Today’s birthday (Sept. 28): Follow a hunch to find that illusive satisfaction you’ve been seeking. Don’t worry about the money, it’ll be easy to get. Focus on the art and don’t be rigid about the outcome.

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 — You don’t have to do everything, although you think you can. Share the load and have more fun. Be a team player.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today is a 5 — Follow through on a promise you made to yourself. If you can’t think of one, make one now. It won’t be a burden; it’ll be an inspiration.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Today is an 8 — You’re not in this alone. You have at least one strong assistant. Get that person to take over some of the management duties.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Today is a 5 — You have an opportunity now to greatly enhance your reserves. Stash away as much as you can. More is better.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today is an 8 — There’s no point in sitting around feeling sorry for yourself. Figure out a way to get back into the game.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is a 5 — Figure out what you really want and get rid of a lot of the rest. Be practical, but allow yourself a few luxuries, too.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today is a 7 — You have a couple of good ideas, but don’t go bounding off. There’s more planning to be done if you don’t want to race right off a cliff.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is a 5 — You don’t have to do without for long, you can always come up with another source of revenue. Don’t tell anybody about it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is an 8 — You exude trustworthiness, and that’s partially why people often ask you to intervene and help them to decide. Tell them the truth, not what they want to hear. It’s your duty.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a 5 — Pick each step carefully, as you climb up to the top. Even an impossible dream is achievable.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today is a 7 — The reason people like to do things for you is obvious. You’re always available to them when they need assistance.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is a 6 — If at first you don’t succeed, don turn around and give up. Ask again, and again, and again. Eventually you’ll wear them down.

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