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)

With Mars, your ruling planet, in Sagittarius, it is time to stretch your legs. Make travel plans and share your knowledge. Talk about your adventures. New moon Monday. Write down your wishes and set your goals for the month. Mars and Uranus help you take an unexpected chance, even if it is only a short journey. Good day to learn something. The new moon Monday in Libra will help you see both sides. No trouble making a decision. On Tuesday, Venus squares off with Jupiter. Play it cool. Know your limits. Jupiter brings abundance. On Wednesday, do not get caught up in Fantasyland.

TAURUS (April 20-May 19)

With the moon in Virgo, go ahead and detail and analyze a few of your creative ideas. New moon Monday. The best time to begin a new project is between the new moon and full moon. A Saturn-Neptune aspect that began last night brings an opportunity to reach a long-term goal. Your vision is clear. Work on your dreams. I know you are optimistic. Do not take on too much when Mars hooks up with Jupiter, the planet of abundance. Mars is the planet of action and energy. On Wednesday afternoon, the focus is on reality. Go with your feelings.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

You love to chat, and now you have a chance to bargain. You could find a good deal this week. New moon Monday. Your relationship department is in the spotlight. A little love and money could flow in. Jupiter in your sign opens the window of opportunity. The red carpet is out. Talk about your new ideas, hopes wishes and goals with friends and colleagues. The sun and Jupiter bring Lady Luck to center stage. Show people how creative you are. You have support from family members.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

Should you feel a little anxious, chill out. New moon Monday. You are ruled by the moon, and the moon rules the tides. No need to get emotional this week. Mercury, the messenger of the gods, joins up with Venus on Tuesday. Make a little wager. Lady Luck is encouraging you to have some fun. Discuss your creative ideas with the folks in the neighborhood. Tell them about your hopes, wishes and goals. Avoid overspending on Wednesday. Do not put too much faith in what others have to share. Go with your instincts. Play it safe.

LEO (July 22-August 22)

The moon in your sign encourages you to go with your feelings. You may find a need to detail and analyze what other folks are saying. With Venus in your house of earned income, you should not make final decisions before Tuesday. Monday brings a new moon. Make your wish list for the month and set your goal. The best time to initiate a project is between the new and full moons. The new moon in Libra will allow you to balance your ideas. This is a good time to chat with colleagues and people in authority.

VIRGO (August 23- September 21)

Venus in your sign could put the focus on love. People will notice your beauty. New moon Monday. This could explain why you feel a little antsy. Set your goal for the month and write down your wishes. Keep an eye on your spending when Jupiter, the planet of abundance, hooks up with Venus, the planet of love and money. You could spend too much, which you may regret later. It is time to increase your bank account. Mars brings action and energy to the home front.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

Happy birthday. You will host a new moon on Monday. This could be a lucky new moon. With your self-confidence high, take a little time for yourself. Work behind the scenes. You have a good opportunity to work on goals. Your vision is clear. Share your values. Work on your dreams. Set your goal for the next year. On Tuesday, you have a chance to talk about your ideas with friends and colleagues. The energy with siblings and folks in the neighborhood is fun. A surprise could flow your way.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21)

It is time to get organized. With Saturn in your sign, you may be required to work a little harder. Chill out. Saturn, a money planet, gives rewards for hard work. You water signs—Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces—may feel anxious because of the new moon Monday. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the month. Put the final touches on your goal for this year before your birthday rolls around. Chat with friends and colleagues. Reveal your new ideas. People are there to help you reach your goals. Remain focused. Talk with the people in the financial world on Tuesday.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)

Mars is in your sign, so use the red planet’s energy wisely. Take action. The new moon Monday allows you to set your goal for the month. Do not forget your wish list. Discuss your ideas with friends and colleagues. You may receive good advice. With Mars in your sign and Uranus in your house of fun, love and luck, you could be in for a surprise. Remember, it takes only one ticket to win the lottery. Show your creativity. Run around the playground. Wednesday is not a good day to conduct business.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

While Venus visits the travel and knowledge section of your chart for the next few weeks, go ahead and share your philosophical views with people in the educational world. Take a class or two. Remember, we learn from travel as well as books. Monday brings a new moon in Libra. This puts your career in the spotlight. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the month. Libra carries the scales of justice. Meet with the folks in charge. Tuesday is a good day to discuss your ideas. People may listen. You could hear a secret from family members this week.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 17)

New moon in sister air sign Libra, in the travel and higher education section of your chart. Set your goal for the month and write down your wishes. You have an opportunity to chat with the folks in the financial world when Mercury hooks up with Venus, a money planet. On Tuesday, Mars and Uranus send energy. Use it wisely. You may get a chance to talk about your new ideas, hopes, wishes and goals with friends and colleagues in business organizations.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

The force is with you. If you feel a little antsy, chill out. It’s the new moon on Monday. Spend a little time on your wish list for the month and set your goal. This new moon will be in the financial section of your chart. Go ahead and wish upon a star. You have an opportunity to look for business partners. Play it cool on Tuesday and Wednesday. Think before you speak. Pay attention. Your intuition is strong. Do not overspend. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.