ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you are trying to avoid is actually more likely to come to pass the harder you try to avoid it. Your focus is clearly misplaced!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be able to clear many obstacles out of your way today -- but one proves unusually stubborn. It's time to call for expert help.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be wading knee-deep in personal issues throughout much of the day, which means you won't be able to progress as planned on a work project.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been trying to avoid making the only decision available to you, but today it may become quite clear that you cannot avoid it any longer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The signals you receive today have been sent to guide you through a minefield of tricky issues. You may be better off ignoring some of them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An idea spawned early in the day is likely to take off very quickly -- and you will want to remain in the lead as progress is made by many.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be inundated with ideas today that you cannot put to practical use -- but you can make a very good plan based on at least one of them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Recent events may have taken the wind out of your sails, but it's now time to meet a coming storm with confidence. You've got what it takes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have the chance to try something new today, but if you enjoy it too much, you'll run the risk of sacrificing something of value.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Putting your best foot forward may be more difficult than usual today, if only because you're not sure what is really expected of you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to follow every rule to the letter today because of an unexpected personal development. People will understand.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your preparations must be complete today before you cut your ties to the "mother ship." Once you're on your own, you're really on your own!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll view the events of the day from your own perspective, surely, but someone's viewpoint will prove valid in a moment of stress.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not make headway today as quickly as you had hoped, but progress is progress -- no matter how fast you're moving. Don't become downcast!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The changes you detect in the wind needn't be feared -- but then, you don't have to agree with all of them either. Consider them one by one.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Follow your own previous model today and you'll surely produce something of value. Now may not be the time to start something from scratch.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are trying to accomplish something that others will appreciate -- but you mustn't get lost in the big picture. Tend to the details right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't misinterpret someone's instructions as "orders." Today there is certainly room for you to do some things your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Time is of the essence today; you don't want to find that you've wasted it by trying to organize it too closely. You must get started!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something is likely to happen today that knocks you down a peg or two -- at least in your own mind. This reality check is important.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to share your work with someone who has been immersed in a similar project in the past. You can receive invaluable guidance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't always have to do things exactly as you've been instructed today -- but it's a good place to start. Improvisation is helpful.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may think that you have all the answers today -- but think again! One question in particular proves a very stubborn knot to untie.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll feel the gravitational pull today from someone whose charisma is virtually irresistible. This opens up a new door or two.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't have far to go today to reach a destination that is far more important to you than you had originally supposed. Keep up the pace.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't be tempted to stop today before you've completed what you set out to do. You can, however, slow down to get your bearings now and then.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find it hard to arrange a satisfactory collaboration with a new partner, but trial and error reveals what path you should take.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Give yourself a pat on the back today after you complete the tasks you had set yourself. They weren't easy, but your will prevailed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Though you may be talking to the same familiar people today, something seems different. You may be testing out a new attitude.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be able to achieve a certain something by going at it entirely the "wrong" way -- at least according to some. Your ways are your own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You shouldn't have to pander to anyone today to get what you want. Go about your business in a straightforward manner; respect the process.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Seek and ye shall find -- if not today, then soon. You may seem to be further from where you want to be, but you needn't falter in any way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you do today is likely to be more exploratory than final -- though you'll surely want to adopt certain techniques for future use.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are likely to receive news of someone who was an important part of your past -- but things aren't likely to be the same again.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may wish for a return to a "better time" -- but the truth is that the past cannot be repeated, and your immediate future looks bright.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You receive a shock to the system perhaps, but you won't find yourself down and out as a result. Indeed, energy and enthusiasm may well increase.