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)

Mercury moves forward on Wednesday and will not retrograde again during 2008. Yom Kippur is today. Get ready for a long weekend. Columbus Day is observed on Monday. Full moon on Tuesday. Hold on to your little red hat. Full moon in your sign. Do you feel emotional? Chat with a Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. These folks are water signs, and they may be emotional, too. Share your dreams. You may be in the mood for travel.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Do something for yourself. We know you hate to spend money. Get yourself a trainer and head for the gym. This will not break your budget. Keep your words soft and tender around the barnyard. No need to quit spending. Mercury is retrograde until Wednesday. The messenger will not retrograde again this year. Yom Kippur today. Monday is Columbus Day. Enjoy your long weekend. Sukkoth begins on Tuesday. Full moon occurs in Aries on Tuesday. Get your rest. You may find you have opportunities to learn and to expand your knowledge. Aim for success.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You love to talk. May I tell you something first? Mercury, your ruling planet, goes direct on Wednesday. He will not retrograde again during 2008. That’s right, folks. No more Mercury retrograde this year. Yom Kippur today. Your are in for a long weekend. Monday is Columbus Day. Full moon kicks in on Tuesday. Your social life speeds up with the full moon. You may be able to plan a quick trip. Enjoy Mercury direct. Great time to begin new projects. Sukkoth begins on Tuesday. Yes indeed, it is time for the fall harvest. Take time out. Celebrate with Libra pals. They are having birthdays this month.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Full moon on Tuesday in Aries, which is occupying your career department. Mercury moves forward again on Wednesday. Fewer delays on the home front. With a little planning and a little luck you may be able to take a mini-vacation. Columbus Day is observed on Monday. Some of you will enjoy this weekend. Sukkoth begins Tuesday. Yom Kippur is today. Mercury will not be retrograde again during 2008. Take a little time off for yourself. Luck, fun and opportunities flow your way, so smile. Mars in Scorpio brings action and energy.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Share your ideas. Mercury moves forward again on Wednesday. This was the last Mercury retrograde for 2008. You are the party sign of the zodiac, so get ready to party. Columbus Day is observed on Monday. Enjoy your long weekend. Yom Kippur today. Sukkoth begins on Tuesday. Full moon on Tuesday in fellow fire sign Aries. Rely on your instincts today and tomorrow to tell you what to do should financial opportunities arise. Share your higher knowledge. Many of you may decide to travel.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Mercury moves direct on Wednesday. This was the last Mercury retrograde time for 2008. Now you can begin new projects next week. Let practical thinking prevail if in doubt. Ask someone you trust for their opinion. Yom Kippur today. Enjoy your long weekend. Columbus Day is observed on Monday. The sun remains in Libra and puts a glow on your earned-income department. Full moon in Aries on Tuesday. Sukkoth begins. Fall is in the air. Time for the harvest. Go ahead, spend the money. Make your home a little more comfortable. Okay, keep your words soft and tender around co-workers. Now with Mercury direct, use common sense in money matters. Streamline your schedule.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Your creative abilities pay off. Happy birthday. I know you say you have to spend money to make money. Full moon in Aries on Tuesday. Now the relationship department heats up. Opportunities flow in. You meet the best of people in both personal and business situations. Spend some time with loved ones. Pay attention to assets. They could multiply this month. Take time out and enjoy your birthday and Columbus Day on Monday. Long weekend. Mercury moves forward again on Wednesday. Now this is exciting. Mercury will not go retrograde again this year. Do not forget to set your yearly goal and write down your wishes for 2009, preferably before the full moon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

I know you will feel a little emotional this week. Full moon in Aries. This brings a glow to your relationship department. Play a hunch and set your agenda. Your life begins to speed up. Your work life will require more attention within the next few weeks. Sweet Venus and Mars in your sign bring action and energy. Yom Kippur today. Monday is Columbus Day. Enjoy your long weekend. Sukkoth begins after the full moon on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Mercury moves forward again. Guess what? This was the last Mercury retrograde for 2008. Expect things to move forward after Wednesday. Begin new projects next week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Mercury finally turns direct on Wednesday. Good news. Mercury will not retrograde again during 2008. Stand up and cheer. Yom Kippur today. Columbus Day is observed on Monday. Many of you will enjoy a long weekend. Sukkoth begins on Tuesday. Harvest time. Full moon also on Tuesday in fellow fire sign Aries. Your social life speeds up. Luck and fun fill your schedule. Do your own research, but get a professional opinion before you make any investments. Go ahead and buy a lottery ticket, but remember, it takes only one to win. Mars provides action and energy. Use it wisely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Full moon brings a glow to the mountain. Good for you. Mercury moves direct on Wednesday. You are the worker of the zodiac, so get ready to pull out your new projects. Take time off. Enjoy your long weekend. Celebrate Columbus Day. This is the last Mercury retrograde for 2008. Fewer delays for the rest of 2008. Sport around town with someone special tomorrow. Full moon on Tuesday. Sukkoth begins, too. Yom Kippur today. Take it easy when you meet up with a Leo or Taurus this week. They are all in a festive mood. Get out and enjoy yourself. Remember, my friend, next week you go back to your favorite hobby—work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

You may find yourself highly motivated this week as a full moon occurs on Tuesday in Aries, ruled by Mars. The red planet sends action to your plate. While Mercury, the messenger, moves forward again on Wednesday, it is time to pull out the red carpet with new projects. You will encounter fewer delays during the rest of 2008. Mercury will not retrograde again this year. Work behind the scenes. Put the final touch on new projects this week. Take time off Monday. Another long weekend with Columbus Day. Sukkoth begins Tuesday. Party with sister air sign Libra as she celebrates her birthday this week. Have fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

The full moon will bring a brighter light to your home this week. The ponds, lakes, streams, rivers and seas shine bright. Mercury, the messenger, turns direct this week. Fewer delays and less miscommunication. Now with Mercury moving forward again, this clears the way for financial gain, or at least a good business deal could flow your way. Get ready to launch new projects and new ideas. You have the opportunity to boost your income in the days and weeks ahead. No more Mercury retrograde for 2008. Monday is Columbus Day. Enjoy your long weekend. Join your Libra pals as they celebrate their birthdays this month. Enjoy the moon in your sign this weekend.