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)

Early reminder: Sunday is Mother’s Day. Share a few of your secrets and values today. Work on your secret projects. On Sunday, the sun meets up with Jupiter. This is a lucky aspect. Mercury and Mars open up an opportunity to chat with co-workers, Your energy level is high, thanks to Mars, your ruling planet. It’s back to business on Monday. The people in your career department are eager to talk. Good news flows your way. Venus goes retrograde on Tuesday. Not a good day to chat with your Gemini friends. On Wednesday, make the most of a good opportunity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 19)

Mercury, the messenger of the gods, in your sign gives you an opportunity to communicate. With Jupiter in your sign, you are certain about what you want to do. Now hold on. You may need to make a few adjustments. Others may be willing to compromise. Your self-esteem is topnotch with the sun, Jupiter and Mercury in your sign. Happy birthday. It’s your birthday month. Now is a good time to catch up with your correspondence. You are in for a busy month, my friend. When Mars and Pluto hook up on Wednesday, focus on achieving your goals.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Venus in your sign will go retrograde on Tuesday. Remain patient and rewards will come when Venus goes direct. Today is a great time to share your dreams. You will experience fewer distractions with three planets in the secret section of your chart. Spend time with Taurus friends. Enjoy a birthday party. Monday brings an opportunity to chat with the folks in the financial world. You are eager to talk.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

Venus goes retrograde Tuesday. You may decide to do things on your own while Venus visits the secret area of your chart. You have a chance to share your goals when the sun meets up with Jupiter. Take advantage. Your energy level is high, thanks to Mars. Mercury encourages you to communicate this week. Spend time with Taurus friends. Join a birthday party. Share your hopes, wishes and goals. play it cool with relationships on Wednesday. Listen to what others have to say.

LEO (July 22-August 22)

It’s time to talk with the people in the financial world. Take a look at joint resources and your investments. The sun and Jupiter get together. You have an opportunity to turn your big ideas into success. The folks in authority take notice. You are in the spotlight while three planets reside in your career department. On Tuesday, Venus goes retrograde until June 27. You now have a chance to look back. Notice any changes with your friends. Remember to thank the folks who have helped you. Work on your wish list. Share your new ideas. Old friends may surface.

VIRGO (August 23- September 21)

This could be the time to expand your horizons. The sun is hanging out in Taurus. Organize your travel plans. Take a class or two while three planets visit your travel and knowledge department. Share your knowledge. Remember, we learn through travel as well as books. On Monday, good news flows your way when Mercury and Mars get together. Your energy level is high. You may receive encouragement from friends this week. Venus goes retrograde and this will give you a chance to look back on what you have accomplished career wise. Pay attention.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

Three planets are visiting Taurus, and this gives you an opportunity to learn more about finances. Take a class or two on money management. New skills are helpful. Taxes, insurance and investments are just a few. When Venus goes retrograde on Tuesday, you have a chance to look back and explore what you have accomplished and the knowledge you have gained. Let go of any self-doubt. You may have to put long-distance travel plans on hold while Venus is retrograde the next few weeks. Wednesday offers an opportunity to take care of business around the home front.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21)

You have much to dig into this week. Your relationships, both business and personal, take center stage while three planets—the sun, Mercury and Jupiter—hold forth in that department. Today is a good day to show people how creative you are. Take care of business and personal matters and address financial issues. Venus goes retrograde. Use this period to check back on mistakes with taxes and insurance policies and make necessary changes. Wednesday is an excellent day to discuss business.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)

While the sun visits your space of daily work and health, you have an opportunity this week to talk about how you are feeling. Share your dreams with family members. Discuss your daily work. Your ruling planet, Jupiter, provides a chance to shine with your colleagues. You will feel grounded and down to earth while the sun resides in Taurus. Venus goes retrograde on Tuesday. Your relationship department takes center stage. You have an opportunity to clear up misunderstandings with friends. On Wednesday, you could find a bonus in your earned income department.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

Share your dreams today and talk about your creative new ideas. Lady Luck takes center stage. Give your life a little fun, love and luck. Take a gamble, but remember, it takes only one ticket to win the jackpot. The sun and Jupiter get together. Your energy level is high. You have the opportunity to do the big things you have been saving up for. The green light says go ahead and have fun. You are the worker of the zodiac. Share your creative ideas this week. Venus retrograde allows you to take care of unfinished business in your daily work.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 17)

The home front takes center stage this week while the sun, Mercury and Jupiter visit. Talk about your values today and share your dreams with the family. The sun and Jupiter get together to give you an opportunity to set goals, but keep them within reason. On Monday, keep your new business ideas behind the scenes. Venus goes retrograde on Tuesday. You have a chance to backpedal and take care of unfinished business in your creative department. You also can correct mistakes in relationships.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

Chat with your siblings. Go with your dreams today. Your intuition is strong this week. Your relationship department takes center stage, thanks to Mars, the planet of action and energy. Your Taurus friends are in the last full week of their birthday month. On Tuesday, Venus goes retrograde. This could slow things down around the home front. Take care of business later this week. You have an opportunity to share new ideas with colleagues. Detail the big picture, Pisces.