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Today’s Birthday (09/11/12). Family and friends are the bottom line, even though career and finances capture your attention and grow. Review and clarify priorities for a clear path forward. Discover new horizons by growing a passion. Give thanks.

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 — Celebrate with a homecooked meal and a lot of snuggling. Wait a little bit before starting the game, then have a blast. Your message comes across clearly.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Talk it over. Resistance shows up, but you can melt it away by listening carefully. Consider the right words. Cleaning house could lead to the discovery of a treasure.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 6 — Keep generating income while you can, without distraction. Take risks, as long as you’re willing to live with the consequences of failure. Others ask your advice. Give it later.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Listen carefully to those who know (even if you think that you know better). Your persistence to stay in communication with old contacts pays off. Mail packages.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5 — Start a journal, or add to the one you already have. Unleash your creativity. Continue keeping your expenses down. Get ready for a breakthrough. Answers are coming to you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Speak up; your opinion’s important and makes a difference. Your friends really care. Handle one responsibility at a time, and you can get what you need. Compare bids.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Let somebody else challenge the status quo for you. You focus on feeding your sensitive and creative side, and on healing old wounds. It’s easier to clear up misunderstandings.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Interaction clears up old business and/or an old disagreement. Friends help you go farther in your career. Call in what you’re owed. You have more than you thought.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5 — Now is a time for reflection and keeping calm. Catch up on some philosophical reading. Your words are especially powerful now; use them wisely. Postpone expansion.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Keep checking things off your lists, with the help of a friend. Dexterity fixes the problem. Review your financial situation, and stick to your own strict rules. Keep communicating.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Consider all possibilities and advance the assignment. Use your words. It all works out, perhaps too easily. Don’t fall asleep on your laurels. Write or phone home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Now is a great time to start a new chapter. Write your story with great gusto. Don’t force things. You’ll get a real workout. Don’t forget to give attention to your sweetheart.