Peggy plots your planets

By Peggy Allison

Thursday, Sept. 4, 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)

Pluto (power and big business) and Jupiter (growth, luck and opportunity) come out of retrograde on Monday. You will notice business beginning to move again. Wish your Virgo pals a happy birthday. Today the sun in Virgo winks at Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity. The sun has taken up residence in your house of daily work. This is your lucky day. This month could be a turning point for decisions you made last spring. You may feel more energized when sharing activities and responsibilities on Sunday. Creativity could pay off. You accomplish more than you dreamed you could.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20)

On Tuesday, play hush-hush. Sweet Venus in your daily work department squares off with Jupiter. This is not a good day to talk about your travels around your co-workers. Do not share your higher knowledge. But the sun and Jupiter do encourage you to talk about your creative ideas. Other people will share their knowledge. Nice day to make travel plans. Pluto and Jupiter resume their forward motion on Monday. Business opportunities open up. Now smile, little bull. Take time out to celebrate with your Virgo pals. You are both earth signs. Need a little help with detailing and analyzing something? Find a Virgo.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Today is the day to chat with the folks in the financial department. Need a loan? Talk to your banker. For insurance, your insurance adviser brings good news. Yes indeed, you love to chat. The sun in Virgo. The detailer and analyzer knocks on the front door of your home. Jupiter, the planet of opportunity, gets a wink from the sun. This is a marvelous day to chat with other people. Pluto and Jupiter come out of retrograde on Monday. I know that this month, with all your sister air sign Libra’s influence, you want to socialize. Go ahead, have fun. Play it cool on Tuesday. Sweet Venus squares off with Jupiter. Not a good day for financial meetings.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Today is your day to launch any new home-improvement projects. You get a good start. The sun sends a wink to Jupiter. This is one lucky day. Those in your relationship department, both business and personal, are friendly. Need advice? Chat with your friends. Stalled projects will begin to move forward again as retrograde Pluto and Jupiter go direct. Daily work takes center stage. While Venus, Mercury and Mars visit the home sector, you may want to make things around the house more enjoyable. Wish your Virgo friends a happy birthday. Join the party.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

You are the party sign of the zodiac. This week should make you happy. It is fun and games this weekend with pleasant conversation. This is also your week to talk with people on a creative level. The sun gets together with Jupiter. Today could be one lucky day. Could be a bonus or a raise for your daily work. The earned-income department takes center stage. Pluto, the planet of power and big business, and Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, end their retrograde session and begin to move forward again. Okay, things may be a little slow, but Lady Luck will show up again.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

You are the party sign of the zodiac. This week should make you happy. It is fun and games this weekend with pleasant conversation. This is also your week to talk with people on a creative level. The sun gets together with Jupiter. Today could be one lucky day. Could be a bonus or a raise for your daily work. The earned-income department takes center stage. Pluto, the planet of power and big business, and Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, end their retrograde session and begin to move forward again. Okay, things may be a little slow, but Lady Luck will show up again.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

I know you are busy. You are working to tie up the loose ends before you set your goal for the next year. Good news arrives today. Secrets may be revealed on the home front. Pluto and Jupiter move forward again. Communication take center stage. Keep your words soft and tender on Tuesday, when Venus squares off with Pluto. A family member may not be in agreement. On Sunday, tackle a project you want to improve—maybe something around the home. Grab the how-to book. Your love life could give you a warm and pleasant feeling. Check out the blueprint for success before Mercury goes retrograde.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

You may feel your financial worries are over for a while. Pluto and Jupiter move forward again. Now, Mr. Detective, you may have to dig up a little more money to stuff in your pocket. A friend or family member may ask for a little help this week. No need to keep score—just help. Now for Scorpios with kids, especially teenagers, if you must lay down the law, Sunday is the day. On Monday, learn more about any charity before you donate. This is the last week to begin new projects. A full moon kicks in next week. Take time out for a little fun. Some of your Virgo pals may be celebrating birthdays. Join the party.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Okay, we know your life is extremely busy. The sun and Saturn take up residence in your career department. Begin any new business this week before the full moon next week. The best time to begin anything new is between the new moon and the full moon. Today, the sun winks at Jupiter. Lucky you. Could be a raise. The sun is in Virgo, your career space, and Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck and opportunity, is in Capricorn, your earned-income department. Enjoy this rare aspect. Lady Luck is definitely your friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Your key for the next two weeks is travel. My friend, Saturn and Jupiter are money planets, and they meet on Monday. Saturn remains in Virgo for the next two years. Now this alignment could trigger a promising contract with someone at a distance. Or it could be a development in a legal or insurance matter. With Pluto and Jupiter moving direct, you will notice that business begins to move again. Mars leads the way in the career department. It’s energy and action time. Mercury, the messenger, hangs out with the red planet. Communication flows.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Saturn and Jupiter, the money planets, take center stage this week. The exact day is Monday. This is a rare aspect. You feel things are ready to move forward again. Pay attention to financial matters. Good time to handle financial matters, insurance and savings and pay bills and credit cards. Do something energetic. Learn a new skill. Show others how considerate you really are. Your work flows more smoothly this month. Use your unique ideas. Pluto and Jupiter move forward again. Expect everything to move forward again. On Tuesday, play hooky. Mars squares off with Jupiter. Avoid arguments.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

On Monday, Jupiter and Saturn move into a rare aspect. Now these are the two money planets. Tell people about your goals, hopes and wishes. Let go of old relationships that are not working. The sun winks at Jupiter today, and opportunity flows your way through other people. Pluto and Jupiter turn direct on Monday. Be patient. Everything begins to move forward again. Set your goal for the next month. Write down your wishes before the full moon kicks in next week. Begin new projects before then. The best time for new and full moon.