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 email.

ARIES (March 20-April 20)

New moon today. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. Keep it within reason. Something you would like to accomplish this month. This new moon in Leo could push you into a new cycle of creativity. As the week moves forward, avoid arguments. Don’t try to control everything. Let someone else deal with the problems. Remain alert, listen to what others have to say. Your Leo pals wind down their birthday month on Saturday afternoon, then the sun travels to Virgo. When the sun enters Virgo, it may be time to detail and analyze your daily work schedule.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

New friends could enter your life with the arrival of the new moon. This new moon takes center stage on the home front. Write down your wishes and set your goals for the month. The sun moves to Virgo on Saturday. Lady Luck appears on your doorstep and will stay with you for the next month. Four planets change signs this week. This should bring the changes you have been searching for. Mercury brings this gift of gab. Great time to communicate with co-workers. Virgo is an earth sign, along with you, Taurus and Capricorn. Time to get grounded and down to earth.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

The sun remains in Leo for a few more days as the last of the lions celebrate their birthdays, then on Saturday it will move to Virgo. A new moon today in Leo brings new ideas and gives you a great day to communicate. Talk to someone about your ideas. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the next month. It’s an exciting week. Four planets change signs. See what you can dig up while the moon visits Scorpio on Tuesday and Wednesday. You could get a surprise in the daily work department. Expect the unexpected Saturday when Uranus, the planet of sudden change, sends a wink to sweet Venus, the planet of beauty and money. Great time to deal with folks in authority.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

The sun and the new moon in Leo bring a glow to your house of finances. Your earned income department takes center stage. This should help you uncork a few money-making ideas. Your Leo pals wind up a month of birthday celebrations on Saturday. I celebrate my birthday today. During the new moon today write down your wishes for the month and set your goals. Share your values with others. The sun moves from Leo to Virgo on Saturday. Sunday is an excellent day to communicate. It’s time to have fun. Mars moves to your sign Tuesday. This should bring a flow of good energy your way.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Happy birthday to all my Leo friends. On Saturday, the sun moves on to Virgo, setting off a month of parties there. Go ahead and celebrate with the Virgos. The sun in its new sign shines a light on your earned income department. As the new moon occurs today in Leo, set your goal for the next year and make some wishes. This new moon is powerful, since it is in your sign. This could be a turning point for you. On Sunday, a little cash could flow from the daily work department. Venus moves to Leo on Wednesday. Venus is love and money, so take advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Your Leo friends finish up their month of birthdays Saturday, and the party moves to your sign. Happy birthday. A new moon appears today in Leo. Write down your wishes and set a goal for the next month. The new moon is in your house of dreams, so reach for a dream this month. Have faith in your vision. The sun’s visit to your sign should put some wind in your sails. The moon will be in Libra, an air sign, this weekend, bringing you love, peace and joy. Play it cool Tuesday and Wednesday. Avoid disagreements when Mercury squares off with Mars. Use the energy from Mars to focus on your goals.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

A new moon shows up today in Leo. Set your goal for the month and write down a few wishes. Reach for your dreams. This new moon clears the air. Express your feelings. Changes are around the corner. Mercury, the messenger, enters your sign Tuesday. Communication flows smoothly. Mars moves to Cancer. The red planet will provide action and energy to your house of career. The folks in authority will notice you. This is your time to shine. Your Leo friends wrap up a month of birthdays this weekend. Share your wishes, hopes, ideas and goals with others. As the sun settles into Virgo, it is time to get grounded and down to earth.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Play it cool. Take notes on the new moon today. Your career could take center stage. It’s time to put away the bells and whistles and get organized as the sun travels to Virgo and sets off a round of birthdays there. You could get recognition big time in the career department. Red flag. As the week moves forward, exercise careful research and planning before you make any major moves. You need a plan before you can realize success. Keep your words soft and tender. You don’t want conflict when Mercury squares off with Mars on Tuesday. You don’t have to share all your knowledge or dreams with others. The moon moves to Scorpio on Monday afternoon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your career department takes center stage when the sun enters Virgo on Saturday. The new moon today falls in your space of higher knowledge and travel. We learn through travel as well as books. Have a chat with the boss. Discuss your ambitions. You could reinforce your position. The folks in authority are watching. Mars moves on to Cancer on Tuesday. This could be an excellent day to meet with your banker or insurance provider. Mercury, the messenger, is making a stop in Libra. Talk about your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals with someone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Go ahead and meet your deadlines. Everyone knows you are the hardest-working guy in the whole zodiac. Today and Friday are great days to talk with your banker, and insurance agent and even the taxman. The sun is winding up its visit to Leo as a new moon occurs there today. Write down your wishes for the next month and set a goal. Tuesday is an excellent day as Mercury travels to your house of career. The messenger brings the opportunity to talk with the people in charge. Talk about your career. Mars is moving to Cancer. Keep your words on the tender side when dealing with the people in your personal life, especially your partner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Your Leo buddies are ending a month of birthday parties this weekend, so go ahead, have fun and celebrate Friday. A new moon today gives you an opportunity to set your goal for the month and make a wish list. The sun travels on to Virgo on Saturday. Happy birthday. Your house of shared resources get the spotlight this month. Other people are there for you. Yes indeed, that includes your banker and others in the business world. Mars travels to your daily work department. You and your co-workers could find yourselves full of action and energy, so get on with your daily work schedule. Mercury moves to Libra, where the peacemaker encourages you to share your higher knowledge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You may feel a little emotional today in the daily work department. Chill out. It’s the new moon in Leo. Set down your goal for the next month and make out your wish list. Listen carefully. Don’t be shy about asking for a little clarification in the communication department today. You don’t want misunderstandings. Your house of relationships get lots of attention this month while the sun is in Virgo. Mercury travels to Libra, and this gives you a chance to talk to the folks in the business world. Mars takes up residence in Cancer, and this puts Lady Luck on your side. Show your creativity.