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)

What a busy schedule this week. Like your opposite sign, Libra, you need an exciting social life in order to be content. You should be happy this week. The new moon in Pisces may persuade you to readjust your goals. Write down your wishes and set a monthly goal—something within reach. Remember, Mars remains in your house of other people until the middle of March. With Mardi Gras, wear the beads. Who knows—maybe you will find a pearl in your oyster. Share your ideas, hopes and wishes with someone. Mercury, the communication planet, visits Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, on Tuesday.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

With Mars in your career department until the middle of March, you have the energy to climb the ladder to success. New moon in Pisces. Write down your hopes, goals and wishes and share them with other people. On Tuesday, Mercury, the messenger, meets up with Jupiter. Opportunity could flow your way to chat with those in authority. Good time to ask for a raise. Socialize with people on your professional level. Tuesday is Mardi Gras—Fat Tuesday. Look for the pearls. Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. Yes indeed, Easter season begins. Share a few of your dreams. Spend time with a loved one.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

A new moon in Pisces brings a glow to your career department. Communication should be good with the folks at work. Work on your career goals. Write down your wish for the next month and set a goal. Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. The Mardi Gras beads fly on Tuesday—Fat Tuesday. Search for a pearl. Share your higher knowledge on Sunday. Discuss your philosophies. Jupiter gives you the opportunity to talk openly with others. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. He provides growth, luck and opportunity. A few of you little twins are trying to balance your career and home life. Take some time off.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

New moon in Pisces. So you feel a little antsy. You water signs—Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces—feel the full moon and new moon more intensely than other signs. This new moon could inspire new ideas. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the month. Good time to put some of your travel plans into action. You may decide it is time to gain a little higher knowledge. Tuesday is a great day to chat with your banker, tax man or insurance agent. Take a look at your joint resources. On Sunday, spend time with friends. Listen to what they have to share. Let fresh ideas flow in. Search for the pearl.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

So you love to party. Pull out the costume. Wear the beads. Mardi Gras is Tuesday. New moon in Pisces. Pisces is ruled by Neptune, the dreamer. Make sure you know all the details before you sign any contracts or make any agreements. Write down your wishes and monthly goals. Keep your goal within reason. Yes, while Neptune is in charge, reach for a reasonable dream. Keep an eye on joint resources. This new moon helps you transfer some of your fantasies into reality. Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. Your relationships take center stage on Wednesday. Share your philosophies with others.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

You love to detail and analyze. Expect a new wave of ideas to flow in. Mercury, your ruling planet, visits Jupiter on Tuesday. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. He brings growth, luck and opportunity. Tuesday is Mardi Gras time. Pull out the beads and head for the parade. You could find the pearl. New moon in Pisces brings a glow to your relationship department, both business and personal. Write down your wishes and goals and share them with others. Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. Venus hooks up with loquacious Mercury as the week winds down. Sweet conversation. This should boost your self-esteem.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

I know you may feel the need to pull out your scales this week. The new moon comes on Tuesday, and so does Mardi Gras, followed the next day by Ash Wednesday With the sun in Pisces, you are trying to keep up with your daily work schedule as well as meeting all your obligations. Write down your wishes with the new moon and set your monthly goal. With the sun and moon in Pisces on Tuesday and Wednesday, turn your dreams into reality. Let others know what you want. Talk to those you love. Jupiter gets a visit from chatty Mercury. Get out and enjoy yourself. It’s Mardi Gras time.  

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Mardi Gras comes up on Tuesday. Pull out your spade and dig for the pearl. You probably feel a little anxious. The moon is new Tuesday in Pisces. This puts a glow on your space of luck and fun. It’s time to enjoy the Mardi Gras parade. Stop all the worrying and enjoy yourself. Talkative Mercury joins Jupiter. Opportunity flows into the home front. Great time to chat. Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. Mercury winks at Venus on Wednesday. That is a great day to talk about your daily work. Make calls from the home front. Jupiter brings the opportunity to discuss money. Venus is the planet of love and money.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

New moon Tuesday—Mardi Gras time. You love to travel, Sag. Many of you may decide to join the party. Set your goal for the month on Tuesday. Keep it within reason. Write down your wishes. This full moon falls in the home-and-family section of your chart. Mercury, the communicator, gets together with Jupiter. You don’t have to shout this week. People will listen when you talk, although you don’t have to give up all your information. Venus winks at Mercury on Wednesday. Lady Luck arrives. Time to bring a little fun, luck and love into your life. The boss is interested, so talk with people in authority this week. Search for the pearl. You may find it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Pull out your beads and head down from the mountain. It’s Mardi Gras time. You are the worker of the zodiac. New moon in Pisces. Write down your wish for the month and set your goal. Ask for the favors you want. The new moon falls in your space of communication. Some of you may attend church on Wednesday, which is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of the Easter season. On Tuesday, Jupiter brings the power of the words of wisdom. Chatty Mercury says let’s talk. Now with Jupiter’s abundance, do not overpower people with too much information. Okay, so give the facts. Get selective about what you share with others this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

New moon in Pisces. This is your week to talk about earned income as well as real estate. We know you love to chat and you are full of unique ideas. With chatty Mercury in your sign meeting with Jupiter on Tuesday, you can communicate your highest ideals clearly. Now write down your wishes. Set your goal for the month. It’s Mardi Gras on Tuesday. Wear the beads. With Mercury, the messenger, getting a wink from Venus on Wednesday, you will have a way with words. This new moon will help you keep finances in check.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

So you feel a little anxious. New moon in your sign on Tuesday. Search for the pearl. Tuesday is Mardi Gras. Wear the beads. Trust your intuition with the sun in your sign. The moon joins in on Tuesday. With the sun and moon in your sign, this inspires you to make your dreams come true. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the month. Share your dreams with others this week. You are in the spotlight. Pay attention to your dreams this week. This could give you insight into your career, your family and your close relationships.