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Today’s Birthday (04/12/12). Your career booms over the first half of this year, moving you up a level. Store some for later, despite all those temptations to spend. A new era of renovation, upheaval and regeneration calls for new thinking and for a release of old limitations. You’re surrounded by love. Grow it.

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 an 8 — A distant development is in your favor. Gain more than anticipated, and pay back a debt. Buy something that makes your work easier. Make long-term plans.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — All the pieces are coming together for romance. Discover hidden resources when planning a project. Creativity blossoms as older tasks get completed.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — Let someone else stir up trouble. Notice automatic reactions, and keep quiet. What are you really committed to? Remember home, family, friends and love. Grow them all.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Surprises at work could catch you off guard. Learn from an experienced mentor, especially all of those resource-conservation strategies that save money. All’s well that ends well.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — An amazing breakthrough in love develops spontaneously. And there’s more money coming in! Count your lucky stars, and drink it in deeply. Journal to remember it later.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Messes can lead to improvements. Let a change occur naturally. You may receive more than you gave. It’s okay to have abundance. Enjoy it, and share. You can handle it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Dig and uncover surprises. You have the resources you need. A private contact in a big company is quite helpful. Write down your discoveries and share them.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Study and discover a treasure. Learn from friends who have plenty, as they can teach you a lot. Get in someone else’s world, and you see that your view’s not the only one.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Discover a brilliant financial insight. Another’s generosity benefits you. Articulate it so you can share it with others. What comes around goes around.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Watch out for hidden surprises. Take advantage of excellent connections. Travel looks good, if you stick to your budget. Get out and make something happen.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 — Find a quiet place to recharge your batteries, and get into a writing project. A friend’s change of plans could affect you. Visualize your next investment.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — New opportunities open up for the future. Act today, even if it’s just one tiny step. Study and learn with a partner or friend … it’s easier and more fun.