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)

Pay attention. Opportunity could flow your way. Stay focused. Separate fact from fiction. Jupiter is in your space of information encouraging you to communicate. On Monday, Mercury, the messenger of the gods, travels to Sagittarius. Share a little philosophy on Monday. Express your views. Play it cool on Tuesday when Mercury squares off with Neptune. Avoid confusion. Keep an eye on your money. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. On Wednesday, the moon and Uranus may send a surprise your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 19)

You are an earth sign, and people notice how grounded you are. Stability is important to you. This could be why change sometimes bothers you. You like to dig into the unknown. Security is important. Mercury moves to Sagittarius on Monday. While Mercury is in Sag, you and your partner should focus on finances. You are good with money. On Wednesday, Mercury squares off with Neptune. Watch out for confusion. You may decide to withhold a bit of knowledge in order to avoid confusion. Keep your communication and thinking clear.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You have to chat. You are ruled by Mercury, the communication planet, and with Jupiter in your sign you could become a chatterbox this week. Jupiter is your lucky charm. On Monday, Mercury travels to Sagittarius. Sag is sometimes a windy speaker. You may deliver some good news to the folks in your relationship department. Your colleagues are happy. I realize you want to have a good time, but do not go overboard. Keep an eye on your spending. No need to run up your credit cards. Use a little caution when you chat with the folks in authority on Wednesday. Mercury will be squaring off with Neptune.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

You may find a party. Mercury moves to Sagittarius on Monday. You are interested in speaking your mind. Talk with your co-workers. Express a few of your desires. On Wednesday, Mercury clashes with Neptune. Neptune is the fogger and dreamer and spreads confusion. You may catch yourself daydreaming. Use care with communication. Think before you speak. Make sure people understand what you are saying. If they look confused, explain yourself.

LEO (July 22-August 22)

You of all the signs love to party and enjoy the holiday season. Hanukkah kicks off on Sunday. On Monday, Mercury visits Sag. With the sun and Mercury in Sag, you have a chance to add a little fun, love and luck. If you gamble, don’t bet the store. Jupiter in chatty Gemini provides an opportunity to look to the future. Reveal your ideas, hopes, wishes and goals. Remain focused on Wednesday when Mercury squares off with Neptune. Keep your facts straight. Neptune could bring a little confusion.

VIRGO (August 23- September 21)

With several planets passing through your home front, family matters take center stage this month. You are ruled by Mercury, the messenger, and your mother or father or another relative could be a Sagittarian. On Monday, Mercury travels to Sagittarius. Trust your instincts. Stay focused. I realize you want to chat. You have the urge to speak. Express your opinions carefully. Do not come on too strong. On Wednesday, you need think before you speak. Mercury squares off with Neptune. Separate fact from fiction.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

Self-confidence could be your greatest asset this month. You are the keeper of the scales. Make sure your facts are straight this week. Mercury moves to Sagittarius on Monday. You are eager to chat with siblings and the folks in the neighborhood. Do the research before you offer advice. Remember, there are two sides to every story. On Wednesday, when Mercury clashes with Neptune, make sure you understand what is fact and what is fiction. Neptune is the dreamer of the zodiac. Keep your desires realistic. Do not allow jealousy to surface.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21)

With Saturn, Venus and Mercury in your sign, get ready for a little change today. On Monday, Mercury heads from your sign to Sagittarius. This puts the messenger in your second house of money and your resources. You get a clear picture of your earning potential. Your self-doubt takes a step backward. Your optimism and self-confidence moves to the front. You bring excitement to your work. See how much fun you can dig up. Keep your eye on the ball on Wednesday when Neptune and Mercury square off.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)

Monday opens the door to the opportunity for a little change. Mercury takes up residence in your sign on Monday. This month will be all about your relationships. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, puts your relationships on center stage. Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is your ruling planet. Take the lead while the sun is in your sign. You have little trouble putting your words in the right place. You speak with confidence. Your enthusiasm is strong. Mercury clashes with Neptune on Wednesday. Get creative. It’s a good time to express your fantasies.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

With three planets in Sag, you have an opportunity to review and revise all you have attempted to achieve this year in order to reach the goal you wanted to reach before your birthday, which arrives this month. You have two more weeks to complete your projects. Correct all mistakes and cross the t’s and dot the i’s. Give yourself credit for what you have already accomplished. With Mercury moving on to Sagittarius, reach for your dreams. for a party. It’s their birthday month. With Mars and Pluto in your sign, you have the energy to take action. Enjoy the holiday season. Save time for a little joy.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 17)

Focus on your career. Mars sends energy to your sign. It is time to take action. The window of opportunity is open while Mars and Pluto, Mr. Power and Big Business, are in your house of career. On Monday, Mercury travels to Sagittarius, your space of friends, groups and clubs. Share your new ideas, hopes, wishes and goals with colleagues. This could add a little spice to your relationships. Mercury and Neptune square off on Wednesday. Not a good day to talk with the people in the financial world. You could run into a little confusion.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

You may notice a little change this week. Now, chill out. These are good changes. On Monday, Mercury takes up residence in your career department. This could bring a change in how you communicate with the folks in authority. Wish your Sagittarius friends a happy birthday. Listen to them. They have knowledge to share and can help you reach for your career goals. Mars sends energy to discuss your hopes, wishes and goals. Talk about your new ideas. On Wednesday, watch out for confusion when Mars and Neptune clash. Get the facts. Do your research.