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Today’s Birthday (09/04/12). These last few years show what’s important. Friends and family keep you nurtured. Your career and finances grow with steady watering over the coming year. A new educational discovery sparks after October. Challenge: take action for the future while enjoying the moment.

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 — You’re entering a two-day profitable phase. New evidence threatens complacency. A breakthrough develops regarding your perspective on money and finances. A friend inspires your dream. Share the results.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5 — You’re on top of the world, and you know it. Finishing what you promised is most impressive. Over the next few days, redesign your situation for the better.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Dress the part. Following the rules helps. Patience is required today, so take your time. You don’t have to choose yet. Encourage your team, which has brilliant ideas.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 5 — You’re entering a cooperative period. Communicate straight up, without arrogance, gullibility or fear. Find a way to work smarter in teamwork, and then bask in the sun with friends.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5 — Fierce competition could lead to career advancement. A female supplies key information. There’s a test coming, and you may need to turn down an invitation. Encourage someone.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Look into the future and imagine where you want to be, then start taking the necessary steps to get there. You could be like Merlin, and live backwards into the present. Visualize it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 5 — Make love a priority. You can solve any problem through partnership. Listen and learn. Count coins and pay bills for the rest of this period.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Stay out of somebody else’s argument. Delegate to a worthy partner for awhile. Work can be fun, too, you know. Infuse meetings with imagination.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Postpone expansion (translation: add to your savings). You’re entering a work phase, and your status is going up. Avoid distractions. Postpone travel and launching new ventures. Gather information.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it … extra points for being gentle. Today and tomorrow are good for fun and games. Keep track of winnings.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 — Be a gracious host and leader, even if there’s a disagreement. Your home and family could require more attention. Check instructions again. Let friends know what you’ve discovered.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 5 — Plan carefully. Don’t try a new trick now. Find another way to work smarter to provide the requested services. Push past old barriers. You can do it.