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 email.

ARIES (March 20-April 18)

Follow your intuition today. Remain focused. Venus, the planet of love and money, squares off with Neptune. Do not allow others to take advantage of you. Remember, Neptune can bring in a little fog. Not the day to share your philosophies. Saturday, the sun clashes with Jupiter. Play it cool when dealing with other people. Good idea to button your lip and listen to what others have to share. No need to put all your cards on the table. Mars, your ruling planet, will travel to Virgo on Tuesday. Your energy level will be high when you deal with people in your daily work. and Wednesday, surprises flow your way when Uranus sends a wink to sweet Venus.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19)

Not a good idea to meet today with your professional friends or the folks in the financial world. Venus squares off with Neptune, the fogger, Keep your focus. Go with your own feelings. Monday could bring a long weekend. It’s Columbus Day. You may need to balance work with issues on the home front while the moon is in opposition to red hot Mars. On Tuesday, the red planet will travel to Virgo. This could send you off to the playground. Time for some fun, love and luck. You may be surprised on Wednesday when secrets are revealed by people in the financial world. Could be a little bonus.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Stay focused today when you grapple with money issues. Venus, the planet of love and money, tangles with Neptune, the dreamer of the zodiac. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Get ready for change. Mars arrives in Virgo. Your energy level will be high around the home front. You should get plenty of work done around the house during Mars’ visit to Virgo. Detail and analyze what needs to be done. Spend time with friends from your fellow air sign, Libra. Wednesday, Uranus, the planet of surprise, and Venus team up to bring unexpected news from your professional friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 21)

Venus smiles this month during her visit to Sagittarius. Now, do not believe everything you hear from co-workers today. Remain focused. No need to get caught up in a foggy situation. Venus will see that you are popular with the people in the work force. If you need any favors, just ask. Take a little journey to visit your family members. The folks on the home front are happy while the sun shines bright in Libra. Wednesday could bring a surprise for you and those in the work force. Maybe a little bonus.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 21)

You are the party sign of the zodiac. Venus is visiting your brother fire sign, Sagittarius. This could get you off to an early start for the holiday season. Venus has taken up residence in your house of fun, love and luck. Time to socialize. Now, get your work done early. Put the final touches on your projects. Mercury, the messenger, turns retrograde on the 21. Set your budget for spending while Mars visits Virgo. Go ahead and detail and analyze. No need to go overboard with compulsive spending.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21)

Your energy level picks up this week as Mars travels to your sign. Get ready to detail and analyze. Other folks will begin to notice you. You will bask in the spotlight. Do not believe everything you hear today. Neptune, the fogger, squares off with Venus. Do not discuss money ideas with family or friends. Tuesday, Mars visits your sign. Wednesday could bring a surprise when you chat with the folks in the financial world. This could bring a little bonus when Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, teams up with Venus, the planet of love and money. Remain focused.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Remain focused when you chat with your co-workers today. Do not believe everything you hear. Venus squares off with Neptune. On Saturday, play it cool should you meet with the folks in your career department. Not the day to talk with the people in authority. Monday is Columbus Day. Mars, the red planet, moves to Virgo. You may spend time by yourself. Get the rest you need. Time to work behind the scenes. Detail and analyze. Your energy level is high. Venus, your ruling planet, teams up with Uranus, the planet where things occur suddenly. Expect surprises on Wednesday. Good news comes from professional and personal friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 20)

I know your thinking is strong while Mercury, the messenger, visits your sign. Be careful today when Venus squares off with sleepy Neptune. Do not get caught up in a fog. Not the best day to take a gamble. Do not believe everything you hear. On Tuesday, Mars travels to Virgo. Good for you. Your energy level moves up a notch when you share your ideas. Take time to detail and analyze. Gather the information you need. Take care of business. Mercury goes retrograde on the 21.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)

As Venus visits your sign, share your wishes. Venus is the planet of love and money. Now, do not believe everything you hear today from the folks around the home front. Venus is squaring off with Neptune, the fogger. Remain focused. You love to travel, so go ahead and take a short journey. Have fun. Your energy changes on Tuesday. Mars, the planet of action and energy, takes up residence in your career department. The folks in authority take notice. Wednesday is your lucky day when surprises flow your way. Good for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19)

Do not share your secrets today as Venus and Neptune clash. Not a good idea to believe everything you hear. Check the facts. On Saturday, do not share career information. The sun squares off with Jupiter. On Tuesday, Mars, the planet of action and energy, travels to Virgo. You have the energy to share your knowledge. You may decide to gain more knowledge through books as well as travel. Good news arrives on the home front when Uranus, the planet of sudden change, teams up with Venus. Libra’s sun shines on your career department.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 17)

Play it cool should you meet up with your professional friends today. Maintain your focus. Do not believe everything you hear. Venus and Neptune square off. You may not get all the facts. Take care of business this week. Mercury goes retrograde on Monday, the 21. On Tuesday, Mars moves to Virgo. You have an opportunity to chat with the folks in the financial world before Mercury goes retrograde. While Venus visits Sagittarius, the traveler of the zodiac, you have a chance to travel and visit friends. A surprise arrives on Wednesday. Good for you. You will also have a good opportunity to network.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 19)

Opportunities could flow your way when Venus, the planet of love and money, takes up residence in your house of career. Do not believe all that you hear today. Remain focused. No need to get tangled up in a foggy situation. Monday is Columbus Day and that probably means a long weekend. On Tuesday, Mars, the planet of action and energy, pulls into Virgo. Your energy level is high. Your social schedule is red hot. Time to meet with friends and acquaintances, both business and personal. On Wednesday, expect the unexpected when Uranus joins up with Venus.