Try moving in a new direction, Cancer

Today’s Birthday: Community efforts reap rewards this year. Rigorous planning sets the stage for success.

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

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.

18) (9) Go for your personal best. You have the advantage this month, with the Sun in your sign.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March

20) (6) You get more done in private. Finish old projects. Savor solitude and introspection.

Aries (March 21-April

19) (8) Collaborate with friends. Schedule carefully. Your social life gets extra fun.

Taurus (April 20-May

20) (8) Take advantage of opportunities to advance your career this month, with the Sun in Aquarius. Your status and influence are on the rise.

Gemini (May 21-June

20) (8) Travel beckons, with the Sun in Aquarius this month. You’re eager to leap boundaries, push limitations and discover.

Cancer (June 21-July

22) (8) Focus to grow family finances over the next month. Consider long-term goals. Try a new direction.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

(7) Collaborate, compromise and negotiate terms. A new phase in a partnership develops over the next month.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) (7) Balance work with physical health over the next month. Mental creativity is at maximum. Raise the level of performance with practice.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct.

22) (7) Go for passion, fun and family adventures this month. Practice hobbies, sports and games. Express your creativity. Fall in love.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov.

21) (7) Actions now have long-lasting benefit. Home improvement and family responsibilities are in the spotlight under the Aquarius Sun. Fill your place with love.

Sagittarius (Nov.

22-Dec. 21) (8) Writing projects benefit from the Aquarius Sun. Creative communications flower. Learn and retain complex material. Listen carefully and summarize.

Capricorn (Dec.

22-Jan. 19) (8) Money comes easier this month, with the Sun in Aquarius. Push for positive cash flow. Profitable ideas abound. Agree on terms and conditions.