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 e-mail.

ARIES (March 20-April 20)

As the sun resides in Virgo, you may find co-workers have an urge to detail and analyze. The sun sends a wink to Pluto today. This is powerful—one lucky day for you. Your daily work and career take center stage. Go ahead and chat with the folks in authority. Enjoy this weekend while the moon visits your sign. Everyone notices your energy. While the sun visits Virgo, your interest definitely will be on your work for the next month. Assistance from high-powered people could help you reach your goals.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Enjoy the sun’s visit to your sister earth sign, Virgo. The sun and Pluto team up. Lady Luck arrives. Use your higher knowledge. Show people how creative you are. Have a little fun. The sun-Pluto aspect today is enormous. Mercury remains retrograde. Expect delays. This is not the time to begin new projects. If you do, add a re- in front of whatever you do, because you will have to redo it. This is a good month for relationships of all kinds. You Taureans have excellent taste—ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Play it cool. Your ruling planet, Mercury, is retrograde until Sept. 12. No need for miscommunication. Let others talk. Listen more. September will start out a little slow. Enjoy the smooth sailing. Let your long-term plans fall into place. Mercury is retrograde in Virgo. This could be an excellent time to look back into family issues. Spend time with Virgo friends. They are celebrating birthdays this month. Enjoy a party. The sun and Pluto could send luck flowing your way. Take a look at all your joint resources.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Time to relax from last week’s full moon. The sun’s entry into Virgo put the detailer and analyzer into your space of communication and sharpened your mental processes. Choose your words carefully as you cut through the clutter. Make sure your message is clear. The sun and Pluto give you a lucky aspect. Your relationships take center stage. Spend some time with your Virgo friends. This is their birthday month. Relax around the home front. Mercury is retrograde until Sept. 12. Things will slow down. You may encounter delays.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Jupiter encourages you to share your knowledge. A lucky aspect today—Pluto, Mr. Power and Big Business and the sun. Pluto is in your house of daily work, and the sun is in your earned income department. Could mean a bonus of some sort this week for you. The full moon last week was a turning point for you. While Mercury is retrograde, you have an opportunity to change the way you communicate with others. You may find delays. Friends may show up a little late. Mercury’s retrograde will last until Sept. 12.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Happy birthday. Do not forget to set your goal for the next year and make a wish list. While Mercury is retrograde, you may be surprised as new people enter your life. I personally find that people from my past often appear when Mercury is retrograde. Chill out as you continue to experience problems with mail and transportation. This is delay time. Give yourself credit for a job well-done. If you find any mistakes you have made in the past three months, Mercury retrograde gives you an opportunity to correct them.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Lucky day for the folks on the home front. Secrets could be revealed. Put away your scales today. No need to balance anything. Go with your instincts. Now remember, Mercury, the messenger, is retrograde until Sept. 12. Expect delays. Traffic could be a mess at times this week. It is not a time to rush or to begin new projects. It is time to take notice of your achievements and give yourself the credit. Work on your creative ideas. Sometimes people from your past reappear. Jupiter provides opportunity in your relationship department.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

I know you will feel last week’s full moon for another day or two. Now is the time to show other people how creative you are. Share your ideas. Pluto sends a wink to the sun today. Talk to groups, clubs and organizations. Talk about your goals, my friend. Mercury is retrograde until Sept. 12. Chill out. Do not get fussy should the mail arrive a little late. You could find travel delays. It’s a good time to put the finishing touches on old projects. Mercury retrograde allows you to correct mistakes you have made the past three months. Spend some time with Virgos. It is their birthday month. Enjoy a party.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Mr. Power and Big Business, Pluto, is residing in your house of earned income, personal possessions and what you value. He sends a wink to the sun today, and this is one lucky aspect. The sun is in your career department. The people in authority are noticing you. You could receive a bonus. This is where you get your work done. Even with Mercury retrograde, you will be able to deliver whatever you promised. Mercury is retrograde until Sept. 12, so we can expect delays. Take a look at what needs a final touch.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

The sun in Virgo takes up residence in your space of travel and knowledge. The sun sends a wink to Pluto in your sign. You may find a few little miracles happening around you. You want to leap forward. Could be as simple as taking one small step. It is time to gain a little higher knowledge. Mercury is retrograde until Sept. 12. Spend time looking over a few of your old projects. Make changes. Spruce up. Correct mistakes. Spend time with your Virgo friends. They are celebrating birthdays this month.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

The sun in Virgo encourages you to detail and analyze. It’s a great time to work effectively behind the scenes. The sun gets a wink from Pluto today. Time to be precise about where you focus your intentions. Remember, you have the power to reach your dreams. Give yourself credit for your accomplishments while Mercury is retrograde the next couple of weeks. You have an opportunity to correct mistakes you may have made within the past three months. Take a look at joint resources, your taxes and insurance policies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

The sun in Virgo encourages you to detail and analyze. It’s a great time to work effectively behind the scenes. The sun gets a wink from Pluto today. Time to be precise about where you focus your intentions. Remember, you have the power to reach your dreams. Give yourself credit for your accomplishments while Mercury is retrograde the next couple of weeks. You have an opportunity to correct mistakes you may have made within the past three months. Take a look at joint resources, your taxes and insurance policies.