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)

Mercury, the messenger, enters Scorpio today. You could find yourself dealing with loans, insurance or other financial issues while Mercury visits your house of finances. This is a good time to chat with the folks in the financial world. Take a look at all your shared resources. Sukkoth occurs this week. Fall is here. Get ready for change. Time to make a move. You may notice that people are a little bullheaded. That’s the  moon in Taurus. Your daily work may require a little extra attention when the sun and Saturn get together. Friday is not the day to ask for a raise when Venus is in opposition to Jupiter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 19)

Mercury travels to Scorpio today. Your energy level is high in the relationship department. Venus winks at Pluto today. Share your higher knowledge about finances. Pluto is business and Venus is money. Venus is also love, so toss a little romance into the conversation. Notice what comes back. Saturday is for relationships, both business and personal, when Venus and Jupiter are in opposition. This should keep the energy level high. Sunday is all about Mercury and Pluto. Show your knowledge. Talk big business. Sukkoth occurs this week. Gather the harvest.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You are ruled by Mercury, the messenger. He is busy this week. When he joins Venus in Scorpio today, your work has your attention. Talk about daily work and money. Chat with the folks in the financial world. Get your affairs in order. Meet with your tax adviser or get advice from a financial adviser. When Venus and Jupiter are in opposition, keep new ideas and secrets to yourself. No need to tell everything you know. Run around the playground. Make life exciting with a little wager. Sukkoth is observed this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

Mercury travels to Scorpio today. Focus on financial matters for the next few days. The moon, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are all in money signs—Taurus and Scorpio. Play it cool should you get an increase in your money. This is not a reason to spend more. A meeting this week could work to your advantage. Share some of your unique ideas. People listen. Spend time with some Libras. Seek balance. Many changes are coming your way. Get rid of whatever is not working. Sukkoth ends Wednesday with the moon in your sign.

LEO (July 22-August 22)

Your optimism keeps you on a roll. Once you set your mind to it, you can accomplish most anything you want to. Pay attention this week. Talk less, listen more. You will be able to act on your ideas. You and others will benefit. Someone could offer a little wisdom when Mercury moves to Scorpio. The home front is in the spotlight. Family members gather. Sukkoth is observed this week. Your relationship department is in full force. The moon visits your sign next week.

VIRGO (August 23- September 21)

Mercury travels to Scorpio today to take up residence in your communication department. Secrets could be revealed. Chat with the folks in the neighborhood. You may notice a few people bullheaded the next few days while the moon visits Taurus the bull. On Monday, talk with your banker or others in the financial world. You could have a chance at a new job or an opportunity for a new project this week. Measure all options before choosing. Wednesday is a good day to spend with the family while the moon visits Cancer. Share your goals, hopes and wishes.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

Happy birthday. Enjoy the last full week of a month of birthday celebrations. Set your goal for the next year. Write down a few wishes. Mercury moves to Scorpio today as Sukkoth begins. Good for you. Mercury will take up residence in your earned income department. Have a little talk with your boss. See what you can dig up. You can see below the surface, thanks to Venus, Pluto and Mercury. Keep your balance, This helps you relax a bit. You could receive a reward this week. Mercury and Pluto set up a little business talk. The moon in Gemini gives you the gift of gab. An opportunity could come your way on Tuesday when the moon hooks up with Jupiter. Sukkoth ends Wednesday.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21)

See what you can dig up this week. Mercury travels to your sign today. People may seem bullheaded when the moon visits Taurus. Give yourself credit for what you have achieved this year. Your birthday draws near. Forgive yourself a few mistakes. Remember, we all learn from our mistakes. If not, then it is a real mistake. Your energy level is high. With Mercury in your sign, you have the gift of gab. Today, the sun and Saturn give you time to make a smart decision. Mercury adds another level to your thinking.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)

Venus in Scorpio encourages you to keep your secrets to yourself. Hide your love in the 12th house. Your feelings are deep. You can help others. Mercury travels to Scorpio and you can talk about your dreams. Sukkoth begins today. When the sun and Saturn get together, you want to share your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals. People are interested in what you have to share. With the moon in Taurus, do not be surprised if people appear a little bullheaded. On Friday, Venus and Jupiter, your ruling planet, will be in opposition. You could encounter a challenge in your daily work. Chill out. Jupiter gives you an opportunity to prove your point.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 20)

Mercury moves on to Scorpio today. Do not get impatient. Responsibilities demand your full attention when the sun and Saturn, your ruling planet, team up. Follow through with your commitments. You can fulfill a project, thanks to Jupiter. Jupiter brings an opportunity for growth and luck. Take a little time off. Mercury pushes you to think. This is a good time to join up with a group, club or organization. Share a few of your ideas. Talk about your goals. Sukkoth ends Wednesday. Gather your crops. Not a good day for business as the moon squares off with Saturn.

AQUARIUS (January 19-February 17)

Trust is required as Mercury travels to Scorpio today. Let your feelings out. Venus winks at Pluto, the power planet, and things get cleared up. We know you love to talk. For the next few days, keep your words soft and tender. Some people will be bullheaded while the moon visits Taurus. Mercury and Jupiter will be in opposition on Monday. Think before you speak. Your ideas are good but keep the conversation on the mild side. Remember, while Mercury visits Scorpio, you must keep your conversation a little low key.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

Much going on today. Mercury takes up residence in Scorpio. You may have an opportunity for a little travel. Mars sends lots of action and energy to the workplace. You are busy with all the obligations at work. Do not take on any extra work if you are asked. Changes are coming. You may find yourself a new position later this month. Mercury moves to Scorpio. Keep an eye on your emotions. Lucky for you. You will not take no for an answer. You have a desire to reach your goal as you head to the top.