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)

Happy birthday. The spring equinox as well as International Astrology Day both land on Friday. On Sunday, your mind suddenly springs into action. Mercury joins up with Uranus, the planet of surprises. Reach for your dreams. Write down your wishes and set your goals for the next year. With Mars, your ruling planet, in Pisces, you must be patient, even though you feel a need to take action. Sometimes you can learn a valuable lesson from interacting with others, little ram. No need for quick decisions. Let others help you in the decision department. Take time off to spruce yourself up a bit. After all, it’s your birthday.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Spring is in the air. The vernal equinox arrives Friday. Mercury visits Uranus on Sunday. This could conjure up a few original ideas. Share those ideas with other people. Mercury travels to Aries on Wednesday. Talk about your dreams and fantasies. Remember, Neptune, the dreamer, resides in your career house. You may find an opportunity for travel. Get out of the bullpen and join your Aries pals as they begin a month of birthday celebrations. This is your month to work behind the scenes. As the week comes to a close, you may want to reconsider a few of your plans.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You may find yourself suddenly flying into action this week when the sun moves to Aries. Sing “Happy Birthday” to your Aries pals. The spring equinox, as well as International Astrology Day, occur on Friday. When Mercury, the messenger of the gods, holds hands with Uranus on Sunday, here again, a firestorm of ideas pops up in your head. I know Saturn is teaching you to balance your family with your career. While the sun visits Aries this month, you may find that a few of your ideas you may have procrastinated on are now flying into action. Mercury joins Uranus, the planet of surprises. Great time to put a few of your ideas into action.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Exciting week. Your career department takes center stage. The sun travels to Aries on Friday, and your Aries friends celebrate with the spring equinox as their month of birthdays starts. Spring is in the air. International astrologers celebrate the beginning of spring as the start of a new astrological year. Play it cool this week if you find a partner who will not allow you to share your views. Do not allow anyone to change your views this week. Build whatever sand castle you choose. Do not get caught on an emotional bubble on Sunday, when Uranus and Mercury, the messenger, meet up. You may suddenly find yourself making travel plans.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Feel the spring in the air. On Friday, your friends in fire sign Aries begin a month of birthday celebrations. That’s the spring equinox, and astrologers observe the event with International Astrology Day. Now, while the sun visits Aries, you have a desire to begin something new. Could be through travel or books. Mercury, the messenger, joins Uranus on Sunday. You may suddenly decide to upgrade your financial ideas. On Wednesday, as the week winds down, Mercury travels to Aries. Share your higher knowledge. I know you may have the urge to travel. Take a look at your finances. Learn something new this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Your Aries friends begin a month of birthday celebrations as the sun travels to your space of partners. The other person could be a romantic partner or a business partner. Play it cool. Don’t trigger a difference of opinion. If you have the desire to try something new, do it. The spring equinox arrives Friday, and astrologers mark the beginning of a new year with International Astrology Day. Don’t let anyone push you this week. Don’t make any quick decisions. As the week moves forward, you may find your mind speeding up with Mercury, the messenger, visiting with Uranus, the planet of surprises.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

You may find a whole new ball game Friday. The sun travels to Aries, setting off a month of birthdays in that fire sign. Astrologers begin a new year as we feel spring in the air. Your relationship department takes center stage. This applies to both your business and personal relationships. On Sunday, Mercury, the messenger, holds forth with Uranus. You may hear something about your daily work. Discuss your needs with others this week. Work behind the scenes to get organized.  

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Exciting week. You can investigate the spring equinox on Friday when the sun moves into Aries and astrologers begin their new year. This means a month of birthdays for your Aries friends. Have fun, enjoy the party. Spring is here. This brings a glow to your workplace. Pluto allows you to cut through the clutter this week. Use the next few days to concentrate on any tough issues with your daily work. On Sunday, Mercury, the messenger, hooks up with Uranus. Here is where you may feel encouraged to tackle challenges and develop new skills in your daily work. On Sunday, Lady Luck is on your side. Now don’t wager more than you can afford. On Wednesday, Mercury moves to your work department. Chat with co-workers.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The sun enters Aries, your brother fire sign, on Friday, and this puts a glow on the luck area of your chart, my friend, and this triggers the spring equinox. It’s the day astrologers begin the new year. Now, keep your words on the tender side Sunday and Monday. Good news could arrive on the home front unexpectedly Wednesday, when Mercury, the messenger of the gods, joins the sun in Aries. Work on your creativity this month. Mars sends you a bonus of energy. Your social life takes center stage. Great time to make friends with your computer. Mercury brings a gift for writing this month. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Spend quality time with your family the next few weeks. Enjoy your home this month. Computer skills take center stage on Sunday, when Mercury, the messenger, meets up with Uranus, the planet of surprises. Avoid quarrels. Keep your words on the tender side as the week winds down. Friday is a special day for astrologers as they begin a new year with the spring equinox, when the sun travels to Aries. Now, should you decide to start something new, put your ducks in a row this week. Next week, the new moon sets up a great time to begin new projects. Saturn teaches you to get organized.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

The sun moves to Aries on Friday. This brings the gift of gab. It’s your month for communication. The spring equinox arrives Friday, Mr. Genius. Take in a breath of spring. Astrologers begin their new year with the equinox. A burst of fresh energy flows in. Great time for group activities. Mercury, the messenger of the gods, visits Uranus on Sunday. Keep your words soft and tender. You could hear about a real-estate deal. Monday brings chatter to your earned-income department. Find an Aries and join a birthday party. Talk about your ideas with someone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is the day the last of you Pisces celebrate birthdays. The spring equinox arrives tomorrow, and spring is in the air. Your pond is warming up. Your Aries friends launch a month of birthdays when the sun joins their sign Friday. This brings a glow to your earned-income department. It also signals the start of a new year for astrologers. You may feel a little emotional. It’s indecision time. It gets better on Sunday, when Mercury, the messenger, hangs out with Uranus, the planet of surprises. You may find solutions. Make your decisions. Take your stand. Let others know how you feel.