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)

You may find people bullheaded while the moon is in Taurus on Friday and Saturday. Good news on Sunday: Mercury ends his retrograde period. You early-born Aries should read Pisces as well as Aries. You are host to Mars, your ruling planet, and the sun this week. When the sun enters your sign Wednesday, it marks the spring equinox. Your energy level is high. Get ready to launch your new projects as Mercury moves forward.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19)

Get ready for changes. Mercury, the messenger of the gods, goes direct on Sunday. As the week moves along, you will experience fewer delays and less miscommunication. Wednesday brings the spring equinox as the sun arrives in Aries and sets off a month of birthdays. You may find your energy level picking up when several planets enter Aries. You may decide to put the finishing touches on your projects and work behind the scenes.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Lots to talk about this week. Good news from Mercury. His retrograde stint ends on Sunday. This means fewer delays and less miscommunication. Now you can launch new projects. We are between the new moon and full moon. This is the best time to begin anything new. The spring equinox arrives Wednesday. Plant a seed and see what develops. The sun joins Mars in Aries and new energy flows in. The party moves to Aries, where the rams start their month of birthdays on Wednesday.

CANCER (June 21-July 21

Good news arrives on Sunday. Mercury does a jig and dances forward. Now you can chill out with fewer delays and less miscommunication. Things begin to change. The sun brings the spring equinox as he arrives in Aries. Other planets will follow the sun and Mars into Aries. The folks in authority are watching. Your energy gets a charge.

LEO (July 22-August 21)

You will find much to celebrate this week. You have reason to party. On Sunday, Mercury goes forward. No need to worry about traffic jams, and you will encounter less miscommunication. Residents of Pisces enjoy the last of their birthday month. The sun drags the spring equinox into Aries and kicks off the rams’ birthday month. Your energy level changes as the planets move forward. Let go of whatever is not working. Make room for the new.

VIRGO (August 22- September 21)

Get ready for changes. A busy week lies ahead. Mercury, your ruling planet, moves forward. Did I hear “Thank you very much?” You will experience fewer delays and transportation problems and less miscommunication. Time to bring in new energy. You will have fun on Wednesday as new energy flows your way. With Mars and the sun in Aries, it’s time for a change in energy. .

LIBRA (September 22- October 22)

You may be in for a week of change. It is time to let go of whatever is not working. Make room for new energy to flow your way. Mercury moves forward on Sunday. This means fewer delays and mistakes and less miscommunication. The party moves to Aries on Wednesday as the sun moves, bringing the spring equinox with it. My colleagues and I will observe International Astrology Day on Wednesday. Mars, the ruler of Aries, and the sun bring new energy to the surface as both park in Aries. Take advantage of the changes.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 20)

Mercury moves forward. You will find less miscommunication and fewer delays. Wednesday is International Astrology Day. New energy flows your way. Mars and the sun in Aries put your daily work department in the spotlight. Time for changes there. Take advantage. You have an opportunity to move ahead this month.

SAGITTARIUS (November 21- December 20)

Time begins to speed up. You love to travel, so get ready for changes. Mercury moves forward on Sunday. You may get ready to introduce your new projects. You will begin to move forward. On Wednesday, astrologers celebrate International Astrology Day. Your Aries friends launch their month of birthdays as the sun and the spring equinox land in Aries. With Mars and the sun in Aries, your energy changes. Plant the seeds for your new ideas.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

You have much to celebrate on Sunday. Good news arrives Sunday. Mercury moves forward. Yes indeed, the mail arrives on time and you will begin to experience fewer delays. You can launch new projects. Wednesday is International Astrology Day. The spring equinox occurs Wednesday as the sun rolls into Aries, launching the rams’ birthday month. Mars is in the sign it rules, Aries, along with the sun, providing energy to make changes.

AQUARIUS (January 19-February 17)

Get ready to present your new unique ideas. Mercury moves forward on Sunday. As the week moves ahead, you will experience fewer delays. In Pisces, the little fish are bringing their month of birthdays to a close on Tuesday. Wednesday is International Astrology Day. The sun moves to Aries on Wednesday, bringing the spring equinox and a month of birthdays with him. The sun and Mars in Aries could provide the confidence to find some answers. This is a time of change. Bring in some new ideas.

PISCES (February 18-March 19)

You later-born fish should read Aries as well as Pisces. More good news on Sunday: Mercury moves forward. You will notice fewer delays as everything moves forward. Wednesday is International Astrology Day. The spring equinox arrives in Aries on Wednesday as a birthday month begins there. Allow new energy to flow your way.