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)

Get ready to launch your new projects next week. Mercury, the messenger, will start moving forward again Tuesday. Mars in Cancer brings energy to get chores done around the home front. Keep your words soft and tender around family members. Spend time with friends. Check out the Internet. You could learn a few things this week. The sun brings a glow to the relationship department. Wednesday is a great day to check in with the local folks. You could get into a lively conversation. You may be surprised by what you hear.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

With Mars in Cancer, your energy level is high in the communication department. Your communications have an increased importance. This involves all types of communication—phone calls, Internet, e-mails, writing, reading, any type of communication. Mercury moves direct Tuesday. You will notice less miscommunication within the next week or so. Three planets reside in Virgo. Get ready to detail and analyze things. Lady Luck is on your side. Get ready to launch your creative ideas. Run around the meadow. Relax a bit. Take time out and celebrate as you and your co-workers balance work issues.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Keep moving forward. Do not let your guard down. Some people may not approve of some of the changes you are getting ready to make. Mars cautions you to keep an eye on your earned-income department. You have an abundance of energy to work on what you value. We know you love to chat. Family members will help you detail and analyze family issues. Many of you little twins may have an urge to move to another home. When Venus visits the home front, she brings love. Venus in the fourth house sometimes signals a change of home. The sun has taken up residence in sister air sign Libra. Luck is with you. Show people how creative you are. Have fun.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Mercury, the messenger, moves forward again Tuesday, but wait until next week before you sign on the dotted line. Mars is in your sign. This could make you eager to get things done. The red planet is action and energy. Venus brings the gift of gab while she visits your space of communication. Get your papers in order. Chat with the banker next week. Time to detail and analyze. Mercury and Venus are hanging out with Saturn in Virgo. Take a look at joint resources. The sun in Libra encourages you to redecorate on the home front. Spend time with your Libra friends as they celebrate their birthdays this month. Have a little fun.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Three planets are parked in Virgo. Time to get busy. Mercury, the communication director, moves forward Tuesday. Get ready to detail and analyze the situation in your financial department, but wait until next week to make any major changes there. Take a look at your earned income. Ask yourself what you value. The sun is visiting Libra for the next few weeks. You have the opportunity to communicate. You may decide to travel. Enjoy yourself. On Wednesday, listen to your instincts. If it feels good, wear it. Join the party while the Libras live it up on their birthdays.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

With three planets in your sign, you should have an urge to detail and analyze. Others take note of you. Mars encourages you to tell others about your ideas. Share your hopes, wishes and goals. Mercury, your ruling planet, moves forward Tuesday. Time to get ready to launch your new ideas. The sun in Libra brings a glow to your house of earned income. Good for you. Now you can share your values. While the sun visits Libra, you definitely have the urge to earn more money. Play it cool with the folks on the home front this weekend.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Happy birthday. Enjoy your birthday month. Mercury, the messenger, comes out of retrograde Tuesday. Get ready to launch your new projects next week. You have an urge to detail and analyze with three planets in Virgo. Work behind the scenes. Keep your secrets to yourself. You have an opportunity to remain on the right path. Lady Luck is on your side. New opportunities could flow your way. You can become a winner if you remain focused. Listen to your instincts. Start your new projects next week. Remember, you need to follow up on new ideas and projects. Take time out to celebrate your birthday. Set a goal for next year and write down a list of wishes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

You may have an urge to travel while Mars visits water sign Cancer. We learn through travel as well as books. Share your higher knowledge. The sun visits Libra, which is ruled by Venus. Do not divulge all your secrets. Play it cool today. No need for jealousy or resentment. Motivate yourself. Snoop around and see what you can dig up that you desire for yourself. Why depend on others when you can take the action yourself? Your Libra friends are celebrating birthdays. Join the party. Have a little fun. Mercury, the communication planet, ends his retrograde session Tuesday. Get your ducks in a row. Get ready to initiate new projects next week. It’s time to detail and analyze.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Remain patient while Mars visits Cancer. Mercury moves forward Tuesday. Next week, you may get some decisions you have been waiting for. With three planets in Virgo, you have been busy detailing and analyzing. Career decisions take center stage. Keep your opinions to yourself when the sun and Pluto tangle Friday. Exercise a little tolerance. Others could tick you off. The sun shines bright in Libra. Share your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals. Remember, Libra is ruled by Venus, which is love and money. Take time out for a little fun. Talk about your interests with people of a like mind. Fewer delays are around the corner as Mercury, the messenger, moves forward this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

The sun shines bright in the career sector of your chart. Mercury, the communication director, moves forward Tuesday. Spend this week detailing and analyzing  while three planets visit Virgo. Earth signs—Virgo, Taurus and Capricorn—are grounded and down to earth. You all enjoy work. Money is your name. Mars brings energy to your relationships, both business and personal. Share your knowledge. Now you can make headway in the career department. Remain focused and show your diplomatic side. Play it cool with the folks in authority. Take a little time off. Join a Libra’s birthday party.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Mars sends the energy to advance in your daily work, no matter how tedious the chores are. You have an urge to detail and analyze, thanks to three planets in Virgo. Check your insurance policies and taxes and take a look at your credit and mortgages. You have an opportunity to uncover mistakes or to find better deals. The sun is visiting Libra. Share your higher knowledge. You are the sign who says “I know.” You are now sensitive to the needs of others. Mercury, the communication planet, moves forward Tuesday. Be prepared to go ahead with new projects. Let the folks know you are the genius of the zodiac. You have an urge to expand your horizons.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Mercury, the messenger, goes direct this week. You will begin to notice fewer delays, less miscommunication. Now it’s time to detail and analyze. Mars has taken up residence in water sign Cancer. Cancers, Scorpios and especially you Pisces have Lady Luck on your side. Take a little time off. Do a couple of laps around the pond. Don’t share all your dreams and secrets. Jupiter in your 12th house is an angel on your shoulder for the next few months. Your ace in the hole. Tell someone about your ideas, hopes and wishes. Talk about your goals. People listen. The sun in Libra is occupying your space where other folks hang out.