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)

Do not share all your secrets when the sun squares off with Jupiter today. Work behind the scenes. Retrograde Mercury returns to Sagittarius on Saturday. Share a bit of your higher knowledge. Full moon Tuesday in Gemini, your space of communication. The winter solstice will occur Tuesday, when the sun travels to Capricorn, taking up residence in your career department. You may find you are ready to venture into new territory. The full moon is followed minutes later by a lunar eclipse.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

There’s much to talk about this week, as partners share financial information. Mercury moves back to Sagittarius. It’s time to chat with the folks in the business world. Do not share all your goals. Other people may not agree. Everyone has an urge to chat. The sun enters Capricorn on Tuesday, triggering the winter solstice on the shortest day of the year. Time to get grounded and down to earth. Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, provides discipline and ambition. Watch overspending. No need to impress others.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Listen to other people. Be flexible, and you may learn something from someone whose approach is much different from your own. Retrograde Mercury slips back into Sagittarius. Financial matters and the people in the business world could be on your mind. Monday is not a good day to share your ideas with others. Tuesday brings the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and the first day of winter, as the sun moves into Capricorn. A full moon and a lunar eclipse occur Tuesday in your sign.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Business plans made earlier can put a kink in your weekend plans. It is all about business. I know, the holiday season is here, and the last thing you may want to think about is work. You feel a little anxious as the week moves forward. Tuesday brings a full moon and a lunar eclipse in Gemini. Before the day is over, the moon moves to your sign. The sun moves to Capricorn, bringing the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Focus on the people who mean the most to you. The eclipse could bring some sort of a change involving your daily work. Share your dreams with co-workers.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Success can be yours. You should consider suggestions from others this weekend, but trust only your own intuition. Have a little fun. A high-tech problem could slow you down Monday, when Mercury, the messenger, squares off with Uranus. Chill out. On Tuesday, the sun travels to Capricorn, accompanied by the winter solstice, the advent of winter, the shortest day of the year. This could bring more obligation to the work sector. It is crucial to look ahead. Big changes are around the corner.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

A surprise plan may not be what you want, but hold back on harsh words. Talk it over. You know how to detail and analyze. Mercury retrogrades back to Sagittarius on Saturday. The folks on the home front are chatty. Should you feel a little antsy Tuesday, chill out. A full moon will occur in Gemini along with a lunar eclipse. Lady Luck could step in for a little love, luck and fun. The holiday season is here. Eclipses can bring change, but remember, the universe does not take away what you truly need.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Watch your spending today. You could overspend on children or have too much fun. Pull out your scales and put things in balance. Mercury, the messenger, remains retrograde and on Monday travels back into Sagittarius. It is time to communicate. Speak clearly. Think things through during all communication. You could feel a little anxious as the Tuesday full moon approaches in your sister air sign, Gemini. The sun moves to Capricorn on Tuesday, along with the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Mercury retrogrades back to Sagittarius today. Mercury will remain retrograde until Dec. 30. The sun squares off with Jupiter. While Mercury visits Sagittarius, share your values. Tuesday brings a full moon in Gemini, should you feel a little anxious. A lunar eclipse will follow the full moon. The sun transits to Capricorn on Tuesday for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. You could find yourself running around taking care of last-minute details. While the sun is in Capricorn, reset your professional priorities. No need to spin your wheels.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Mercury, the messenger, retrograde until Dec. 30, moves back to your sign today. Everyone will listen to what you have to say. Pay extra attention to saying what you mean and meaning what you say. Now, as much as you think ahead, do not be afraid to look back. While Mercury is retrograde, you have a chance to correct any mistakes you may have made over the past three months. Take care of money issues. Both business and personal relationships take center stage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Do not share secrets today. Think before you speak. Minor matters may need your attention. Mercury retrogrades back to Sagittarius on Saturday. Should you feel a little anxious over the weekend, it’s the full moon coming up in Gemini on Tuesday. I know, you may also feel a little more energized. The full moon will be followed by a lunar eclipse, the very same eclipse that occurred on this date 19 years ago. The eclipse should put wind in your sails and help you overcome obstacles.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Mercury retrogrades back to Sagittarius today. This should remind you that your thoughts, ideas goals, wishes and hopes really do shape your future. No need to take on more than you can handle or spend more than you have. On Tuesday, Gemini is host to a full moon and a lunar eclipse. This takes place in your house of fun, love and luck. It should release you from a few responsibilities. The sun travels to Capricorn on Tuesday, along with the winter solstice, the changing of the seasons.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Share your ideas today. The folks in your career department take center stage when Mercury, the messenger, travels back to Sagittarius, where it will remain until it returns to forward motion Dec. 30. Spend time focusing on your future. Should you feel a little antsy, chill out. It’s the full moon in Gemini Tuesday. Everyone wants to chat on the home front. A lunar eclipse will accompany the full moon Tuesday. The sun transits to Capricorn later in the day. This brings the winter solstice, the start of winter. Now you will get a little more grounded. You may be rewarded for your discipline and commitment.