By Linda C. Black Tribune Media Services Today’s Birthday (March 2). You’re a magician this year. Others wonder how you guess right so often. You don’t have to tell them. But in private, read the manuals and trust your hunches. 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 a 5 _ You’re an action-oriented person, so it’s hard for you to slow down. You’re always on the alert for danger. There’s a place you can go where you’ll feel really safe. No drugs, no booze, just safe. Go there. Taurus (April 20-May 20) _ Today is a 7 _ A person who’s overly analytical is unlikely to change, even if you point out the error of his ways. Let him be like that, and seek compassion elsewhere. There’s no shortage of it. Gemini (May 21-June 21) _ Today is a 6 _ It’s not enough to have dreams when you sleep and leave them locked inside your head. Write them down. Make a plan. Work it. Cancer (June 22-July 22) _ Today is an 8 _ Get as far from the rat race as you can, preferably close to water. It’ll soothe your worried mind better than talking about those worries. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) _ Today is a 6 _ It might take a miracle to get all the money you need, but a miracle isn’t out of the question. Refine your plans one more time, and cross a new toy off your list. Yes, the expensive one. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) _ Today is a 7 _ You’re practical, and that’s good. A dreamer you know needs your input to keep from losing touch with reality. Speak up! Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) _ Today is a 7 _ Busy, busy, busy! It could be hard to confine yourself to one creative project. They won’t turn out quite as expected, but that’s all part of the fun. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) _ Today is an 8 _ You want to stay objective, but it might be difficult. Emotions are pretty strong right now. Don’t get swept away. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) _ Today is a 6 _ How long has it been since you spent the day playing photographer? Even if you’re not a pro, you ought to be good at it now. You have natural talent. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) _ Today is an 8 _ People know you’re pragmatic, but you’re much deeper than that. Now, use your intuition to provide what people need _ and do it at a profit. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) _ Today is a 7 _ One of your great ideas could pay off big, but it’s not quite ready yet. Encourage critics. They’ll let you know where the rough edges are. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) _ Today is an 8 _ Some of the others may not realize how powerful you can be. When your mind’s made up and you know you’re right, you can shift the outcome. ___ ‘copy 2003, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services.