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)

Take a little time to fine-tune current projects. Mercury, the messenger, goes direct on Wednesday. Spend this week getting ready to move forward next week. Sweet Venus travels to Cancer on Tuesday. Venus’ visit to Cancer will put the home front in the spotlight. You may decide to spruce up the home. The sun sends a wink to Jupiter today. Opportunity flows your way. Time to meet with your friends. Communicate with groups.

TAURUS (April 20-May 19)

On Wednesday, Venus moves to Cancer in your communication department. It’s time to talk about love and money. Venus is your ruling planet. Change could be on your agenda. Get ready to launch new projects and sign contracts as Mercury goes direct on Wednesday. You will experience fewer delays. Give Mercury a few days after he starts moving forward and you will notice fewer mistakes. The sun is in Leo and the folks on the home front are happy.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You will find changes and surprises this month. Venus remains in your sign until Tuesday. Watch your emotions on Sunday when the moon squares off with Venus. A female could cause a little friction. On Tuesday, when Venus travels to Cancer, your earned income department takes center stage. Share your values. Good news Wednesday. Mercury, your ruling planet, moves forward again. This means fewer delays and less miscommunication. Your efforts begin to pay off.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

I know you will feel the effects of the full moon for a few more days. Chill out. Talk about your values. You may receive a bonus. On Tuesday, Venus takes up residence in Cancer. People are noticing you. Be ready for a change on Monday. This could be the day you receive unexpected good news. This should be a productive month for you. You will be able to adapt. Mercury moves forward on Wednesday. This will mean fewer delays and less miscommunication. You are about to make new friends and launch new projects.

LEO (July 22-August 22)

Venus usually spends a month in a sign, but this time she has spent four months in Gemini. She travels to Cancer on Tuesday. You may decide to leave a little time for yourself. Good news comes Wednesday. Mercury moves direct. You will notice fewer delays. Time to move forward. Get ready to launch new projects next week. Your confidence is high. You have the energy and enthusiasm necessary to achieve your goals. Wednesday may hold a surprise.

VIRGO (August 23- September 21)

Review what you already have accomplished. Give yourself credit for what you have achieved. You have a few weeks to correct mistakes. Your energy will increase. Wind up unfinished business. Venus moves to Cancer on Tuesday. Enjoy your social situation with groups, clubs and organizations. Mercury moves forward again on Wednesday. You will meet with fewer delays and less miscommunication.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

Venus, the planet of love and money, will be in your career department. You may find success with your career or professional activities. Chat with the folks in authority. Mercury resumes his forward motion on Wednesday. You will encounter fewer delays and less confusion. Time speeds up. Get ready to introduce your new projects. Jupiter in your travel department allows time for a little adventure. The sun winks at Jupiter today. Chat with Leo friends.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21)

The sun and Jupiter may produce a chance to chat with the folks in the financial world. The sun and Mercury are at work in Leo. Put the final touches on current projects. Get ready to launch new ventures. Mercury comes out of retrograde on Wednesday. You will meet with fewer delays and less miscommunication. You can let go of fears. You like control. Find a balance. Take care of public responsibilities while the sun visits Leo. Your private activities will give you the sense of control you want.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)

You will enjoy Venus’ visit to Cancer. You will have an opportunity to talk with the folks in the financial world. The sun and Jupiter have cooked up a little adventure for you today. We know you are the traveler of the zodiac. Mercury moves forward on Wednesday. You will find fewer delays and less miscommunication among the folks in the travel world. Your confidence is high thanks to the full moon.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

Venus travels to Cancer on Tuesday. As a result of a retrograde period, Venus spent two months in Gemini, her last stop, a month longer than usual. New friends will enter your life. The sun and Jupiter put the spotlight on business today. Keep your eyes open. Mercury shifts into gear on Wednesday. This will bring fewer delays and mistakes and less confusion. Put the final touches on your projects.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 17)

Jupiter sends a burst of energy. Your self-confidence is in the spotlight. Venus, the planet of love and money, lands in your daily work department on Tuesday. The sun and Jupiter put Lady Luck on center stage today. Add a little love and fun to your schedule. Your relationships are front and center with the sun in Leo. New people will enter your life. On Wednesday, Mercury resumes his forward course. It’s time to move ahead. You will receive rewards for all your hard work.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

As the sun teams up with Jupiter, you are happy with work accomplished around the home front. Venus travels to your sister water sign Cancer on Tuesday. Venus is the planet of love and money and will land in your house of fun, love and luck. Your intuition is strong. Go with your feelings. If it feels good, wear it. On Wednesday, get ready for change. As Mercury moves forward, get ready to initiate new projects. You will receive good news in the daily work department. Keep an eye on spending. Don’t blow your budget.