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)

Sagittarius is your brother fire sign. Hanukkah begins today. The holiday season is here. Mars, your ruling planet, is busy giving you the inspiration and energy to take on a larger project. Mercury, the messenger of the gods, goes retrograde next week. New moon in Sag on Sunday. Sag provides abundance. Be careful that you do not promise more than you can deliver. Set a goal for the next month. Write down your wishes. On Wednesday, talk to the folks in your career department. Focus on your work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Show your sweet side. You are ruled by Venus. Your ability to manage people is excellent with Venus and Pluto interacting this week. New moon Sunday. Make a plan. Stick with your plan this month. Reach your goal. Mercury retrogrades on the 10th. When everything slows down, work on the plan you started this week. On Tuesday, take a look at your daily work. Talk with people in the business world. Wednesday is a time to share your knowledge. Your house of relationships takes center stage.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Ruled by Mercury, the communication planet, you are a windy air sign. When Venus and Mercury get together, you can articulate your desires. A new moon will occur Sunday in Sagittarius. Write down your wishes and set a goal for the month. I like to warn people to be careful what you wish for—you might get it. The new moon in Sag packs a punch. Mercury joins up with Pluto on Wednesday. Mercury provides words and Pluto, power, so speak up. Think before you speak and you can change the unchangeable.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

If you feel a little anxious, it’s the new moon Sunday in fire sign Sagittarius. No need to get into a steamy situation. The new moon will be in your daily work department. Chill out. Think before you search for more exciting employment. You can expand your professional responsibilities. Be careful that you do not take on too much. Mars enters your house of relationships. New people could enter your life. Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde today. It’s the last week to begin new projects. Take time out for fun. Do not forget to mail your packages before Monday.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

You thrive on the holiday season. Your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius, on Sunday will host a new moon. This new moon brings fun, love and luck. Join a Sag’s party. Make your wish for the next month and set a goal. Use your creativity. Chat with the folks in the financial world on Monday, when Mercury, the messenger, gets together with Pluto. Do not put all your eggs in one basket. On Wednesday, daily work takes center stage. This is good. Get your work organized. Mercury will go retrograde next week.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

You are more involved with finishing up the old than stepping out with the new. Mercury, your ruling planet, goes retrograde Thursday. Use Mercury’s retrograde session to finish projects you have already started. Anything started while Mercury is retrograde will have to be redone. The new moon Sunday allows you to plant seeds for new ventures and puts focus on the home front. Give it a few days either way. Set a goal and write down your wishes for the month. Mars enters your house of fun, love and luck.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

On Friday, you may get a sudden opportunity to talk with the folks in your daily work department. A new moon Sunday in Sagittarius raises your spirits. This is your time to communicate. The new moon means it is time to write down your wishes and set a goal for the month. Finish your Christmas cards and mail your packages before Mercury goes retrograde next week. Avoid delays that could dampen your Christmas spirit. You have an urge to talk about issues that are fundamental to your beliefs. You will receive a surprising reaction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

You may feel a little anxious today. Chill out. Blame it on the new moon Sunday in Sagittarius. Be observant. This new moon will occur in your second house of resources, earned income, values and self-worth. The new moon may float you out of your comfort zone. You may broaden your education or take a financial risk to allow the growth to happen. With Mercury going retrograde next Thursday, it is time to clean up your past. Get ready for new stuff. Put finishing touches on old projects. Let go of what is not working. Take time out for a little fun and love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Charge ahead on your own journey. You are the traveler of the zodiac. Now, in order to reach your goal, you will put in a lot of work. Capricorn, the worker of the zodiac, is pushing buttons in your second house of earned income and resources. Thanks to Mars, you have the energy to take action you may need. New moon Sunday in your sign, Sag. This new moon raises your hopes for a more fulfilling future. This is your last week to tie up loose ends before Mercury goes retrograde next week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Control your emotions Friday when Mars, the planet of action and energy, squares off with Uranus. No need for sudden reactions. Chill out. New moon Sunday in Sagittarius. We know you are the hardest worker of the zodiac. The sun winks at Saturn, your ruling planet, Tuesday. Saturn sets a realistic agenda. On Wednesday, trust your instincts in relationships. Venus steps up to the plate. Venus should bring a lot of love to your relationships, with the help of Pluto.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

You may find your holiday season busier than most. You may feel a little challenged. Enjoy the season as much as you like. Have some fun. A new moon pops up in Sagittarius. This brings an opportunity to communicate. This should encourage you to share your hopes, wishes and goals. Do not forget your wish list for the next month. Set a goal. Put your final touches on old projects. Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde next week. The sun in Sagittarius is putting a glow on your relationships.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

If you feel a little emotional, chill out. Take a few laps around your pond. New moon Sunday. Your public life may be just as busy as your personal life this holiday season. The new moon will occur in your career department. It brings a lot of enthusiasm for your job. If you are not happy with your job, this could encourage you to find something that does excite you. Write down your wishes and set a goal for the next month. Now, chill out. Mercury retrogrades next week. You could hear from someone from your past later in the week. Spend some time with your Sagittarius friends. Enjoy a birthday party.