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 19)

Make your August-September vacation plans while Mars visits with Saturn in your house of daily work. Hard work and a healthy lifestyle may be on your schedule. Get involved in an exercise program. These are the areas where you should remain focused for the next few months. Saturn is forcing you to get organized, asking you to build structure in your daily work department. Mars, the planet that rules your sign, sends the energy. The red planet encourages you to get grounded while he visits earthy Virgo. You need to detail and analyze. Mercury, the messenger, spends this week in Gemini. Chat with people in the neighborhood as well as siblings. Pull out the red, white and blue on Friday and celebrate the Fourth. An appropriate thought for this date: The Virgin Islands, where I live, is in the process of drafting its very first constitution.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20)

This is your week to focus on your finances. Mercury moves to Cancer next week. Now pay attention. Focus when other folks are talking so you don't miss anything. You may have a tendency to let your mind drift a little. Remember, my friend, this month and next month you can move your projects forward again. On Sunday, the moon moves to Virgo. You will have the opportunity to detail and analyze. Venus sends a kiss to Uranus. Other people may share their ideas. Talk about your hopes, wishes and goals. Mars in Virgo brings a plus to your social side. Wave the flag. Celebrate the Fourth on Friday.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Celebrate the red, white and blue Friday. This is your week to chat. Mercury remains in your sign this week. You are a prolific yakker, so go ahead. Someone could challenge a few of your choices this week. On Saturday and Sunday, avoid revealing a confidence. Don't annoy others if you do. There will be action on the home front while Mars visits that part of your chart until mid-August. Detail and analyze before you make any snap decisions. You may regret the results later on. Mercury in your sign this week may give you the opportunity to see things from the opposite side. Okay, little twin, you do not have to agree, just choose your words with care.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Happy birthday. On Friday, get out of the water and wave the flag. Yes indeed, my friend, it is the Fourth. Take a weekend course. Mercury, the messenger, enters your sign next week. Now this, my friend, is where you will find people willing to help you reach your goals. Ask for feedback and share your ideas with other people. Finances are on the upswing. Take a bow. You are the center of attention, my friend.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

You love to party. While the nation celebrates the Fourth of July on Friday, you have a great opportunity. Run the red, white and blue up in your jungle, little lion. Mars is in your finance department, so don't get reckless with money. In fact, the red planet and Saturn give you a chance to mend a few of your careless ways, thank you very much, Mr. Lion. Clear up past mistakes while Jupiter is retrograde. You have a few more weeks to reach your yearly goal. Put into action the big decisions that you made within the past two months. Your Cancer pals are celebrating birthdays. Join the party. Share your ideas with someone.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Mars is in your sign, my friend, and this brings plenty of time for action. You do not have to worry about getting yourself motivated. Mars sends energy. Take time off Friday. Mercury visits your career department. Talk to the people in authority. Everything in the relationship department flows smoothly while sweet Venus visits. The moon moves into your sign on Sunday. Lady Luck suddenly arrives when Uranus gives a kiss to Venus. Mercury sends a wink to Neptune. Co-workers are friendly. The boss is happy.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Put away the scales and wave the flag on Friday. Join the rest of the folks celebrating the Fourth of July. Work behind the scenes for a while. Clear up the loose ends and plan for the future. Expect a few delays this week. Could find a delay in travel plans on Saturday. Maybe it's a little miscommunication with co-workers. On Monday, the sun teams up with the moon. Great way to begin your work week. Make long-distance vacation plans this week. Mercury, the communication planet, visits Gemini. Share your higher knowledge. Your career department flows smoothly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Go ahead and socialize this weekend. Wear your red, white and blue trench coat. Socializing is also the way to play office politics this week. I know you feel as though all your goals may have been put on hold. Chill out. Mercury moves to Cancer next week, and sweet Venus brings a glow to the career department. Enjoy your long weekend. Everything speeds up next week. Go ahead, tell someone about your goals, hopes and wishes with others. Share your higher knowledge with some Cancer pals. Yes indeed, they are celebrating a month of birthdays. Luck flows your way on Sunday. Take a short trip this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Mars and Saturn give you a dose of discipline. Now this, my friend, should keep you moving forward on all projects until they are completed. Your career department takes center stage, and opportunities could come your way. Mars visits until mid-August. Enjoy your long weekend. Fly the flag on Friday. You are the traveler of the zodiac. Your house of relationships gets a gold star on Sunday. Talk about your dreams with others, my friend. Good news suddenly arrives on the home front this weekend. You may decide to spend time with a Cancer. Yes indeed, they are celebrating a month of birthday parties. Use your higher knowledge when dealing with those in authority this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Get off the mountaintop. Enjoy your long weekend. Friday is Independence Day. We know you love to work. You are ruled by Saturn, Mr. Mountain Goat. Yes indeed, it's work and money. Put your finances in order. Do not forget the big-ticket items. Add in your vacations and holiday gifts. This is not the time to feel sorry for yourself. Join in with your Cancer pals while the little crabs celebrate their birthdays. You may focus on other people. Well, give them the support they need. Empower others with your words. Surprise your partner with a gift.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Luck is on your side in the communication department while Mercury, the messenger of the gods, visits your fellow air sign, Gemini. Talk about your creative ideas. Do not forget to salute the flag on Friday. Family finances look good while Mars visits Virgo. Yes indeed, my friend, you may get a larger paycheck, but do not yield to the impulse to spend without thinking things through. Remain focused. Keep in touch with your common sense. Watch what you spend on entertainment. Your daily work department flows smoothly. People give you support.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Join in with the other folks on the long Independence Day weekend. Also, your Cancer pals are celebrating a month of birthdays. Mercury spends his last week in Gemini. Now this, my friend, should put an end to your domestic life's ups and downs. You relationships begin to flow more smoothly. I know your schedule is busy and you have to plan ahead. Summer is here. Plan picnic, beach, pool or park activities with partners or family. Take time out to swim by yourself, little fish. Remember, we all need time for ourselves.