Avoid lies like the plague, Scorpio

Today’s Birthday: Good things come through peaceful reflection this year. Lead by setting a positive example. Listening can be more powerful than speaking.

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

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) (8) Enjoy social gatherings and meetings. Make new connections. Renovation and remodeling projects seem energized.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) (8) Your reputation is on the rise. Focus on professional priorities. Energize your communications.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) (7) Investigate and explore. Travels and studies take you farther.

Aries (March 21-April 19) (8) Your personal leadership shines, with Mars in your sign for two months. Shared accounts and collaborative projects could see a windfall.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) (8) Mars in Aries energizes your organization and planning. You’re making a fabulous impression; add some glamour.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) (8) Make your move. Advance your agenda and push ahead. Find allies who want the same thing.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) (7) Prioritize time with people you love. A career opportunity flowers with careful tending over two months.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) (7)

Home centers you. Long distance travels or academic pursuits go farther with Mars in Aries. When ready, go explore.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) (8)

Creative strategies get results. Negotiate collaborate for shared gain over two months, with Mars in Aries.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) (9)

A lucrative opportunity presents itself and you’re well placed for it. A collaboration seems turbo charged.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) (9) Take charge and follow a personal dream. Avoid lies like the plague. An intense physical action phase begins.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) (5) Put away one project before beginning the next. Follow your heart over the next few months.