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)

I know you have the urge to travel while the moon visits Sag for the next few days. Chill out. Maybe you just need to check in with your higher knowledge. You may find you have much to share with the folks in the house of daily work. The sun encourages you to detail and analyze your daily work. Sweet Venus is visiting your fellow fire sign, Leo. Lady Luck is on your side. Venus is love and money. Time to get creative, little ram. Your love life could improve while Venus is in Leo, the party sign, for the next few weeks. Mars brings action to the home front.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Venus, your ruling planet, remains in Leo until Sept. 20. Venus is love and money. The folks on the home front are happy. Lady Luck is on your side while the sun visits Virgo. Time to detail and analyze your creativity. Saturn provides structure. Take time out. Run around the playground. Maybe you want to bring out your inner child or spend time with children. The love department flows smoothly. Should you decide to take a chance with your luck, remember, it takes only one ticket to win. Mercury, the messenger, brings the gift of gab with co-workers. Wednesday will be an excellent day to chat with the boss.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You have the gift of gab. Take advantage. Venus, the planet of love and money, visits your house of communication until Sept. 20. The sun brings the opportunity to detail and analyze the home front. You can detail and analyze family issues. The moon and Jupiter are friendly Tuesday and Wednesday. Excellent time to share your knowledge. Jupiter brings the opportunity to make travel plans. Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde on Sept. 7. Use this week to introduce new projects and sign contracts.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Your communication skills, ideas and attitudes take center stage Friday. Mercury, the messenger, sends a wink to Venus in your earned income department. Much chatter around the home front. Nice week to talk with your Virgo friends. The sun brings the gift of gab. Mars brings extra energy as he visits your sign until Oct. 15. Remember, we are between the new moon and the full moon. Work on your hopes, wishes and goals. Wednesday is a great day to chat with your banker or other folks in the business world.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Venus, the planet of love, money and beauty, is visiting your sign for the next few weeks. Mars is visiting Cancer. You may feel things slow down. Work behind the scenes. Get ready to launch new projects when the red planet enters your sign in October. Once Mars enters Leo, there is no slowing you down. Mars will be in Leo from the middle of October 2009 until June 2010 because of retrogrades. Mars’ usual stay in a sign is two months. You have much to look forward to. The sun shines bright in your house of earned income.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Enjoy your birthday month. It is time to put your new plans and projects into action. I know you love to detail and analyze. Tie up the loose ends and move forward. Mars encourages you to share your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals. The sun in your sign brings a burst of energy. Work on a few of your dreams. No need to share all your secrets. Mercury, the messenger, visits your space of earned income and what you value. Speak up. Let others know what you value. Take time off this week. Run around the playground.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Others notice your charm. Mercury, the messenger, brings the gift of gab while he visits your sign, my friend. Venus, your ruling planet, is lounging in Leo in your house of other people. Venus is the love and money planet. Pull out your scales and weigh what you would like to tell someone in the hopes, wishes and goals department. Mars takes up residence in the house of career. You have the energy to deal with the folks in authority. Talk about your career. Expect the unexpected in the daily work department. Surprises could flow your way. Take time out and celebrate with your Virgo friends, It is their birthday month.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Mars encourages you to make travel plans. Keep your secrets under your hat this week. The red planet provides the energy to learn new skills. Remember, we learn through travel as well as books. Take advantage. Write this down: Mars moves to Leo on Oct. 10, 2009, and remains there until June 7, 2010—eight months—in your house of career. Now you may understand why I advised you to learn new skills. Your career department takes center stage during this visit by the red planet. This is huge. Take a little time off for fun. Your Virgo friends are celebrating birthdays.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Venus visits Leo, your brother fire sign. Great time to make travel plans. Share a bit of your higher knowledge. Mars has checked in to Cancer. Be patient, my friend. The decisions you make this week will be good ones. Play it cool for the next few days while Mercury, the messenger, squares off with Pluto. Don’t attempt to share your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals with the folks in authority. Your Virgo friends are celebrating birthdays this month. Take a little time for fun. As the week moves forward, your communication flows more smoothly as Mercury and Venus get together.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Venus is visiting Leo, Mr. Mountain Goat. Now this brings the gift to know what you really want. It could help you make wise choices. Mars visits Cancer. Play it cool in the relationship department. Both business and personal. No need to tick anyone off. Keep your words soft and tender today while Mercury clashes with Pluto. Don’t argue with the leadership. Take time off for fun this weekend. The moon visits your sign. Take a lap around the playground. Team up with your Virgo friends for a birthday party. Share your higher knowledge. People listen.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Venus is visiting Leo, bringing grace to your house of relationships, both personal and business. Now with Venus in Leo, you may feel as though you are king of the jungle. We know you are the “I-know” guy of the zodiac. Pride is wonderful when you wear it with confidence. Take time off. Get some rest this weekend. On Wednesday, play it cool with Mars. He could wind you up a bit with a burst of energy. You could end up saying too much. Do not reveal all your knowledge to the folks in the daily work department.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Mars is visiting Cancer, your sister water sign. Here is where you notice that your creativity takes center stage. Lady Luck is swimming by your side. If you play the lottery, remember, it takes only one ticket to win. Venus in Leo brings a smile from your co-workers. Yes indeed, the daily work flows smoothly. Mercury, the messenger, is visiting Libra. Let other folks know how you feel. The sun brings a glow to your department of relationships, both personal and business. Communications flow smoothly. Share your dreams. Use the red planet’s energy to express yourself.