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Horoscope: Peggy plots your planets for week of Aug. 23-29

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 at [email protected].

Peggy Allison

ARIES (March 20-April 20)

When the sun enters Virgo today, you may feel a need to detail and analyze your daily work. A full moon and an eclipse in the sign of Pisces, ruled by Neptune, could bring change to your schedule. Watch out for fantasy, but you can listen to your dreams. Mars and Jupiter square off, so do not set your goals out of reach. Do not set yourself up for failure of any sort. Yes indeed, keep your goals reasonable and size up the job, little ram. You may have a tendency to detail and analyze everything in your daily work. Work on your communication with co-workers. You can get a handle on any financial situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 21)

Share your feelings. You are ruled by Venus, the planet of love, beauty and money. You can get a little bullheaded at times, but chill out when Mars and Jupiter react to Mercury. Keep your words soft and tender. Watch your spending. Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, sometimes encourages you to think: Make more, spend more. Eclipse in Pisces with a full moon on Tuesday. Keep your ideas, hopes and wishes to yourself. Don’t share your ideas with clubs, groups or organizations. Little bull, you may decide it is time to move to a different pasture if you feel you are being drained. Speak gently. You don’t need red flags. Venus and Neptune bring love. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 21)

Stay on your toes and keep up with all the surprises. A lunar eclipse with a full moon is on tap for Tuesday. Mars in your sign makes a change toward Jupiter on Friday. Now keep your balance. Don’t get too fired up. Chill out and look to later in the week, and you will notice things as they really are. Yes indeed, opportunities flow later in the week. Forget about long-term plans this week. Remain focused and do not ignore your daily routine. Spend time around the home front. You may be faced with a decision between your career and the family.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Go ahead and chat with your friends, little crab. So you may feel a little emotional. That’s because you are ruled by the moon, and a full moon and an eclipse are coming up Tuesday. I know you have been working harder, because you want to accomplish more. Look at all the facts. Just chill out and take your time. Now take your best ideas to a higher level, but get all the facts before you take the green light. Go. Take a look at your finances. There could be changes in your lifestyle or changes in the direction you want to take. Join a Virgo in a birthday celebration. Get in touch with friends who make you think and laugh.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 23)

If you haven’t set your goal for the next year, do it now and write down your wishes, little kitty. You may be surprised at how well they work. Full moon on Tuesday. Do not let Jupiter encourage you to take any foolish chances. Remember what was happening then. This same eclipse occurred 19 years ago on August 28. Saturn helps you set goals, and Virgo helps you reach them. Let your feelings go. Clear out the old and bring in the new. Now take some time off for shopping as the week winds down, and you may surprise yourself with a lovely gift.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 23)

Happy birthday, little Virgo. You now have a full month to enjoy your birthday. Mercury, your ruling planet, is in your sign with the sun. Full moon eclipse in your opposite sign, Pisces. Eclipses bring a change. Yes indeed, my friend, out with the old and in with the new. This is not the week to overreact. Don’t get pulled out of your comfort zone. No need for conflict, my friend. I know, your ideas and thoughts are hard to keep up with during the eclipse. Catch the best and let the crazy ones slide away. You are a grounded earth sign.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

Now, dear little peacemaker, we know you like balance. This week brings an eclipse in Pisces. Do not overextend yourself. Protect yourself, my friend. Remember, you now have a full plate. Do not make promises you may not be able to keep because of your full schedule. Today is not the day to argue with siblings. I know you have been busy with a full social calendar this month. Go ahead and say yes to events that enhance your career and professional abilities. Take time off by yourself. Practice makes perfect. Some mistakes, though, are unavoidable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22)

Full moon and a lunar eclipse on Tuesday, my friend. So you may feel emotional. Remember, you are a water sign, and this full moon is in another water sign, Pisces. A new wave of options flows into your life. This is not the time to overreact. Know your limitations. Watch your spending. Remain focused. Brand new ideas could come your way. Take time out for a reality check. I know it is hard to be practical when you are having so much fun. Many of you little detectives may be sniffing out new job opportunities. You also want credit for your good ideas. Save the energy. Let the eclipse do its job.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The Virgo sun takes center stage in your career department. This eclipse will burn off memories you don’t want to hold on to. You have a reputation as a long-winded speaker. This week, simplify your dissertations. Make the connection and move on. Mars and Jupiter can bring a little conflict today. Smile and keep your words soft. Keep your ideas to yourself. Kick back and enjoy a birthday celebration with a Virgo. Now you can operate on a higher level. You can tap into talents you did not know you had. Remember, Jupiter, your ruling planet, is now moving direct.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Your sister earth sign, Virgo, begins a month of birthday celebrations today. I know you are busy, but don’t spread yourself too thin. Now, I know that like Virgo, you love to detail and analyze, and taking on big projects makes sense. You are the worker of the zodiac. Keep it simple lest you take on too much. Detail one thing. Break it down, little goat. This eclipse says let go, wash away anything negative. Whatever kindness you pass on to loved ones will bring devotion. Don’t be shy. Rest will do you good. Reach out to others. Chat with siblings, neighbors and friends.

 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Virgo begins a month of birthday celebrations today. Join in. Enjoy yourself. Now that the sun has moved into Virgo you must pay attention to investment opportunity that could flow your way. A lunar eclipse occurs this week in your space of value, real estate and earned income. Chat with your banker. Talk about your joint resources. Luck, love and fun come your way. When the moon visits your sign Sunday, talk about your ideas with others.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 20)

I know, dear little fish, your opposite sign, Virgo, begins a month of birthday celebrations today. A good friend could offer some useful tips over the next few days. Research and communication are key words this week. Your mind is sharp. Yes indeed, an eclipse provokes strong emotional reaction. Trust in yourself. You know what is best for you. Go with your own instincts. Don’t second-guess your own desires. Do you want to be a little fish in a little pond ? The choice is yours, my friend. If it feels good, wear it.

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