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)

Friday will be a good day to chat with co-workers. The sun and Mercury, the messenger, meet in your daily work department. Remember, Mercury is retrograde, so make sure people do not misinterpret what you say. Your relationship department is happy when Neptune, the dreamer, and Venus get together. With Jupiter in your sign, opportunity could flow in. Wednesday brings a new moon. It’s time to set a goal for the month and write down your wishes. This new moon will be in Virgo.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

The sun and Mercury hang out today in the sign of Virgo. Go on, take a little time off for fun. Long weekend coming up, at least for some of you. Venus, your ruling planet, changes signs Wednesday. Your relationship department will take center stage. Work on old projects while Mercury is retrograde. Get ready to launch new ones next week when Mercury goes direct. Your likes and dislikes will be more clearly defined. Set a goal when the new moon occurs Wednesday.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You will see everything in a more realistic light on the home front. Saturn will teach you to get organized. On Friday, share your knowledge with co-workers when Neptune sends a signal to Venus. Talk about your dreams, goals, hopes and wishes. New moon in Virgo on Wednesday. Write down your wishes, set a goal for the month. You may be able to reach your goal sooner than you thought. Finish up old projects this week. Mercury, your ruling planet, ends its retrograde session on the 12th.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Moon in your sign this weekend. Enjoy the next few days while the moon visits. Mercury retrograde could bring unfinished business to the forefront. No need to get moody. Enjoy the moon in your sign. Focus on one point at a time with simple matters. This will lead you to a clean, fast resolution. Venus enters Scorpio this week. Your power of attraction takes center stage. Your space of love, fun, luck and creativity will see a lot of action. Notice what comes up later this week. Monday is Labor Day—a long weekend. Should you feel a little anxious, chill out. New moon Wednesday in Virgo. New information could flow in.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

It is time to rethink your basic assumptions. Mercury remains retrograde until Sept. 12. Mercury is retrograde in Virgo. Time to think about finances as Mercury travels through your second house of money and resources. Your focus is more on things rather than ideas. Venus travels to Scorpio. You may dig up memories from childhood to share with your family. Venus takes up residence on the home front. New moon in Virgo on Wednesday. Maybe this will explain why you may feel a little antsy.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

The sun and Mercury join up with the new moon in your sign Wednesday. This is your annual new moon. It is a milestone event. You sow the seeds of intentions for the year ahead. Set your goal, then write down your wishes. The sun and Mercury get together today. No need to be hard on yourself. Choose your words carefully. Don’t worry. Enjoy your birthday party. Expect delays while Mercury is retrograde. Venus travels to Scorpio. Notice what you dig up in the communication department.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Venus and Neptune can serve up a sweet dream Saturday. You can make others feel special. Now, do not forget how special you are. A new moon will appear in Virgo on Wednesday. It’s time to detail and analyze. That same day, Venus travels to Scorpio. Venus will reside in Scorpio until January 2011 as a result of a few weeks’ retrograde. Venus will occupy your earned income department. See what you can dig up in the next several months. Set a goal for the next month during the new moon. Write down your wishes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

New moon in Virgo on Wednesday. It is time to touch bases with your friends. Let others know if you need help. The new moon falls in your relationship department of friends and groups. Other people can help you organize activities. Be a team player. Retrograde Mercury goes direct Sept. 12. Finish old projects. Get ready to launch new undertakings. New moons bring in the new. Venus slips into your sign. She will remain in Scorpio until January 2011. You have the ability to attract. Venus is love and money. Chill out. Spend time with some Virgo pals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Share your ideas with a friend today. If you deal with the people in authority, be careful that you do not take on too much responsibility. You could receive a bonus. Venus sends a wink to Neptune. Set more specific goals. Mars encourages you to take action. You may join people who encourage you to charge ahead with personal, professional or political activity. On Wednesday, Venus moves to Scorpio. Work behind the scenes. Do not reveal all your secrets, and pay attention to what you dig up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Put your creative plans into action. With a loving approach, this could make for a wonderful weekend. You are the worker of the zodiac, but remember to use this weekend for fun. With Mars in Libra, you have the energy to make headway in your profession or public life by completing jobs that showcase your abilities and special talent. A new moon Wednesday in your sister earth sign, Virgo, will give you the ability to detail and analyze. Plant the seeds and watch them develop over the next few weeks.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Chat with the folks in the financial world today. Look at joint resources. If you decide to make changes, wait until after the 12th, when Mercury, the messenger, resumes his forward motion. Venus and Neptune allow you to elevate your personal desires. You are the unique one of the zodiac. Neptune encourages you to reach for your dreams. On Wednesday, Venus moves to Scorpio. You might dig up something involving your career department. Someone from your past may offer an opportunity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Mercury joins the sun today in Virgo, where on Wednesday they will witness a new moon. This should give you something to detail and analyze, an urge to reconsider a recent decision you may have made. With Uranus back in your sign, expect the unexpected. Surprises could flow your way. Monday is Labor Day. Take a few laps around your own little pond. You may feel anxious as the new moon approaches. Just chill out. Make a wish and set a goal for the month. Give it a few weeks to develop. It could have something to do with a relationship. Venus travels to Scoprio. Time to gain new knowledge.