Essentially, astrology is the belief that stars and planets have an influence on people’s lives – and that the position of these cosmic objects at the time of a person’s birth can tell us much about their personality and future lives. Many dismiss astrology as a pseudoscience but there are plenty of people who believe in it – just look at how many newspapers and magazines carry a regular horoscope section. If our star sign can help us to understand ourselves and what our fates may have in store for us, it’s a natural progression to believe that it could be a powerful tool in helping us decide on a career. A career horoscope seeks to help people to find a role or career path best suited to them, by identifying the key characteristics associated with their star sign and how these might translate into the workplace. When most people think of their star sign, they are referring to sun sign astrology, which considers the position of the sun in one of twelve zodiac signs at the time of their birth. This is the simplest form of astrology and the one on which newspaper horoscopes are generally based. It is what we will be using for our career horoscopes later in this article. For a more detailed reading, astrologers look at several elements, such as which sign each planet was in at the time of birth. These are known as birth charts and there are a number of websites where you can enter your details to create your own – such as Cafe Astrology. All of us will encounter times in our lives when we are unsure about what to do with our careers. You may be just starting out in the world of work and feeling bewildered by the choice of paths you could pursue. Or perhaps you are beginning to feel restless in your current role or have reached a dead end and know that you are ready for a change, without any clear idea of what that change might be. Consulting your career horoscope won’t necessarily give you the answers, but it will provide an opportunity to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses, what you’re passionate about and what you want out of life. A career horoscope may have a very loose relationship with any kind of real science, but you might be surprised by how much of yours rings true. And recognizing who you are and what you’re good at is an important step in finding a career where you will flourish.
List of Career Horoscopes
In this section, we set out the twelve signs of the zodiac – if you don’t know your star sign find the one that correlates with your birthday – and give a few key personality traits, along with some careers that might suit those born under that sign.
Aries
March 21st – April 19th
Highly competitive Bold Natural leader Intuitive Impatient
Possible career matches:
Manager Business owner/entrepreneur Police officer A role in HR
For more on Aries careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Aries
Taurus
April 20th – May 20th
Organized Thrives on stability and routine Productive Thorough Appreciates aesthetics
Possible career matches:
Financial advisor Accountant Architect Designer
For more on Taurus careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Taurus
Gemini
May 21st – June 20th
Excellent communication skills Imaginative Sociable Curious Rejects excessive structure and routine
Possible career matches:
Teacher Public speaker Politician Self-employed
For more on Gemini careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Gemini
Sensitive Caring Highly tuned to the needs of others Thrives on having a sense of purpose
Possible career matches:
Healthcare worker Teacher Childcare worker Social entrepreneur
For more on Cancer careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Cancer
Leo
July 23rd – Aug 22nd
Loves the spotlight Highly creative Ego-driven Generous Strong sense of pride
Possible career matches:
Senator CEO Musician Actor
For more on Leo careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Leos
Virgo
August 23rd – September 22nd
Organized Detail-oriented Hard-working Perfectionist Not an instinctive leader
Possible career matches:
Writer Editor Scientific researcher Healthcare worker
For more on Virgo careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Virgos
Libra
September 23rd – October 22nd
Charming Capable Passionate Wide-ranging interests Strong persuasive skills
Possible career matches:
Musician Film-maker Lawyer Government official
For more on Libra careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Libras
Scorpio
October 23rd – November 21st
Good at keeping secrets Pushes boundaries Persuasive Determined Idealistic
Possible career matches:
Surgeon Therapist Crisis management Chief financial officer
For more on Scorpio careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Scorpios
Sagittarius
November 22nd – December 21st
Adventurous Seeks out excitement and fresh challenges Life and soul of the party Restless Compassionate for others
Possible career matches:
Teacher Pilot Tour operator Travel journalist
For more on Sagittarius careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Sagittarius
Capricorn
December 22nd – January 19th
Strong work ethic Good willpower Comfortable taking on responsibility Pragmatic Attracted to stability
Possible career matches:
Engineer Manager Administrator Architect
For more on Capricorn careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Capricorn
Aquarius
January 20th – February 18th
Curious Intellectual Progressive Innovative Focuses on the big picture
Possible career matches:
Software developer Entrepreneur Photographer Graphic designer
For more on Aquarius careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Aquarius
Pisces
February 19th – March 20th
Imaginative Observant Highly empathetic Ability to connect with others Values purpose over financial gain
Possible career matches:
Therapist Psychologist Doctor Artist
For more on Pisces careers, see our article on the 10 best career matches for Pisces
Final Thoughts
A career horoscope may not be the most reliable or logical way to find a job. But if astrology does speak to you, then it can at least be a useful starting point to reflect on your personality and what you want from a future career. And that can only be a positive thing.
