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 19)

You are hosting several planets. I know your energy level is high. You should take a little time off. Discuss a few of your new ideas. With Mercury moving forward, you can start your new stuff. A whole new wave of communication can begin without delays. Chill out on Sunday. Great balls of fire appear when Mars, your ruling planet, and Jupiter get together. Opportunities flow your way. New moon Tuesday. The best time to begin anything is between the new moon and the full moon. Launch new projects. You are full of energy as well as opinions. Head for the gym. Use the energy wisely. Mars provides energy. Jupiter brings opportunity. He leaves your sign in June. Take advantage while he is with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

I realize you may feel a bit overwhelmed. Stand up for your rights. This is your birthday month. Happy birthday! The new moon Tuesday will be powerful for you. Do not forget to write down your wishes for the next month and set a goal. Your communication is in high gear now. Take advantage. Good week to work behind the scenes. Within the next two weeks, several planets will travel to your sign. Get the rest you need now. Your energy level will be high. Talk about your goals and share your wishes for the month with others. Big decisions are on the horizon. On Monday, pay attention to your intuition. The moon and Neptune have surprises for you Wednesday. New ideas will flow your way.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

New moon Tuesday. Be ready to write down your goal for the month. Do not forget your wish list. You need a plan to reach your goal. Keep it within reason. Something you would enjoy. On Sunday, you will have the energy and opportunity to share your ideas with clubs or organizations. On Wednesday, the moon moves to your sign to stay for a few days. Good news may flow your way. You are full of ideas. Chat with your co-workers. Share a few of your dreams. Take a little time off to relax. With the sun in Taurus you will have an opportunity to get your ducks in a row. You may feel a little more organized as the week moves forward.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Your career department remains in the spotlight for the next few weeks. Take advantage. If you feel a little antsy this week, this is why. All you water signs—Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces—feel full and new moons stronger than other signs. New moons bring new things. Write down your wishes and set a goal for the month. Mars says you can make headway with your public life. Jupiter gives you an opportunity to get out in the public. Now, this is not the time to push ahead of the folks who have power over you, such as parents, judges, etc. Spend a little time with your Taurus friends. This is their birthday month. Enjoy a party.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

With Mercury direct now, you can launch new projects. You are cleared for takeoff. The sun takes center stage in your house of career. You could find yourself in the spotlight this month. Mars sends you the energy to share your knowledge. You may have an opportunity to travel. Remember, we acquire knowledge through travel as well as books. New moon in your career department. Write down your wishes and set a goal for the month. Share your wishes with others. Set the goal within reason, something you would like to accomplish during the month. You are the party sign of the zodiac. Enjoy a birthday celebration with Taurus friends. Research your career goals. Share your values, little kitty. People notice.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Get ready to have a little fun. Hang out with your Taurus friends as they celebrate their birthday month. Time to take a journey. The sun shines bright in the travel department of your chart. Should you decide to gain a little higher knowledge, you have the opportunity. New moon in Taurus on Tuesday. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the month. We know you like to detail and analyze. Mercury, your ruling planet, is now in direct motion. Launch new projects. New moons bring in the new. You will not have delays. This new moon places your feet back on the ground. You earth signs—Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn—are all in the spotlight with the sun and the new moon in Taurus. Take advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Time to play a little tough love. The planets are allowing you to make a change that may definitely be good for you. I have told my Libra friends this. Take charge of your life. Say yes to yourself. You can say no to others. It’s okay. New moon Tuesday in Taurus. Great day to chat with the folks in the business world. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the month. Take a look at your joint resources as well as your insurance policies. Your relationship department is in the spotlight for the next two weeks. Spend time with your friends, both business and personal. Enjoy a birthday party with Taurus friends. Make a plan to reach your goal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Take a break in your detecting and chill out this weekend. We have a new moon Tuesday. You may feel a little anxious four days before and four days after a full or new moon. Water signs—Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces—feel the full and new moons more intensely than the other signs. The moon rules the water. Your Cancer friends are ruled by the moon. Time to make a plan to reach your goal for the month. Don’t forget to make a list of your wishes. Take it easy with the folks in your relationship department, both business and personal. Focus on your health and work. Spend a little time with your Taurus friends as they celebrate their birthdays this month.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Cover your bases as a new moon occurs in Taurus on Tuesday, affecting your daily work department. Write down your wishes for the month and set a goal. Time for new beginnings. Mercury is moving forward. You will encounter fewer delays. On Sunday, Mars, the red planet of action and energy, gets together with Jupiter, your ruling planet. Use this energy wisely. Mars and Jupiter are in your house of love, luck and fun. Mars provides energy and Jupiter opportunity. You have an urge to express your opinions. Go ahead. I call this dealer’s choice. Good for you. Now, do not forget your Taurus friends, who are host to the sun and new moon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

The moon in Pisces today brings an urge to spend time near the water. Invite a few friends. This is also a good time to bring out the spring flowers. Plant a seed or two and notice what develops over the next few weeks. You need a plan. New moon in your cousin earth sign, Taurus. Go ahead and write down your wishes and set a goal for this month. On Sunday, Mars and Jupiter send energy, fun, love and luck to the home front. This could be a good time to sit down and chat with the family. Make plans and set rules for the summer. Your Taurus friends are celebrating their birthdays. The sun shines bright on your house of love.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Mars is energizing you. Now. Do not get impatient. We know you like to get your point across. You should do this, but don’t get pushy. You need to express your point of view. Your Taurus friends are sending a bright light to your home front. The sun in Taurus has taken up residence on your home front. New moon rolls in Tuesday. Set your goal and write down your wishes—something you would like to accomplish during the month. Chat with your friends, family and co-workers. Tell people what you would like to accomplish. Mars gets together with Jupiter on Sunday. Your energy is high, thanks to the red planet, and Jupiter is bringing you luck, dear Aquarius.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

If you feel a little anxious this week, dear little fish, chill out. Water signs—Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces—feel new and full moons more severely than other signs. You have a few more days to make a plan for the month. Write down your wishes and set a goal. Time to communicate as a result of the new moon in your communication department. Share your wishes. Swim around the pond and tell all the other fish all about them. I know you may feel as though you are in a tug-of-war with exactly what you want to do with finances. Monday may be the day to chat with the folks in the financial world. Spend a little time with Taurus friends. It’s their birthday month.