Peggy Plots Your Planets

By Peggy Allison

Thursday, April 21, 2011 | 1 a.m.

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 19)

Remember, you will need a plan in order to reach your goal. Today, sweet Venus joins Jupiter, Mercury, Mars and Uranus in your sign. Five planets send energy. The sun travels to your earned income department. Friday is Good Friday. Mercury, the messenger, comes out of retrograde Saturday. It’s time to get your ducks in a row and move forward again. Get ready to launch your new projects. The Easter bunny arrives Sunday. Many of you will hop down the bunny trail to a place of worship.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

I want to explain something to you early-born Tauruses. If you were born close to April 20, you should read both Aries and Taurus. You are known as cusp babies. I am a cusp baby, a later-born Leo. With my birthday on Aug. 20, I watch both Leo and Virgo. With the sun in your sign, you have new energy. Venus moves to Aries today. Mercury moves direct on Saturday. It is time to launch new projects later this week. On Wednesday, you should think about travel time.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

It’s time to share a few of your ideas. Join up with your business friends. Venus travels to Aries today. Remember, Venus is both love and money. Opportunity could knock when Uranus and Venus get together late Friday night. On Saturday, Mercury, the messenger, moves forward. Now you can begin new projects. Expect fewer delays and less miscommunication. Passover ends Tuesday. Wednesday could be the day to chat with the folks in the business community. The sun sends a wink to Pluto, Mr. Power and Big Business.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

The sun has arrived in earth sign Taurus. Get your priorities lined up. Venus moves to Aries today. Good for you. Venus takes up residence in your career department. Venus is love and money. The folks in authority are noticing you. Venus and Uranus get together on Friday. Expect the unexpected. On Saturday, Mercury, the messenger, ends his retrograde session. Here again, get your ducks in a row. It’s time to launch new projects. You find fewer delays and mistakes when Mercury is direct. Show off your Easter bonnet.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Taurus, an earth sign, is stable and reliable. The sun is in control of your career department. This should draw your attention to a few professional obligations. The folks in authority are watching. I know, it has been rough for many of you Leos. Things are ready to move forward on Saturday when Mercury, the messenger, goes direct. It is okay to launch new projects. Bring out the new. You will notice fewer delays and mistakes. Wear your Easter bonnet Sunday if you attend an Easter service.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

With the sun in cousin earth sign Taurus, you should have a smile on your face. You earth signs—Capricorn is the third one—are the grounded ones. Friday is Earth Day. On Saturday, Mercury, the messenger, moves out of retrograde. Surprises could flow your way. Study and travel. The Easter bunny arrives Sunday. Pull out your favorite Easter bonnet. Join the parade. Hop on down the bunny trail to an Easter service. On Monday, share a few of your unique ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Venus, your ruling planet, takes up residence in Aries today. Your relationships are now in the spotlight, thanks to Venus. Now, don’t get impatient. You have both Mars and Uranus providing energy. The full moon in your sign last week encourages you to put your needs at the top of the list. Remember to take care of yourself first. Mercury moves forward Saturday. Get ready to initiate new projects later this week. Expect the unexpected when Venus  and Uranus join hands in the relationship department Friday evening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

The sun in Taurus puts a bright light on your relationship department. Time to focus on relationships. Venus, the planet of love and money, travels to your daily work department today. You may notice co-workers are friendly. Expect the unexpected later when Venus and Uranus hold hands. Mercury, the messenger, moves forward on Saturday. See what you can sniff out. Clue: You will detect fewer delays and less miscommunication. Time to launch new projects. On Sunday, you can hop down the bunny trail to your favorite place of worship.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

With the sun in Taurus, your daily work is in the spotlight. Venus, the planet of love and money, heads for Aries today. Venus will reside in your house of fun, love and luck. Sounds like dealer’s choice. Venus and Uranus join hands Friday night. Expect the unexpected. Mercury, the messenger, moves forward Saturday. Now you can launch new projects. Talk about your new ideas. It’s time to move forward. Passover ends Tuesday. Wednesday is a good day for business, thanks to Pluto and the sun.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Your creative side takes center stage with the sun in Taurus. You earth signs—Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn—have the opportunity to celebrate Earth Day on Friday. Mercury moves forward Saturday. You will notice less miscommunication as the week moves ahead. Saturday is not a good day for business. The moon squares off with several planets. On Sunday, it’s time to travel down your mountain to your favorite place of worship. The sun and Pluto could stir up some excitement Wednesday evening.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Venus travels to Aries today. Now you have the opportunity to chat with the folks in the neighborhood. Venus is love and money. Friday is Good Friday on both the Gregorian and Orthodox calendars. Expect the unexpected when Venus and Uranus team up Friday night. Get ready to show your new projects later this week. Mercury moves forward on Saturday. You will notice less miscommunication and fewer delays. I realize the last few weeks may have been a little difficult. With the sun in Taurus, the home front takes center stage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Venus, the planet of love and money, takes up residence in your earned income department today. Friday is Earth Day, Good Friday and Orthodox Good Friday. Expect the unexpected Friday night when Uranus and the sun get together. Great news for Saturday. Mercury, the messenger, moves forward. No more retrograde. Launch new projects. You will notice fewer delays and less miscommunication. Everything speeds up again. The sun sends a wink to Pluto on Wednesday evening. Time to conduct a little business, my friend.