Peggy Plots Your Planets

By Peggy Allison

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 | 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 19)

On Saturday, a secret is suddenly revealed. Your daily work schedule takes center stage. You now host four planets in Virgo. It’s time to detail and analyze what is going on in the house of daily work. If you had professional challenges in March, the next chapter could pop up this month. Thanks to Virgo, you have the opportunity to dig up the answers. Mars, your ruling planet, takes up residence in Libra. This is where you find the perfect balance to solve problems. Buckle down and work a little harder. Maybe you do not see eye-to-eye with your colleagues, but listen to them.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20)

Sister earth sign Virgo begins a month of birthday celebrations. This brings a bright light to your space of creativity, fun, love and luck. Okay, this is not the week to let others rush you. Spend today with the last of the Leos who are observing their birthdays. Virgo takes center stage on Friday. The moon is in your sign, and others may appear a little bull-headed—or maybe they think you are the bull-headed one. On Saturday, get out and about. You may find you suddenly have the opportunity to share your creative ideas with others. Talk about your goals, hopes and wishes. Wednesday is not the day to discuss big business with your banker while Pluto squares off with Mercury.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

The home front takes center stage. Yes indeed, four planets visit your home front. Your Leo pals wind up their birthday month. Virgo steps up for a month of celebration on Friday. The moon in Taurus forms a trine aspect with Jupiter and Saturn. Opportunity flows in. Someone may want to share a secret. Mars brings action for any creative venture. Run around the playground. Take a little time off for fun, love and luck. Spend time with the family. With four planets in Virgo, the family should be able to help you detail and analyze on the home front. While the moon is in your sign on Sunday, everyone has the gift of gab.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

The communication department takes center stage. You suddenly get the opportunity to share your higher knowledge with others. Talk about your travel plans and adventures. Mars brings plenty of action to the home front. Money matters may have already put a smile on your face. Do not let the stress in the workplace affect your family lifestyle. Take time off and enjoy with your friends. Your Virgo buddies are beginning a month of birthday celebrations. Join in. Have fun and party.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Happy birthday to later-born cusp Leos. This is the last day of Leo birthdays. Share with your Virgo friends. They start their month of birthday celebrations officially at 11:02 a.m. PDT on Friday. The sun moves into the earned-income department. Mars says you have the gift of gab. Go ahead, chat with others. This month may be the most active month of the year for you. Now you have the opportunity to bring in the new. Now you need to work on your goal for next year, before your next birthday. Write down your wishes.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Happy birthday on Friday. Leos will not mind. In fact, they will celebrate with you after the last of the little lions celebrate their birthdays today. Now you can enjoy a little fun in your life. Don’t put everything in the cookie jar. I know you want to take care of the future. With Mars in Libra, you get balance. This could give you a whole new impetus, and now you have the energy to earn more money. On Wednesday, keep it simple. Don’t get crabby even though the moon is in Cancer. Not a good day to sign papers. Mercury squares off with power-and-big-business Pluto.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Mars is in your sign, providing energy and action. Finish up your projects. Virgos start celebrating their birthdays this week. Now you know that you are the next in line. Go ahead, prepare your goal for the next year before your birthday. You have an opportunity to work behind the scenes while four planets visit Virgo. Mercury will move into your sign next week and join Mars. Okay, so the red planet has already made you more assertive. An old friend could give you a call this week. You may wonder why you ever fell out of touch. Go ahead, reconnect with your friend.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Four planets in Virgo. Jump on the bandwagon. Share your ideas. Talk about your goals. Join in with groups, clubs and organizations. Next week, the planets will begin to move into Libra. You will find yourself working behind the scenes. This is your week to communicate with others. On Wednesday, hold off on signing contracts. Mercury, the messenger, squares off with Pluto, the planet associated with power and big business. Pluto now takes up residence in your earned-income department. You are the secretive one of the zodiac. Hang out with your Leo and Virgo pals as they celebrate birthdays this week. Make plans to take your vacation later this year.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A bright light shines on your career department. Four planets in Virgo. Now this is not the week to take a vacation. Those in authority suddenly take notice of your daily work. You may find this is the week you may get the full story. Keep your words and ideas to yourself on Wednesday. Mercury, the messenger, squares off with the powerful big boy, Pluto, Mr. Big Business. Not the day to ask for an increase in salary. Hang out with your Leo friends as they end their month of birthdays. Virgo steps up for month of celebration on Friday afternoon. The sun and moon in Virgo give you a chance to secure the promotion you have been looking for.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Your earth-sign pals begin a month of birthday celebrations on Friday. Wish your Virgo friends a happy birthday. On Wednesday, play hush-hush. Keep your secrets to yourself. No need to talk about what is going on behind the scenes. Mercury, the communication planet, squares off with Pluto, who represents power and big business. Wait until next week to share your higher knowledge. This week, the judge is not friendly to you, so stay out of trouble. I know you feel it is all work and little play. Take a run around the playground. Mars is in your career department, so get ready for action and energy and dealing with those in authority.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Keep your ideas to yourself on Wednesday. Mercury squares off with big boy Pluto, who represents power and big business. This is not a good day to chat with your banker, insurance agent or tax man, among others. Team up with your Virgo pals. Yes indeed, Virgo begins a month of birthday celebrations on Friday. Mars encourages you to share your higher knowledge. Sunday and Monday are the days for chatter. Join up with some Geminis while the moon visits Gemini. Invite a Libra along while Mars visits Libra.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Find the gift of gab this weekend. The moon is in Gemini, ruled by Mercury, the communication planet. Join the birthday celebration with your Virgo friends. They send a bright light to your relationship department this week. Yes indeed, both personal and business relationships. On Wednesday, swim with your friends. No need to chat with those in authority. Mercury squares off with Pluto. Now this would be one of the worst days to ask the boss for career opportunities. Mars brings action from others. Your energy level is high. On Friday, the moon sends a wink to the money planets.