• Today’s Birthday (05/08/17). You’re growing physically stronger this year. Introspection and planning prepares you for new professional directions this summer, leading to a flowering domestic phase. A partnership reaches new heights over a year beginning this autumn. Winter initiates a two-year educational power cycle. Find your passion.

• To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

• Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Develop strong partners today and tomorrow. A difficult situation is making you stronger. Intuition dictates timing, with temporary confusion or controversy. Stick with the real thing.