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)

Your life speeds up. Time for changes. Tuesday brings a new moon. Set your goal for the month. Do not forget your wish list. New moons bring new beginnings. On Wednesday, the sun enters Cancer accompanied by the summer solstice. Notice how everything heats up. The sun’s visit to Cancer bathes your home front in sunlight for the next month. Stay active. This is a busy month. Spend the next few days with Gemini friends as they finish up their birthday month.

TAURUS (April 20-May 19)

A new moon falls on Tuesday. Make a wish and set a goal for the next month. Share your goals. You have an opportunity to communicate with siblings and the folks in your bullpen. Hang out around the neighborhood. Welcome summer. The sun brings the summer solstice to Cancer on Wednesday. That will be the longest day of the year and the start of Cancer’s birthday month. Use Jupiter’s yearlong visit to Gemini to work on new money-making activities. Hard work will pay off. You need to remain focused.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You later-born Geminis were born on the cusp. People who are born there should read Cancer as well as Gemini. I am a cusp baby, born Aug. 20 in Leo, so I read both Virgo and Leo. I have characteristics of both signs. Summer arrives Wednesday as the sun brings the summer solstice to Cancer. Sunday is Father’s Day. Do something for dad. The new moon occurs on Tuesday, bringing new opportunities. Good time to initiate new projects. Write down your wishes for the month and set a goal. Work on your goal for the next year. You little twins will experience changes during 2012. Remain focused.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

Happy birthday, you early-born Cancers. You were born close to the cusp, so you should follow Gemini as well as Cancer, since you also have Gemini characteristics. I am a cusp baby, born Aug. 20, a later-born Leo. I am a little of Virgo as well as Leo. Today is Flag Day. Find a parade. Display the flag. Sunday is Father’s Day. You may feel a little anxious as the Tuesday new moon approaches. Don’t forget your wish list for the month. Set a goal. Wednesday brings the summer solstice as the sun travels to your sign. Happy birthday.

LEO (July 22-August 22)

Today is Flag Day. Wave the flag. Watch a parade. You have a chance to review your priorities, thanks to Gemini, the communicator. On Sunday, get ready to party with dad on Father’s Day. At least give him a phone call. New moon Tuesday. Set your goal for the month. Write down your wishes. New moons bring opportunities. It’s a good time to start new projects. On Wednesday, the sun brings the summer solstice as it travels to Cancer and sets off a month of birthdays. The sun in Cancer gives you an opportunity to work behind the scenes.

VIRGO (August 23- September 21)

Summer arrives Wednesday when the sun brings the summer solstice to Cancer. This marks the beginning of a month of birthday celebrations for your Cancer friends. Do not forget your Gemini pals as they wind down their month of birthdays. A new moon occurs on Tuesday. New moons bring new beginnings. This is the ideal time to launch a new project. Your career department takes center stage. The window is open. Reach for your goals. Invest your time with your career opportunities.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

Spend time this week with residents of fellow air sign Gemini. This is the last week of their birthday month. Wednesday brings the summer solstice when the sun moves to Cancer. Today is Flag Day. Enjoy a parade. Wave the flag. Spend Sunday with dad. It’s Father’s Day. Throw him a cook-out. Tuesday brings new opportunities with the new moon. Make a wish list for the month. Set a goal. The visit to Cancer puts the sun in your house of career this month. Take advantage while the window of opportunity is open.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21)

Pay attention this week to family finances. With several planets in the financial section of your chart, here is a reminder: Use caution when dealing with investments. Today is Flag Day. Show the flag. Enjoy a parade. Sunday is Father’s Day. Pick up the phone and have a chat with dad. On Tuesday, the new moon gives you a chance to make wishes for the next month and set a goal. New moons allow new beginnings. Spend time with Gemini friends as they finish their birthday month. The party moves to Cancer on Wednesday when the sun arrives along with the summer solstice and a month of birthdays.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)

With your ruling planet, Jupiter, in Gemini for the next year, the window of opportunity is open. New people will enter your life. Your house of relationships, both professional and personal, takes center stage. It has been 12 long years since Jupiter last visited this section of your chart. The sun will be in Gemini this week. On Wednesday, the sun moves the party to Cancer with the summer solstice tagging along. Tuesday will be an excellent time to begin a new project, thanks to the new moon. Write down your wishes for the month and set a goal.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

You might enjoy an easier time this week. Today is Flag Day. Fly Old Glory. Enjoy a parade. On Sunday, celebrate Father’s Day. Spend the day with dad. On Tuesday, it’s the new moon and a time for new beginnings. Launch new projects. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the month. Your Gemini friends are winding down their month of birthdays. With the sun moving to Cancer, your relationship department will take center stage. New opportunities and new people will enter your life.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 17)

Have fun and spend time with your Gemini friends. This is the last week of their birthday month. Wave the flag today in honor of Flag Day. Sunday is Father’s Day. A summer cook-out would be nice. On Tuesday, the new moon brings new beginnings. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the month. Wednesday is the summer solstice as the sun travels to Cancer to take up residence in your daily work department. You have a chance to chat with co-workers, thanks to Mercury. Looking for a little love? You may find it this weekend.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

Enjoy a parade. Wave the flag. Today is Flag Day. Spend Sunday with Big Daddy Fish. It’s Father’s Day. Should you feel a little anxious, chill out. It’s the new moon coming up on Tuesday. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the month. New moons bring new beginnings. Wednesday brings the summer solstice as the sun arrives in sister water sign Cancer. It’s time for a little fun. Lady Luck is in the spotlight. Show people how creative you are.