I work as a career and business strategist. But my secret passion is… astrology!
About once a month, I post an overview of what’s happening in the cosmos and how it might influence your career. It’s called: Your Career Forecast.
Whether you’re job-hunting, running your own business, or wondering about the ideal time to ask for a raise or take a vacation, each Career Forecast will reveal the important dates and cosmic shifts that you need to know about.
I am joined by my dear friend, Heidi Rose Robbins, a master astrologer who will provide expert insight into what’s going on in the stars.
Let’s dive in!
OVERVIEW
What’s going on this month…
HEIDI: The Sun moves into Libra on September 22nd at 7:22am Pacific Standard Time for about 30 days. In Latin, the word “Libra” means “weighing scales.” If you look at the night sky, the constellation known as Libra vaguely resembles a scale with two sides—left and right—both balanced with equal weight on each side. In Greek mythology, the scales were held up in the sky by Astraea, the goddess of justice.
Libra invites us to seek balance, harmony, equality, tolerance, cooperation, and justice in our lives. It’s a powerful time to examine your behavior and aim for an even higher level of integrity in your daily life: telling the whole truth, avoiding white lies, following through on your promises, treating yourself—and others—with care and compassion.
It’s also a powerful time to speak up if you feel that you (or someone else) are being mistreated. It’s a great time to deepen friendships and partnerships, reaching a new level of trust and mutual respect. And it’s a great time to flex your negotiation muscles—tap into your inner attorney and courageously ask for what you want! Under the sign of Libra, your efforts to seek fairness and justice will be amplified.
On September 23rd, the planet Venus moves into Scorpio. Prepare for intensity! The Venus-Scorpio combination might leave you feeling tenacious and investigative, yearning for deep conversations that cut right to the heart of the matter. Small talk about the weather? Not today. A passionate workplace romance? Maybe!
Mars moves into Capricorn on September 27th. On this day, you may feel like an unstoppable warrior who’s capable of climbing the biggest mountain. It’s a day of relentless determination—the perfect time to buckle down and make serious progress with a daunting project.
There is a New Moon in Libra on September 30th. The New Moon always provides a great opportunity to make new wishes, plant new seeds, and start new projects. If there’s a goal that’s been floating around in your mind for awhile, on September 30th, get specific, write it down, and commit to making it happen for real.
On October 11th, the planet Mercury sits right next to Jupiter. In Roman mythology, Mercury is the god of financial gain as well as messages/communication. If there’s an important email you need to send out, or a big conversation you need to have—like asking for a raise—October 11th would be a stellar day to do it. Thoughtful communication can translate into wealth on this day—even more so than usual!
The Full Moon in Libra happens on October 15th. The Full Moon invites you to celebrate the past month and reflect back on what you’ve experienced and achieved. How have you brought more balance into your life over the past 30 days, whether emotionally, physically, or professionally? Whatever you’ve managed to improve: celebrate it!
Venus moves into Sagittarius on October 18th, bringing a surge of optimism and adventure. You might get struck with a daring new idea on this day—perhaps a new project at work that’s a bit unconventional? If that happens—run with it! Aim your arrow and let it fly. Your adventurous spirit will be rewarded.
Finally, on October 19th, Mars aligns with Pluto. Mars represents warrior energy—passionate, driven, active, even hot-headed at times. It’s an exciting, high-energy kind of day. Channel your energy into one of your biggest goals and go, go, go! Pluto rules the subconscious, so in addition to feeling the fiery warrior energy of Mars on this day, you might also feel an urge to “dive deep.” You might feel the urge to tackle a project with deep personal significance rather than tending to surface-level stuff, like answering emails or tidying up your desk. On October 19th: go big and go deep.
Welcome to the month of Libra! Collaborate, cooperate, and celebrate together!
What does all of this mean for your career? Let’s look closer…
JOB-HUNTING?
Here’s what you need to know…
ELLEN: As Heidi mentioned, Mars moves into Capricorn on September 27th, and it’s a day marked by relentless determination! No more futzing around. It’s time to put your nose to the grindstone. Update your résumé. Write your cover letter. Make a list of 10 companies you’d love to work for—and get the application process going.
It’s time to tap into your inner warrior and charge forward with conviction. Surround yourself with inspiring role models—people who get things done and don’t make any excuses. (Two great reads: How Bad Do You Want It? by Matt Fitzgerald and Shooting the Boh by Tracy Johnston.)
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ALREADY HAVE A JOB?
Here’s what you need to know…
ELLEN: If you’re currently employed and you really love your job, this would be an excellent time to expand your horizons at work. With Venus moving into Sagittarius on October 18th, you’ll feel a lust for adventure and new challenges. Do you feel ready to manage a team? Do you want to spearhead a new project? Are you ready to dive into a demanding class that will give you some new skills? Go for it! Sagittarius is represented by the mythical centaur—half horse, half human, outfitted with a bow and arrow. Take aim and gallop forward! Finish 2016 with a bang!
What if you’re employed—but you’re not that “into” your current job? Well, before you start drafting your resignation letter, take advantage of the Sun moving into Libra on September 22nd—a time of positive communication, cooperation, and justice for all.
Do you feel disrespected at work? Are you continually asked to work overtime for no additional pay? Does someone keep stealing your yogurt from the communal fridge?! Rather than stewing—or jumping ship—see if you can become a peacemaker. Speak up. Open the lines of communication.
Even better: try to organize an off-site retreat where everyone in your department can express themselves honestly, air their grievances, and discuss important changes that need to be made. Because of your peacemaking efforts, your workplace could become a place where everyone feels seen and heard—and you might fall back in love with your job in the process.
SELF-EMPLOYED OR RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
Here’s what you need to know…
ELLEN: As Heidi mentioned, the planets Mercury and Jupiter will be sitting right next to each other on October 11th. Mercury is all about prosperity and communication. Jupiter is the planet of intellect, education, and higher learning. Combined together? Your reminder for the day is: Think before you speak.
If you’re self-employed, this would be a terrific day to email potential clients to pitch one of your services, blast out a newsletter to announce a new product, or launch a Facebook ad campaign to promote a new program. It’s a great day to put your message out there—and thoughtful communication will be rewarded.
Just be extra-cautious with your wording and proceed intelligently. Do your research, double-check your facts, run your language through grammar-checking software (like Grammarly) and think carefully about what you’re saying and how you’re going to say it. When you approach your written materials and conversations with a little extra care and attentiveness, your clients and customers can feel it.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
September 22nd – The Sun moves into Libra for one month. (Focus on cooperation, fairness, equality, and balance in all realms of life.)
September 23rd – Venus moves into Scorpio. (Skip the small talk and dive into deep, loving, investigative conversations. What’s really going on?)
September 27th – Mars moves into Capricorn. (A day of relentless determination! Tackle a daunting project and channel your inner warrior! Nothing can stop you now!)
September 30th – New Moon in Libra. (Make new wishes and set new goals—especially anything related to balance and justice.)
October 11th – Mercury aligns with Jupiter. (Think before you speak. Write, call, text, publish, post, and get your message out there—but proceed with extra thoughtfulness.)
October 15th – Full moon in Libra. (Reflect on the past month and celebrate your progress. How have you brought more cooperation, sweetness, partnership, and balance into your life over the past thirty days?)
October 18th – Venus moves into Sagittarius. (It’s all about optimism and adventure. New trip? New class? New project? Take aim and charge ahead!)
October 19th – Mars aligns with Pluto. (Tackle a project with deep personal significance—something that feels like your “true work” or your “legacy.” Go big and go deep.)
YOUR CAREER MANTRA FOR THIS MONTH:
“Your heart and my heart are very old friends.” —Hafiz
Libra is all about collaboration, partnership and peacemaking.
When your professional relationships feel strained—if a client makes an unreasonable request, if a workplace friend flakes out or betrays your trust, if your employer behaves in a way that leaves you feeling disrespected—remember that there is always a way to proceed peacefully, building bridges rather than burning them down.
You don’t have to lash out. You can lead with your heart. In doing so, you’ll be a role model for those around you and you might permanently reshape your company culture, as well. Peace and justice for all. Intimacy and honest communication. Libra power!
Remember, too, that regardless of what’s going on around you, there is always a way to make progress with your goals and create the life and career that you want. The stars are not running the show: you are.
Every door can be unlocked.
Have an amazing month!
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