Today’s Birthday (04/01/12). This year is more about steadily building structure and relationships than quick tricks. Save extra during the first half of the year for unexpected expenses in the second. Education and travel call to you. You’re entering a new personal era of positive change and contribution.
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To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Romance flowers for the next two days. You feel good, and look the part … choose substance over symbolism. A lucky break prompts an upgrade in work technology.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — It feels good to be a homebody for the next two days. Use your imagination, and enjoy the comforts. Get into a family project. Develop a new connection.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is an 8 — You’re even smarter than usual for the next few days. Will you outwit tricksters? It depends how you dedicate your research talents. You may have more profitable business.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Innovations make your life easier. Travel is easy now; go somewhere new and different. A waterfront location is best. Score extra points for a business trip.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Look forward to some time in the spotlight. You’re ready to make changes, with energy and confidence. Anticipate cost overruns. Let others bring food. Your friends are your inspiration.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Your best move could be the one that they don’t see coming. Your partner comes up with great ideas, too. Advanced gadgetry saves the day. Watch, look and listen.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — For Libras, April Fool’s Day is perfect for a party. You have more friends than you realized. There’s plenty of work and more coming. Extra effort makes the difference.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — There are some tantalizing opportunities, and you can picture the perfect road map to success. Sit for the test. Do your best. Take a giant step, with flexible expectations.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Listen to the call of the wild; it’s adventure time. Trust your intuition to avoid being pranked. Or roll with it and have a good laugh. Either way you win.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — Your intuition can take you further than matter-of-fact thinking right now. Watch for a brilliant, profitable idea and write it down. Transformation is possible.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Spend time with people that support your dreams. Work together to make everything better. You never know what’s possible until you try. Win a prize.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — You’re inclined to work and take on new projects. Don’t push yourself so hard that your health suffers. The joke could be on you. You can always say no.