Peggy plots your planets

By Peggy Allison

Thursday, Sept. 11, 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)

Your patience may be tested. Chill out. A full moon kicks in on Monday. The full moon in Pisces makes all the little fish a little antsy. Sweet Venus and Mars hold hands today. This is good for relationships and partnerships. Venus turns on the charm with Mercury on Sunday. That will be a good day for money talk. Venus is love and money, and Mercury says, “Let’s communicate.” Sweet dreams flow from the earned income. Could be a bonus. Have a chat with a friend. If they appear a little weird, chalk it up to the full moon. A heart-to-heart talk clarifies everything. Mercury goes retrograde next week.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20)

Sister earth sign Virgo continues to celebrate her birthday month. All you earth signs are grounded. Keep your matchmaking in check. Full moon in Pisces on Monday. On Sunday, take time off. This is a great day to wrap up financial commitments. Head for the bank on Friday. Take in any loose change you may have rolled up. May be a good time for savings or an IRA account. It is your turn to add a little fun to your calendar. Welcome people into your life with this full moon. Among them could be a soul mate or maybe just a good friend for life. Now check out all the details in the money department before Mercury goes retrograde next week.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Go ahead, focus on your feelings. Watch out for gossip on Friday. Speak up. You are the communicator of the zodiac. Book a trip. Mercury, your ruling planet, goes retrograde next week. Complete unfinished business this week. Full moon in Pisces. Now this is a special full moon for you. Your career department gets the full view. Now this should move you in great strides. What you do now could bring big rewards next month. Wait for Mercury to go forward again. If you are looking for a new position, it could flow your way. Take time out with your Virgo pals. This is their birthday month.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

A full moon occurs Monday. Now you may know why you are feeling antsy. You are a water sign ruled by the moon. The full moon also is in a water sign, Pisces. This full moon is in your solar house of travel, and it activates your desire for new spaces and places. Pick up a book on travel. Gather some knowledge and plan a vacation, but this may not be a good month for travel. Mercury goes retrograde later this month. Make changes around the home front. Spend a little time with your Virgo friends. They are in the last full week of their birthday parties. Have fun.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Pay attention to financial matters. You will feel more comfortable with more money in your savings account. Full moon Monday in the sign of Pisces. Meet with your financial adviser. Talk with the banker, too, and your insurance agent. The full moon takes up residence in your space of other people. Other people find you charming. Play it cool. Consult with your partner before you make changes with finances. You don’t want to make an unwise choice. This is the week to begin new projects or make changes. Next week, Mercury goes retrograde. On Sunday, join your friends for a day of fun. Sweet Venus holds hands with Mercury. Great day for chats.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Happy birthday. This is the last full week for celebration. Full moon on Monday in the sign of Pisces brings a glow to your relationship department—both personal and business relationships. You have a lot to keep you busy. Set up your schedule. Pick up something special for the home. This will make you happy. Nothing expensive—maybe a basket of flowers. Detailing and analyzing is your specialty. Go ahead, set your yearly goal, write down your wishes. Now during this full moon, you will not agree with everyone all the time. People you feel closest to will be in the spotlight.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

You feel a little anxious with your birthday coming up. You have several days to complete your goal for the next year. Full moon on Monday in the sign of Pisces. You may notice a few of the folks in your daily work department are acting a little emotional. You receive energy from Mars to complete your projects. Spend time with your special partner. On Sunday, sweet Venus holds hands with Mercury. Great day to chat with your partner. Stay out of power struggles with co-workers during the full moon. Wish your Virgo friends a happy birthday as they wind down their month of celebrations. Have fun.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Since you are a water sign, I do not have to remind you of the full moon coming up on Monday. I know you are already emotional. The full moon occurs in fellow water sign Pisces. Mercury goes retrograde later this month. Put the final touch on any new project. Do so this week. Your Virgo pals are enjoying their birthdays. Go ahead, join the party. Sweet Venus holds hands with Mercury, the messenger, on Sunday. Share a few of your secrets with your special partner. Now Lady Luck is on your side with this full moon. It could bring someone new into your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Listen to what people are saying on Monday. Full moon in Pisces. Keep an open mind. This full moon is in the home section of your chart. Recent family issues reach a turning point. Stressful work situations are winding down. You are the word person of higher knowledge, so listen to the words of wisdom. The career sector of your chart has been in the spotlight this month. Join your Virgo pals. The Virgo sun is in your career department. Take a few notes. Detail and analyze. Don’t forget to join the Virgo birthday party. Mercury goes retrograde next week, so the time is growing short to launch new projects.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

The trail down the mountain gets a glow from the full moon on Monday. Now smile. This full moon takes center stage in your communication department. Mars will be in your career department all month. Take some time out for yourself. You may wonder what they are doing at work without you. Just go ahead and enjoy yourself. Mercury goes retrograde next week. New projects should be started before then. Venus holds hands with Mars today. Everyone is happy in the career section of your chart. Too bad it lasts only a day—on Sunday. Venus sends a wink to Mercury. Take a little trip.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

This is the last week for handling financial matters. The dull kind—insurance, bills, taxes. Mercury goes retrograde next week. Full moon in Pisces on Monday. Now maybe you know why you feel a little anxious. This full moon takes center stage in your earned-income department. Discuss your ideas with someone. Remember, you are the genius of the zodiac, full of unique and unusual ideas. Good news could flow your way from old friends this week. Keep an eye on your spending habits as well as your budget. Getting your message across comes easily to you. Sunday is a great day to chat with others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

A full moon occurs in your sign on Monday, and you tend to be more emotional during the full moon and new moon. Take some time off and enjoy a birthday party with a Virgo friend. Pluto, the planet of power and big business, takes center stage in your career department. For the next few months it is now-or-never time for you to reach your goals. Take some time off on Sunday and visit. Don’t take on the responsibility for anything others are responsible for.