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 becomes retrograde Sunday. Mercury will be retrograde for the rest of the month. Expect a few delays. This is not the time to begin new projects. Look back at what you have accomplished over the past three months. Take note of mistakes you may have made. Cross the t’s and dot the i’s. Mercury retrograde brings the opportunity to correct mistakes you may have made recently. Full moon in Cancer on Saturday. This may explain why you feel a little antsy. You feel the effect four days before and four days after a full moon. Monday could be a power day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Today will be a good day for communication while the moon is in Gemini. Share your higher knowledge on Friday. Talk about your ideas. Full moon on Saturday. This is a day to watch what you say. Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde on Sunday. This is not a good time to begin any new projects unless you enjoy Murphy’s Law. Remember to sign your checks. Chill out and work on something you have already started. I know you may have a little difficulty dealing with the folks in the workplace. Just keep your words soft and tender. People may be a little antsy during the full moon.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You love to chat, my friend. Go ahead. Today is your day to yak. People may be surprised by how much you enjoy your career. Chat with the folks in authority. Full moon Saturday in the sign of Cancer. The water signs—Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces—feel the full moon more than the other signs. The moon rules Cancer. You need to keep your words on the soft side. Mercury, your ruling planet, goes retrograde Sunday. Don’t begin any new projects. Work behind the scenes for the next few weeks. Great time to correct any mistakes you may have made during the past three months. Venus visits the career department. Expect the unexpected this week.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

So you feel emotional. Well, you are host to the full moon on Saturday, and you are ruled by the moon. On Monday, you head to work with Mercury, the messenger, retrograde. Now chill out. Do not allow your emotions to control your communication. Keep your schedule on an even keel. Do not compound any miscommunication. This is not the time to begin new projects. Allow yourself a little more time to arrive at work, go to meetings or just visit with others. Mercury retrograde is not a good time to sign contracts, but if you must, add a clause making it subject to change. Join your Capricorn friends celebrating birthdays this week.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Chat with others in the daily work department on Friday. Hang out with your Capricorn pals, who are celebrating their birthdays. We know you love to party. On Saturday, full moon time in the sign of Cancer. This is one great time to work behind the scenes. Keep your secrets to yourself. While Mercury is retrograde, play hush-hush. No need for unnecessary miscommunication while the messenger is retrograde. Mercury goes retrograde on Sunday and will remain on that course for the rest of the month. This is not the time to sign contracts or to begin new projects. You could hear from an old friend this month.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

This is not your month to detail or analyze what other folks have to say. Mercury, the messenger, your ruling planet, goes retrograde on Sunday. Full moon in Cancer on Saturday. Keep your ideas to yourself. This is the weekend you could run into a few acquaintances you met a while back. Old friends sometimes surface while Mercury is retrograde. Hold off signing any papers or writing any contracts. Look for any mistakes you may have made during the past few months. Mercury allows you to correct mistakes while he is retrograde. Now pay attention to Jupiter. He could bring a little check from your daily work department. Play it cool with groups, clubs and organizations.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

I realize you hold the scales. On Friday, you balance home issues with daily work issues. Sudden opportunities could flow your way. Full moon Saturday. Your Cancer pals may appear a little emotional. They are ruled by the moon, and the full moon is in Cancer. For you, this full moon brings a gift. The full moon in your career department is working with Uranus, so you can expect the unexpected in your career department this week. While Mercury, the messenger, is retrograde, do not begin new projects. Take time off for Capricorn pals who are celebrating birthdays.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Hold on to your emotions. Full moon in Cancer on Saturday. This full moon encourages you to travel. We know you love to travel, but hold off. Mercury, the planet in charge of communication and transportation, goes retrograde on Sunday. This is not the best time to travel. If you do, expect delays, lost luggage and late planes. I think this sums up a little of Mercury retrograde. Mercury takes up residence in your home section. Keep your words soft and tender on the home front. The sun hooks up with Uranus on Friday. Buy yourself a lottery ticket. You love to chat, so spend some time with Capricorns. The moon travels into your sign Tuesday afternoon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Full moon in Cancer. This brings a glow to your dealings with people in authority, your banker, the tax man and people you share resources with. Sudden opportunities land on the home front. Be careful signing contracts. Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde Sunday. Work on things you have already started. Don’t begin any new projects. You could find yourself on the Murphy’s Law re-do list with new projects. Mercury retrograde allows you to correct mistakes you may have made in the last few months. Don’t be surprised if you receive a bonus. Others notice what you do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

You love to work, so revisit any of your old projects. Mercury, the messenger, is retrograde on Sunday. Mercury retrograde gives you the opportunity to correct mistakes you may have made within the past three months. Happy birthday to all you Capricorns. Take time off and celebrate your birthday month. With the arrival of the new year, this is an excellent time to look at your finances. Listen to your neighbors. You may be surprised by what they have to say. Expect a few delays during the next three weeks.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Mercury, the messenger, now in your sign, goes retrograde Sunday. You air signs—Aquarius, Libra and Gemini—love to chat. Take it easy over the next few weeks. No need to be misunderstood. Listen more and talk less. Full moon on Sunday. Co-workers may appear antsy, but give them a chance to chill out. The sun hooks up with Uranus on Friday. Stand up for yourself. Mercury retrograde is the perfect time to look back and see how much you have accomplished over the past three months. Correct any mistakes you may have made.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

I know, little fish, your pond is much brighter. So you feel antsy. Well, all you water signs—Pisces, Scorpio and Cancer—feel the effects of the full moon more intensely than other signs. Relax. Do not look for a larger pond. Mercury goes retrograde Sunday. This is not the time to begin new projects. Make sure when you pay your bills that you sign the check and stamp the envelope. Now with the sun and Venus connecting with Uranus, you suddenly find you can follow through on whatever you have started. What better time, while Mercury, the messenger, is retrograde? Work on old projects.