HOROSCOPE

ARIES
(March 20-April 19)

Venus sends a wink to Mercury and, dear little ram, this indicates a wonderful day for career chats. Share a few of your dreams in the career department. Yes indeed, you are the authority figure—even with your little red hat. The sun and Mars hook up. This is not the time to fill the pond with too many fish. Remember, all chiefs and no Indians does not allow for growth. This is the time to make your budget. Secrets can be revealed all this week, so keep your eyes and your ears open. With the new moon in Pisces maybe you can land the big fish. Mercury and Venus bring money talks to the table. All is good. The moon flows into your sign as the week comes to an end. Mercury retrograde next week. Not a good time for new business. Do what your need to do this week, little ram.

TAURUS
(April 19-May 20)

Dear little bull, now that Mars has moved out of your sign after a seven-month stay, you feel a little more relaxed. Venus gives a big howdy to Mercury and, oh my, what an excellent time for social get-togethers—a wonderful week to hang out with friends and join groups, clubs and organizations. Share your knowledge and talk about philosophy. Expect the unexpected as the week winds down. Mercury slips into a retrograde mode next Thursday. Don't build any more bull pens. Mend your fences instead, and, no, the grass is not any greener while Mercury is retrograde, but you can make hay as you get ready to flow into the Easter season this week. This is a good week to sign contracts and go with the flow. Next week may bring a little confusion with any new project. Put your hoof mark on deals this week.

GEMINI
(May 21-June 21)

Mars sends action and energy. OK, little twin, get the drift? Energy flows your way. Mercury gets a hand from Venus today. You love to chat and the red carpet is out. Money talk could be on your agenda this week. In your career department and while chatting with those in authority, put the seal on the deal this week. The new moon slips in on Monday and this, dear Gemini, lands four planets in your career house. It's a terrific time for career, honor and fame. Expect the unexpected as the week winds down in the career department. Jupiter has a boost for your daily work, and people are interested in communicating with you this week.

CANCER
(June 21-July 22)

Your sister water sign Pisces is whooping it up as its birthday month moves along. Sing happy birthday as all you little fish and crabs meet on your journeys in the sea. Now many of you little crabs may travel with four planets in your chart of travel and higher knowledge. A few of you may travel through books. You are creative this year as Jupiter brings opportunity in the creative department. Mars sends a burst of energy in the dream department. Lent begins Wednesday and many little crabs may sport an ash or two. Expect the unexpected. The sun gets a huge hug from Uranus, Mr. Unexpected, and here again your actions may surprise other people or you may be surprised by someone. You are a water sign along with Scorpio and Pisces, so you both enjoy the sea.

LEO
(July 22-Aug. 22)

Here, kitty, kitty. As the week begins, people are there to help you with your daily work. As the week winds down you may have something to roar about. Could be a sudden surprise from someone on Wednesday. You are a fire sign and many of you may wear a few ashes on Wednesday when you get out of the jungle and head for church. Tuesday is Mardi Gras. Toss out a few beads as you prowl around the jungle. You are the party animal of the zodiac. The new moon on Monday will be in the sign of Pisces. Many others share your dreams. It may be a busy week, but do not forget to make your wish and set a goal or two. Sign what needs to be signed before Mercury goes retrograde next week. Yes indeed, it is Paw Print Week. Next week could bring a little confusion. Share your dreams with a Pisces as many little fish gather for a birthday celebration.

VIRGO
(Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Venus has a smile for Mercury today. A marvelous day for relationships. Venus visits the department of love, fun and creativity. You need to feel grounded, little Virgo, with so much on your schedule this week. Tuesday is a day for fun as Mardi Gras begins and, yes indeed, toss a few of your creative beads from the department of play and happiness. You will have time to put the final touches on new projects. Mercury slows down and moves retrograde next week. Sign, seal or deliver the last phase of new ventures. This week ends with a surprise from someone in the relationship department. Mars could send you on a journey. Sing happy birthday to your Pisces friends and do not forget to thank the water sign for keeping your pasture green.

LIBRA
(Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

What a fabulous way to start your week, little peacemaker. Venus blows a kiss to Mercury. You may not need your scales. With all the planets weighing in between your houses of home and daily work, you indeed have a full plate in the workplace. On Ash Wednesday, you may suddenly get support from co-workers. If you have a pending contract, sign this week before Mercury is retrograde. New moon will be in the sign of Pisces and those little fish swim into your department of feelings. Tell others about your hopes and wishes. Yes indeed, share a few of your dreams. You have 40 days from Wednesday before the Easter Bunny arrives.

SCORPIO
(Oct. 22-Nov. 22)

So you love to solve things. Well, the universe sends the opportunity from the creative department. Sometimes taking on too much liquid can make you feel a little frozen, but you are the ice of the water signs. Pisces is the final water sign and Cancer sets the water in motion. OK, the new moon in Pisces should send you on a creative venture. Lady Luck is on your side. Mars delivers action from others. Much happens involving children that could be a surprise. Money talks with others. Mercury moves retrograde next week, so this is the last week to launch new projects. New moon in water sign Pisces. Make your wish. You can work on it next week.

SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

News from the homefront, dear Sag. Yes indeed, four planets visit the homefront. Share your values. There will be lots of chatter and you and a family member may get a surprise this week. Other people may share your values. Action and energy spring from your relationships department. New moon arrives on the homefront. Make a wish and set a goal or two—something to be accomplished within the next four weeks. Have a pending contract of some sort? This is the week to sign it before Mercury goes retrograde next week. Yes indeed, and if you have a new project in mind, start it now. Remember, dear Sag, you are the writer and publisher of the zodiac.

CAPRICORN
(Dec. 21-Jan. 21)

Dear little mountain goat, you get to climb high in the department of communication. Venus gets a wink from Mercury and you share your knowledge with others. Tuesday is Mardi Gras and you may toss a bead or two from a higher level. New moon on Monday. Make a wish and set your goal for the month. Share your wish with others. This is a marvelous week for writing and speaking. The universe sends the words. This is the week of unexpected letters and phone calls. The planets are friendly in the communication department. Wish your Pisces friends happy birthday. Many of them will have birthdays on the new moon.

AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21-Feb. 20)

Well, you lucky little air sign, the universe blew four planets into your value and money department. This could be the week for signing a contract. Venus and Mercury bring money talks. Wednesday could bring luck and, oh my, you may expect the unexpected as the week winds down. Sign and seal new projects before Mercury goes retrograde next week. Mercury retrograde is not the time to begin any new projects. On Wednesday, many of you little air signs float off to church for Ash Wednesday. Forty days of Lent. Maybe you feel the need to give up a little something during this holy period.

PISCES
(Feb. 20-March 22)

Dear little fish, the new moon occurs in your sign on Monday. Make a wish for yourself. It is also your birthday month and for the next 36 hours all of you little Pisces can shake hands with the new moon. So you feel a little emotional while the moon hangs around? Share a few of your ideas with someone today. Wednesday is an excellent day for communication. The sun and moon light up all you little fish. Yes indeed, you're in the spotlight. Mars brings action to the homefront. Jupiter sends a gleam for higher knowledge. The sun and Uranus get together, so expect the unexpected. All is well. Happy birthday.

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 at [email protected].