Peggy plots your planets

By Peggy Allison

Thursday, Sept. 18, 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)

The fall equinox arrives Monday. Get your ducks in a row. Mercury goes retrograde Wednesday. Expect everything to slow down a bit. This is re-do time for anything new you may begin. Venus moves into Scorpio this week. Pay attention to this favorable influence, which will last well into October. When Venus moves to your eighth solar house on Tuesday, it could produce a raise or a windfall. Virgos wind down their birthdays on Sunday. The sun moves to Libra. Your relationship department takes center stage. Both business and personal relationships.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20)

The moon spends time in your sign this week, so some people may appear a little bull-headed. The moon winks at Saturn and Jupiter today. This could be your lucky day. Share your higher knowledge. Show your creativity. Take time out for fun, love and luck. Mercury goes retrograde on Wednesday. This is not the time to begin any new projects. Autumn is in the air. Fall equinox Monday. Your pals in sister earth sign Virgo wind down a month of birthday celebrations as the sun moves to the daily work department of your chart. Venus heads for Scorpio. You get the green light in the relationship department.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Your sister air sign Libra begins a month of birthday celebrations on Monday. The sun moves to your space of fun, love and luck. Luck is on your side when the sun visits Libra. Venus travels to Scorpio this week. Fall equinox on Monday. Some of you folks may feel the chill in the air. Mercury goes retrograde Wednesday and will move backward through October 15. Travelers may encounter delays. Finish projects you have already started. Wait until October 15 to introduce new projects. Your Virgo friends finish a month of birthday parties on Sunday.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Your allies come through for you if necessary. Mercury, the messenger, sends a wink to Neptune on Saturday. Virgos wind down their birthday month. Libra begins a month of celebration on Monday. Sweet Venus moves to Scorpio. This brings in fun, love and luck. Mars sends a wink to Neptune. On Sunday, other people are there for you. Autumn arrives as Libras celebrate. Buy something for your home. You deserve it. I know you may decide to entertain this week. Mercury goes retrograde on Wednesday. Expect a few delays. This is also a good time to get out and about. Socialize with your partner or, if you are single, with other singles.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Mercury goes retrograde. Expect a few delays. Everything may slow down a bit. If some nosy neighbor annoys you, tell him to back off. This fall season moves into full swing on Monday as the sun moves to Libra and the autumn equinox arrives. Share quality time with family members this week. Expect the mail to run a little late as Mercury becomes retrograde. Revisit a few of the goals you set for yourself last January. You may realize you have encountered a few obstacles. Get ready to climb the ladder. Success could flow your way within the next two months. Take a little time off and help a Libra celebrate her birthday.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

You are winding down a month of birthday celebrations. Write down your wishes for the next year and set your yearly goal. Happy birthday. The sun moves into Libra on Monday. The sun takes up residence in your house of earned income. The sun joins Mars, Mercury and Venus in Libra, and this should bring financial success in the near future. Mercury goes retrograde on Wednesday. Be careful about signing any papers. Add a clause making them subject to change. Fall equinox Monday. Run around town with your Libra friends. They are celebrating their birthdays. Join the party.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Happy birthday. Yes indeed, Monday is the big day—fall equinox as the sun moves to Libra. Plan a birthday party and invite all your fun companions. Expect a few delays. Mercury will be retrograde from Wednesday to October 15. If you plan to travel, expect a few delays. Mars in Libra brings action and energy. You are motivated. Now get ready for a whole new cycle. Go with your plans. Stay clear of power struggles while Mercury is retrograde. New moon in your sign next week, on September 29. Venus moves to Scorpio. Venus is love and money. Venus takes up residence in your earned-income department. Now smile.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Sweet Venus moves into your sign next Tuesday. The sun moves to Libra on Monday, fall equinox day. I know you learned a lot from an older friend over the past month. I hope you remember his advice. Mercury goes retrograde Wednesday. Pull out your pen and pad so you can write everything down for the next three weeks. Mercury does cause delays, and you can expect everything to slow down. Use Venus in your sign to help accomplish what you wish for. Postpone major purchases. Once Mercury moves forward again, you may not like what you bought. Hang out with your Libra friends. They are celebrating birthdays.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Venus moves to Scorpio. This slows things down a bit. Venus pulls up to a spot in your chart where you can take a breather. September has been such a busy month. Mercury is retrograde, so this is not the time to begin new projects. Relax a bit. Expect a few delays. You could find new business contacts. Hang in there. You may find you rise above the rest. You are interested in finding new ways to do things and searching for new opportunities. You are happy with your friends when the sun is in Libra. Libra is ruled by Venus, so Libra is the peacemaker of the zodiac. Join Libra’s birthday party.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Don’t begin any new projects. Slow down while Mercury is retrograde. Expect delays. You may encounter a few of your professional colleagues or an authority figure. Chill out. Keep your words soft and tender. Use this Mercury retrograde time to clear up any mistakes. This is re-do time. Plan some down time. Venus in Scorpio should bring you an active social life. Your Libra pals begin a month of birthday celebrations with the fall equinox on Monday. The sun shines bright on your career department. Mars in Libra all month brought action and energy to your career department. Now give yourself a break from work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Expect a few glitches. Mercury, the messenger, goes retrograde on Wednesday. Venus enters Scorpio on Tuesday. This takes place in your career department. Smile. You may attract more attention. Venus is both love and money. Do your best. Remember, the big bosses are watching. Mercury is going retrograde. Now, some folks offer words of wisdom. Others are to be ignored. When Mercury is retrograde, I hear from old clients or people from my past. Take time out. Join the birthday party raging over in Libra. 

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Business opportunities flow your way, courtesy of Mars and Venus. Venus moves to Scorpio on Tuesday. This gives you the opportunity to dig up what you need. If you need to travel, expect delays. Mercury goes retrograde on Wednesday. As for your relationships, you need to spend time with your partner. You may also want to spend time with friends. Never isolate yourself from your friends. Pay your bills early, but make sure you sign the check and put the stamp on the envelope. Join your Libra friends as they begin to celebrate a month of birthday parties.