Horoscopes

Wisdom arrives this year on the wings of intelligent flights of idealism. Use your values this year in charitable activities. You’d be surprised at the connections you can make that have positive career and social impacts. Apply conscious intention to all areas of your work.

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 — An older individual, possibly a grandparent, makes you aware of circumstances from the past that answer a lot of questions. This gives new perspective.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5 — Wherever you find yourself today, accept a service role. Others depend on your logical recommendations. You serve yourself this way, too.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6 — Unless plans arise to spend time with someone special, stick close to home and get to bed early. Still, a magical night is worth yawns the next day.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 9 — This is no time to keep secrets. Share information as well as logic. Then others understand your motives and will support what you’re up to.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — One-sided thinking creates extra stress for you and your favorite people. Review the facts to discover a previously unexplored option. Try it out.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —Today is a 7 — Balance your checkbook before spending any money. This is no time to be frivolous. Your energy’s better spent considering your next step.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —Today is a 7 — Your favorite person wants to take an entirely new direction. You’d prefer sticking to the familiar path. Either way, a map is helpful.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Apply your best effort to get more work accomplished now. An older person has a definite idea of what’s needed. It’s up to you to make it happen.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — From your perspective, an older group member causes extra trouble. If you need results now, discuss it in person for best resolution.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Repairs create a drain on your bank account. Resist the desire to redesign things and just fix what’s necessary. You’ll be glad you did.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Spend part of the day on a creative writing project. Do some Internet research to gather information to flesh out a plot or character.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) —Today is a 6 — An older person makes you aware of your own creative potential. Consider their suggestions in private. Adjust the idea to fit your personality.