You don’t have to go it alone, Virgo

Today’s Birthday: Consider the past and future this year. Position yourself well with a long-term vision and plan. Meditate on your dream.

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

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) (8) Keep a gentle tone. Avoid stomping on another’s sensitivities or saying too much. Discretion serves you well.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) (8) Maintain a financial advantage. Review budgets before agreeing to an proposition. Wait for developments.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) (8) The first thing you notice after deciding to make a personal change is what doesn’t work. Patiently proceed.

Aries (March 21-April 19) (6) Peace and quiet suit your mood. Sort, organize and file. Review priorities, and focus on completing existing commitments.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) (7) Friends see your blind spots and help you around tight corners. It’s not always pretty.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) (7) Don’t spend more than you have. Follow an elder’s advice. You’re making a good impression. Prepare for the test.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) (7) You’re learning through experience. Discoveries reveal aspects of your subject that may be less than lovely. Heed recommendations.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) (7) Stick to practical expenses, or risk trouble. You may need to delay gratification. Work together to conserve resources.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) (8) Share the load with your partner. Stay in communication. You don’t have to do it all alone.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) (8) Set realistic goals and practice. Profit from meticulous service. You may need to make a mess to get results.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) (6) Relax and enjoy the company. Play games and share in something fun. Avoid arguments or expensive propositions. It’s OK to get messy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) (7) Get sucked into a household project. Home repairs, upgrades and changes could disrupt things.