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)

Venus squares off with Mars, your ruling planet, today. This is not the day for a gamble. Children, as well as lovers, could pose a problem. The sun joins Mercury in Sagittarius over the weekend. You will notice your communication flows more smoothly. You are in a friendlier frame of mind. With Mars in Leo, you may want to work on your creative ideas. The holiday season shifts gears next week. With the sun in Sagittarius, you may decide to schedule your holiday journey. An excellent week to share your knowledge.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

The sun travels to Sagittarius on Saturday. With the holiday season approaching, don’t go overboard on the spending. Enjoy the next couple of days with your Scorpio friends as their birthday month comes to an end. Play it cool with the folks in the barnyard today. They may not agree with you. Your goals can be achieved with patience. Use this week to look at joint resources and review insurance policies. Go with your dreams. Share your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals with others this week. On Wednesday, Venus winks at Uranus, the planet of surprises. Opportunities may appear suddenly.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Venus collides with Mars today. Someone close to you could be testing your patience. Play it cool. Instead of arguing, be flexible. You will find your own way back to pleasure. Do not let anyone take your power away. As the week moves forward, you will have the opportunity to say what you want. You may have the urge to change your daily routine. Get more creative. Take time out over the next two days. Party with your Scorpio pals as they finish up their birthdays. The sun moves on to Sagittarius this week, joining Mercury. Both business and personal relationships take center stage.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Play it cool in the house of relationships today. Venus squares off with Mars. No need to throw off sparks. Do not let a difference of opinion over career, business or beliefs ruin a good relationship. Watch your spending. You  never know when an unexpected expense may come along. The sun joins Mercury in Sagittarius. You may discover that you don’t have to do more written work to get the job done. Meet your deadlines this week. Use the next couple of days to help the last of the Scorpios observe their birthdays. The sun’s move to Sag will put a glow on your daily work. Show people how creative you are.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

The sun travels to Sagittarius. Sunday brings a month of sunshine with Lady Luck. Show your creativity. Run around the playground. Have a little fun. The holiday season is around the corner. Play it cool today. Mars in your sign is having issues with Venus. The folks on the home front could be a little anxious. No need to argue. You love to party. Hang out with a couple of Scorpios the next few days while they conclude their birthday month. You fire signs—Leo, Sag and Aries—work well together. Okay, Leo, make out your list and stick with it. Don’t go overboard in the spending department. Good news you have been expecting arrives Wednesday on the home front.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Play it cool today. Mars squares off with Venus. This is not the day to argue with the folks in the neighborhood. A neighbor may not be friendly today. Keep your words soft and tender. Spend time with your Scorpio friends as they celebrate the last of their birthdays. On Sunday, the sun shines bright on the home front. It may all be about family for the next few weeks. The holiday season approaches. Get ready to spend time with the family. It’s an excellent time to entertain at home. You and your colleagues can have fun Tuesday and Wednesday. Secrets could be revealed. Surprises may await you in the relationship department.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

It’s time to bring out your scales and balance your holiday schedule. Play it cool today. It’s not advisable to discuss your ideas with other people They may not agree with you, thanks to an unfriendly situation between Mars and Venus. Remember, Venus is your ruling planet. While Mercury visits Sagittarius, you have the gift of gab. The sun enters Sag late Saturday. The sun in adventurous Sag strikes the bell, and you are ready for something new. You may be ready to step out of your comfort zone. The holiday season approaches rapidly. Get ready to celebrate. Spend time with your family and friends. Watch your spending. Be ready for a surprise you will like Wednesday.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Happy birthday to the last of you Scorpios. Do not forget to set your goal for the next year. Write down a few wishes you want to become reality before your next birthday. Mars is scrapping with Venus in your sign. This is not the time to argue with the people in authority. Play it cool with the folks in your career department. Not a good time ask for a raise. The sun heads into Sagittarius, and here your career department will take center stage for the next month. Talk about your values. It is time to be generous with yourself. Treat yourself to something special. The holiday season looms. Share the season with friends and family.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your birthday month starts Saturday. Happy birthday. Take stock of your recent actions, then decide what you want to achieve over the next year. I realize you feel energized as the sun journeys into your sign. Get ready to move forward with your new goals. Mars squares off with Venus today. Not the best time to divulge secrets. Work behind the scenes. The last of the Scorpios observe their birthdays over the next couple of days. Join the party. Have some fun. Watch your spending as the holiday season comes up. We have an urge to spend this time of year. Good news could arrive Wednesday on the home front.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

The sun moves to Sagittarius this week. Get ready to work behind the scenes. This is not the time to share secrets with anyone nor is it the right time to schedule meetings. Mars and Venus are feuding. Your banker or the tax man may not share your views. You can schedule meetings later in the week. Sit down and make a budget before the holiday season gets into high gear. Stick to that budget. Spend some time with your Scorpio friends over the next couple of days as the last of them celebrate their birthdays. Trust your instincts. Go with your hunches. Expect the unexpected Wednesday. Uranus could send you a surprise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Chill out with friends while Mars is in your relationship department slugging it out with Venus. That applies to business partnerships and personal relationships. People are not friendly. Expect the unexpected Wednesday. Talk with the boss. It might lead to a bonus. Take some time off for fun. The last of the Scorpios are celebrating their birthdays. Find a party. The sun shines bright in Sagittarius. Tell someone about your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals. Uranus gives you the flexibility to turn an awkward event into a joyous occasion that will be fun for everyone as the holiday season comes on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Stay in your own little pond today. Mars and Venus are having a problem. The folks in your daily work department may not be friendly. In fact, they may not agree with the knowledge you have to share with them. Your Scorpio friends are celebrating the last of their birthdays for the next few days. Have fun. Join a party. The sun moves to Sagittarius on Saturday, triggering a month of birthdays there. This puts the sun in your career department. Have a talk Monday with the people in authority. With the sun and Mercury in Sagittarius, your attention shifts to career and business.