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)

Today is  the time to chat. Sweet Venus sends a wink to Mars. Mars is your ruling planet. Go ahead, share a few of your creative ideas. Lady Luck stands by your side. Sunday is Mother’s Day. Send flowers or take Mom out for dinner. Put the final touches on your projects. Mercury, the messenger, goes direct on Tuesday. Wait until next week to sign contracts or  begin any new projects. On Wednesday, get organized. Get grounded and down to earth as the moon transits to Taurus. Your earned income department plays host to the moon. Heads up. New moon next Thursday in Taurus. Time to get your summer schedule in order. Smile. You are a fire sign.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Venus, your ruling planet, gets a wink from Mars. This aspect ensures a good time for relationships. Your attitude could be contagious this week. The secret is to remain flexible. Sunday is Mother’s Day. Send Mom flowers. Enjoy a nice conversation or a fine dinner. Get ready to launch new projects. Mercury moves forward on Tuesday. Enjoy Wednesday, when the moon travels to Taurus. With the sun, Mercury and the moon in your sign, people take notice. Happy birthday. Do not forget to set a goal for the next year. Write down your wishes. The sun shines bright on the old barnyard. Show people how creative you are.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You love to chat. Time to put the final touches on old projects. Your birthday draws a little closer. Mercury, your ruling planet, moves forward this week. That will mean fewer delays and less miscommunication. Give yourself a little credit, even for your smallest victories. Talk about your dreams, hopes and wishes while Venus visits your sign. On Friday, Venus teams up with Mars. Take a short trip. Share your knowledge. It’s time to firm up your ideas and set a timetable for action. You will find yourself in a practical mood while the sun visits Taurus. Sunday is Mother’s Day. Spend some time with Mom. Send flowers. Enjoy a delightful dinner. At least make a phone call.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Mercury, the messenger, moves forward this week. Put final touches you your old projects. Get ready to move ahead. Mercury’s return to direct motion Tuesday will unclog the flow of communication and present you with fewer delays. You are back on track. Tell someone about your dreams Friday. Venus gets a wink from Mars. You could receive a surprise in the house of earned income. Mother’s Day comes up Sunday. Give Mom a phone call or send flowers or treat her to a lovely dinner. Play it cool Monday when the moon, your ruling planet, squares off with Pluto. Wednesday is a great day to share your wishes, hopes, ideas and goals.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Play it cool this week in the daily work department. Don’t make any rash decisions. Mercury moves forward Tuesday. This will mean fewer delays and less miscommunication than you have experienced over the past three weeks. Don’t forget dear old Mom on Sunday—Mother’s Day. On Friday, Venus hooks up with Mars, inviting you to talk about your hopes, wishes and goals. Monday is not a good day to share your knowledge with the folks in the daily work department. They may not agree. Instead, put the final touches on old projects. Get ready to move forward with the new moon next week.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

When Mercury turns direct Tuesday, you will notice fewer delays. Mercury is your ruling planet. While Mercury was retrograde, you experienced miscommunication. Get ready to move forward again. We know you love to detail and analyze. Avoid quick responses this week. Think before you speak. Sunday is Mother’s Day. Have a chat with Mom. Venus winks at Mars. Share a few of your dreams. People will take notice, little Virgo. Enjoy socializing. Spend time with your Taurus friends. This is their birthday month. Get grounded and down to earth. Share your knowledge. Talk about your travel plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Venus, your ruling planet, and Mars team up Friday. You assert yourself so charmingly that you may get what you want. It’s time for friends and adventure. Wait until next week to enter into contracts. Mercury, the messenger, moves forward. While Mercury was retrograde, you may have had difficulty getting your point across. When Mercury turns direct Tuesday, you should notice fewer delays. Sunday is Mother’s Day. Spend some time with Mom. On Monday, chat with the folks in the financial world. It’s a great day to talk about real estate and family issues. Put the finishing touches on old projects. Get ready for the new.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Aim for stability and security. Yes indeed, the sun and Mercury visit Taurus. Spend time with your Taurus friends. They are celebrating birthdays this month. Mercury moves forward Tuesday. You will notice fewer delays. Wait until after the new moon on the 13th to start new projects. This is the week to put finishing touches on projects you have under way. You will be able to restart stalled negotiations. The moon winks at Pluto, Mr. Power and Big Business. On Sunday, spend some time with Mom. It’s Mother’s Day. If you feel anxious, chill out. It’s the new moon coming up next Thursday in Taurus.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Mercury is requiring you to re-examine plans in the daily work department, down to the last detail, and you will have to execute whatever changes are necessary later this month. It’s time to look over your shoulder. Maybe you need to turn the car around. Take the opportunity to notice whatever you may have missed. Remember, three planets are retrograde. Good news: Mercury moves forward Tuesday. You have a few more days to put the final touches on old projects. Get ready to go forward. A new moon next Thursday will give you momentum. This new moon will confirm the need for change. No reason to dwell on the past. Don’t forget Mother’s Day on Sunday.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

I know a few of you have found things a little difficult in the world of communication. You have encountered delays. Chill out. Mercury goes retrograde Tuesday. Good news flows in. Venus in your work section and Mercury direct will make it easier to deal with co-workers. Connect with Mom Sunday. Play it cool on Monday. It won’t be a good day to talk business with family members. The moon squares off with Pluto, Mr. Power and Big Business. Talk with the people in the financial world Tuesday. Put the finishing touches on old business. Get ready to move forward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

The moon squares off with the sun today. Play it cool with family members. Lady Luck arrives Friday. Venus sends a wink to Mars. Tell someone about your dreams and take time out for a little fun. Sunday is Mother’s Day. Remember Mom. On Monday, do not discuss your dreams with the folks in the business world. The moon squares off with Pluto, the planet of power and big business. On Tuesday, Mercury, the communication planet, moves forward again. You will notice fewer delays, and it is time to move forward with new projects. Chat with the folks in the neighborhood. Show people how stable you are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You may enjoy entertaining a few friends in your little pond. Venus and Mars work together Friday. You will find co-workers friendly. Your Taurus friends are enjoying their month of birthdays. Join the party. Don’t forget Mom on Sunday. That’s Mother’s Day. Mercury moves direct Tuesday. Spend the next few days putting the final touches on old projects. When Mercury moves forward, it will be time to launch new projects. Should you feel a little anxious, it’s because you are a water sign and a new moon will occur next week, on Thursday. Do not debate with co-workers Wednesday. They may not agree with you. Keep your values to yourself.