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)

Now, patience is a virtue. Do not invest this week. Solar eclipse on Monday. If you do decide to invest, take your time and do the research. Venus sends a wink to Mars on Saturday. Mars is your ruling planet. With good research, things work out. Take your time. This is not the week to run on impulse. New moon on Monday. Good time to write down your wishes, hopes and goals for the month. On Monday, ring in the Chinese New Year, the year of the ox. When Venus teams up with Mercury on Monday, listen to what others have to say in the money and love department.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

New moon on Monday. Write down your wishes. Set your monthly goal. This new moon is in the sign of Aquarius. Your career department takes center stage. Surprises could flow your way today when Venus holds hands with Uranus, the planet of surprises. This could be one lucky day. Give this day a little time. Notice what occurs on Monday. The Chinese New Year, the year of the ox, falls on Monday, and a solar eclipse also occurs on Monday. Eclipses bring in the new. On Tuesday, Mars hooks up with Mercury. Watch out for miscommunication. Mercury remains retrograde until next week. Those in authority notice you.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

This is a busy time in the work department. I know—welcome to 2009. Mercury retrograde continues to annoy you. Expect delays, and for you folks in the communication business, Mercury moves forward February 1. Good news: You chatterboxes of the zodiac will have an opportunity to speak and write with less miscommunication. Surprising news could flow your way today. Your co-workers may offer assistance. Share your higher knowledge on Monday. Solar eclipse time. Let go of anything that is not working. Make room for the new. New moon on Monday. Set your monthly goal and write down your wishes. On Tuesday, keep your words soft and tender. Mercury makes an aspect with Mars.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

New moon Monday. Yes indeed, the moon is your ruling planet. The new moon will be followed by a solar eclipse on Monday. The Chinese New Year, the year of the ox, also arrives on Monday. Such a busy week. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goals. Make room for the new. Keep an eye on your joint resources this week. Mercury moves direct February 1. This will be the time to move forward again. Clear off the desk. Work on unfinished business. Monday is a good day to chat about love and money. Venus sends a wink to Mercury, the messenger.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Pay attention this week. Saturday is one busy time. The sun holds forth with Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity. Now you have a chance to look at the brighter side of life in all your relationships. Mark Monday on your calendar. New-moon time. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. Keep it within reason. Solar eclipse also rolls in on Monday. Now this is your time to let go of whatever is not working. Monday is another busy day. The Chinese New Year, the year of the ox. The sun shines bright in the relationship department. Keep an eye on your finances. Stay within your budget. Speak less and listen more. You may be surprised by what you hear on Saturday.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

New-moon time Monday. This should make you smile. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. Solar eclipse, new moon and the Chinese New Year, the year of the ox, all fall on Monday. Now get off the sofa. Your daily work takes center stage. Make room for the new. Finish all unfinished business. Get ready to move forward. On February 1, Mercury, the messenger, your ruling planet, will move forward again. On Saturday, pay attention. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, teams up with the sun. Attend an Aquarius friend’s birthday party. On Tuesday, keep your words on the tender side when Mercury and Mars get together.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Pull out the scales, because there will be much to weigh on Monday. New moon in Aquarius, your fellow air sign. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. Lady Luck is on your side. Solar eclipse Monday. Monday is the Chinese New Year, the year of the ox. Get out and play. This is your best time for socializing. It is also good for romance. Run around the playground and enjoy yourself. I know you have had many busy days this month. Mercury moves forward again February 1. Pay attention to what you hear Saturday.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Share your ideas. Monday is a day full of excitement, the Chinese New Year. Yes indeed, the year of the ox. New moon in Aquarius. I know you water signs get a little anxious during new and full moons. Play it cool on the home front. Get ready to begin your new projects when Mercury moves direct on February 1. Solar eclipse on Monday. Make room for the new. Get out and about on Saturday.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

New moon. Solar eclipse. Chinese New Year—the year of the ox. They all occur on Monday. Pay attention to what you hear this week. No, you do not have to agree with the views that are expressed. The new moon is an excellent opportunity to write down your wishes and set your monthly goal—something you would like to accomplish within the next month. You can get your message across this week. Many of you little travelers may decide it is time to move on in the career department. Wait until February for any feedback. Keep your words soft and tender this week. Jupiter, the planet of expansion and your ruling planet, could make everything appear a little larger.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Okay, so Venus will make you charming this week. Coming up Monday: the Chinese New Year (year of the ox); a solar eclipse (let go of whatever is not working and make room for the new); and the new moon (write down your wishes and set your monthly goal—something you can accomplish within a month). Don’t get overconfident. Sometimes Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, makes things appear larger than they really are. On Tuesday, put your energy and action into play as Mercury, the messenger, hooks up with Mars. Expect plenty of action in the communication department. Remember, Mercury is retrograde until February 1.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Happy birthday. You are host to the new moon as well as a solar eclipse Monday. Jupiter is in your sign, so enjoy whatever the planet of growth, luck and opportunity brings into your life during the next year. The red carpet is yours for the next year. Mars and Venus join up with Uranus, the planet of sudden changes, the guy who brings surprises. The solar eclipse offers the opportunity to let go of what is not working. The new moon is an excellent time to write down your wishes for the next month and set a goal, something you would like to see become reality within the month.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

With the sun in Aquarius, I know you want to be by yourself. This is okay. Monday is one exciting day. You may feel the desire to move to another pond. Okay, so you may express yourself today in a way that could surprise others. New moon on Monday. Get ready for a glow on the waterfront. Solar eclipse Monday. Let go of what is not working. Now be careful what you wish for, because you’ll get your wish sooner if not later. Now play by the rules. Monday is also the Chinese New Year, the year of the ox.