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 email.

ARIES (March 20-April 20)

Welcome to the new year. Happy New Year. Jupiter moves to Aquarius on Monday. It has been 12 long years since Jupiter visited Aquarius. This brings a year for you to share all your ideas, hopes and wishes with other people. You shift away from your house of career. Neptune, the dreamer, remains in this section of your chart until April 4, 2011. Jupiter will join up with Neptune on May 27, July 10 and Dec. 21, 2009. Do not get pulled up into a fog. Follow your intuition. If it feels good, wear it. If not, toss the idea. I am giving you a heads up for 2009 with Jupiter. Launch a new year of fun. Join clubs and organizations. This is your year for new friendships. Mercury turns retrograde next week, and you could hear from an old friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Happy New Year. Do I have a surprise for you. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity takes center stage in your career department. Now get of the old bullpen. It has been 12 years since Jupiter visited this section of your chart. This is not your year to sit on the sofa. Reach for your dreams in the career department. Jupiter brings opportunity. On Saturday, sweet Venus moves to Pisces. This brings the opportunity to share your ideas, hopes and wishes with others. Jupiter and Neptune form a direct aspect on May 27, July 10 and Dec. 21, 2009. Reach for your goals this new year.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Happy New Year. Venus joins your career department. Could be a promotion or bonus of some sort. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, takes center stage on Monday. Make your travel plans. Reach for higher knowledge. Yes indeed, the red carpet flows your way. Monday would be a great day to chat with your banker. OK, Tuesday, expect the unexpected. It’s good. The moon sends a wink to Uranus, the planet of surprises. Join up with your Capricorn pals as they celebrate their birthday month. Now expect a few delays, thanks to the Mercury. 

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Happy New Year. Venus brings the opportunity to gain a little knowledge on Saturday. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, moves into Aquarius on Monday. People are there for you, my friend. Take advantage while the red carpet is out this year. Expect a few delays with payments. On Wednesday, the moon squares off with Neptune and Venus. Not a good day for business. This is not the week to make any major purchases. You may hear from an old friend. Read the ads closely this week. You might find a bargain. 

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

You love to party, Well, Happy New Year to all you little lions. Enjoy your jungle. Help your Capricorn pals celebrate their birthday month. Make your New Year wishes. Set your goal for the year. The moon moves into the sign of Taurus on Monday. Some people may appear a little bullheaded. Wednesday is time to chat again while the moon is in Gemini. Jupiter enters Aquarius on Monday. This brings a glow to your career department. Jupiter will remain in the career section of your chart until next January. Take advantage. You have the opportunity for growth and luck in your career this year.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Happy New Year. Good week to hook up with fellow earth sign Capricorn. Yes indeed, they are celebrating their birthdays this month. Join the party. The new year is here, my friend. Surprises could flow your way on Tuesday. The moon sends a wink to Uranus. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, takes center stage in your daily work department. This brings the opportunity to enjoy your daily work. Venus takes up residence in your house of relationships. You may find people a little more friendly. Yes indeed, in the business world as well as among your personal friends. Mercury, the communication director, is your ruling planet and you may be having trouble detailing and analyzing. Mercury goes retrograde next week.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Happy New Year. Venus brings a glow to your daily work department. Venus rules both love and money. Maybe a bonus of some sort could flow your way. More good news. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, takes center stage in Aquarius. Jupiter will be in your house of fun, luck and children. No need to balance the scales on this my friend. Lady Luck will remain in this area until January 2010. Jupiter brings abundance. This is not the year to sit on the sofa. Get out and about. Take advantage of this. Chat with your Gemini friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

I dug up a happy New Year for you today. Your Capricorn pals are celebrating their birthdays this month. Good news is on the way. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity takes up residence in Aquarius on Monday, putting a glow on the home front. Jupiter brings the opportunity. It is up to you to take advantage. Step up to the plate and let others know you are there. Tuesday would be a great day to chat. Venus moves to Pisces. This brings luck to the fun, love and luck department of your solar chart. Venus smiles at Pluto. Yes indeed, cross the t’s and dot the I’s. Finish up all business before you begin any new projects this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Happy New Year to all you little travelers. Jupiter, your ruling planet, takes center stage in Aquarius. Jupiter is much happier as he enters Aquarius. This, my friend, brings growth, luck and opportunity to your communication department. Sunday will be an excellent day to talk with people in authority. On Tuesday, a few surprises could flow your way. The moon sends a wink to Uranus, the planet of surprises. Your Capricorn friends are celebrating birthdays. Venus moves to Pisces. Now this brings love and money to the home front. Launch new projects now before Mercury turns retrograde next week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Happy New Year. Happy birthday. You have much to celebrate this week. Venus brings a smile to the communication department. This could mean a bonus of some sort. Jupiter moves forward. Yes indeed, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity takes center stage in the money department. Take advantage, dear Capricorn. We know you are the worker of the zodiac. We also know you are ruled by Saturn, one of the money planets. Well, good for you. Jupiter is the other money planet. On Sunday, Venus winks at Pluto, the power planet, Mr. Big Business. Get out and meet the folks, my friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Happy New Year. Welcome 2009. I know you have a busy schedule this year. Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, takes up center stage in your sign. This is not your year to sit on the sofa. Jupiter sends growth, luck and opportunity, and he will be very happy while he visits your sign this year. Venus is love and money, and she takes up residence in your money sector. Could be a raise or bonus. Exciting news arrives. Pluto and Venus get together on Sunday. Lucky you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Happy New Year. Venus visits your sign on Saturday. This should give you something to smile about. Venus is love and money and she could arrange a bonus of some sort. The moon hooks up with Venus on Monday. Lady Luck is on your side. Jupiter moves to Aquarius on Monday. In my book, I call Jupiter in the 12th house an angel on your shoulder, your ace in the hole. Your Capricorn friends are celebrating their birthdays this month. Join the party.