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 20)

The sun joins Mercury, the messenger of the gods. You, dear Aries, will be able to speak with a sense of purpose. Talk with the folks in authority this week. Meet with your banker or tax man. You may hear some interesting secrets this week. Remain focused. Keep an eye on your resources. The moon in Gemini today brings the gift of gab. Chat with your siblings and the folks in the neighborhood. Take a little time off. With Mars, your ruling planet, in the pleasure zone of your chart, it is time to have fun. Your Scorpio friends are celebrating birthdays this month.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You have the gift of gab. The moon is in Gemini, the yakker of the zodiac, today. Share your values. Your relationship department takes center stage this week. The sun and Mercury, the messenger, provide an opportunity to communicate. This puts emphasis on your close personal ties as well as your business associates. Your Scorpio friends are enjoying their birthdays. Join the party. The holidays are approaching. Mars sends action to the home front. Spend a little time around the barnyard. Your ruling planet, sweet Venus, brings good communication to the daily work department.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You may feel the changes as Saturn moves forward. Saturn will remain in your sister fire sign, Libra, until October 5, 2012. Your creativity will take center stage. Many of you little twins may spend time with children or parents or loved ones. Venus helps you stabilize relationships. It’s a great week to communicate with co-workers. The sun meets with Mercury, the messenger, today. With the moon in your sign today, you have the opportunity to communicate. Mars helps you gather information and get in touch with people you seldom see. Get ready to make needed changes.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Faraway friends could share some interesting news this week. Secrets also could be revealed. Venus moves to Scorpio in your space of fun, love and luck. Remember, if you play the lottery, it takes only one ticket to win. Share a few of your creative ideas. Saturn in Libra brings restrictions to your beach. This may not be the time for changes on the home front. Mars in Leo may keep you on your toes. With the holiday season approaching, keep an eye on your spending. You can join the party without blowing the budget.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

This is not your week to share secrets with family members. As the week moves forward, you may find a surprising solution to your problems. You are the party sign of the zodiac. Great things are possible while Mars is in your sign. The red planet sends plenty of action and energy. Saturn encourages you to get organized in the communication department. Play it cool. Think before you speak. You don’t want to tick off your siblings or the folks in the neighborhood. Don’t go overboard or overstate your case. You may feel an urge to spruce things up on the home front.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

You may enjoy socializing with your friends. Good communications are yours this week. As the week winds down, you may find yourself discussing technical matters. Neptune, the planet of dreams, provides clarity about your work. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, enhances conversation with your co-workers. Remain focused as fresh insights and ideas flow your way. Mars encourages you to work behind the scenes. Seek the sanctity of a quiet place. Don’t divulge all your secrets. Take time off to chat with your Scorpio friends. You do not need to detail everything.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

The moon is in your sister air sign, Gemini, today. Share your higher knowledge. Some of you little air signs may decide to travel. The holiday season is approaching. Venus, your ruling planet, will move to Scorpio on Saturday. Venus, the planet of love and money, takes center stage in your house of values and earned income. It could mean a bonus. On Monday, the folks on the home front are ready to talk business. Wednesday is Veterans Day. Expect the unexpected in the daily work department. This could mean good surprises. Saturn in your sign is requiring you to get organized.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Happy birthday. Venus, the planet of love and money, enters your sign Saturday night. The moon will be in your sister water sign, Cancer, this weekend. Spend time with your Cancer friends Saturday. Chill out Sunday if you feel like you are being judged. People probably are not as critical as you may think. On Monday, Venus gets a wink from Pluto, Mr. Power and Big Business. This should help you ignore distractions from others. As the week moves forward, make the most of your own abilities. On Tuesday, the sun squares off with Jupiter—not the day to make promises you may not be able to keep.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You have a couple of weeks to finish projects you began with your last birthday. You become energized as your birthday month draws near. Mars sends you the energy to learn new things. When it comes to ideas, though, remember that the red planet may not necessarily be better. Beware of overload when Mercury, the communication director, and Jupiter clash Sunday. Jupiter provides abundance. Wednesday is Veterans Day. Wave the flag. Expect the unexpected Wednesday when Mercury and Uranus, the planet of surprises, team up. Let go of unrealistic goals. Get rid of the ones that are not working and replace them with something you can reach.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

You may not have the time or patience this weekend for social events. You are known as the worker of the zodiac. The sun is in Scorpio, encouraging you to ignore group actions. Step up to the plate and move forward with your own work. Saturn’s move to Libra can put your career on center stage. Your career and personal ambitions will be emphasized for the next two years. This may be the opportunity to climb the ladder of success. But remember, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, and there are those who say Jack was a Capricorn. Take time off and wave Old Glory on Wednesday, Veterans Day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Talk with the people in authority today. The sun and Mercury, the messenger, hang out Saturday in your house of career as Venus takes up residence in Scorpio, also in your career department. You will have the advantage in dealings with your superiors for the next four weeks. Venus, the planet of love and money, may show you ways to work more effectively with colleagues. Mars throws energy to your house of relationships. Share a bit of your higher knowledge. When Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, gets together with Mercury, the messenger, Wednesday, listen more and talk less.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Play it cool for the next few days. Do not try too hard to please people. You could find yourself promising more than you can deliver. Mercury, the messenger, visits the sun today. Share your higher knowledge. This is a good week to travel. Hang out with residents of your fellow water sign, Scorpio, as they celebrate their birthdays. Wednesday is Veterans Day. Wave the flag. Surprises may be in store for you. Expect the unexpected. You could hear some exciting news. Tell someone about your new ideas. Talk about your goals, hopes and wishes this week.