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)

Busy week on your agenda. Martin Luther King’s birthday is observed on Monday, so enjoy your long weekend. Join in with your Aquarius pals as they begin a month of birthday celebrations on Monday. Tuesday is Inauguration Day. I know you want to take some kind of action, but hold off while Mercury is retrograde. No, you will not explode, even if you feel like a firecracker. Uranus, the planet of surprises, makes you suddenly feel like you need to do something new. Chill out. When Mercury moves forward again on February 1, you may decide that was not such a wonderful idea after all.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Now hold off. Jupiter brings a wave of new information on Sunday. Remember, this is not the time for new projects. Store the information. Expect a few delays. Enjoy your long weekend. Martin Luther King’s birthday is observed Monday. Tuesday is Inauguration Day. The sun meets with Mercury. Everyone shares their ideas. The sun moves into Aquarius. Wish your Aquarius pals a happy birthday on Monday. Now stay loose. Don’t get caught up in what others feel they need to debate. Stay with your own thoughts. You’ll be happy you did.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Your ruling planet is retrograde. Keep your words soft and tender. We know you have the gift of gab. Exercise some patience and review all your work for the past three months. You can make this month enormously productive if you do not rush ahead. Your old strategy may put you near the bull’s-eye. Steady as she goes this month while the messenger is retrograde. You air signs—Gemini, Libra and Aquarius—are always full of unique ideas. This is why you are known as the genius of the zodiac. Enjoy your long weekend. Invite your Aquarius pals along. On Monday, the sun moves to Aquarius. Wish Aquarius a happy birthday.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Chill out on Saturday. Let go of what bothers you. Don’t stick with a plan that is not working. Good news arrives on Sunday. Take time out for Martin Luther King Day on Monday. Aquarians begin a month of birthday celebrations. Tuesday is Inauguration Day. While Mercury, the messenger, is retrograde, do not begin building any new sand castles. This is not the time to start anything new while Mercury is retrograde. You may hear from a few old friends. Expect a few delays. Pay your bills early. If possible, delay major purchases, especially those involving electronics.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Now with Mercury retrograde, this is an excellent time to review your old projects. Check your work for errors. Mercury brings the opportunity to do this. Such a busy week. On Sunday, your Aquarius friends begin a month of birthday celebrations. You love to party. Monday is Martin Luther King Day, and Tuesday is Inauguration Day. The messenger could send good news to you. Talk less and listen more. This is your week to learn from others. Listen! Double check your schedule. Give yourself time for delays. No need to miss an important date. Take a little time for yourself. Go ahead and take your little catnaps. You deserve them. 

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Your inclination for detail and analysis takes center stage on Sunday. Jupiter is joined by Mercury, your ruling planet. Be careful. Mercury is retrograde. Avoid overexplaining yourself, my friend. Watch out for confusion. Expect delays. This is not the time to begin new projects. If you take in a lot of new information, allow yourself time to absorb it. Give it time. You will understand when Mercury goes direct on February 1. Monday is Martin Luther King Day. Tuesday is Inauguration Day. Enjoy your long weekend. The sun moves into Aquarius as the denizens of that sign begin a month of birthday celebrations. Could be a raise later in the month.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

No need for your scales. Your fellow air sign, Aquarius, begins a month of birthday celebrations. Join in and invite a Gemini along. You three air signs should have a great party. Monday is Martin Luther King Day. Tuesday is Inauguration Day. Enjoy your long weekend. With Mercury retrograde, leave necessary repairs to the experts. Keep your words soft and tender while the messenger is retrograde. Spend time by yourself. Don’t get caught in the web. Leave miscommunication for others to unravel. Lucky you on Sunday when Jupiter teams up with the messenger. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Sweet dreams arrive on the home front Sunday. Mercury, the messenger, joins Jupiter. Now a few of you may decide to find a different home. Enjoy your long weekend. Monday is Martin Luther King Day, and Tuesday is Inauguration Day. On Monday, you may decide to join the birthday party when the sun enters Aquarius. Your unique friends in that sign will begin a month of birthdays. While Mercury is retrograde, expect a few delays. Should you decide to party, expect a few guests to be a little late. Watch out for miscommunication.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Avoid miscommunication, especially on Saturday. Sunday brings an opportunity to talk about your beliefs, but keep an open mind. There could be conflicting beliefs. Do not overexplain yourself. Play it cool. Keep your words soft and tender. Your Aquarius friends begin a month of birthday celebrations on Monday. Expect a few delays. Monday is Martin Luther King Day, and Tuesday is Inauguration Day. This could bring a long weekend for some of you little travelers. Do not initiate any new projects while Mercury is retrograde. Read the ads closely, looking for bargains. Someone else’s mistakes could be your reward. You may also hear from an old friend this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Enjoy your long weekend. Mercury, the messenger, is retrograde. Don’t rest now. What you think may be finished isn’t as finished as you may think. Mercury retrograde brings the time to look back and take care of mistakes you may have made in recent months. Make the corrections. You have a long weekend ahead. On Monday, your Aquarius pals begin a month of birthdays. Monday is Martin Luther King Day. Tuesday is Inauguration Day. Take time out for the new president. The sun does not leave your sign until Monday, so happy birthday to you later-born Aquarians.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Happy birthday on Monday. It is time for a month of birthday celebrations. Do not forget to make your yearly birthday wish. Set your yearly goal. You will find you have much to celebrate this week. Monday is not only your birthday, but it is also Martin Luther King Day. Enjoy the long weekend. Tuesday is Inauguration Day. The sun entering your sign puts a spark in your eyes, and you may notice your personality perk up a bit. Take time out for yourself. Expect a few delays and maybe miscommunication while Mercury is retrograde this month. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, is in your sign.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Much to celebrate this week. The sun moves into Aquarius. Your Aquarius pals begin a month of birthday celebrations on Monday, which is also Martin Luther King Day. On Tuesday, you can celebrate with the president on his Inauguration Day. Love could be in the air while Venus visits your sign. Mercury, the messenger, is retrograde. Not a good time to launch new projects. Now with the activities early this week, expect a few delays and some miscommunication, my friend.