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 19)

Happy holidays. Enjoy your week. Now chill out. Do not force a solution. Putting out too much energy could take up valuable time and reduce productivity. Remain focused and you will complete a job on scheduled. Remain cool. Sweet Venus travels to Aquarius this week. Aquarius is the genius. You will come up with unique ideas. Share your hopes, wishes and goals. Hanukkah begins Wednesday. Venus and Uranus may send a surprise your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 19)

Mars, the red planet, in Virgo warns you to be careful when gambling or taking risks with financial speculation. On Monday, the sun and Saturn let you know what you need to do. Let a little happiness flow in. The holiday season is here. Venus moves to Aquarius on Tuesday. Venus is love and money, and she has taken up residence in your tenth house of career. Hanukkah begins Wednesday. Surprises will come your way.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Your life begins to run a little more smoothly. On Sunday, don’t share knowledge with co-workers. Venus squares off with Saturn. Others may not be as stable as you. On Monday, take a look at your finances. Chat with the folks in the financial world. On Tuesday, Venus shows up in your fellow air sign, Aquarius. Make travel plans. Share your knowledge. Hanukkah begins Wednesday. Tuesday and Wednesday are fun days for you Geminis. Talk about your goals, hopes and wishes.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

The moon in Virgo on Friday and Saturday gives you a chance to detail and analyze. Sunday is not the day to debate with family members as Saturn clashes with Venus. On Monday, you feel more comfortable with your daily work and home situations. Your life is a little busy now. You may have a tough time calling it quits. Hanukkah gets under way Wednesday. Venus and Saturn join forces to spring a surprise in your career department. Talk with the people in the financial world.

LEO (July 22-August 22)

You love to party, so you will enjoy the holiday season. On Sunday, when Venus and Saturn square off, carefully consider the information that flows your way. Detail and analyze the facts during the moon’s visit to Libra on Monday. You will find the balance you seek. Take a little gamble as the sun smiles on Saturn. Take a stab at fun, love and luck. On Tuesday, Venus arrives in Aquarius. Your relationships take center stage.

VIRGO (August 23- September 21)

With the moon in your sign Friday and Saturday, be careful that you do not detail and analyze too much. Enjoy yourself as the holiday season kicks in. Spend time with your Sag friends this week. It’s the last full week of their birthday month. Chill out on Sunday. It’s a lousy day to talk about your finances. Monday gets a little better. The sun and Saturn bring good news to the home front. You may receive a bonus in your daily work. Hanukkah starts Wednesday. Venus and Uranus could bring a financial surprise.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

You like to balance things, so go ahead and balance some of your plans. Saturn in your sign helps you remain focused. Take care of issues around the home on Sunday. Set down the rules. Life flows smoothly on Monday when the sun teams up with Saturn. Chat with the folks in the neighborhood. You may also talk with a sibling. The holiday season is upon us. On Tuesday, Venus travels to Aquarius. Time for fun and luck. Add some love to your life. You are ruled by Venus. Hanukkah begins Wednesday.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21)

All clues point to the arrival of the holiday season. Call your Sag friends. This is the last full week of their birthday month. The moon in Virgo allows you to detail and analyze your hopes, wishes and goals. Share your ideas. On Sunday, keep things cool when Venus clashes with Saturn. Refrain from revealing secrets. Keep your ideas to yourself. On Monday, while the sun shines bright in Sagittarius, share what you value. On Tuesday, Venus moves to Aquarius in your fourth house, putting your home front in the spotlight. Family members are happy and full of cheer. Wednesday brings the start of Hanukkah.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)

The holiday season is here. Make a plan for reaching your goals during the next year. Focus on what is most important this weekend. Don’t let a small job become a big one. Do what you have to do and move on. On Tuesday, Venus visits Aquarius in your third house of communication. You have a wide range of people to talk with. Enjoy these folks and get your work done. Just separate your professional obligations from your personal matters. Let the fun begin when a great surprise flows your way. Hanukkah begins Wednesday.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 20)

We know you are the worker of the zodiac. Take time out and reflect on how much you have accomplished this year. You have a full week to put the finishing touches on your projects. Your energy level rises as your birthday draws near. When Saturn, your ruling planet, squares off with Venus on Sunday, you will want to cut back on essentials. You have to make adjustments. You may receive a surprise from family members courtesy of Uranus and Venus. Happy Hanukkah on Wednesday.

AQUARIUS (January 19-February 17)

The holiday season is here. This is a great week to socialize with friends and associates. Play it cool Sunday. Do not share your knowledge. Keep your secrets to yourself when Venus in Capricorn clashes with Saturn. Tuesday is a day to cheer when Venus arrives in your sign. Your confidence is high. Venus, the planet of love and money, joins up with Uranus on Wednesday. That could mean a surprise. Be flexible and get ready for changes.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

The holiday season is in full swing. Time to have fun with other folks. Sunday is not a good day to deal with the people in the financial world. Do not discuss your finances. On Monday, the sun in Sagittarius, your 10th house of career, hooks up with Saturn. Take a look at your 401(k). Now, this is the day to get with the folks in the financial world. On Tuesday, Venus moves to Aquarius. You do not have to share all your secrets. When Venus joins with Uranus on Wednesday, a nice surprise could come your way.