By Linda C. Black Tribune Media Services Today’s Birthday (April 2). You’re a strong leader and can develop excellent managerial skills. Practice on an older person who seems to be blocking your progress this year. This is a test. 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 10 _ It’s hard to be humble when you’re so fabulous, but that would make you even more irresistible. You’re in the groove. Enjoy the applause. Taurus (April 20-May 20) _ Today is a 5 _ Don’t wait any longer to get your message across. It’ll go through more quickly and forcefully now than it will later. Gemini (May 21-June 21) _ Today is an 8 _ Your job as a messenger has never been more important. Make sure everyone understands what’s expected of them. Hold them accountable for their actions. Cancer (June 22-July 22) _ Today is a 5 _ A distant friend understands the hassle you’re going through. Seek compassion, but not on company time. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) _ Today is a 10 _ A person far away can provide the information you’ve been seeking. Holler if you need anything. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) _ Today is a 5 _ People who like to push the limits like to have you around. You keep them out of trouble. That’s your assignment again. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) _ Today is an 8 _ You may be attracted to a military type, and with good reason. Although you’re more of a pacifist, it’s nice to know somebody who’ll defend you. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) _ Today is a 6 _ You don’t like to be the first one charging over the hill. Let somebody else do that. Hang back and watch so that you’ll know which way to go next. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) _ Today is a 10 _ You’ve undergone some profound transformations over the past few years, and you’re not done yet. You’re at a very attractive point in your development. Relax and enjoy it. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) _ Today is a 5 _ If you can manage to listen to a person with whom you disagree, you’ll learn a lot. Most important, you’ll discover his or her vulnerabilities. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) _ Today is an 8 _ In an argument, you’ll undoubtedly get the best of everybody. You have the facts at your fingertips, the right words on the tip of your tongue. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) _ Today is a 5 _ An unexpected turn of events could bring an amazing windfall. Your generosity over the years is coming back to you. ___ ‘copy 2003, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services.