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)

Your ruling planet, Mars, the planet of action and energy, moves to Pisces later this week. Treat yourself to some rest and peace while Mars visits Pisces. Four planets will be residing in Pisces before the week ends. It’s a nice time to work behind the scenes. Do not divulge all your secrets. A full moon in Leo is on Friday’s agenda. Lady Luck takes center stage during the full moon. The sun moves to Pisces on Friday. You will spend more time with residents of your sign this month.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Go ahead and showcase your talents. Mars moves to Pisces this week. The red planet provides action and energy. If your energy has been a little sluggish, chill out. Your energy level will pick up. Three planets move to Pisces this week. You may meet up with people of a like mind. It is time to make your move with groups, clubs or professionals. You could be offered a leadership position. Get out of the bullpen. The sun shines bright in your relationship department. Share your hopes, wishes and goals.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Your career house will bask in the limelight this week. The sun, Mercury and Mars will take up residence there for the next month. A full moon Friday in Leo will give you the gift of gab. You are an air sign and you love to talk. The full moon will be in your communication department. Do your research and get your facts straight. What you say may have an impact. Choose your words carefully. You are ruled by Mercury, the messenger of the gods. Today is the last day of birthday celebrations for your brother air sign, Aquarius.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Pay attention. I know you feel anxious with the full moon on tap Friday in Leo. Take a look at your finances. It’s time for a change. Three planets change signs this week as the sun, Mercury and Mars move into your fellow water sign, Pisces. Maybe you will decide to travel or move to another little beach. Share your higher knowledge. Take a class. You could travel for business, pleasure or study. You may have an urge to know more about the world. Now, be careful about splurging during the full moon.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

A powerful full moon is on the schedule for Friday. Do not believe everything you hear or feel today. Three planets visit Pisces this week—the sun, Mercury and Mars. These three put the spotlight on the financial section of your chart. Keep informed about your resources. You have this month to deal with the people in the financial world. Your goal is to learn ways to make your money work for you. You may find out more about how others affect your finances.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

A full moon will occur Friday in Leo. Take care of anything you may have neglected, something that needs your attention now. Three planets change signs this week as the sun, Mercury and Mars all move into Pisces. Your house of relationships, both business and personal, will take center stage for the next week. Pisces is a water sign along with Cancer and Scorpio. Consider the feelings of others. Think before you speak. Watch out for conflict, especially if your needs clash with others.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Beware of fantasyland today. Don’t make any poor decisions while the sun and Neptune are in action. Play it cool with the full moon in Leo on Friday. Not a good day to finalize something you want. You need to make a plan, check the facts, get a clear picture and then make a decision later in the week. With three planets on the move this week—the sun, Mercury and Mars—you may encounter action in the daily work department. The full moon will give you confidence if you play it cool. On Friday, the sun heads into Pisces.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

So you feel a little anxious. It’s probably the full moon on tap Friday in Leo. This full moon will occur in your career department. Don’t lose your power. No need to be critical of yourself. Use the weekend to look ahead. Three planets change signs this week. The sun, Mercury and Mars parade into Pisces. With three planets in your space of fun, love and luck, Lady Luck takes center stage. Play it cool. Success is within reach. Do not put yourself out of the spotlight. Avoid setting your expectations over the top. Watch your power. Do not push your luck. Go with the flow and enjoy success.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Full moon Friday in your brother fire sign, Leo. This full moon will be in your ninth house of travel and higher knowledge. You have the confidence and plenty of fuel to act on your dreams. Your home takes center stage when three planets travel to Pisces this week—the sun, Mercury and Mars. You may make a decision that could change your life. Your home front is getting busy. You can get a lot done with Jupiter, your ruling planet, in Aries until June. Share your knowledge.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Three planets move to Pisces this week. With the sun, Mercury and Mars in your house of communication, you can connect with people. You will have an opportunity the next few weeks to gather new information. Chat with the folks in your neighborhood. Meet with your banker. Share some of your ideas. Full moon in Leo. You have the desire to talk with people in the financial world. Share your knowledge. Saturn and the moon get together Monday and bring you structure.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Happy birthday to all you Aquarians celebrating your birthdays today. I want to explain something about you later-born Aquarians. Tomorrow the sun travels to Pisces. Later-born Aquarians are cusp babies. I am a cusp baby, born Aug. 20. I read both Leo and Virgo. If your birthday falls within three or four days of a change of signs by the sun, also read your neighboring sign—in your case, Pisces as well as Aquarius. Meanwhile, Mars, the sun and Mercury take up residence in your space of values and earned income this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

If you are an early-born Pisces, born close to the 17th, you are known as a cusp baby. You were born so close to Aquarius that you should read Aquarius as well as Pisces. A full moon will occur Friday in Leo. If you feel a little antsy, this could be the reason. New and full moons have a strong effect on water signs—you, Cancer and Scorpio. It is time for you to decide what your next move should be. Let go of whatever is not working. Make room for the new. Enjoy Presidents’ Day on Monday.