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)

New moon Friday, little ram. Set a goal for the month and write down your wishes. Mercury, the messenger, moves to Virgo today. You will find it easier to communicate with co-workers. You will be able to detail and analyze your daily work. On Sunday, Venus also takes up residence in Virgo. Venus brings love and money to the workplace. Take it easy on the sweets. Venus brings an abundance of sweets. On Tuesday, the sun moves on to Libra and sets off a month of birthdays there. This brings the autumn equinox. Fall is in the air.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Mercury retrogrades back into Virgo. Expect things to get a little confused in the house of creativity. Virgo loves to detail and analyze. Expect delays. Friday  brings a new moon to Virgo. Set a goal for the month and make a wish list, but keep it within reason—something you want to accomplish over the next month. Venus ventures into Virgo on Sunday. Lady Luck is on your side. Venus is love and money. Take time off and run around the playground. It’s a good week to work on creative projects. The party then moves to Libra. This also brings the fall equinox and puts the sun in your house of daily work.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Mercury, your ruling planet, remains retrograde. In fact, he moves back into Virgo today. Take care of family issues. Expect a few delays for the next few days. The home front takes center stage when Venus makes her entrance in Virgo on Sunday. Make plans to spruce up the home front, but wait until next month to initiate new projects. Mercury moves forward on the 29th. Keep an eye on your spending this week. Mars brings the opportunity to work on your earned income. The sun travels to Libra on Tuesday. Welcome the fall equinox. With the sun in Libra, luck is on your side.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

A new moon occurs Friday. This could explain why you feel a little anxious. Write down your wishes and set a goal. Something you want to come about over the next month, but keep it reasonable. The sun puts a glow on your home front Tuesday when it moves into Libra and brings the fall equinox with it. Watch out of miscommunication. Mercury is still retrograde. Today, the messenger moves back into Virgo for a little detailing and analyzing. Think before you speak.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

New moon Friday. Write down your wishes and set a goal for the month. Venus moves from your sign to Virgo on Sunday. While Venus visits Virgo, you have the opportunity to detail and analyze your earned income. A great time to make the budget. Take a look at joint resources. Mercury remains retrograde until later this month. The messenger is moving back into Virgo. Keep an eye on the checkbook. Libra welcomes the sun on Tuesday, along with the fall equinox. The sun in Virgo gives you the gift of gab. You are the party sign of the zodiac. Secrets could be revealed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Listen.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Do not forget to set your goal for the next year and write down your wishes. On Sunday, Venus enters your sign. Venus is love and money. New moon Friday. Set a goal—something you want to accomplish during the next month. The sun moves to Libra on Tuesday—the fall equinox. You have an opportunity to look at your earned income. Opportunity arrives for you to detail and analyze. Make a budget. Mars gives you the energy to share your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals with other people. Mercury is retrograde. Speak clearly and distinctly. The sun brings a glow to what you value.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

It’s an exciting week as you begin your birthday month when the sun moves into your sign Tuesday—the fall equinox. New moon Friday. Set a goal for the month and write down your wishes. Work behind the scenes. Get ready to launch your new projects. You have an opportunity to move forward with career plans and business ambitions. Your energy should increase this week as your birthday approaches. Start looking for new opportunities. Spend time with your Virgo pals as they wind up their birthdays. A Virgo could help you detail and analyze some of your new ideas. Changes flow as three planets change signs this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

You may feel a little anxious. Chill out. Stake out the new moon Friday. You water signs—Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces—tend to get emotional during new and full moons. Perhaps a Virgo will help you detail and analyze your new ideas. Share your wishes, hopes and goals with someone on Tuesday, when the sun moves to Libra and the fall equinox arrives. Get ready for busier times. Libra, an air sign, brings the urge to travel. Take a look at your finances. Ask yourself if this is the time to take a vacation. Old issues could show you where you can gain rewards and where you may have made mistakes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A new moon pops up in your career department Friday. On Sunday, Venus joins Saturn and the sun in Virgo. Details and deadlines may become more important. When the sun enters Libra on Tuesday, you may find you want to get together with people who share your interests. Pay attention. Listen to what other folks have to offer. Check the facts. The fall equinox and the start of Libra’s birthday month take center stage Tuesday. Share your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals with someone. Expect changes as three planets—the sun, Venus and Mercury—change signs this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

A new moon occurs Friday. Expect the unexpected for the next few days. Remember: What goes around comes around. Your Need some help with analyzing a project? Ask a Virgo. They also may help you resolve past mistakes. The sun’s arrival in Libra brings the fall equinox. This is not the time to sit back. Plant seeds in the fall and see what develops in the spring. It’s a great time to work on long-term projects. The sun in Libra will allow you to balance a few of your new ideas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Continue to read the fine print. Mercury remains retrograde. On Sunday, Venus joins up with Saturn. You may find it important to detail and analyze before you charge ahead. Friday brings a new moon. Write down your wishes and set a goal for the month. Hang out with some Virgos this weekend. They are celebrating the last of their birthdays. On Tuesday, the sun moves on to your sister air sign Libra. You, Libra and Gemini could throw a party of air signs. Let go of your fears. It’s time to move ahead. Libra, the peacemaker, offers a more harmonious vision of your future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

The new moon Friday could make you anxious. The moon is ruled by Cancer, a water sign like you, so you water signs have a tendency to become a little emotional during the new and full moon. Play it cool with authority figures today. Avoid arguments. Write down your wishes and set a goal for the month. Keep the wishes and goals within reason. On Sunday. Venus presents the opportunity to heal relationships, both business and personal. Tuesday brings the fall equinox, and this could produce a new relationship. Have fun.