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)

Welcome to the new year. Set your goal for the month. The planets change signs this month. Make room for the new. Let go of whatever is not working. Sweet Venus moves to Sagittarius on Friday. Time to make travel plans. Higher knowledge may be on your agenda. Time for action. Your mind may be buzzing on Monday, when Mercury and Neptune get together. Reach for your dreams. Remember, Mercury is the messenger of the gods. You may notice your energy level picks up a bit this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Three planets visit your space of travel and higher knowledge. Your education and beliefs are emphasized. Venus travels to Sagittarius on Friday. You may find love while traveling or at school. Venus takes up residence in your resource department. While Neptune visits your career department, it is a good idea to think before you speak. Do not share your ideas with the folks in authority. You may find that you earth signs have a few grounded and unique ideas. Wait until next week to share.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Venus heads for Sagittarius on Friday. Your relationship department takes center stage while the moon visits Aquarius for the next day or two. Time to share a few of your unique ideas. You love to chat, so go ahead. You may find pleasure while you are with others. Say thank you very much to Venus. Your shared resources are emphasized while the sun resides in Capricorn. On Monday, share your goals with someone. Mercury, your ruling planet, encourages you to speak up.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Good for you. Venus moves on to Sagittarius on Friday. You may notice co-workers are happy. If you are lucky, you may pull in a bonus of some sort. While the sun and Mars visit Capricorn, it’s a good time to work on relationship issues. Share your higher knowledge. Your relationship department takes center stage this week. Jupiter, the planet of opportunity, encourages you to discuss your beliefs. On Monday and Tuesday, talk less and listen more. Mercury, the messenger, squares off with Uranus and Jupiter. The moon in Aries has the rams fired up.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Venus moves to your brother fire sign Sagittarius on Friday. Lady Luck takes center stage for the next few weeks. Now smile, all you kitties, as you take a lap around the playground. Play it cool when the sun squares off with Saturn. You may take on a few more responsibilities with the folks in your daily work department. Your energy level is high, thanks to Mars. You are the party sign of the zodiac. The moon travels to fire sign Aries on Monday. Your energy level picks up some more.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

You may find you are ready to make a few changes around the home front. It is time to detail and analyze. Venus takes up residence on your doorstep for the next few weeks. Remember, Venus is love and money. While Venus visits the home and family and the sun shines bright in Capricorn, it is time to have a little fun together. Pay attention to your daily work. Surprises could flow your way Monday when Mercury sends a wink to Neptune. Pay attention to your dreams. Lady Luck takes center stage.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Your ruling planet, Venus, travels to Sagittarius on Friday. Remember, Venus controls love and money. It’s time to chat with family members. Get out and about. Talk with the folks in your neighborhood. The banker is friendly. Communicate while Venus visits the longest-winded sign in the zodiac. The sun shines bright on the home front. Mars provides action to the home front. Reach for your dreams as you begin to settle into the new year. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, is residing in your daily work department.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

It is time to get off the sofa and spring into action. The sun is in Capricorn, encouraging you to communicate. Chat with folks in the neighborhood. You may find your banker friendly. Venus, the planet of love and money, visits Sagittarius on Friday. Good news. For the next few weeks, Venus will be operating in your house of earned income. You may find a bonus. Notice what you dig up over the next few weeks. Neptune brings sweet dreams to the home front. Monday and Tuesday are good days to listen to others. Talk less, listen more. You may be surprised by what you hear.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The sun shines bright on your earned income department. You could receive a bonus of some sort. Venus moves into your sign Friday. Smile. Venus is love and money. During Venus’ visit over the next few weeks, you may notice that your self-esteem takes center stage. On Monday and Tuesday, play it cool. You could have a little trouble in the communication department while chatty Mercury squares off with Uranus and Jupiter. It’s time to step back and listen to other people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

May the sun shine bright while he visits your sign. Do not forget to write down your wishes for the next year and set goals. With Mars in your sign, your energy level is high. Venus travels to Sagittarius on Friday. Venus is the planet of love and money. Share a few of your dreams. Keep an eye on your earned income. Pay attention to what you value. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you bounce back from any discouragements you may have encountered over the weekend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

I know you know that it is time to put the final touches on old projects. Get ready to bring in the new. Venus moves to Sagittarius. Share your dreams, hopes, wishes and goals. You are the unique sign. Pay attention to your goals while three planets visit your house of dreams. Saturn, the old man of the zodiac, encourages you to share your higher knowledge. You may notice that your life is more balanced while Venus is in Sagittarius. This could be an excellent time to join a group, club or organization.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

On Friday, Venus takes up residence in your career department. Venus brings love and money. Share your dreams. Saturn visits Libra. The old man encourages you to chat with the people in the financial world. You will find structure. Now, get off the sofa while Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, is in your sign. The red carpet is out. Share your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals. Take time out for your Capricorn friends. They are celebrating birthdays this month.