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)

Three planets change signs this week. Friday is time for action and energy in your career department. Mars, your ruling planet, travels to Capricorn. You have an opportunity to talk with the folks in authority. On Wednesday, the sun travels to Sagittarius. You will have a chance to travel during the holiday season. Sweet Venus arrives in Scorpio on Wednesday. See what you can dig up from the folks in the financial world. Mercury, the messenger, is retrograde.

TAURUS (April 20-May 19)

Three planets change signs this week—the sun, Venus and Mars. This could bring a few good changes. On Friday, Mars travels to your brother earth sign Capricorn. You may find an opportunity to travel. The red planet is clearing the way for travel during the holiday season. On Wednesday, Venus heads for Scorpio. Your relationship department takes center stage. You may find a few new friends. The sun lands in Sagittarius on Wednesday.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Mars provides a burst of energy on Friday. Take action with the folks in the financial world. Three planets will change signs this week. Mercury retrograde allows you to take a look at what you have accomplished over the past three months. On Wednesday, the sun travels to Sagittarius. The sun and Sag put your relationships on center stage as new friends flow in during the holiday season. On Wednesday, as Venus moves to Scorpio, your daily work flows smoothly.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

Ready for a little change? Three planets change signs this week. Wednesday will be an exciting day as the sun travels to Sagittarius and Venus brings you good news as she moves to Scorpio. The sun in Sag encourages you to share your knowledge with co-workers this month. The folks in the daily work department are interested in what you have to say. Venus in Scorpio provides fun, love and luck. Gamblers should remember that it takes only one ticket to win. Show people how creative you are.

LEO (July 22-August 22)

Opportunity arises for a few changes. Three planets change signs this week. Friday brings changes with your co-workers. Your energy level is high. Take action in your daily work. Your co-workers will notice. On Wednesday, Venus sails into Scorpio. This will make the folks on the home front happy. The sun also changes signs on Wednesday, taking up residence in brother fire sign Sagittarius. This brings more fun, love and luck. Lady Luck takes center stage.

VIRGO (August 23- September 21)

Three planets are changing signs and this may bring a few changes. On Friday, Mars travels to Capricorn, your brother earth sign. You will have an opportunity to work on having fun and adding a little love and luck to your schedule. The sun arrives in Sagittarius on Wednesday. Family members are eager to discuss travel plans for the holiday season. Wednesday will produce changes when Venus moves to Scorpio.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

Get ready for a few changes in the energy level as three planets change signs this week. On Friday, you may see changes starting around the home front. The action and energy levels will be higher when Mars travels to the family and home section of your chart. On Wednesday, the sun lands in Sagittarius. Chat with the folks in the neighborhood. Spend time with your siblings. Venus moves to Scorpio on Wednesday. Your values and earned income may increase.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21)

When you are born next to a neighboring sign, you are born on the cusp. You later-born Scorpios should follow both Scorpio and Sagittarius. Are you ready for a few changes? Three planets change signs this week. On Friday, Mars, the planet of action and energy, travels to Capricorn. This puts your communication department on center stage. Share your knowledge. On Wednesday, the sun moves into Sagittarius, and Venus heads for Scorpio. People take notice of you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)

The sun reaches your sign on Wednesday. Three planets change signs this week. Get ready to receive the energy to deal with the changes that are coming. Mars travels to Capricorn, and this puts your house of values and earned income in the spotlight. It is time to take action. You could increase your earned income. People take notice of you. Venus heads for Scorpio. It’s a good time to work behind the scenes.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

You may notice an energy change when three planets move into different signs this week. On Friday, Mars, the planet of action and energy, travels to your sign. Time to take action. You are in the spotlight. People notice you. The sun lands in Sagittarius on Wednesday and sets off a month of birthday celebrations. Venus takes up residence in Scorpio on Wednesday. Tell old friends and colleagues about your hopes, wishes and goals.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 17)

When Mars travels to Capricorn on Friday, use the energy wisely. Do not share your secrets. Work behind the scenes. Three planets switch signs this week. On Wednesday, Venus takes up residence in Scorpio. You may share new ideas with colleagues and friends. People recognize how unique you are. Discuss your goals. With Venus in your career department, the folks in authority have their eye on you. Move forward with your career.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

The energy changes as three planets shift to new signs this week. Mars sends energy to your house of relationships. It is a good time to join groups, clubs and organizations. Talk about your goals and new ideas. Venus moves to Scorpio on Wednesday. Make your holiday travel plans. You may be surprised by what comes up. Also on Wednesday, the sun arrives in Sagittarius. Your career is in the spotlight for the next month. The folks in authority notice you.