Peggy plots your planets

By Peggy Allison

Thursday, April 30, 2009 | midnight

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 20)

The communication department takes center stage today. Everyone wants to chat. Expect to hear a few things that will surprise you. Some of you folks may be off to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The moon is in Leo, the party sign, so go ahead, enjoy yourself for the next few days. Begin your new projects before Mercury goes retrograde next Thursday. Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo. The sun remains in Taurus. Get grounded. Save your money. You can have fun without breaking the budget. Play it cool Saturday. People in authority may try to contact you while Venus, in your sign, squares off with Mr. Power and Big Business. Smooth the rough edges on Wednesday.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Enjoy your birthday this month. It’s a good week to celebrate. Not only does your birthday come this month, but on Saturday the folks in Kentucky also celebrate 135 years of Derby races. Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo. Watch out on Saturday. Hold on to your feelings. Do not let anyone shatter your dreams. Let go of anyone or anything that is not working in your favor while Pluto squares off with Venus. Use this week to initiate new projects. Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde next Thursday. Work on your hopes, wishes and goals this week. Pay attention to your dreams while sweet Venus visits the dream section of your chart.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

The moon moves to Leo tonight. Now this, my friend, encourages you to party. Leo is the party sign of the zodiac. Many of you will be watching the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. I have enjoyed a few Kentucky Derbies myself. It’s definitely party time. Carnival wraps up this week on St. Thomas. Cinco de Mayo is observed Tuesday. Take this time to begin new projects and sign contracts. Mercury, the messenger of the gods, goes retrograde next Thursday. Do not start anything new during this period. Expect the unexpected Sunday and Monday. Keep your emotions under control. Play it cool. We know you love to chat. Don’t let anyone rain on your parade.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

It’s party time. We’re winding up our Carnival celebration on St. Thomas this week, and the folks in Kentucky will be celebrating the 135th Run for the Roses on Saturday. I’ve been to a few of those, too. Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo. Mercury, the messenger, will go retrograde next Thursday, so start your new projects and sign contracts before then. If someone tries to get farther into your space than you would like, just give them a tactful “no thanks.” Don’t let them encroach on your privacy. Venus squares off with Pluto on Saturday. Do not let anyone take away your power.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

You are the party sign of the zodiac, and this week many people join in the fun. Here on St. Thomas it’s the Adults’ Parade on Saturday that winds up Carnival. The folks in Kentucky and visitors from all over the world celebrate with the Kentucky Derby. The party goes on. Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo. Your Taurus friends are celebrating their month of birthdays. Such a party week. Beware of jealousy Saturday when Pluto, the planet of power and big business, squares off with Venus. Allow others in the workforce to share their higher knowledge. Use this week wisely. Next Thursday, Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde. Sign contracts and put new plans in action this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Venus and Mars, the planet of action and energy, in Aries give you the opportunity to meet with your banker. Get your finances in order. Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde next Thursday. Sign your contracts and make your financial changes this week. It’s party week around the world. Here on St. Thomas, it’s Carnival. Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo. Your Taurus pals are celebrating birthdays this month. Turn your hopes into reality on Wednesday.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Pull out your scales and weigh your choices in the fun department this week. Carnival kicks into high gear on St. Thomas this week. Cinco de Mayo comes up on Tuesday. Play it cool. The choice is yours. Mercury, the messenger of the gods, goes retrograde next Thursday. This is the week to put the final touches on new projects and sign contracts. A few of your plans could go astray. On Tuesday, you will feel a little more stable when the sun brings a glow to your space of dreams, hopes and wishes. Tuesday will be an excellent day to smooth over any jealousy or feathers you may have ruffled. Now you will feel a little more comfortable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Go ahead, clue others in this week that you have the savvy to complete projects. Mars and Venus are in the daily work department of your chart. This is party week. Here on St. Thomas, Carnival is going strong. It’s Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday. Yes indeed, you can take a little time out for fun. Keep your judgment in sync on Monday. On Tuesday, you can show people how stable you are. Get your ducks in a row before next Thursday, when Mercury, the communication planet, goes retrograde. Don’t wait until next week to sign contracts. Tuesday is a good day for business.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are the traveler of the zodiac, and this is your week. St. Thomas here in the Virgin Islands is celebrating Carnival. Cinco de Mayo comes up Tuesday. Jupiter, your ruling planet, may sometimes make you a little optimistic. Mars brings plenty of action and energy. Both Mars and Jupiter rule fire signs. Do not take on too much, or you may end up in trouble. Figure out how everything will fit into your schedule. Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde next Thursday. You now have a week to sign contracts or begin new projects with less miscommunication.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Go ahead and explain yourself. Connect with your feelings. It’s okay to discuss your feelings with a loved one. Join in the fun this week. The folks on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands are celebrating Carnival. Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo. Play it cool on the home front on Saturday when Venus, love and money, squares off with Pluto, power and big business. Everyone wants to be the boss on the home front. Get your ducks in a row in the business world. Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde next Thursday. Sign contracts and start new projects before than. Avoid delays later this month.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Re-examine your dreams. Share them with someone. Work behind the scenes this week. Get all your business deals in order. Sign contracts and set new projects in motion this week, before Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde next Thursday. You can work on projects already under way while Mercury is retrograde. St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands is winding up its Carnival with the Adults’ Parade on Saturday. Cinco de Mayo will be observed Tuesday. Take time off to celebrate. Have a little fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Venus is in your earned-income department. Venus brings the opportunity to sweeten the pot. Let your feelings flow on Monday. Let others know exactly how you feel. It’s also party week. The Carnival is this week on St. Thomas, and the Kentucky Derby is on Saturday. Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday. Your Taurus friends are celebrating their birthdays this month. Take time out to initiate a new project or sign important papers this week before Mercury goes retrograde next week. Maybe get a new computer. Mercury retrograde is not the time to start anything new or buy anything in the communication department. Tuesday could be your lucky day.