Astrologyhas been around for millennia, with many ancient cultures ascribing special importance to the impact of astronomical events on human life and earthly events. Babylonian astrology is the oldest recorded astrological system, dating back to sometime around the 2nd millennium BC, but the Chinese, Mayas and Indians also developed their own systems. Some historians believe that the history of astrology goes as far back as the Sumerian era, approximately one thousand years before the Babylonians, but what survives from that period is not enough to show conclusively that they had implemented an astrological system as well. If you also believe that celestial objects can have an impact on your life and you’ve been looking for a change in your career path, here’s what the stars and planets have to say.
Ariesis a cardinal fire sign ruled by Mars and known to astrology lovers as a courageous, determined, enthusiastic and optimistic individual. The Aries is also extremely passionate about everything they put their mind to, and they are generally sincere people. The downside of their personality is that they can be short-tempered and impulsive, and they also tend to get impatient quite quickly. They prefer fast-paced working environments that are well-suited to their talents. They can dogreat by working in sales, having their own businesses, joining law enforcement or becoming firefighters. The military, being a personal trainer or finding a career in entertainment are all roles that Aries would find fulfilling. Taurus is a fixed earth sign, making it the least changeable and most stable of all members of the zodiac. Its ruling planet is Venus, and this shows in the sign’s tendency to enjoy high-quality products of all kinds, music, cooking, gardening and romance. The Taurus is devoted, stable, patient and reliable but can become incredibly stubborn when faced with sudden changes and complications in their daily routine. The sign would do well as a chef or sommelier, as well as working in finance or real estate. Since many prefer to be close to nature, being a rancher, biologist, park ranger, or horticulturalist will keep them in tune with greenery and animals.
Gemini, the mutable air sign ruled by Mercury, has a reputation for being fickle and indecisive, which might very well be true because its element and quality make it the most changeable of the bunch. However, Geminis are also curious and adaptable as well as affectionate, meaning that they’re always open to learning and new ideas. The sciences are an excellent field for this sign as they love absorbing new information. You can look into chemistry tuitionif you’re set on this path, as it will provide you with the educational foundation for the job. Other than that, being a journalist, translator, marketer, public relations worker, or communications specialist would also suit the mercurial Gemini. If you were born between June 21st, the official first day of summer, and July 22nd, you’re an empathetic, intuitive and tenacious Cancer. You most likely love spending time with your family and friends, enjoy the arts and particularly enjoy hobbies you can carry out at home. Unfortunately, you can also become moody, pessimistic and insecure at times. What kind of job would suit this caring and sensitive water sign? As a cardinal sign, Cancer can nonetheless be very active, ambitious and self-motivated. Coupled with their kind-hearted nature, the moon children would perform well as nurses, social workers, teachers, therapists, as well as interior designers and architects.
Ruled by the Sun, Leo is a fixed fire sign, and that makes it a generous, warm-hearted, jolly person to be around. Although they might believe otherwise, Leos have weaknesses as well, which in their case manifest as laziness, inflexibility and an unwillingness to compromise, as well as the infamous tendency towards arrogance. The Leo enjoys expensive things, the theater, holidays and leisure so they will find it gratifying to work as designers, PR executives, stand-up comedians, event managers, beauticians and spokespersons. They could also be drawn to politics or acting.
The Virgois loyal, kind and hardworking but can occasionally delve into bouts of self-criticism and excessive worrying. They can also become condemnatory of others around them, which doesn’t make them popular with those who would take their words too personally. Although an earth sign, Virgo is mutable, so they are more changeable than the other earth signs. This sign enjoys good nutrition, cleanliness, nature and spending time around animals, making careers such as nutritionist, veterinarian, system analyst, librarian, accountant, editor and statistician the ideal spots for them. The cardinal air sign of Libra is known for its ability to always remain diplomatic and well-mannered, but Libras can also carry a grudge and be incredibly indecisive. They value harmony above all else and strongly dislike injustice, violence and, like all air signs, conformity. Libras would feel at home working in human resources as mediators, stylists, graphic designers, judges, art dealers and motivational speakers. In fact, they would also do pretty well as career counselors and life coaches.
Scorpios are a little different compared to the other water signs, as their fixed quality makes them braver, more passionate and resourceful. Unfortunately, they can also be overly suspicious, jealous and distrusting, with dishonesty and someone revealing their secrets being their biggest nightmares. They would do well as writers since it would act as a medium for their emotions, but also as psychiatrists, lawyers, financial advisers, market analysts or researchers.
The Sag is mutable and a fire sign, making them idealistic and generous people with a penchant for travel, the outdoors and philosophy. Unfortunately, they can often have no filter and make promises that they cannot deliver. They hate feeling constrained and limited, so any job that would do that is a big no-go in their book. Being a flight attendant or travel agent would revolve around one of their passions, but they would also enjoy becoming anthropologists, translators, coaches, publishers and photographers. In many cases, they will feel comfortable changing jobs a lot, doing more than a single thing at once, or starting their own business.
Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign ruled by Saturn, the planet of limits and structure. They are highly disciplined and responsible individuals with good self-control but can become excessively pessimistic and unforgiving at times. They also tend to act like know-it-alls. The Capricorn will perform well in the legal or financial sphere, as they work well within structured spaces. They could also enjoy working as computer programmers and college lecturers or professors. Since they enjoy good craftsmanship, working as artisans or artists could also make them happy and appeal to their softer side.
The fixed air sign is often seen as the misfit of the zodiac, the most progressive and original of the lot, drawn to humanitarian causes and personal independence. However, Aquarians can also be aloof, emotionally distant and temperamental. Being an engineer or a professor is appealing for their intellectual side, but they would also be attracted to the fields of information technology, activism, or becoming museum curators. In their free time, they will probably enjoy being part-time inventors.
Last but not least, there is Pisces, the mutable water sign ruled by both Jupiter and Neptune. Pisces people are traditionally portrayed as compassionate and intuitive, fond of music and the arts. But this understanding and sensitive sign can also be gullible, as well as prone to episodes of excessive worrying and a tendency towards self-victimization. They love spirituality, alone time, peace and quiet, and have a considerable distaste for criticism and cruelty. Working as a musician, photographer, or filmmaker can appeal to the artistic side of Pisces. They also do well as educators, estheticians, and anything that requires them to get deep into a subject and investigate it thoroughly. The Pisces can also work well with animals, with the most important thing for them being a calming work environment. Although astrology cannot tell you which job would be best for you, it can certainly offer some indications so you have a good place to start.