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)

Two planets change signs this week. Mercury, the messenger, travels to Cancer today. The folks on the home front are chatty. Jupiter moves to Gemini on Monday. This is big. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, takes up residence in the sign of the twins until June 27, 2013. Jupiter brings the spotlight to your communication department. This promises to bring activity into your life. People now may take you a little more seriously. Pay attention to what you say. Remain focused.

TAURUS (April 20-May 19)

Two planets change signs this week. Mercury arrives in Cancer today. Your communication department takes center stage. On Monday, Jupiter moves out of your sign and lands in Gemini, where it will remain until June 27, 2013. The red carpet is out for an opportunity to increase your earned income and share your values for the next year. Many changes will begin in 2012 involving major planets. Share your ideas on Friday. Think about your hopes, wishes and goals. Join a group, club or organization.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Two planets change signs this week. Mercury travels from your sign to Cancer today. Your space of values and earned income will be in the spotlight. On Monday, the red carpet will be out. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, will arrive in your sign and reside there until June 27, 2013. It has been 12 years since Jupiter’s last visit. The window of opportunity is open while Jupiter is in your sign during the next year. The folks in authority take notice when Neptune and Mercury join up.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

Wave your little claws as Mercury takes up residence in your sign today. It’s time to communicate. On Monday, Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, travels to Gemini. This is your 12th house of secrets. In my book, I write that Jupiter in the 12th house is an angel on your shoulder, your ace in the hole. The window of opportunity is open. Work behind the scenes on your secret projects. Jupiter will visit Gemini until June 27, 2013. Once Jupiter leaves Gemini, he will take up residence in your sign.

LEO (July 22-August 22)

Two planets are heading for new signs this week. Mercury moves to Cancer today. Do not share all your secrets. You now have time to complete projects you have been working on behind the scenes. Friday brings an opportunity to work on your finances and get your affairs in order. On Monday, Jupiter takes up residence in Gemini. The red carpet is out. Join groups, clubs and organizations. You have a chance to share your hopes, wishes and goals. Jupiter will visit Gemini until June 27, 2013.

VIRGO (August 23- September 21)

Mercury, your ruling planet, takes up residence in Cancer today. One other planet changes signs this week as Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, starts a yearlong visit to Gemini. Jupiter will remain there until June 27, 2013. The window of opportunity is open for the next year. Jupiter will be in your career department. The spotlight will fall on career opportunities. Friday is a good day to discuss your goals. The folks in your relationship department will help you.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

Mercury travels to Cancer today. You have an opportunity to talk with the boss. Jupiter also changes signs this week, moving to Gemini. When a planet moves to a new sign, it brings change. Mercury will take up residence in your career department. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, will be operating in your house of travel and higher knowledge until June 27, 2013. The red carpet is out, my friend. Pull out your scales and weigh your opportunities for travel.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21)

Opportunity for change is on your agenda. Whenever a planet heads for a new sign, changes occur. This week, two planets will change signs. Today, Mercury, the messenger, travels to sister water sign Cancer. You may decide to return to school or take a class or two. It’s a good time to take a class in finance. On Monday, Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, arrives in Gemini. Jupiter will remain in Gemini until June 27, 2013. You have a year with the window of opportunity open. Take advantage. Spend time with Gemini friends. This is their birthday month, and they are the twins of the zodiac.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)

Today, Mercury heads to Cancer and encourages you to talk to the folks in the financial world. On Friday, Mercury and Neptune urge you to talk to your partner. The two of you may decide to meet with financial advisers before putting new plans in motion. Should you do this alone, it could take care of money with home issues. Jupiter makes a big move on Monday when he takes up residence in Gemini for the next year. Jupiter will remain there until June 27, 2013. The red carpet is out.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

Mercury visits your relationship department. You have an opportunity to meet friends in the business world and on a personal level. Changes are on your agenda for 2012. On Monday, Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, starts a yearlong visit to Gemini. The red carpet is out in your house of daily work. Take care of your health. You are in for a busy year. Jupiter provides opportunity until June 27, 2013. Remain focused this week. Many changes are in store for you.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 17)

Mercury travels to your daily work department today. Mercury moves to Cancer. On Friday, you could get together with a boss and discuss your daily income or talk about your values. Two planets change signs this week. This will be a year in which changes begin with several planets taking up residence in new signs. On Monday, Jupiter visits Gemini. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, will help you make progress toward reaching your goals. Remain focused.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

Mercury travels to sister water sign Cancer today. Show people how creative you are. Two planets change signs this week. When planets transit to new signs, you can expect change. Monday is a big day. Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, arrives in Gemini and puts the home front centerstage. You can find success if you make the right moves. Jupiter opens the window of opportunity until June 27, 2013. That’s right. For a whole year. Take advantage. You have a chance to lay down a solid foundation. Maybe you will decide to move to another pond. You may discover a new you.