Peggy Plots Your Planets

By Peggy Allison

Thursday, June 17, 2010 | 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 e-mail.

ARIES (March 20-April 20)

Play it cool when the sun squares off with Saturn this week. Your co-workers in the daily work department will want to detail and analyze their work. Sunday is Father’s Day. Remember Dad. On Monday, the sun heads into Cancer. Summer arrives with the summer solstice. Spend the next few days with Geminis as they wind down their birthday month. On Wednesday, go easy when Mercury, the messenger, squares off with Jupiter. Do not reveal all your secrets, little ram. With the sun in Cancer for the next month, the folks on the home front take center stage. The sun also squares Uranus this week, enabling you to overcome delays and clear the path to move forward.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Surf’s up this week. The sun moves to Cancer on Monday. That means the summer solstice, my friend. Is your bullpen feeling warm? You can chill out on Saturday, when the sun squares off with Saturn. This is not a good time to take a gamble. Everyone will be detailing and analyzing things. Someone may want to borrow money. On Wednesday, the sun clashes with Jupiter. Keep your ideas to yourself. Don’t give up any secrets. You have a few more days to help your later-born Gemini friends celebrate their birthdays. Sunday is Father’s Day. Do something nice for Dad.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)

Happy birthday, later-born Geminis. You have a few more days to celebrate. On Saturday, a family member may decide it is time for you to get organized. Sunday is Father’s Day. Show Dad a little love on his day. The summer solstice arrives Monday, when the sun travels into Cancer. The sun will spend the next month in your house of money. That means your earned income and your possessions. Set a goal for the next year this weekend and work on your wish list. A sun-Saturn conflict will force you to see the truth before you make any significant decisions. Go ahead and detail and analyze. It is time to break from past issues and move forward.

CANCER (June 20-July 22)

Summer arrives in the form of the summer solstice Monday when the sun enters your sign, triggering a month of birthday celebrations. It’s time to remember Dad on Sunday, Father’s Day. Also on Sunday, listen up as a female shares a secret with you. Play it cool with the people in authority. An unexpected event Monday or Tuesday may tick off the boss. It may be wise to hang around your own little beach. Do not forget to set your goal for the next year and write down your wishes. Something you would like to accomplish before your next birthday. Keep an eye on your finances. You feel energized with the sun in your sign. Consider making some big changes.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Saturn will remain in Virgo for another month influencing your money zone. Your financial skills are being tested. Saturn is teaching you to value yourself. Do not let material possessions determine your self-worth. Many of you may decide to travel, or maybe you are considering taking a few classes. We learn things through travel as well as through books. Mars has transited into Virgo, and, yes indeed, here we go again. Focus on your finances. Sweet Venus in your sign may make you feel more attractive. A surprise may be in store for you this week. Hang out with your Cancer friends this week as they start celebrating their birthdays.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

It’s time to promote yourself as well as your interests. Secrets may be told while Venus visits Leo. Your house of career has been in the spotlight during the sun’s stay in Gemini. You have a few more days to help the Geminis celebrate their birthdays. Sunday is Father’s Day, time to remember Dad. Summer begins Monday when the summer solstice arrives as the sun reaches Cancer. Your Cancer friends are launching a month of birthday celebrations. Join a party. Share a few of your ideas. Talk about your hopes, wishes and goals. On Wednesday, take a little time off. It won’t be a good day for business.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

You should enjoy socializing with friends while Venus visits Leo, the party sign, for the next few weeks. Pay attention later this week. Old responsibilities could return. Sunday is Father’s Day. Do not forget Dad. On Monday, your Cancer friends begin a month of birthdays. The earth heats up as the summer solstice arrives. Focus on your career goals. Talk about your ideas, hopes and wishes. Surprises could flow your way this week through a partner or friend. It could be a lucky break. Play it cool Wednesday. Not a good day to deal with professional friends. They may have a different opinion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Pursue your goals with vigor. Mars slips you the energy to swing into action. The red planet is hanging out in Virgo, inviting you to detail and analyze every clue. So don’t just sit on the sofa. Venus travels to Leo and takes up residence in your career department. Now this should allow you to feel more at ease with peers as well as superiors. Remember Dad on Sunday—Father’s Day. On Monday the sun moves into Cancer and heats things up with the summer solstice. The sun in Cancer brings an urge to travel. Pay attention. A contract could be right around the corner. Talk less, listen more.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Mars is bringing you the energy to take action. Now you can detail and analyze whatever is necessary to make headway in your career or profession. Venus in Leo offers you an opportunity to travel. It also may open the door for cultural or educational activities. Sunday is Father’s Day. Do not forget Dad. Monday brings excitement as the sun rides into Cancer accompanied by the summer solstice. You have a few more days to join your Gemini friends as the last of them celebrate birthdays. As the sun arrives in Cancer for a month’s stay on Monday, your house of relationships, both professional and personal, take center stage. Take a look at joint finances and other business.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)

Mars is visiting your sister earth sign, telling you it’s time to get grounded and down-to-earth. You could learn a new skill or perhaps a new language. Venus in Leo sets up a visit with the guys in the financial world. Saturday is a good day to share your higher knowledge. Talk with a partner. You may decide to travel. Sunday is Father’s Day. Don’t forget Dad. The last of the Geminis are observing birthdays. The sun waltzes into Cancer with the summer solstice in tow on Monday. The sun will set up shop for a month in your house of relationships, both business and personal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

New interests flow in this week. Sunday is Father’s Day. Show Dad you care. On Monday, it’s the summer solstice as the sun slides into Cancer. This should shine a bright light on your daily work department. Talk with the people in the financial world. Venus is visiting Leo and encouraging you to enjoy social exchanges for the next few weeks. You may have to confront a few old responsibilities this week. Chill out. The sun’s visit to Cancer puts the focus on your career. A partner could bring you a lucky break. For the next few days, hang out with your Gemini friends as they wind up their birthday month.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You will enjoy congenial interaction with your colleagues as Venus in Leo brings joy from the folks in the daily work department. On Sunday, help Papa Fish celebrate Father’s Day. On Monday, the pond heats up. The summer solstice tags along as the sun arrives in Cancer. Plan your summer vacation. You water signs—Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces—will enjoy the sun’s monthlong visit to Cancer. You should take a little time off for fun. Lady Luck and a little love could flow your way. Remember, it takes only one ticket to win the jackpot, so you don’t have to bet the farm. On Wednesday, Neptune, the dreamer, could show you the way to keep your dreams alive. Pay attention to your instincts and intuition.