Confer with friends, allies, Capricorn

Today’s Birthday: Love nurtures, grows and inspires you this year. Pursue, practice and dedicate attention to family, fun and romance. Studies take a twist.

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

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

Polish the message before issuing public statements. A second set of eyes can see what you cannot.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) (8)

Follow the money. Assumptions get challenged; dig for the bottom line. A fair bargain is worth pursuing.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) (9) Stifle rebellious tendencies. Consider statistics and probabilities. Weigh the pros and cons of a personal decision.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) (7) Find simple ways to soothe frazzled nerves. Clean, sort and organize the past from the present.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) (8) Confer with friends and allies. Maintain connections for shared resilience.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

(8) Get down to business. Expect a challenge to the status quo. Consider new opportunities, markets and ideas.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) (8) Continue your exploration. Find an answer to a puzzle. Come up with creative solutions.

Aries (March 21-April 19) (7) Discover a structural problem. Pull together for a common cause. Contribute to grow and strengthen a shared endeavor.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) (8) Follow through with promises made. Romance and partnership develop naturally with attention.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) (7) Routines get tested as the pace picks up. Make sure you have the supplies and tools. Guard time for yourself.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) (7) Relax and look for the bright side. Shadows and changes could obscure the light that nonetheless shines.

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

Focus on domestic priorities. Make repairs and upgrades for shared appreciation. Handle housework and chores.