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)

It’s a busy week for you and Santa. On Friday, it’s the winter solstice as the sun travels to Capricorn. The sun in Capricorn puts your career in the spotlight this month. Expect a few changes as two planets change signs this week—the sun and Mars, the planet of action and energy and your ruling planet. Go ahead and share a few of your unique new ideas. Pluto sends a wink to Saturn. Good day for business. Take advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 19)

Two planets will change signs this week. On Friday, welcome the winter solstice as the sun moves to Capricorn. Capricorn is your brother earth sign. You may find a little more responsibility on your plate during the next month. You have an opportunity to share your knowledge. Return to school or travel. Mars travels to Aquarius on Tuesday. Share your new ideas. Good time to join your colleagues in groups, clubs or organizations.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You may encounter a few changes this week. Welcome the winter solstice on Friday. Two planets change signs. On Friday, the sun travels to Capricorn. Take a little time for yourself today. You are in for a busy week. Remain focused on your finances while the sun visits Capricorn for the next month. You may receive a little bonus this week. Have fun with family and friends. Mars travels to Aquarius, your brother air sign, on Tuesday. Share your knowledge. Kwanzaa begins on Wednesday.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

Happy holidays. Two planets change signs this week. On Friday, the sun moves to Capricorn. Welcome the winter solstice. The folks on St. Thomas welcome the Christmas winds. With the sun in Capricorn, your relationships take center stage. You could hear from old friends. New friendships may develop. Enjoy Tuesday with family and friends. On Christmas Day, Mars visits Aquarius and provides a unique way to deal with finances. Use this energy wisely. Wednesday is a good day to take action.

LEO (July 22-August 22)

Happy holidays. Two planets change signs this week. On Friday, the sun moves to Capricorn. Welcome the winter solstice. The folks on St. Thomas welcome the Christmas winds. With the sun in Capricorn, your relationships take center stage. You could hear from old friends. New friendships may develop. Enjoy Tuesday with family and friends. On Christmas Day, Mars visits Aquarius and provides a unique way to deal with finances. Use this energy wisely. Wednesday is a good day to take action.

VIRGO (August 23- September 21)

Today is a good time to detail and analyze. The sun travels to Capricorn. This should provide a little fun. The sun will be in the fun, love and luck section of your chart. Mars travels to Aquarius on Tuesday. You may find a unique way to deal with your daily work. On Wednesday, share your ideas with co-workers. Thanks to Jupiter, you will have an opportunity to spend without going over your budget this holiday season.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

Two planets change signs this week. Merry Christmas. The sun travels to Capricorn on Friday. The home front takes center stage. Welcome the winter solstice. You may want to spend more time around the home. Keep an eye on your spending. Santa has his elves and you, my friend, have the shopping malls this weekend. Enjoy Christmas Eve. Spend Christmas Tuesday with family and friends as you settle down to your Christmas dinner. Mars travels to Aquarius.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21)

Notice what you dig up this week. Two planets will change signs this week. Welcome the winter solstice. Keep an eye on your spending this weekend. Remember, Santa has the elves to help build the toys and you have the toy stores and shopping malls. The sun sends a wink to Neptune on Saturday. Enjoy a little fun, love and luck. Remember, it takes only one ticket to win the lottery. On Tuesday, happy holidays and Merry Christmas. Enjoy your day with family and friends.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)

Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Santa arrives this week. Two planets change signs. Whenever you are born close to another sign, you are born on the cusp. You may find you are a little of Capricorn, so check both signs, Sagittarius and Capricorn. The sun travels to Capricorn on Friday. Welcome to the winter solstice. With the sun in Capricorn, your earned income and values will be in the spotlight.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

The sun travels to your sign on Friday. Welcome the winter solstice. You early-born Capricorns should follow Sagittarius as well as Capricorn, for you have characteristics of both signs. Happy holidays and merry Christmas. For you, dear Capricorn, this birthday begins your personal new year. Mars changes signs Christmas Day. Take action. You have the energy to share your earned income. Share your values.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 17)

With two planets changing signs this week, you are in for a real treat for the next month. Welcome the winter solstice on Friday as the sun moves to Capricorn. You have a month to put the final touches on the goal you set on your last birthday. Work behind the scenes and correct mistakes. Give yourself credit for what you have accomplished over the past 11 months. You have plenty of energy. Time to take action when Mars takes up residence in your sign.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

On Friday, welcome the winter solstice. The sun travels to Capricorn. Good time to share your ideas. Talk about your hopes, wishes and goals. You may find this is a busy week. The sun sends a wink to Neptune. People notice how kind you are this holiday season. Wish your Capricorn friends a happy birthday. Santa arrives Monday night. On Tuesday, merry Christmas. Spend your day with family and friends. Mars travels to Aquarius. Others notice how creative you are. Secrets will be revealed.