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)

This is not the best month to travel. Venus and Mars square off with Uranus and Saturn. If you must travel, expect delays. Your career takes center stage. Venus moves to Capricorn as the week winds down. Career opportunities could suddenly flow in. For this opportunity, thank Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity. Now this may occur suddenly, thanks to Uranus, the planet of the unexpected. Keep your ears perked. Personal resources also take center stage this week. While Jupiter visits your career department until January 2009, opportunities flow your way. Spend less time on the playground.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Communication in your relationships—both business and personal—take center stage this week. Pay attention. You could see another side to some folks in the business world on a personal level. Your partner, close friends and loved ones are on the same wavelength as you. Venus moves to Capricorn. Share your higher knowledge. Family life, finances and staying within your budget are your main focus this week. Take time off for Veterans Day. Okay, so you have a heavy work schedule. Others may pick up the slack. Talk with your Scorpio pals. They have a secret to share.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Take some time off. Veterans Day this week. Join in the parade. Venus moves to Capricorn. On Wednesday, chat with your banker or financial adviser. Okay, if you are ready for a change of some sort, hold off until later this month. Help a Scorpio celebrate his birthday. With the moon in Pisces on Friday and Saturday, pull out your fishing gear and head for the sea, lake, pond or stream. You may be surprised by what you catch. Keep an eye on spending. On Sunday, keep your words soft and tender around female friends.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

I know money has been your focus. Lady Luck is on your side. You may be able to pay off your debts. Scorpio plays host to the sun, Mercury and Mars. Your finances could be on the upswing, and your budget gets a rest. Opportunity flows your way. Take time off for Veterans Day this week. Spend some time around the home front. If you must travel, expect a few delays. Venus meets with Pluto. Co-workers are friendly. On Friday and Saturday, head for the beach. The moon is in sister water sign Pisces. Invite a Scorpio, another water sign, to go along.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Go ahead, review your finances. Good news could flow your way as the week moves forward. Co-workers and colleagues are happy. Enjoy a pleasant interaction with the workforce. On Tuesday, salute our veterans. Good communication on the home front. While Venus holds hands with Pluto on Wednesday, you can show your creative side. Lady Luck is on your side. Take some time off. Fun, love and luck are yours. You love to party. Help a Scorpio celebrate a birthday. Life is busy while a cluster of planets occupy the home front. Head for your favorite fishing spot on Friday and Saturday.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Communications continue to be your strength this month while the sun is in Scorpio. Mercury, the messenger, joins the sun. Chat with siblings, family members and people in the neighborhood. Your social life goes full steam ahead. Venus enters Capricorn on Wednesday. This is time for fun. Lady Luck appears on your doorstep. Venus is love and money. Show your creative projects. People are there for you. Just be alert for opportunities that arise. Take a little time off for Veterans Day. Keep an eye on your finances. Join the party with Scorpios.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Before you decide to make a bunch of improvements on the home front, pull out the scales and weigh the pros and cons. This applies to other activities—such as a job change or relocating for a job or starting a home-based business. I realize that you want a little change in your life, but don’t make snap decisions. Some of the changes you make will play out for years to come. Pay attention. You feel that you work hard and may decide it is time to have a little fun. Veterans Day this week. Watch a parade. Join your Scorpio pals for a birthday party.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

With the sun and Mars in your sign, there is no stopping you this month. Use the energy wisely. The red planet provides both action and energy. Veterans Day this week. Take time off to enjoy a parade. Okay, keep up the good work. Others are watching you. Put some of your new lessons into practice. You have learned a lot over the past year. Use your knowledge. Your relationship department has made some sudden changes. Venus moves to Capricorn on Wednesday. Lady Luck arrives on the scene. Now it is time to have a little fun. Use your creativity. You can work from the home front if you like.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Chill out. Have fun. Enjoy a Veterans Day parade this week. Should you decide to go on a shopping spree, remember your budget. Now think carefully if you decide to relocate. Don’t make any unnecessary changes in your career. Remember, Uranus is the planet of sudden changes. Think before you act this month. Enjoy socializing with co-workers or have fun with your family. November will be a time for opportunities and a few challenges. This is why you should weigh all your options before making a change. Tie up the loose ends before the sun enters your sign this month.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Lucky you. Venus visits your sign on Wednesday. Venus is love and money. Spruce up yourself and your wardrobe. Wave your little flag at the Veterans Day parade this week. Sunday is not a good day for a relationship with a female friend as the moon squares off with Venus and Pluto. Hang out in the sun on Friday and Sunday when the moon is in Pisces. Cast a line and see what you catch. Your Scorpio friends are celebrating birthdays. Join a party. Share a few of your ideas with co-workers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Plenty of action and energy in the career department. Mars, the planet of action and energy, takes up residence in your career department. The red planet encourages you to work a little harder. You will be rewarded for your hard work. People from your past could appear this week. As the week winds down on Wednesday, you are jam-packed with ideas. New moneymaking ideas emerge. Your career takes center stage. On Veterans Day, take a little time off. Show the flag. Watch a parade. Continue with your new ideas. Get ready to harvest their fruit after the full moon next week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

On Friday and Saturday, the moon will be in your sign. Chill out. Veterans Day arrives this week. Venus moves to Capricorn on Wednesday. You have a good chance of getting a bonus or a raise this week for good work you have done in the past. A bonus definitely flows your way this month. Scorpios are enjoying a month of birthday celebrations. You two water signs should invite a Cancer to the party—then all of you water signs can celebrate together. Three planets are in the higher-knowledge section of your chart.