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)

Pay attention. Opportunity knocks. Prune your garden at the right time. The money planets, Jupiter and Saturn, are in action. Do not say yes to every opportunity. Uncontrolled expansion is a prescription for disaster. Remain focused. Honor all your current commitments before making new ones, dear little ram. Concentrate on your long-term goals. Take a look at all your finances. Venus’ visit to Cancer brings a new time to enjoy ties your family and domestic activities. The sun enters Gemini today. Stroll around the neighborhood. Interesting opportunities arise this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Smile. The sun in Gemini sends fresh air to your second house of resources. The sun could initiate new money-making ideas. This fires a burst of energy to your earned income department. Share your values with others. Gemini gives you the gift of gab. You get a sudden opportunity to talk about your hopes, wishes and goals. Jupiter and Saturn, the money planets, may overwhelm you when they get together. Your daily tasks take center stage and expand your professional horizons. Pay attention. This is a reassessment of your long-term goals.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Happy birthday. The sun sends a wink to Uranus, the planet where things happen suddenly. Surprises could flow your way. You will feel invigorated with the sun in your sign and look forward to a new year of accomplishments. Watch your spending. I know you are ready to search through the spring sales. Do not get entangled in financial issues. Work on your goal for the next month. Your energy and enthusiasm increase with your birthday. Take stock of what you have accomplished this past year. Let go of whatever has not worked. Learn from your mistakes. Take charge of the things you can control. It is time to pat yourself on the back. Aim high.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Charming Venus enters your sign for a few weeks’ visit. Turn on the love light. Indulge yourself with beautiful things. People will notice the sparkle in your eye and your beauty. As the sun travels into Gemini, the most important work for you during the next month could be behind the scenes. Complete the goals you set for yourself on your last birthday. Work on your wishes. Perhaps a dream vacation. You could get a surprise today when the sun talks to Uranus. Spend some time with your Gemini friends. This is their birthday month. Join the party. Feel a little anxious? Chill out.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Surprises flow your way. You could receive an answer you didn’t expect. The sun enters Gemini. Go ahead with your long-term goals. Share your ideas. Others listen. While Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, visits Pisces you could find big rewards—financially and emotionally. It’s springtime—time to take care of business. Get ready to plant some seeds. Your Gemini friends are looking for someone to chat with, so perhaps you could join them for a birthday party. Mars is in your sign putting out a burst of energy. Focus on your career while Mercury visits. Talk with the people in authority.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

The sun travels to Gemini today. The sun takes up residence in your house of career. Spend time with your Gemini friends. Help them celebrate their birthdays. A surprise may be in store for you in the daily work department. Play it cool. No need to take on more responsibility. Mars sends energy to work behind the scenes. Do not share all your ideas. With Saturn in your sign until July 21, it’s time to get organized. Put the final touches on old projects. Play it cool in the relationship department Sunday. Listen more, speak less. You don’t have to detail and analyze everything. Speak up on Tuesday.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Your career department takes center stage while Venus visits Cancer. You may enjoy some pleasant interaction with the folks in the career department. Take a look at your contracts. The sun travels to your fellow air sign, Gemini, today. You want to share your knowledge. Make long-distance travel plans. You air signs are the talkative signs of the zodiac. Yes indeed, invite an Aquarius to join the conversation. You may hear a few unique ideas. Toss out a few of your own solutions on Sunday. Enjoy a birthday party with Gemini friends. Pay attention to your intuition and instincts this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

The sun travels to chatty Gemini today. Time to talk with the people in the business world. Reveal your feelings. This could help you resolve a problem. I know you are the secretive one of the zodiac. Play it cool on Sunday. Not everyone will agree with your creative ideas. With the two money planets in opposition people may not want to take a gamble. Monday is a nice time to travel. Share your knowledge. Chat with the folks on the home front. The moon journeys to your sign later in the week. Take it easy with the people in authority Wednesday.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The sun travels to Gemini. Your relationship department takes center stage for the next month. This means both personal and business relationships. Spend time with your Gemini friends. Enjoy a birthday party. Much knowledge will be shared. Many of you little travelers may make travel plans on Sunday with the money planets, Saturn and Jupiter, in opposition. Expect discussion on family and career issues. You have an opportunity for personal growth. While Venus visits Cancer, meet with your banker or other people in the business world.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Venus in Cancer provide pleasant energy in your relationship department—both business and personal relationships. The sun enters Gemini today. You have the energy to chat. You may find you are focusing on activities involving your daily work. While Mercury, the messenger, visits his brother earth sign, Taurus, it is time to get grounded and down-to-earth with your creative efforts. Show people how creative you are. Luck is with you. Sunday is an excellent day to talk about your desires. Let people know what you dislike. Now, chill out and listen to what others have to say.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

With the sun entering your fellow air sign, Gemini, today, Lady Luck takes center stage for the next month. Go ahead, show people how creative you are. Take time off for a little fun. Join a Gemini’s birthday celebration. When Jupiter and Saturn, the two money planets, take up opposite positions, it is time to lay your cards on the table. It’s time for negotiation. Explain your plans. Jupiter and Saturn’s opposition across your money axis may increase tension. Take a serious look at your finances. Wait a few days before you make any major purchases.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

The sun in Gemini may produce chatty family members this month. Smile—the folks on the home front have much to share with you. A few of you may opt to work from the home front. With Venus in your sister water sign, Cancer, you want to show others your creativity. Take a little time off. Take a few laps around your little pond. Should you feel a little antsy, being a water sign, chill out later this week. That’s the moon getting ready to become full next Thursday in Sagittarius. Enjoy this week. The full moon takes place in your career department. Jupiter and Saturn in opposition can help you define your desires more clearly.