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 18)

Sweet Venus sends a wink to Jupiter today. This is one lucky aspect. The window of opportunity is open to communicate with groups, clubs and organizations. Talk about your ideas. Friends may help you reach a goal. New moon Sunday. Best time to launch new projects is between the new and full moon. Tuesday is Mardi Gras. Pull out the beads and enjoy the parade. This also is known as Fat Tuesday. The next day is Ash Wednesday.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19)

Lady Luck be with you. Venus, your ruling planet, gets a wink from Jupiter today. This is one lucky aspect. The folks in authority take notice when Venus and Jupiter line up this way in your house of earned income. This could bring an increase in your earned income. Could be a bonus. Talk with friends about what you value. New moon Sunday. Write down your wishes and set your goals for the month. Get ready to party. Tuesday is Mardi Gras.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Good for you. You are host to Jupiter. It’s one lucky day when Jupiter hooks up with Venus. Make a few holiday plans. New moon Sunday. Write down your wishes for the month and set a goal. Lots of stuff happening this week. Search for the perfect pearl on Tuesday, Mardi Gras. Party time. Luck be with you as you pick through the oysters. The next day is Ash Wednesday as many of you begin the holy season leading up to Easter.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

If you feel fidgety, chill out. It’s the new moon Sunday. You feel new and full moons four days before the event and up to four days after. Set a goal for the month and write down your wishes. Remember, you are ruled by the moon. Celebrate Fat Tuesday—Mardi Gras—with your friends. It’s party time. Lady Luck arrives when Mercury teams up with Saturn and Pluto. Maybe you will find the perfect pearl. Pull out the beads and head for the parade. Dance in the streets. Then Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season.

LEO (July 22-August 21)

You are the party sign of the zodiac. Nothing should hold you back this week. Chat with your friends today—both business and personal. You may be surprised to learn that others share your goals. New moon on Sunday. Remember your wish list. Set a goal for the month. Monday is a good day to meet with the folks in the business world. On Tuesday, are you ready to party? Pull out the beads and head for a Mardi Gras celebration. Dance in the streets.

VIRGO (August 22- September 21)

Today could be one of your luckiest days, thanks to Venus and Jupiter. You have a chance to meet with the people in authority. Your daily work takes center stage. You may get a bonus. A new moon Sunday could have you feeling anxious. Set a goal for the month. Make a wish list. Share some of your unique ideas. Time to party when Fat Tuesday arrives this week. Pull out your favorite Mardi Gras outfit, and don’t forget the beads.

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

Venus, your ruling planet, works with Jupiter today in one of your luckiest aspects. So smile. Your fun and luck department takes center stage Sunday when Venus gets in on the new moon. Do not forget to set your goal for the month. Write down your wishes. You can join the madness on Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras. Search for the oyster with the perfect pearl. Swing the beads around your neck. Next, it’s Ash Wednesday as the Lenten season begins.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 20)

You will have an opportunity to sniff out your favorite place of fun this week. Today could be one of your luckier days. Great time to chat with the people in the financial world when Jupiter works with Venus. I realize you may feel edgy. Blame it on the new moon Sunday. Chill out. Write down your wishes and set your goal for the month. Lot of things happening this week. Take care of business on Monday afternoon. Then comes Fat Tuesday—Mardi Gras. See if you can dig up the perfect pearl.

SAGITTARIUS (November 21- December 20)

Jupiter, your ruling planet, teams up with Venus today to give you one of your luckiest days. Venus is in Aquarius, a good position to help residents of that sign celebrate their birthdays. Good news arrives. Sunday’s new moon gives you a chance to make your wishes and set a goal for the month. Your social charm takes center stage this week. Communicate. Your thinking is sharp. Your words are powerful. Promote yourself.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

This is a lucky day as Venus winks at Jupiter. You have an opportunity to increase your earned income. Could be a bonus from your daily work. New moon Sunday. Set a goal for the month and write down your wishes. Friday brings a chance to communicate with the folks in the neighborhood. Meet with your banker. Tuesday should bring you off your mountain. Search for the perfect pearl as Fat Tuesday rages.

AQUARIUS (January 19-February 17)

Set your goal for the next year. Today is one of the luckiest days of the year, courtesy of Venus and Jupiter as they send luck and opportunity for fun and love. Remember, if you take a chance on the lottery, it takes only one ticket to win. New moon Sunday. Write down your wishes for the month. Set your goal. Tuesday brings Mardi Gras—Fat Tuesday. The beads flow. This should be a day of fun and love. Your business takes center stage on Wednesday. That’s also Ash Wednesday.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

Maybe you feel anxious. Chill out. A new moon comes up on Sunday. You may find this to be a fun and lucky day, my friend. Venus sends a wink to Jupiter today. Jupiter gives you a chance to have fun with the family. You may decide to reach for a dream. Get ready for a busy week. On Monday afternoon, take care of your personal business. On Tuesday, look for the oyster with the perfect pearl. It’s Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras. Wear your beads as you celebrate with a parade. On Wednesday, Lent begins with Ash Wednesday.