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)

Take a good look at your resources. Three planets are visiting Scorpio. This is a great week to meet with your banker, tax man or insurance agent—any of the folks in the business world. Mercury, the messenger, travels to Sagittarius on Sunday. You may get the urge to travel. With Mars, your ruling planet, parked in your pleasure zone, have a little fun. You probably feel like you need a break. New moon Monday. This could mean a bonus of some sort. Maybe a small refund. Go with your hunches. Trust your judgment this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

New moon on Monday. This should shine a bright light on the old barnyard. It could increase your drive to connect with others. The new moon in Scorpio will be in your house of relationships, both business and personal. This is the best time to make your wish list and set a goal for the next month. Mercury, the messenger, travels to Sagittarius on Sunday, a good day to look at your joint resources, talk with the tax man or go over your insurance policy. The last of the Scorpios are celebrating their birthdays. Tuesday is an excellent day to chat with co-workers. Trust your instincts. If it fits, wear it. If not, toss it out.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Play it cool when Saturn squares off with Pluto on Sunday. Go ahead and have a little fun even though Saturn makes you feel a little restricted. He may teach you that it is all right to have some fun on a little less. Take a good look at any financial deals. If they sound too good to be true, they probably are. A new moon falls on Monday, the day after Saturn goes up against Pluto. This aspect could signal a new beginning. Go after the freedom you need. The new moon is the best time to make out your wish list and set a goal for the next month. The new moon could bring a new job or a different work assignment. Pay attention. Listen to other people.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

The new moon coming up Monday may have you feeling a little anxious. That’s because you are ruled by the moon, plus the fact that new moons and full moons make you water signs emotional. You feel the effects four days before and four days afterward. This is the time to set your goals for the month and prepare your wish list. A tough aspect comes up Sunday, when Pluto, the planet of power and big business, squares off with Saturn, the planet of restrictions. This same aspect occurs again January 31 and August 21, 2010. Don’t allow anyone to use your power. Uranus, the planet of sudden change, will show you the way to achieve your goals in a creative way. Pay attention.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

New moon rolls in Monday. Set your goal for the month, and do not forget your wish list. Focus your attention. Changes could flow your way. Saturn squares off with Pluto, Mr. Power and Big Business. This huge aspect occurs Sunday and again January 31 and August 21, 2010. Go with the flow. Mercury, the messenger, travels to Sagittarius on Sunday. Lady Luck is on your side. Show people how creative you are. Get ready to have fun. With Mars in your sign for the next several months, the universe will supply you with energy. Your Scorpio friends are celebrating birthdays. Join the party. Let go of whatever is not working and make room for the new.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Mercury, your ruling planet, enters Sagittarius. Now you have an urge to chat with family members. Go ahead. You have the skills to detail and analyze whatever the family has to say. The new moon in Scorpio encourages you to dig up information. Write down your wishes for the next month and set a goal. Do not be overwhelmed by the clash between Saturn and Pluto. Concentrate on what you know. Share your values with someone. Take time out for some fun. Talk about your creative ideas. Mars sends energy that will help you work behind the scenes. Yes indeed, this could be a week to spend time on the Internet. Information flows your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Pay attention. You may already be feeling the effects of the new moon that arrives Monday. Write down your wishes for the month and set a goal. This new moon falls in your earned-income department. What do you value? Share your values with family members. Remain focused. After this new moon, you will feel that you can finally make important decisions more clearly. Pluto in Capricorn puts the home front on center stage. Many of you little peacemakers may choose to work from home. With Saturn in your sign, it is time to get organized. Let go of what is not working. Mars encourages you to share your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Happy birthday. I realize you may feel a little anxious with the new moon coming up in your sign Monday. Write down your wishes and set a goal for the next month. This new moon floods your sign with desire. Pay attention to your finances. Do not make any promises you cannot keep. Uranus, the planet of surprises, may show you a new way to reach your dreams. Remain focused. Work behind the scenes. Mars sends action and energy to your career department. Sometimes you find it difficult to deal with conflicts among close companions. Go with your feelings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The new moon Monday provides an opportunity to prepare for future growth. Work behind the scenes. Write down your wishes, hopes and goals. The looming conflict between Saturn and Pluto challenges you to take care of your own needs as well as the needs of others. Remember, it is a good idea to take care of your own needs first. Then you can turn to the needs of others. Remain focused. Consider carefully your real desires. Stay away from conflict. Share your expertise with friends. Mercury, the messenger, is arriving in your sign, and this should lift your spirits. Look at the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

New moon occurs this week. Set a goal for the next month and write down your wishes. Talk about your list with other people. Tell your friends what you want to accomplish during the month. Mercury, the messenger, travels to Sagittarius. Here is where you start thinking about the future. While Mars visits Leo, you need to keep an eye on joint resources. Watch your spending as the holiday season draws near. Remain focused. Build structure for your career. Saturn and Mercury encourage you to reach for your dreams. Trust your logic and take a conservative course of action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

You have an opportunity to turn a potentially disastrous social event around this week. You may transform an awkward situation into an enjoyable adventure. Monday is new-moon time. Get your wish list ready. Set a goal. This new moon could provide major benefits when you deal with the people in authority. You may find an innovative way to deal more effectively with colleagues. Remain focused. Spend a little time with a Scorpio pal. Scorpios are winding up their birthday month. Saturn’s aspect with Pluto will allow you to eliminate whatever you no longer need. Do not resist change.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

If you feel a little anxious, chill out. It’s the new moon that will pop up Monday in your fellow water sign, Scorpio. You feel new and full moons four days before and four days afterward. Now your intuition allows you to adjust to situations that might upset others. So go with your instincts. Stay away from people who try to control you this week. Maybe you want to swim in your own pond at your own speed. Remember, you don’t have to prove anything. A Saturn-Pluto square will push changes your direction. You can gain more control over your life. Spend time with your Scorpio pals as they finish up their month of birthdays.