When it comes to knowing myself inside and out, one thing I love to turn to is astrology. I find it pretty fascinating to check out my horoscope and see how it’s often right on the money when it comes to what’s going on in my life. A lot of times, checking your horoscope can feel pretty wild – you’re blown away by the accuracy and, sometimes, it just provides a great guideline for how you should proceed with something or where you need more focus and attention in your life. No matter what, it’s so much fun to read and think about how it applies to what’s happening with life, love, work, and friendships. But my favorite? I love taking a look at how my sign and the stars affect my passions – like work, my life goals, career….it’s fascinating! If you’ve never taken a look before, here’s a bit of a peek into what your sign says about your passion as it relates to work, career, goals, and what direction to head next.
What Your Signs Says About Your Passion
ARIES (MARCH 21 – APRIL 19)
Aries are natural born leaders, and as such they have an easy time translating that authority into becoming one badass boss. But heads up: You’re not the best at working for a boss, as you can become irritated by micromanagement and restriction. Don’t worry, Aries—you’ll rise to the top in no time…that is, if you make sure to finish what your start.
TAURUS (APRIL 20 – MAY 20)
As a worker, Taurus employees are grounded and practical, making them ideal in the workplace as they can maneuver from leader to follower in any situation. You’re more naturally inclined to lead, however, but more by example—your hard work and dedication make you a great team player, though your stubborn nature can be a little off-putting, so you’ll need to pick your battles when it comes to projects and conflicts on the job.
GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 20)
Geminis thrive in fast-paced, stimulating environments that offer them variety and the chance to interact with many different things—whether that’s people, applications, environments—you get the gist. You can quickly move through anything at rapid speed, but beware: this also means you can get bored, and quickly, if not given a diverse task list. Just make sure you don’t fall into a tedious work environment, and you’ll be happy.
CANCER (JUNE 21 – JULY 22)
Cancers are the most traditional, nurturing sign of the zodiac, so they like to lead by example and can handle responsibility with ease. You are, by definition, a caretaker—so any job that lets you give advice and problem solve to make everyone happy is a great one. You don’t do well in careers where you can’t see your work making a difference or getting results—whether that’s with a person or in the bottom line—so make sure you’re getting the motivation you need from your managers with regular check-ins or reports.
LEO (JULY 23 – AUGUST 22)
Leos love exposure and attention—but not always in a “look at me” kind of way—you just love inspiring others to be the best. Teaching and politics are natural fits for the lion, and they are some of the best bosses—once they win over their team, that is. (Leos have a tendency to be high-maintenance and can often disrupt team environments, but you usually win everyone over at the end with their charm and good nature.)
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22)
Virgo—ever the perfectionist and ever at the service of others. A natural follower, you’re compassionate and considerate and you take direction well. As a boss, you’re practical and protective, while demanding the best from others. You have a tendency to be hard on yourself—harder than anyone else—so you need to be reminded by others not to get lost in the details every once in awhile. You’re basically the ideal employee.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22)
Libras are social and adept at bringing people together so you’re a great mediator in and out of the office. The sign of “balance”, reading people and understanding people’s motivations comes naturally to you, and you can often use this to your advantage in any job or career field—think diplomat, assistant, translator, broker, sales person, etc.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21)
No one can keep a secret quite as well as you, Scorpio, and that’s something you can use in your career, as you are placed in positions that require discretion. You thrive in the midst of intelligence organizations, top-level or secret negotiations or handling confidential papers or very expensive goods. You also love a challenge and to investigate, and you’re intensity is legendary, which can work in a variety of fields but definitely lend themselves best to things that would repel others—think surgery or medicine or being first on the crime scene as a forensic detective.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21)
Sagittarius have a knack for conversing with others, inspiring morale, working hard as team player, adapting to change, and encouraging others to enjoy the jobs that they do. Translation? You’re kind of good at everything when it comes to working. Many careers will fit the bill for you—as long as you’re not restricted by hierarchy and too many rules.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19)
Capricorns are serious, pragmatic, and organized—but definitely not boring. You have the charisma and enthusiasm to lead a team. You’re not intimidated or annoyed by authority—you know that with hard work, ambition, and commitment, you too can be at the top. Which is, generally, your ultimate goal, no matter where you land. Just be careful to make time for other pursuits—Capricorns are notorious workaholics.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18)
Aquarians are true, free spirits. But don’t mistake this for flighty workers—they’re hardworking, albeit with an out-of-the-box attitude (i.e. you will tackle a project in the middle of the night if you can’t sleep, only to want to nap in the middle of the day because you already “did the work”). You’re social but also kind of a loner, making you adept at handling team assignments as well as working on your own.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20)
Pisces are as flexible as they come when it comes to the workforce—you’re not concerned about proving yourself to others, you’re only concerned with doing the best you can. You can navigate a number of professions, but are generally happiest when you find a job that caters to your sensitive, healing side. You’re compassionate and highly intuitive—making you great in areas that are both healing and restorative, like the arts and medicine.
Do you ever turn to your astrological sign for guidance? Are you passionate when it comes to the workplace? Where does your passion lie?
