Once a month, I post an overview of what’s happening in the cosmos and how it might influence your career. It’s called the Career Forecast.
Whether you’re job-hunting, employed, self-employed, or running a business, each Career Forecast reveals the important dates that you need to know.
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.
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OVERVIEW
What’s going on this month…
HEIDI: The Sun moves into Libra on September 22nd at 6:55 pm Pacific time. Libra is a sign of balance and beauty, diplomacy and right relationship. There is a great sense of justice in this air sign as well as a dedication to peace and a true social consciousness. It is the middle sign of the zodiac and thus indicates a weighing of the opposites.
Librans often have a difficult time making decisions and will often feel much better when decisions are made with key partners or allies in their life. They don’t like to go it alone. Libra follows Virgo, so we move from a month of intensive work to a month more focused on relationships, collaborations, and pleasures.
The Full Moon of Libra occurs on September 24th. This is an immediate opportunity to deeply experience these Libran qualities. What choices need to be made in your life? What relationships need attention? Who might you ask to collaborate that would be for the good of both parties? Let choices be made that bring greater freedom and expression for everyone involved. Work to choose the noble middle path.
Pluto moves direct on September 30th. The planet that rules Power and Will begins to assert its strength. Any work that you’ve been quietly engaged in over the previous months now has a chance to move deeply, fully and powerfully into the light. As a society, we’ve excavated many issues that needed to be addressed this year. As Pluto moves forward, more healing and right use of power can begin.
On October 5th, Venus, the planet that rules Libra, moves retrograde. This could make relationship dynamics a little more complicated. We might need to review or take a breath in certain relationships. We might need to revisit past behavior or remind ourselves of what we truly value before moving forward. Or we might need downtime or more reflections with the primary partners in our lives.
October 8th brings a New Moon in Libra. This is a beautiful day to seed new intentions in all your primary relationships. Do you want to smooth out a difficult dynamic at work? Dive into a sticky subject with your mate? The New Moon energy makes the NEW possible. You can carve out new ways of relating. You can even relate to your old self in a new way.
Finally, on October 9th, Mercury moves into Scorpio. If Libra weighs things and has a hard time making decisions, Scorpio decides. Scorpio lays it on the line. You can communicate with power and clarity with Mercury in Scorpio. Just try to choose kind words. It’s easy to CUT with this combination. This may also be a time of deeper investigation into any area of your life. We can get tenacious, dive in and only re-emerge when the mystery or problem is solved.
Overall, this is a month to invest in creating a deeper peace in your life. Invest in relationships. Invest in peaceful gatherings. Invest in the right treatment of our fellow humans. Make choices that bring greater light and beauty to your home or work.
What does all of this mean for your career? Let’s look closer…
JOB HUNTING?
Here’s what you need to know…
ELLEN: If you’re going after a new job or a promotion, circle this day on your calendar: September 30th. On this day, Pluto moves direct. Pluto is all about depth, strength, wealth, and power. If you’ve been “just kinda” job hunting—looking casually here and there, but not searching seriously—this day signals a big shift. You might notice yourself feeling more intense about your job hunt. You’ll feel the urge to hire a career advisor, Google until the wee hours of the night, make lists of ideal companies, start applying for positions, and really get things moving. The time for wishy-washy action is over. It’s time to go deep.
Pluto represents the God of the Underworld. In Greek mythology, he’s called Hades. Pluto/Hades calls you to go deep below the surface, dive into your subconscious, and discover who you really are and what you really want to do with your life. Pluto can sometimes dredge up uncomfortable emotions, too—despair about the state of the world, for example. Here are some suggestions on how to stay optimistic even when the world feels crazy and broken.
And here’s another important date for job-hunters: October 5th. On this date, Venus moves retrograde. This can sometimes make the relationships in our lives feel a little “complicated.” People might be tense and edgy on this day—not as loving and generous as they’d normally be. For instance, October 5th is probably not the best day to ask a friend for a big favor—like, “Could you introduce me to the hiring manager at your company?” Tread carefully with your relationships today. Don’t make any big moves or big requests. Wait a day or two until Venus is back on track… and then go for it.
ALREADY HAVE A JOB?
Here’s what you need to know…
ELLEN: The Sun moves into Libra on September 22nd, which means we’ve got thirty days of strong Libra energy. It’s all about diplomacy, harmonious teamwork, and collaboration. Overall, there’s a win-win feeling in the air. It’s a great time to set new partnerships into motion.
If you work at a physical therapy clinic, for example, this is a great time to reach out to a local surgeon’s office and strike up a mutually beneficial partnership. Maybe your two businesses could collaborate to lead a “How To Recover Faster After Surgery” workshop for patients. Reach out and buddy up!
While we’re discussing partnerships, of course, we all know that “group projects” aren’t always sunbeams and rainbows. They come with some drawbacks, too. Sometimes, there’s a “too many cooks in the kitchen” atmosphere and nobody can agree on anything. Other times, it’s just too difficult to pick a date and time when everyone’s available for a meeting. All those emails pinging back and forth, no forward momentum, just lots of stalling. Ugh!
Fortunately, on October 9th, Mercury moves into Scorpio. This is one of those days when decisions get made quickly. There’s a just do it feeling in the air. Meetings get scheduled. Contracts get signed. Tasks get finished. People tend to be decisive and eager to move forward. Take advantage of this energy! Just be sure to communicate with care. For instance, don’t send a text saying “Are you done with the proposal yet?” because your tone might come across as rude and rushed, even if that’s not your intent. Brevity is awesome. Just make sure you’re infusing plenty of respect into your communication, too. Interesting reading: How to avoid harsh-sounding emails.
SELF-EMPLOYED OR RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
Here’s what you need to know…
ELLEN: On October 8th, we’ve got the New Moon in Libra. The New Moon always invites us to make new wishes—and Libra is all about balance, harmony, and healthy partnerships.
On the night of October 8th, take a moment to put down your smartphone, gaze up at the sky, and think about the partnerships in your life. The mentor who believed in you, back when you barely believed in yourself. The graphic designer who works hard to make your website look great. The virtual assistant who keeps your business humming smoothly.
Take a moment of gratitude for each person who’s involved with your business. Ask yourself, “How could I let this person know that I appreciate them?” and “How could I breathe new life into this relationship?”
Maybe it’s time to send flowers to your hardworking intern, or plan a spa day for your team to say, “You work hard every week. I really appreciate you.” Put some fresh energy towards your business relationships rather than taking people for granted. Investing in relationships always pays off in so many ways!
The New Moon in Libra is also an ideal moment to dream about new relationships and new partnerships. Is there a sponsor, investor, mentor, client, or someone else you’ve been yearning to work with? Write down their name. Make a wish on the New Moon… then spend the next thirty days working to make your wish come true!
And while we’re on the subject of business relationships… how strong is your professional network these days? Do you have a tribe of people who like you, know you, respect you, and would happily open doors for you? Or do you feel like most people just ignore your emails and texts? If you want to strengthen the relationships in your life, read this workbook on how to build great connections. Or visit my friend Sherry’s website for great tips on how to say “thank you” and “I’m grateful you’re part of my life” in hundreds of creative ways.
FAMOUS LIBRANS
Librans tend to be peace-loving, steady, balanced, calm, and masterful at building relationships. Typically, they prefer working in a team—or with a partner or coach—rather than being totally alone.
• Serena Williams. She’s a mom and one of the greatest athletes in history. How she manages to keep things in balance… is a mystery. It must be her Libra magic!
• Will Smith. An A-list celeb with a reputation for being friendly, likeable, generous, and focused on family and relationships. Classic Libra traits.
• Kim Kardashian West. With 100 million Instagram followers, this is a woman who definitely knows how to spark relationships with people all over the world.
• Snoop Dogg. A rapper who builds strong, loyal relationships—often, in surprising places! Like that time he hosted a TV cooking competition show with Martha Stewart. An unlikely duo… and yet it totally works!
OVERALL, THIS IS A GREAT MONTH FOR…
• Working harmoniously with others.
• Creating new partnerships, new collaborations, and new teams.
• Celebrating and deepening the relationships in your life—thank you cards, brunch with friends, an annual retreat with your business team.
• Any projects related to justice, balance, peace, love, bridging differences, coming together as one human race.
• Assessing the relationships in your life—both personal and professional—and determining which ones should stay, which should go, and which should be reinvented.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
• September 22nd – The Sun moves into Libra. We begin a month focused on harmony, balance, and teamwork.
• September 24th – The Full Moon of Libra. Libra energy in full force!
• September 30th – Pluto moves direct. No more half-hearted attempts. It’s time to focus and go deep.
• October 5th – Venus moves retrograde. Take care with your relationships today. There might be a little friction in the air.
• October 8th – The New Moon in Libra. Make new wishes. Start a new project. Or breathe new energy into an old relationship.
• October 9th – Mercury moves into Scorpio. Decide. Act. Make it so. A day of tenacity!
YOUR CAREER MANTRA FOR THE MONTH
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” —Mahatma Gandhi
This month, strive for harmony in all things. Align your intentions with your actions. Treat people the way you’d like to be treated. Take good care of your friends, colleagues, and clients, and breathe fresh energy into your relationships.
It’s going to be a beautiful month!
Love,
Ellen & Heidi
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