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)

New moon today. This is a blue moon, the second of two new moons within a month. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the next month. February does not have a new moon. Friday is the Chinese New Year, the year of the horse. On Friday, Venus goes direct. Time to add a little love and money to your life. Mercury, the messenger of the gods, changes signs. Mercury travels to Pisces on Friday. This is a good time to work behind the scenes. Do not share all your secrets or dreams.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19)

You may feel a little rush this week. Changes are in the air. New moon today in airy Aquarius. This is a blue moon, the second new moon in January. Do not forget to set your goal and make your wish list for February. No new moon in February. Friday is the time to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Horse. On Sunday, you get an opportunity to take a look at the weather—Groundhog Day. Monday is not a good day for business as the moon squares off with three planets. Take care of business on Wednesday.

GEMINI (May 20-June 19)

Twin new moons this month. Today brings the blue moon, the second new moon in January. This new moon will be in Aquarius. Go ahead and make your wish list and set your goal for February. No new moon during February. On Friday, the Chinese ring in the Year of the Horse. Use this week to begin new projects before Mercury, the messenger of the gods, goes retrograde next week. Your ruling planet, Mercury, changes signs on Friday. Your career is in the spotlight, thanks to Mercury’s transit.

CANCER (June 20-July 21)

So you feel a little antsy. Today brings January’s second new moon. The blue moon. Do not forget to set your goal for February. Write down your wishes. Something you would like to accomplish during February. No new moon in February. The Chinese celebrate their new year on Friday. It’s the Year of the Horse. Sweet Venus goes direct Friday afternoon. Go ahead and bring a little love and money to your relationships. Time to get social. Enjoy time with friends. Mercury moves to Pisces. This could be a good time for you to make vacation plans.

LEO (July 22-August 21)

You love to party. Go ahead. New moon today. It’s the blue moon, the second new moon of January. Write down your wishes and set your goal for February. On Friday, the Chinese celebrate their new year, the Year of the Horse. Pay attention. The new moon will be in Aquarius. Your relationship department takes the spotlight. On Monday, Saturn gets a wink from Mercury in his new home, Pisces. Good day to visit with folks in the financial world. Heads up! Mercury goes retrograde next week.

VIRGO (August 22- September 21)

You may find you need to detail and analyze this week. The second new moon in January occurs today. Your daily work is in the spotlight with this blue moon. No new moons to observe in February. Write down your wishes and set your goal for February. Your ruling planet, Mercury, takes up residence in Pisces. Time to communicate with both business and personal friends. Venus moves direct. Let a little love flow your way. On Friday, the Chinese bring in the Year of the Horse. Launch new projects this week.

LIBRA (August 22- September 21)

Use Mars’ energy wisely while he visits your sign. Today brings a new moon. This is a blue moon, the second new moon of January. Write down your wishes and set your goal for February. If you want to start a new project, do it this week. Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde next week. The Chinese launch the Year of the Horse on Friday. Your ruling planet, Venus, moves direct on Friday. Allow a little love and money to enter your life. Mercury travels to your daily work department. Chat with your co-workers. Share your knowledge.

SCORPIO (October 22- November 20)

You may find that you have much to dig up this week. I know you feel a little anxious. Chill out. It is caused by January’s second new moon. It is known as a blue moon. Pull out your wish list and set your goal for February. On Friday, the Chinese celebrate the start of the Year of the Horse. Venus moves direct in Capricorn. Time for a little fun. Chat with the folks in the neighborhood. Mercury takes up residence in Pisces. This adds love and luck to your life. Sunday is Groundhog Day.

SAGITTARIUS (November 21- December 20)

With Jupiter in your financial department, opportunity could knock. Take advantage. Blue moon today. The second new moon in January. With the moon in Aquarius, your space of communication, write down your wishes and set your goal for February. Venus moves direct on Friday. Good for you. Venus takes up residence in your house of earned income and things you value. You could get a little bonus. On Friday, Mercury travels to Pisces. Your home front is in the spotlight. Spend time with the folks at home.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

New moon on the mountaintop today—the second new moon in January. It’s a blue moon. Time to write down your wishes and set your goal for February. No new moon in February. Your communication department takes center stage when Mercury, the messenger, travels to Pisces on Friday. Venus, in your sign, moves direct and brings a little love, luck, money and communication. Go ahead and chat with folks in the neighborhood. Listen to what people have to say. The Year of the Horse starts Friday in China.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)

Busy week coming up. Enjoy your birthday party. Do not forget your list of wishes and goals for the next year. Today, you need to make a wish for the next month and set your goal. Blue moon today, the second new moon in January. February has no new moon. Should you decide to begin a new project, do it this week. Next week, Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde. Mercury travels to Pisces before that. Share your values. You may receive a bonus for your daily work.

PISCES (February 19-March 19)

Should you feel antsy, today brings the second new moon in January. This is known as a blue moon. Write down your wishes and set your goal for February. January has two new moons, and February has none. March also will have two new moons. I realize new and full moons are felt most by the water signs—Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio. Mercury travels to your sign on Friday, dear Pisces. Time to communicate. Mercury is the communicator of the zodiac. A little love and money could flow your way.