Peggy plots your planets

By Peggy Allison

Thursday, Sept. 25, 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)

New moon falls on Monday. Write down your wishes for the next month. Set your goals. Rosh Hashanah Tuesday. Could have a decision to make this week. Jupiter winks at Saturn. This could bring a career decision in your daily work. Your relationship department takes center stage. Someone you may have met earlier this month could bring you some luck. Should you decide to make a major purchase, hold off until next month. Mercury is retrograde. Read the ads closely—you may find a bargain. Take time out for a little fun. Celebrate with some Libra friends who are having birthdays.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20)

A new moon occurs in Libra on Monday. Chat with your co-workers. Everyone is friendly. Write down your monthly wishes and goals. Take a little time out for exercise. Mercury is retrograde. Keep an eye on your wallet and your credit card. Patience is your motto this week. As the week ends, do something nice for yourself. Venus shines bright on your house of relationships. Welcome new people into your life. Your Libra friends are celebrating birthdays. Join in for a little fun. 

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Welcome the new moon on Monday. This new moon is in your sister air sign, Libra. Join the party with your Libra friends. The sun is in Libra. Now enjoy this week. It is time for fun and love, and Lady Luck is on your side this week. Buy a lottery ticket, but do not spend more than you can afford. If you decide to invest, do not forget to weigh the win-risk ratio. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. You air signs—Gemini, Libra and Aquarius—have much to chat about this week. Keep an eye on socializing. Mercury is retrograde, and you may end up spending too much. Fun can sometimes be expensive.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Mercury is retrograde, so some of your projects may slow down a bit. Chill out. Venus encourages you to socialize with your partner or, if you are single, with other singles. You feel a little emotional. New moon Monday. Write down your wishes and set your monthly goal. The home front takes center stage with the new moon. If you are having a little difficulty in the communication department, it could be that others misunderstand what you say. Entertain friends and/or family members. Show off your sand castles. Rosh Hashanah comes up Tuesday. Repeat yourself if you must, but make sure others hear what you are saying.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Have a relaxing good time. Mercury retrograde is not a good time for new projects. Expect a few delays. Watch out for financial glitches. Wait until later to make major purchases. New moon Monday. Write down your wishes. Make the list and set your monthly goals. You may hear from old friends you have not talked to in a while. You are the party sign of the zodiac. Celebrate with your Libra pals. Spend time with family members. You may also experience a few delays with your mail while Mercury is retrograde. Miscommunication is the word to remember until October 15.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

Monday is new-moon day. The moon shines in your earned-income department. A few of your Aries and Cancer friends may need a little help from you this week. Mercury is retrograde, so do not begin any new projects. You love to detail and analyze, so look back. Cross the t’s and dot the i’s. Mercury is retrograde until October 15. Use this period to correct any mistakes you may have made over the last three months. Did you notice how much you have accomplished over the last three months? Libra is celebrating a month of birthdays. Join the party. Jupiter says it’s time for fun, love and luck.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Happy birthday. You have a new moon in your sign on Monday. Speak up for yourself. Let others know this is your birthday month. You are now into a new solar year, so write down your wishes and goals for the next year. Also, during this new moon, write down your monthly wishes and goals. While Mercury is retrograde, enjoy some time with your friends. Enjoy a good movie or a concert. You can expect delays with the mail, so your birthday cards may arrive a little late. Again, Mercury is retrograde. Look for bargains. Wait until after October 15 to make any large purchases.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Go undercover and see what you can dig up. How much have you accomplished over the past three months? Use this time while Mercury is retrograde to correct any mistakes you notice. So you feel a little anxious. Chill out. You always feel a little anxious around new moons and full moons. You are a water sign. New moon on Monday. Work behind the scenes. Rosh Hashanah is Tuesday. You have two weeks until it is big decision time in October and November. Use this time wisely. Prepare your themes. Talk less, listen more. Could be that you hear good news later this week that you did not expect to hear. You do not have to reveal all your secrets.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

New moon in Libra on Monday. I know you are now taking on more responsibility. Hold up on new projects while Mercury is retrograde. Go back three months and notice what you have accomplished. While Mercury is retrograde, you have the opportunity to go back and correct any mistakes you have made over the past three months. Do the research. Mars visits Libra. Great time to make new friends. Share your goals, hopes and wishes with others. Talk about your new ideas. You have a full schedule until late December. Hang in there. Don’t get frustrated over change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

New moon on Monday. You are the worker of the zodiac. The new moon occurs in your career department. Your social life speeds up a bit. Now listen to what your colleagues and authority figures have to say. Mercury retrograde can produce miscommunication. Listen before you speak. Yes indeed, you may experience a few delays. Mail service may run a little behind. I know this upsets you. Remember to sign checks and put the stamp on the envelope. If you are throwing a party, expect your guests to show up a little late. It’s Mercury retrograde. Be patient. New opportunities flow your way. Mars brings energy and action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

While Mercury remains retrograde, do not begin any new projects. The next few weeks provide an opportunity to go back and correct any mistakes you may have made during the past three months. While you are on this journey, notice how much you have accomplished. Cross the t’s and dot the i’s. Your sister air sign, Libra, celebrates her birthday this month. Take some time off and join the party. New moon Monday. Write down your wishes; set your monthly goals. Relationships with colleagues and other work-related social events are pleasant for the next several weeks. Enjoy fun with others. Should you decide to have a party, remember that Mercury is retrograde, so expect some of your guests to show up a little late.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

A new moon occurs in Libra on Monday. Maybe this will explain why you feel a little emotional. Write down your wish. Keep your wishes to 10 or fewer. Set your monthly goal. Meditate. Spend time on your own. You are sometimes happiest when you ignore the rest of the world. Mercury is retrograde. Expect everything to slow down a bit. Mercury retrograde is miscommunication time. The mail may not arrive. Maybe you forgot to sign a check. Traffic delays. Mercury rules all forms of communication. New moon in Libra. Chat with others. They are there for you. This is not a good time to make any loans. Wait until October 15.