By Linda C. Black Tribune Media Services Today’s Birthday (April 8). Learn as much as you can (and as soon as possible) about a domestic project you’re contemplating. The more you’ve practiced in advance, the easier the hard part will be. 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 _ The task ahead isn’t easy. But once you get the time issue worked out, the money won’t be much of a problem. Taurus (April 20-May 20) _ Today is a 7 _ Do a little more research before making your decision. You’re apt to discover an option you hadn’t considered. Gemini (May 21-June 21) _ Today is a 7 _ Don’t get so busy with extracurricular activities that you forget the bottom line. Make sure to do the job, and make sure you get paid for it. Cancer (June 22-July 22) _ Today is a 7 _ You’re stronger now, but not strong enough to take on City Hall. Continue to gather the support and the facts you need to reinforce your position. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) _ Today is a 7 _ You might start to feel some pressure if a project isn’t complete. This could get you stirred up to do something new, and that’s good. There’s not a moment to waste. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) _ Today is a 6 _ A person who was rather bossy may start acting more like a friend. Don’t get too relaxed. It looks like there’s still a problem to be solved. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) _ Today is a 7 _ This day starts out fine, but you could end up with a headache. Somebody’s apt to tell you what to do, and though you’ll be nice, you hate that. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) _ Today is a 7 _ You may have to tiptoe around to avoid a person with a hot temper, but don’t worry. You have good people who love you very much. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) _ Today is a 7 _- You may have had enough intellectual exercise to last you a day or two. You wouldn’t want to get a cramp in your brain. How about an easygoing evening with comfort food and a snuggler? Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) _ Today is a 6 _ There’s a sense of competition in the air that can be very motivating. Make sure everyone understands the rules, and you’ll set performance records. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) _ Today is a 7 _ Once you’ve established your goals, it’s time to get down to work. As you start building momentum, you’ll find that the project takes on a life of its own. Stay in charge. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) _ Today is a 7 _ You don’t have to be logical to win the argument. You have other forces working in your favor. Have faith and hang in there. ___ ‘copy 2003, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services.