For Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006:

Discover the many different routes to the same end. Which way you choose to go might be a reflection of your personal integrity. Listen more carefully to what is being said, as often pearls of wisdom will be dropped in an unexpected manner or with a laissez-faire attitude.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be imaginative and direct in your dealings. Though you might not appreciate last-minute confusion, expect some. You might be going through “who’s on first, what’s on second.” Humor can make a misunderstanding funny. Tonight: Catch up with a friend who has been MIA, so to speak.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might want to take off for never-never land in your mind. An escape from the routine might be just what the doctor ordered. Being away from one’s life helps one gain a perspective. Tonight: A force to be counted on.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You could be up for a bit more intensity and intimacy, be it a friendship or a love relationship. You clear out problems because of a willingness to be open. Isn’t it nice to feel the strength of a bond? Tonight: Rent a movie.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Others try to dictate plans. Don’t get into a tizzy; roll with the moment. Understand how popular you really are, that everyone wants your company. Tonight: Dinner with a favorite person.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Shucks, you can’t avoid that project any longer. Why not turn a must-do into a happening? Invite others to join in so that you have time to do something else. Others will happily participate. You cannot dictate how each person plays his or her role. Tonight: You got it right – time to socialize.

If you wake up feeling like a kid ready for a good pillow fight, don’t be surprised. The level at which you choose to play out this whimsical behavior is your call. Maybe going to the park and finding a swing will work! Tonight: Someone is quite taken by you.

You discover new meaning in the expression “home is where the heart is.” Spend time with family or all by yourself reading the Sunday paper. By the day’s end, you feel renewed and ready for nearly anything. Tonight: Add in the quotient of fun.

You need time to catch up on mail, calls and perhaps to visit with a neighbor or friend. Take advantage of the moment. Let happen what you need to. Sure, you could be distracted. Think about how you will feel when everything is done! Tonight: Snuggle in.

Yes, you have some item you need to buy, but there is nothing wrong with doing a price comparison. You will gain a lot more information if you stay open. Play Ralph Nader. Get together with friends or family for a late lunch. Tonight: Breeze around.

You are the cat’s meow, so to speak. Kick back and decide what would constitute a perfect day. Your job will be to go out and create just that. Don’t allow anyone to stop you. Let your hair down and enjoy the moment. Tonight: Treat someone to dinner.

Kick back and relax. You might want to rethink what is happening with a special person in your life whom you have always considered a source of spiritual wisdom. Think through your priorities while relaxing or taking a walk or drive. Tonight: You feel like the old you.

Friends want and need you. Make it your pleasure to be there for them. In fact, your greatest rewards right now will come from being a real friend. Focus on a special bond at a distance. Tonight: Timeout!