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)

Full moon Friday in Cancer. This is a powerful full moon. Go ahead and set your goal for the new year. This full moon will appear on your home front. Just relax and enjoy your family and your home this weekend. Welcome the new year. Your career department is in the spotlight while three planets visit there this month. The folks in authority are noticing you. Good time to share your new ideas with the boss. Talk about your goals.

TAURUS (April 20-May 19)

Share your knowledge. Set your goal for 2013. With Mercury moving to Capricorn on Monday, you may decide to return to school. Good time to travel. Discuss your philosophical views. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, opens the window of opportunity. Good time to increase your earned income. The window is open for the next six months. Wish Capricorn, your brother earth sign, a happy birthday.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Set your goal for the year. Your house of values and earned income takes center stage. Mercury, your ruling planet, moves to Capricorn on Monday. Keep communication open. You are ready to welcome changes. You may find you suddenly have an opportunity to share your hopes, wishes and goals with your colleagues. Your relationship department is in the spotlight with your ruling planet. Nice time to communicate. Good news arrives.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

I know why you are feeling a little anxious. It’s the new moon Friday in your sign. This is a powerful full moon. The tides are high. With Mars in Aquarius, you need to keep an eye on your finances. Chat with the folks in the financial world. Mercury travels to Capricorn. Take a look at your relationships. You may decide who your real friends are—both personal and business. Time to let go of whatever is not working. It’s not your job to make everyone happy. You need to take care of yourself first, then help others.

LEO (July 22-August 22)

Opportunity flows your way. Friday brings a full moon in Cancer. This is a powerful full moon that could stir up emotions. The moon rules Cancer and the tides. Folks on the coast may notice higher tides. Good time to let go of whatever is not working. Monday is New Year’s Eve, and Tuesday is New Year’s Day. Set your goal for the year. Get ready for a little change to enter your life. Avoid arguments. You may receive a surprise when Mars hooks up with Uranus.

VIRGO (August 23- September 21)

No need to detail and analyze. Get ready for a few changes in the next month. Should you feel a little anxious, it’s the full moon Friday in Cancer. Tides might be higher than usual. New Year’s Eve brings the opportunity for a little fun and cheer. With Mars in Aquarius, you may decide to share a few of your unique ideas with your co-workers. It’s time to set your goals for the next year. Remember, you do get rewards for your hard work.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

Time to pull out your scales and weigh in on the new year. Chill out and relax. You are ready for a few changes to enter your life. Mark New Year’s Eve with fun and celebration. Keep the harmony with your friends and the folks on the home front. With Saturn in your space of income, it’s time to work on your earned income and what you value. You may receive a surprise from the folks in your relationship department on New Year’s Day. Use the energy to your advantage.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21)

I know you are a little anxious because of the full moon Friday in Cancer, your sister water sign. This is a powerful full moon, and you water signs—Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces—will definitely feel it. Relax. Share your knowledge. Share a few of your big ideas. This is a good time to make long-range plans for the year. Monday is a day to add a little fun as you celebrate New Year’s Eve. Get ready for a little change. Enjoy time with your family and co-workers this week.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)

A powerful full moon will occur Friday in Cancer. Chill out if you feel a little antsy. Time to let go of whatever isn’t working. Clear the deck. Make room for new energy. Mercury, the messenger, travels to Capricorn on Monday. Go ahead and talk about your values and your earned income. Set your goal for the new year. Time for a little fun, love and luck. Remember, it takes only one ticket to win the lottery.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

Your mountaintop glows with Friday’s full moon in Cancer. Higher tides, higher energy. Chill out if you feel a little anxious. Time to ring in the new year. You may notices changes within the next month. Build yourself up. Let go of whatever is not working. You are the worker of the zodiac. Use your energy to clear the decks. Make room for new ideas to flow your way. Good news arrives on the home front.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 17)

With Mars in your sign, it’s time to take action. Use the energy wisely. A powerful full moon will occur Friday. This may explain why you feel anxious. With Mercury in Capricorn, work behind the scenes. A few secrets could be revealed. Monday brings in a little cheer for the new year. Get ready to launch new ideas. Set your goal for the year. Make your wish. Let go of whatever is not working. Unexpected good news as the week winds down. Share your unique ideas.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

I know you feel a little anxious. It’s the full moon Friday in Cancer, your sister water sign. You water signs—Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces—feel both full and new moons. This full moon is powerful. Remember, the moon rules Cancer. Get ready for change within the next month. Let go of whatever is not working. On Tuesday, New Year’s Day, set your goal for the year. You may decide to surprise a few of your friends with the changes you make in 2013. Expect a surprise when Mars sends a wink to Uranus.