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)

Happy holidays. I know this is the season. Take time out to get the rest you need. What a way to end the year. Six planets take up residence in your career department. Jupiter, Mercury, the sun, Pluto and Mars are joined in Capricorn by the moon, which becomes new on Saturday. Sunday should be an exciting day. Mars, your ruling planet, meets up with Pluto in your career department. Pluto is power and big business. As you get ready to welcome in the new year Wednesday, Mercury, the messenger, and Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, get together in your career department. You end the week feeling that your life is in order. Enjoy the end of this holiday season with friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

If a friend gives a party, be sure to attend. You could have a great time. Six planets are visiting in Capricorn. A new moon occurs in Capricorn on Saturday. Share your higher knowledge. Maybe you will decide to travel. If you do, you could encounter delays. Saturn goes retrograde on Wednesday. Set your monthly goal and write down your wishes. On Saturday, sweet Venus holds hands with Neptune. Reach for your dreams in your career department. People in authority take notice. Enjoy your holiday this week.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Happy holidays. New Year’s Eve takes center stage on Wednesday. You may find yourself doing some extra work on Friday. You are focused on money. New moon on Saturday. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. With six of the 10 planets in Capricorn, you may share some of your resources. Remember, we share, and we receive. Count your blessings. The flip side is that money could flow your way. Could be earnings or a bonus. Buy a lottery ticket. It takes only one to win. Lots of fun this week. Enjoy your holidays.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Happy holidays. This is a great week to host a holiday get-together for friends or family. Merry Christmas today. Kwanzaa begins Friday. Hanukkah ends Monday. All of us wish in the New Year on Wednesday. New moon in Capricorn on Saturday. Do not forget to write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. With six of the 10 planets in Capricorn this weekend, your relationship department glows. Venus holds hands with Neptune. Sweet dreams. A little love and money could flow your way. Ask for assistance if you need help. No need for snappy words. Saturday and Wednesday are happy days. Give thanks for the wonderful people in your life. On Wednesday, it wouldn’t hurt to make a few upbeat resolutions for 2009.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Happy holidays. Merry Christmas. This is a unique holiday week. Kwanzaa begins Friday. New moon on Saturday in Capricorn, which hosts six of the 10 planets this weekend. Hanukkah ends Monday. The six planets in Capricorn bring a glow to your daily work. More money will flow in. On Wednesday night, get ready to welcome in the new year. Saturn will be retrograde from Wednesday through May 16, 2009. Focus action on fulfilling your personal goals. Use self-discipline. You will enjoy it once you adjust. Enjoy your holiday with friends and family.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Holiday socializing will be all you ask for. Merry Christmas today. Kwanzaa begins on Friday. Monday is the Islamic New Year and the end of Hanukkah. Wednesday is full of fun and spirit—New Year’s Eve. Six of the 10 planets will be in Capricorn this weekend. Accept as many invitations as you can. The planets Jupiter, Mercury, the sun, Pluto and Mars—plus the new moon—will party in your house of fun, luck and love. You may decide to send out a few invitations yourself. Saturn turns retrograde. Party safely. Get a designated driver. Write down a few of your wishes and set your monthly goal. Work on your creativity. Take time out for yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Your family takes center stage over the weekend. A new moon brings a glow to the front door. Write down your wishes on Saturday. Set your monthly goal. Expect some surprises this weekend. Kwanzaa begins Friday. The Islamic New Year begins Monday. Hanukkah ends Monday. On Monday, you may be the host of the New Year’s Eve party. Enjoy your friends and family. Venus winks at Neptune on Saturday. Fun, love and luck take center stage. Sweet dreams in the creative department. Enjoy the new year.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

New moon in Capricorn on Saturday. Chill out if you feel a little antsy. Six of the 10 planets visit Capricorn this weekend—in your space of communication. Good news could flow your way. Don’t play chatty-chatty bang-bang. Just listen. Kwanzaa begins Friday. Hanukkah ends Monday. Monday is the Islamic New Year. Wednesday will fill up the party room. Write down your wishes during the new moon and set your monthly goal. Talk with family members on Saturday. Venus holds hands with Neptune. Sweet dreams. A friend may ask for your attention on Friday.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Take note and listen. New moon in Capricorn on Saturday. An unusual and incredible lineup of planets appears in Capricorn with six of the 10 planets—the moon, the sun, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Pluto—in your earned-income department. Now this could bring one happy surprise. You will have the potential for financial gain. Could be a big raise or a year-end bonus. An unexpected surprise could flow your way. Now write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. Give the lineup a chance to play out over the next few weeks. Happy New Year’s Eve on Wednesday. Important choice this week. Follow the blueprint for what you want to accomplish.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

I know you feel a little anxious with so much energy around you. New moon in your sign on Saturday. With Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, the sun, Pluto and the moon in your sign, you can expect to finish out the year on a note of strength and productivity. Money flows your way. On Saturday, the planet of love and money holds hands with Neptune in your earned-income department. Hanukkah ends on Monday. The Islamic New Year arrives on Monday. Now take the time to write down your wishes and set your monthly goal during the new moon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. New moon Saturday. I know you are ready to begin your new year on Wednesday, New Year’s Eve. As the year comes to a close, you are ready to formulate your plans for the new year. Jupiter, your guardian angel, welcomes this new moon as Mercury, Mars, Pluto and the sun join in. Six planets in Capricorn this weekend. Think big. Great news could come your way. This is your ace in the hole. Venus, the planet of love and money, teams up with Neptune. Sweet dreams.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Happy holidays. Merry Christmas. Now friends and family are your focus this week. With six of the 10 planets in Capricorn, your social life takes center stage. New moon Saturday. Write down your wishes. Set your goal for the month. Share your ideas, hopes and wishes with other people. On Saturday, Venus snuggles up to Neptune. Sweet dreams. Hanukkah ends Monday. The Islamic New Year falls on Monday. On Wednesday, hit the water with your best swimsuit. Welcome the new year. Saturn turns retrograde on Wednesday, till May 2009. Work on your relationships, both business and personal.