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)

Solar eclipse in Leo on Friday. It is also new moon time. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. Now you get a boost in attention when Mars visits Virgo. Next week, more planets begin to move into Virgo, joining up with Mars and Saturn. Mars is your ruling planet. Your daily work schedule heats up, my friend. The sun in Leo is joined by the moon, Venus and Mercury. Use your creativity. Luck is on your side. This is the last week for four planets in this sector of your chart. It is not the week to listen to gossip. Get the facts straight. A friend could share a surprising secret today.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20)

New moon in Leo on Friday. Write down your wishes. Set your monthly goal, little bull. Solar eclipse also Friday in Leo that could bring attention to the home front. The solar eclipse occurs at 6:21 a.m. EDT. Focus most of your attention on your home and family. Get the kids ready for back to school. You are an earth sign, down to earth and definitely grounded. Friendships take center stage on the home front. Enjoy your lazy evenings and weekends around the bullpen. Maybe you want to begin or complete a home-improvement or project of some sort. Hold your cool on Wednesday. Someone could make you see a little red, little bull.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You love to chat. With a solar eclipse and a new moon in Leo, here’s your chance. The next few days you have the gift of gab, thanks to four planets in your space of communication. Write down your wishes and set a goal. Play it cool for the next few days, dear little twin. Remain flexible. Some of your plans may have to be altered. Responsibilities could crop up suddenly. Sweet Venus sends a kiss to Pluto on Tuesday. Now this is when you want to chat with financial people. Venus is money and Pluto is power and big business. The planets are saying go ahead and discard whatever is not working. Make room for the new.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Play it cool today. You want to get your point across but not everyone will agree with you. New moon and a solar eclipse Friday. You water signs always feel a little anxious. Your house of earned income takes center stage. Go ahead, feather your nest, my friend. You have a knack for good investments. Show your values. Use a little caution. Write down your wishes for the month. Set your monthly goal. This is not your best month for travel. Money matters could make you wave your little claws. Your Leo pals are celebrating their birthday month. Join the party. Take time off and relax. Work on creative projects.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Such an exciting week. Yes indeed, it is your birthday month. Happy birthday! On Friday you are host to the new moon. This brings four planets into your sign. You also host the solar eclipse. This may be the most active month of the year for you. Write down your wishes and set your goals, one set for the month and another for the year. Watch your money. Venus smiles at Pluto. Yes indeed, a little bonus could come your way. Talk to financial people this week. Venus moves into Virgo as the week winds down. Think before you speak or sign something. The eclipse spotlights finances.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Sweet Venus joins Mars and Saturn in your sign later this week. This adds to your self-esteem. We have a new moon and a solar eclipse coming up in Leo. The new moon gives you the time to consolidate and prepare for the sun’s arrival in your sign later this month. Write down your wishes and monthly goal. Finish old business. Get ready for the new. Be confident with your decisions. You do not have to detail and analyze everything. With Venus, the planet of love and money, in your sign, it is time to add more fun to your life.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

The new moon and a solar eclipse occur this week in Leo. Yes indeed, my friend, Friday is the day. Make your wish and set your monthly goal. Speak up if you need to deal with a few unexpected events as the week winds down. You may find things moving a little more slowly, thanks to Mars, Saturn and Venus. Venus joins up with Saturn and Mars in Virgo on Wednesday. Work behind the scenes. Make the plans you want to bring to completion later this month. Mars will move into your sign in a few weeks. Remember, little peacemaker, you do not have to balance everything. You know you can do whatever you set your mind to do. Have some fun with your Leo pals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

New moon and solar eclipse in the sign of Leo. My friend, this is why you may feel a little antsy. There is so much going on. I know you are putting emphasis on career success. You may not notice what else is going on. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. You could get a promotion, maybe a raise or both this week. The new moon and the eclipse occur in Leo in the career section of your chart. Hook up a Leo. Your relationships may be both uplifting and stressful, and some of your friends may not be the friends you thought they were. Go ahead, uncover all the details.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Fire sign Leo is host to the new moon and the solar eclipse Friday. This is the first of the two new moons in August. The second occurs August 30. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal, something you would like to accomplish before the next new moon. I know, with so much going on in your house of career, you do not want to be away from home. You do not want to miss anything. Sweet Venus enters Virgo, and this, my friend, is a gift. Venus is both love and money and she takes up residence in your career department. Your relationships and your dealings with professional people take center stage this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Two new moons in August. Yes indeed, my friend, a new moon Friday in Leo along with a solar eclipse. The second new moon falls on Saturday, August 30. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. I know with everything going on you may find it hard or you are unwilling or unable to concentrate on long-term goals. Career interest takes center stage later this month. Play hush-hush this weekend. Yes indeed, a colleague or a family member may decide to argue about money. We all know you love to call the shots. Hang out with your Leo friends and party.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

New moon in Leo with a solar eclipse in Leo on Friday. Leo is your opposite sign. Do not take on more this week than you feel comfortable with. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. The relationship department takes center stage with both personal and business relationships. Leo visits today with four planets. You may find you are drawn to other people and other people to you. This, my friend, is great mutual support from others. The full moon occurs in your sign later this month. Oh my, work on your goals. Take some time off for your Leo pals as they celebrate their birthdays. Leo is in your house of relationships.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Dear little fish, we will have two new moons during August. Yes indeed, a new moon and a solar eclipse Friday in Leo. Your daily work takes center stage. Now remember, Leo needs to be heard, so if you work with a Leo and they come up with some crazy idea, do not burst their bubble. Leos want praise and they will give it back. Now you, my friend, need to take advantage while Leo visits this section of your chart. Showcase your skills and talents. If you are offered a promotion or a new position, think twice before you respond. This also could bring more responsibility.