Peggy Allison is the author of The Fundamentals of Astrology: A Comprehensive Guide for the Beginner. She is a professional astrologer who lives on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands and prepares personal astrological charts. Contact her at 340-774-2932, 340-513-3755, or through her e-mail.

ARIES (March 20-April 18)

Happy Valentine’s Day on Friday. Along with a full moon in your brother fire sign, Leo—a lover’s moon. Time to party. Some of you folks may enjoy a long weekend. Monday is President’s Day. Spend a little time with your Aquarius friends this weekend as they wind down their month of birthday celebrations. On Tuesday, the sun travels to Pisces as the little fish begin a month of birthdays. You may choose to work behind the scenes. Pay attention. Mercury, the messenger, is retrograde. Take care of business.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19)

Unexpected news around the home front, little bull. Secrets could be revealed. Remember, Mercury remains retrograde for the next few weeks. Full moon Friday in fire sign Leo. Happy Valentine’s Day. Leo is the party sign of the zodiac. On Friday, your co-workers are full of energy. Mars sends a wink to the sun. The folks in authority take notice of your accomplishments. Some of you folks may enjoy a long weekend. Monday is President’s Day. Enjoy the weekend with your Aquarius friends as their birthday month comes to an end.

GEMINI (May 20-June 19)

You love to chat. Go ahead. The moon in Leo adds a little love to your life. Full moon on Friday. Happy Valentine’s Day. Plenty of action in the universe. The sun sends a wink to Mars, the red planet. Aquarius, your brother air sign, is winding down a month of birthday celebrations. Enjoy a birthday party this weekend. Some guests may show up a little late. Your ruling planet, Mercury, is retrograde for the next few weeks. You could enjoy a long weekend. Monday is President’s Day. Your career is in the spotlight. On Tuesday, the sun travels to Pisces.

CANCER (June 20-July 21)

Chill out. I know that water signs—Scorpio, Pisces and you, Cancer—feel both new and full moons stronger than other signs. Full moon in fiery Leo on Friday. Happy Valentine’s Day. Enjoy the day with someone special. The sun in Aquarius teams up with Mars. You may enjoy a long weekend. Monday is President’s Day. On Tuesday, the sun travels to your brother water sign, Pisces, for a month of birthday celebrations. Do not forget your Aquarius friends as they finish their month of celebrations. Mercury remains retrograde. Expect delays. Service may be slow

LEO (July 22-August 21)

Full moon Friday in your sign. This could explain why you want to party. Join up with your Aquarius friends as they wind up a month of birthdays. Happy Valentine’s Day. Spend the day with your special Valentine. Many of you may enjoy a long weekend. Monday is President’s Day. On Tuesday, the sun travels to Pisces, and the little fish will begin a month of birthday celebrations. The visit to Pisces will put the sun in your financial department. You have an opportunity to correct any mistakes you have made over the past three months while Mercury was direct.

VIRGO (August 22- September 21)

Happy Valentine’s Day. Spend Friday with your special valentine. Full moon in Leo. Go ahead and enjoy the party. Monday is President’s Day. Could mean a long weekend. On Tuesday, the sun enters Pisces. Your relationship department will be in the spotlight for the next month. This affects both business and personal relationships. Expect delays and miscommunication. Mercury, your ruling planet, is retrograde for the next few weeks. Look for bargains. Wednesday is the time for a little detailing and analyzing. The moon is in unique Aquarius.

LIBRA (August 22- September 21)

Enjoy Valentine’s Day on Friday with someone special. Full moon also occurs Friday in fiery Leo. You could hear from an old pal. When Mercury, the messenger, is retrograde, you often hear from folks out of your past. Do not be surprised. On Friday, the sun in Aquarius sends a wink to Mars in your sign. Wish your Aquarius friends a happy birthday. On Tuesday, the sun travels to Pisces. Monday is President’s Day. Some of you may enjoy a long weekend. Wednesday could bring good news.

SCORPIO (October 22- November 20)

Chill out. Full moon Friday. Keep your words on the tender side should you meet with the folks in authority. I know you feel a little anxious. Happy Valentine’s Day on Friday. Spend it with someone special. Remember, Mercury is retrograde. Expect delays. Folks may show up a little late. Spend some time this weekend with your Aquarius friends. This is the end of their birthday month. Monday is President’s Day. Enjoy your long weekend. On Tuesday, your fellow water sign, Pisces, begins a month of birthday celebrations.

SAGITTARIUS (November 21- December 20)

You love to travel. You should receive an opportunity to travel this week. You have much to celebrate. Unexpected news should arrive around the home front today. On Friday, a full moon in your brother fire sign, Leo. This weekend, wish your Aquarius friends a happy birthday as their month of celebrations comes to a close. Enjoy a party. Monday is President’s Day, and this could mean a long weekend. Remember, Mercury is retrograde. Expect delays. On Tuesday, the sun travels to Pisces. The home front will be in the spotlight this month.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

Full moon Friday. The mountaintop gets a glow from fiery Leo. Full moon will be in Leo on Friday. Happy Valentine’s Day. Share the day with your special Valentine. Mercury is retrograde. Allow yourself a little extra time. Do not forget flowers and/or candy. You may experience a few delays. You may receive good news from the career folks. Could be a bonus. Help your Aquarius friends celebrate the last of their month of birthdays this weekend. The sun lands in Pisces on Tuesday.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)

Get ready to celebrate the last of your birthdays. You later-born Aquarians might find it a good idea to read both Aquarius and Pisces. You were born on the cusp. My birthday is August 20. I was born on the cusp. I read both Leo and Virgo. You may discover that you are a little Pisces as well as Aquarius. Happy birthday. Share your knowledge. You are the unique one of the zodiac. Monday could bring a long weekend. It’s President’s Day. On Tuesday, the sun enters Pisces. Remember, Mercury is retrograde. Expect a few delays.

PISCES (February 19-March 19)

I realize you feel anxious. Full moon Friday. Happy birthday. Many of you are celebrating birthdays this week. You were born on the cusp of Aquarius and Pisces. I was born on the cusp also, on August 20. I am a little of both Leo and Virgo. You may discover that you have characteristics of Aquarius as well as Pisces, so you should follow both signs. On Friday, happy Valentine’s Day. Also a full moon. Monday could bring a long weekend. It’s President’s Day. Tuesday begins a month of birthdays for you as the sun enters your sign. Expect a few delays. Give yourself a little extra time while Mercury is retrograde.