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)

Step back for the next few days. Keep your comments to yourself today. The moon squares with Venus and Mars. Mercury, the messenger, moves to Gemini. This could bring the opportunity to look back and change a few of your rules. Get creative, put on your thinking cap. Now you may be able to approach any problems from an entirely new perspective. Sunday is Flag Day. Bring out Old Glory. Jupiter goes retrograde on Monday. Expect a few delays with business. As the week moves forward, you will feel more comfortable. Venus and Mars, your ruling planet, help with the transformation you may have begun a few days ago. On Wednesday, the sun squares off with Uranus.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

While the moon is in Aquarius the next two days, keep your ideas to yourself. On Saturday, Mercury moves to Gemini. This brings something to cheer about. Mercury remains in this space of your chart until July 3. Mercury in Gemini is good for your earned-income department and what you value. New insights into how to earn money may arise. Remain focused on your money and resources, and new ideas flow in. Jupiter turns retrograde in your career department. Take note of what you have accomplished over the past few months. Take care of your duties. Don’t take on new responsibilities.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

It’s your birthday month. Mercury, your ruling planet, lands in your sign on Saturday and will remain there until July 3. You may notice a positive change in your thinking processes. Communication with others flows smoothly. Play it cool today when the moon squares off with Venus and Mars. Sunday is Flag Day. Wave the flag. Things improve between the moon and Venus and Mars. The moon will be in Pisces, and that means a good day to go fishing. Jupiter becomes retrograde on Monday. Look back at what you have accomplished in recent months. Notice the knowledge you have gained. Speak up if you are misquoted.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Go ahead and have fun. Today is not the day to get serious. The moon is in Aquarius, and everyone has unique ideas to share. Keep your comments to yourself today. The moon squares off with Venus and Mars. Mercury, the messenger, moves to loquacious Gemini on Saturday. Do not be in a hurry to make changes. Pay attention to your dreams. Stick with your intuition. Others may have an idea of what you should do, but ignore them. Go with your own feelings. Keep pace with unexpected changes as the week moves forward. On Sunday, wave the flag. Jupiter goes retrograde Monday.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Wave the flag on Sunday. It’s Flag Day. The sun is in Gemini. If you have your eyes on a goal, this certainly is the time for achievement. Share your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals with others. Whatever good you do for someone will come back to you. Good time to take advice. Mercury, the messenger, moves to Gemini on Saturday. Your social life takes center stage. Talk less, listen more for the next two days. You may pick up on several unique ideas. Jupiter switches to a retrograde mode on Monday. Look back on what you have gained in the relationship department.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Saturn is in your sign telling you to get organized. Today is not a good time to debate with your co-workers. On Saturday, your ruling planet takes up residence in your career department. Lucky you. Mercury, the messenger, remains with you until July 3. Now you have the opportunity to communicate with those in authority. Sunday is Flag Day. The moon is in Pisces. Wave the flag. Cast a line and see what you catch. Jupiter starts a retrograde period on Monday. Look back on what has developed in your daily work. You love to chat, but think before you speak on those two days. Go ahead and detail and analyze.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Listen today. People may not appear peaceful. The moon squares off with Venus and Mars. Mercury, the messenger, travels to talkative Gemini on Saturday. You gain knowledge from others while Mars visits Taurus. Show your skills in an artistic way. Others notice your talents. Wish your Gemini friends a happy birthday. You air signs—Gemini, Libra and Aquarius—are the unique folks of the zodiac. Take bold steps. You may surprise yourself as you come closer to reaching your dreams. Sunday is Flag Day. Celebrate with others. Surprises come your way Tuesday and Wednesday.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Play it cool on the home front. The moon squares off with Venus and Mars. We know you love to control. Step back for a few days. Mercury, the communication planet, moves into communicative Gemini on Saturday. Now you have the gift of gab with others. Mars gives you energy. Good time to work on relationship issues. On Sunday, head for the beach. Do not forget the flag. The moon is in Pisces. Cast a line into the water. Jupiter goes retrograde Monday. Good time to reevaluate a few of your goals on the home front. Play it cool on Tuesday and Wednesday. Listen clearly. Speak softly and slowly. Avoid misunderstandings and blowups.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Tread softly in the workplace for the next two days. The moon squares off with Venus and Mars. Co-workers may have a few issues. Mercury moves to Gemini on Saturday. This puts your relationship department center stage. It’s communication time. Flag Day on Sunday. Your ruling planet, Jupiter, becomes retrograde on Monday. Look back and notice how much you have accomplished since Jupiter’s last retrograde. You have until October 12 to work on new plans. If you push forward without a plan, you can reduce your success. An unexpected message could arrive Wednesday on the home front. Good work to slow the pace.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Place a flag on top of your mountaintop Sunday. It’s Flag Day. Keep your ideas to yourself the next few days. Other folks may not be interested in what you value. Mercury moves to Gemini on Saturday. Your co-workers want to talk. Everyone is friendly in the workplace. Get your health checkup for the summer. Saturn says to get organized. Time to make vacation plans. Jupiter will be retrograde from Monday until October 12. Take this time to look at what you value. Your friends are busy taking care of their own needs, so do not expect much help. Good time to look at your earned-income department.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

The moon is in your sign. On Friday, take it easy with the folks on the home front. Venus and Mars square off with the moon. Work behind the scenes. Mercury moves to Gemini on Saturday. You air signs—Gemini, Libra and Aquarius—have many things to share. Lady Luck is on your side. Sunday is Flag Day. The folks on the home front are happy again. Things are all sweetness and light between the moon and Mars and Venus. A fine day to talk about what you value. Jupiter goes retrograde on Monday. Remain focused on your ideas for the next four months.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Swim in your own pond. No need to let others pollute your conversation while the moon squares off with Venus and Mars. Listen. Secrets could be revealed. On Saturday, Mercury moves into Gemini. Talk to the folks on the home front. Tell them what you want. Sunday is Flag Day. The moon is in your sign in a friendlier aspect with Venus and Mars. Notice how the conversation picks up. Everyone wants to chat. Jupiter becomes retrograde Monday and will remain that way until October 12. Start working now to make your dreams become reality in the fall. Set your goal and work on your plans. On Wednesday, rough spots in your life can be smoothed out.