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)

Santa takes to the sky on Wednesday. Should any of you out there run into Santa, please tell him where I live. Just hang a left at Puerto Rico and there it is—St. Thomas. I’ll leave some cookies and rum punch on the mantel right next to my stocking. Your Sag pals wind down a month of birthdays. The sun moves to Capricorn on Sunday with the winter solstice. Hanukkah begins on Tuesday. Take note of your career department, where several planets have congregated. Say hello to the holiday season. I know you love the holidays. Take a little time off. Get some rest. Spend some time with family and friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Happy Christmas Eve. Happy Hanukkah. Happy birthday to you later-born Sagittarians. Happy birthday to you Capricorns who are just starting a month of birthdays. The bullpen is full. Yes indeed, the winter solstice rolls in on Sunday. If you get invited to a party, accept. You could have the time of your life. An old friend could appear on the scene. You may rekindle an old friendship this week. Widen your circle of friends. The holiday season is a reason to socialize. You may receive a simple, touching gift from someone close to you.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Santa will need that shiny-nosed reindeer this week. The moon will not be so bright. Success flows your way. You could end this year with a fatter bankroll. Be careful of any decision you make. Maybe you should wait until after the new moon before you make important decisions. Take a few days off. Pamper yourself. Before you cut any ties this week, make sure this is what you really want. Decisions made now are likely to be irreversible. Spend the next few days with your Sag friends as they wind down a month of birthdays.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Happy holidays. Yes indeed, you are going to have a busy week. Your Sag pals wind up a month of birthday celebrations on Saturday, and on Sunday, Capricorns launch their parties as the winter solstice occurs. Hanukkah begins on Monday. Ask for help if your work schedule becomes hectic. People are there for you, my friend. Now a few of you may have a desire to spend time with your family or with your special friends. Enjoy your Christmas Eve on Wednesday. Finish your work early this week. A bonus could come your way.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

I know you have already pulled out your little gold shoes. So you are ready for the fun to begin. Your Sagittarius friends enjoy a few more days of birthday celebrations. On Sunday, Capricorns take center stage as they begin a month of birthday celebrations. With the sun in Capricorn, you may find your daily work schedule a little busy. The winter solstice also falls on Sunday. The folks up north feel the chill. Now listen, my friend, this could be the week your work is recognized in a way that could result in more income. Keep up the good work, and if you are not noticed this week, you will be later. Remain consistent. Take up the slack if others play. You will be rewarded.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

You have detailed and analyzed the situation. The holiday season is in full swing. Your Sagittarius friends wind down a month of birthday celebrations. The sun travels to Capricorn on Sunday. This brings a glow to this creative sector of your chart, so get off the sofa. Fun, love and luck take center stage for the next month. I know you made your home gorgeous for the holidays. Take time out to celebrate with your friends. You may decide to host your own holiday party. Happy holidays.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Happy holidays. Santa takes to the sky on Wednesday. On Sunday, your home front takes center stage. Winter solstice arrives when the sun moves into Capricorn, setting off a month of birthday parties. The folks in the north feel the chill. The sun puts a glow on your house of home and family. You have the desire to spend quality time with your family members. You can look forward to playing host to several nice gatherings. Surprises could come your way—pleasant surprises. For you folks rushing to buy or sell property, this could be your week. Remember to take a little time out for yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Make a wise choice for the week. You are the detective, so you know how to dig things up. Trust your experience as well as your instincts to make the choices you may need to make this week. It could be a financial decision of some sort. The folks up north feel the chill of winter as the solstice arrives on Sunday, when the sun reaches the tropic of Capricorn. Your Capricorn friends begin a month of birthday celebrations. Your communication department gets the green light. This is your time to communicate. Chat with your siblings and people in your neighborhood. Short journeys are in the ballpark for you, my friend. Now take Wednesday off. It is Christmas Eve. Spend it with family and friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You have only three more days of birthday celebrations. Happy birthday. Remember, you are the traveler of the zodiac. And leave your arrows at home. It is not deer season. Your Capricorn neighbors begin a month of birthday celebrations on Sunday. This brings a glow to your earned-income department as several planets set up shop there. Now some last-minute good news could arrive. You want to have fun. Your finances are strongly on your mind for the next four weeks. I know there could be an increase in your income. Remain focused. Hanukkah begins Monday. You could receive a bonus for all your hard work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Happy birthday. On Sunday, the sun enters your sign as the winter solstice arrives. Say yes to holiday invitations. Santa begins his journey on Wednesday. Pluto, power and big business, has taught you to be aware that careful money-handling habits are important. Pluto remains in your sign for the next 15 years. Jupiter remains in your sign until January 6. Jupiter is the planet of growth, luck and opportunity. The combination of sun, Jupiter and Pluto during the last 10 days of this year is a powerful influence going into the new year. Enjoy. The next 12 months are likely to be even more high-profile. The planetary arrangement is just awesome.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Santa takes to the sky Wednesday. I know you are already making plans for the new year. Your Capricorn pals begin a month of birthday celebrations on Sunday with the winter solstice. Work behind the scenes. Get ready to launch your new projects as the sun moves into your sign next month. Hanukkah begins on Monday. You are the person in the circle who adds excitement to a party, little genius. You have a few more shopping days to finish your list. I am a Leo, and fire signs are on your side, my friend. Think positive. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, takes up residence in your sign in January. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Now it is your week to get busy. I know with all the parties you enjoyed, some of you have not finished shopping. Get busy. Oh my, that last-minute shopping. Santa takes to the sky on Wednesday. On Sunday, you may decide to celebrate the winter solstice. Your Capricorn friends begin a month of birthday celebrations. Hanukkah begins on Monday. I know you have been busy with your career. Now spend time with family and friends. Yes indeed, you could be introduced to someone who sets you off in a new direction. A new moon flows in next week.