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)

New moon in Libra today. It’s time to work on dealing with relationships. Sweet Venus goes retrograde. Take care of your relationships. Keep an eye on money issues. Venus controls love and money. While Venus is retrograde, it is time for a reality check. Scale back a few of your plans. This new moon enables you to let go of your old agenda and set a new goal for your own budget. The best time to begin a new project is between the new moon and full moon. Set a goal for the next month. Write down your wishes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You can expect a few delays. Venus, your ruling planet, goes retrograde Friday. Now, chill out. Taking a few steps backward can strengthen a relationship. Expect business relationships to slow down. Venus will go direct Nov. 17. Use these few weeks to look back and correct any mistakes you may have made in recent months. Do not forget your wish list for the next month. With the new moon in Libra, you may need to make a few adjustments in your daily work. Put aside differences with co-workers.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

New moon today in your sister air sign, Libra. This should give you air signs—you two along with Aquarius—good reason to chat. You air signs are the yakkers of the zodiac. Go ahead and make a creative wish for the next month. This new moon will be in your house of fun, love and luck. Venus goes retrograde Friday and will remain on that course until Nov. 17. Mercury and Saturn get together Friday. Review your plans in terms of current experiences instead of unrealistic dreams.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

The new moon in Libra could make you a little antsy. The home front takes center stage. Let go of any fears you have. Venus goes retrograde Friday. Expect delays in the creativity department. When Mercury hangs out with Saturn, it is time to communicate. Saturn encourages you to get organized and dig up the facts. If you feel pressure at work, just dig in your heels. Sometimes you have to say no. Be honest about your desires. Act in your own best interests. Take time for yourself. Long weekend for some. Monday is Columbus Day. Work on your sand castles and stick close to home.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

New moon will give you an opportunity to party. The new moon will occur in your communication section, in Libra. Pull out the scales and seek balance by looking at both sides of the issue. Go ahead and write down your wishes and set a goal for the next month. Share your knowledge. On Friday, Venus goes retrograde in Scorpio. Expect everything to slow down around the home front. Mercury and Saturn provide the right words today. Do not be afraid to tell it like it is, and people will look up to you. Do not lose your cool.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Be patient if your rewards are delayed. Your professional skills will pay off. Venus, the planet of love and money, will go retrograde Friday and return to direct Nov. 17. Venus will retrograde back to the second house of earned income, where the new moon will occur today. Rewards arrive in November for all your hard work. Venus is in your space of communication now. Mercury and Saturn are hanging out together, giving you an excellent chance for serious talks about personal matters.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

You will host the new moon today. This new moon is like your personal New Year’s Day. Yes indeed, it reflects your desire to make balanced choices that are best for everyone. You sometimes hesitate to decide to turn one way or another. You always have to see the potential of both options. Your ruling planet, Venus, goes retrograde Friday and will remain on that course until Nov. 17. Keep your confidence on the front burner while Venus is retrograde. Happy birthday. Do not forget to make a list of wishes and set a goal for the next month.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Chill out today. New moon time in Libra. Libra is represented by the scales, and this reminds you to strive for balance in all areas of your life. Mars boosts your energy, self-confidence and enthusiasm. Venus in your sign goes retrograde Friday. OK, chill out. Pleasure and personal desires will not disappear, but they may not feel as urgent until Venus moves direct again Nov. 17. While Mercury visits your sign, you definitely have the urge to communicate. Go ahead and write down your wishes for the month and set a goal. Work behind the scenes. Many of you will have a long Columbus Day weekend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Mercury, the messenger, moves to Libra in your eleventh house of friends and wishes. This encourages you to talk about your goals with people you trust. New moon today in Libra suggests that getting along with others may be better than having your own way. Venus goes retrograde Friday. Look back at love and money situations. What needs to be improved? Work on this issue for the next few weeks. For now, go ahead and work behind the scenes. Keep your secrets to yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

New moon in Libra today. Make out your wish list and set a goal for the month. This new moon can put you in the spotlight as a spokesperson or negotiator. Saturn is insisting that you get grounded and organized. You could meet up with old friends. Connect with colleagues. Venus, the planet of love and money goes retrograde next week. This is not a good time to start a new relationship. Wait until after Nov. 17. Today will bring pressure to manage a few details at work. The people in authority will notice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

New moon today in Libra. You may find yourself willing to take on a few risks in the house of adventure. Your education and beliefs are especially important now. Discuss issues with with intelligent people while Mercury visits Libra. Venus goes retrograde Friday. This could put your business or career plans on hold. If you get a long Columbus Day weekend, just pack a bag and go somewhere. The change in scenery will refresh your mind as well as your spirit. Do not forget to set your goal for the month.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

If you feel a little anxious today, it’s because of the new moon in Libra. Take a look at your finances. Set a goal and write down your wishes for the month. Venus goes retrograde Friday and will remain there until Nov. 17. Memories that may surface could cause you to reconsider your current situation. Spend some time with your Libra friends. They may provide the balance you need. Put travel on hold until Venus moves forward. The new moon can help you overcome a financial challenge. Monday is Columbus Day—a long weekend for some folks. Share your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals. Express yourself clearly when discussing finances.