathe deeply. Go for professional stability. Keep your customers satisfied.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) (9) Explorations yield valuable fruit. Get out and discover new terrain. Follow a magnetic attraction. Research the back story.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) (8) Demand for your services is on the rise. Heed recommendations and warnings.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) (7) Dance without stepping on your partner’s toes. Take a creative tack without offending another’s idea.