Aries (March 21-April 19): Today is an 8 -- Bridge the gap between work and fun with inventiveness. Sit down with your team, and play the game like you mean it. Losing shows you what's missing. Celebrate your victories.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today is a 9 -- Focus on home and family for the next few days. Mix old and new for the perfect idea. Graciously ask for help to move forward. Use honey, not vinegar.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Today is a 7 -- You're exceptionally intelligent and expressive now and for the rest of the week. Play the right chords with ease. Add words to the melody. Keep a secret.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Today is an 8 -- Include enough information for clarity and to clear misunderstandings before they grow out of proportion. You profit from this, possibly financially. Invest in your business. Pay it forward.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today is a 7 -- Create a book or recording. Spread your ideas far and wide; they're worth sharing. Getting into any kind of action on the project breaks writer's block. It's a very educational process.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is an 8 -- All this attention can be exhausting. Take some time for yourself and your own thoughts, but don't take yourself too seriously. A spoonful of humor makes the medicine go down.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today is a 9 -- Improve your communications, especially with those who love you. Trust your instincts. Acknowledge those who are there for you when you need them, and make sure the message gets across. Romance kindles.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is a 9 -- Put down your thoughts for yourself, not necessarily for posterity. Getting words on paper releases stress and frees you from those thoughts, so they no longer dominate you. Burn them if you like.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is an 8 -- Gather more data. The news affects your decisions. Follow through on what you promised. Communication is key. Take time to explore new territory.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a 9 -- The more careful you are with details, the better you look. It's a good time to work on taxes and finances. Answer a call to action, and schedule it.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today is a 9 -- A new associate could become a valuable partner. Explain the long-term game plan. Share the load today and tomorrow, but hold on to the responsibility. Get it in writing.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is an 8 -- Eat healthy and rest to avoid getting sick. Handle work issues with peaceful efficiency so you can take time off later. Watch out for what you ask for; you're very persuasive now.