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 Sagittarius on November 22nd, 2018 at 1:02 am Pacific time. We now enter the sign of optimism, momentum, and vision. We feel inspired to move forward in new ways, to travel and to broaden our perspective.
Sagittarius brings an energy of renewal and freedom. This is the month for big plans and big dreams. The Full Moon of Sagittarius happens to fall on November 22nd as well, so we enter this Sagittarian energy with power and passion. The phrase for Sagittarius is “I see the goal. I reach the goal. And then I see another.” This is the month of dynamic movement towards the GOAL.
On November 24th, Neptune moves direct. This dreamy and sometimes elusive planet now moves forward with imagination and sensitivity. Projects you’ve only been dreaming about can now start to come to fruition. (You might wait until Mercury moves direct on December 6th to take any initiating, new action).
On December 2nd, Venus re-enters Scorpio after its retrograde period in Libra. Venus isn’t completely comfortable in Scorpio but will spend its time well here working consciously in the financial realm. We will also all benefit from tenacity and research. This is a time to value the work that takes us deep into the heart of the matter. We value grit and resolve when Venus is in Scorpio.
Mercury moves direct on December 6th. And on the same day, we have New Moon in Sagittarius. This day brings a surge of freedom and clear action forward. We always benefit from reflection time and it will always inform and clarify our next goals. But now is a time of intentions and first strong steps to fulfill those intentions. We move now.
Finally, while Mercury was retrograde, it spent some time in Scorpio between December 1st and the 12th. On December 12th, it moves into Sagittarius again which further inspires and activates our work. The only caveat is to be careful of exaggeration or overly blunt communication. We must summon finesse and an awareness of detail even as we paint the big picture.
With Jupiter solidly in Sagittarius now (since November 8th), our spirits should grow increasingly strong and directed. If ever there were an entire year to hold a vision and pursue it, it’s this year. Let’s continue with strength. Use this Sagittarian time to re-orient if necessary, name the dream, and take the first few deliberate steps towards it.
What does all of this mean for your career? Let’s look closer…
JOB HUNTING?
Here’s what you need to know…
ELLEN: Job-hunting is a funny thing. Sometimes, a fantastic job opportunity falls into your lap—seemingly out of the clear blue sky. Other times, job-hunting is a long, slow, tedious process where you’re waiting around for weeks, hoping to hear back, but then hearing… a whole lot of nothing.
But here’s some good news. On November 24th, Neptune moves direct. Neptune is the planet of inspiration, dreams, spirituality, and psychic flashes of clarity. On the 24th—while you’re eating leftover Thanksgiving turkey, folding laundry, or stretching before bedtime—you might get a sudden flash of insight about your job search.
For instance, suddenly, you remember that you met a lovely woman at book club two months ago, and she works for the art museum (which you love!), and then you remember that the museum has an annual fundraiser every December, and who knows, maybe they need some extra help! Maybe you could get involved as a volunteer or as a consultant, which might eventually lead to a full time job…
If possible, take some time on November 24th for a yoga class, a long bath, a swim, a massage, meditation, or some other activity that helps you relax. Let Neptune work its dreamy magic on your brain—and let the inspiration flow in.
Mercury moves direct on December 6th. It’s also the New Moon in Sagittarius on this same day. Now is your moment to hit “send,” “apply,” “schedule,” “confirm.” It’s all about forward momentum. If you’ve got a pile of résumés that you’ve been meaning to send out, or a list of people you’ve been meaning to reconnect with, now’s the ideal time to do it. It’s time to ACT.
ALREADY HAVE A JOB?
Here’s what you need to know…
ELLEN: Mercury moves direct on December 6th. And then, Mercury moves into Sagittarius on December 12th.
Mercury is the planet that rules communication. Sagittarius is all about adventure, big visions, and goals, goals, goals! This means that December 6th – 12th is an excellent time to discuss “big picture” ideas.
Sagittarius invites us to “name the dream.” If there’s something you really want to do at work—name it and claim it! This is the time to make your intentions known.
Maybe you’d like the chance to manage a small team, to mentor the new interns, or to start a new workplace initiative focused on creativity, wellness, social media, recycling, work/life balance… or something else that intrigues you. Whatever you want to start doing at work, the first step is to tell somebody about it. Talk to your boss. Talk to the HR director. Whoever you need to speak with, set up the conversation and say what you want.
During the cozy winter season, curl up with one of these 12 books that will inspire you to bring your career to a new level. Or dig into my blog archives and check out Unlocked Links—hundreds of interesting, inspiring, funny, and moving links focused on life, career, and business topics. Lots of reading material for a rainy—or snowy—winter day.
SELF-EMPLOYED OR RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
Here’s what you need to know…
November 22nd is a BIG DAY. We’ve got the Sun moving into Sagittarius AND the Full Moon in Sagittarius on the same day. It also happens to be Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, which means you’ll probably be away from your desk and spending time with family and friends.
It’s a day of renewal, freedom, and optimism. A perfect day to share a meal with loved ones and discuss things like: “What were your favorite moments and achievements from the last year?” and “What’s next for you?”
After Thanksgiving dinner, bring out some bulletin boards, paper, magazines, photos, and art supplies, and invite your guests to make a Vision Board for 2019. Here are some Vision Board Party tips. This is such a fun activity for the whole family to do—and after a few minutes, even the skeptics and grumblers usually get really into it!
More good news for entrepreneurs:
With its goal-oriented energy, the time of Sagittarius is GREAT for all forms of business-related communication. Emails, phone calls, speeches, videos, social media, product announcements, everything. The whole month of Sag (November 22nd – December 21st) is full of excellent communication energy, particularly after Mercury goes direct on December 6th. That’s when you really want to go full throttle with your communication plan.
Bring your communication strategy to a new level. Instead of sending a plain old email, send a personal video message using BombBomb. Instead of sending flowers to your top client with a boring Hallmark card, send something more personal and thoughtful. If they’re into astrology, send them one of Heidi’s Radiant Snapshots or one of these cool gifts. If they’re into health and wellness, send a packet of Ayurvedic powder to make tasty Moon Milk. Go the extra mile with your communication. It always pays off!
If you’re communication-phobic, here are some tips on how to look and feel great in your videos. If you freeze up whenever you’re having an important conversation, take an online course from actor and public speaking expert Alexa Fischer. (I connected with her recently through a mutual friend. She’s awesome!)
Or, brush up your communication skills with a free copywriting class. Or try Wild Writing, a process that helps you get unstuck and really gets your thoughts out of your head and onto the page. I recently became a certified Wild Writing instructor and I love incorporating this process into my classes so that my clients can try it, too. Once they try it once or twice, most people get totally addicted!
Bottom line:
These last few weeks of 2018 can be slow and dull… or amazingly profitable. Your success depends on your mindset.
You can decide, “Everyone’s busy and distracted by the winter holidays. Nobody’s paying attention. I’m not going to sell anything or make any money this month.”
Or, you can decide, “This is going to be AMAZING month for my business. People want to buy holiday gifts. People want to get squared away for the New Year. I’ve got products and services that can really help! This is going to be a month of explosive sales. I can’t wait.”
Whatever mindset you choose to have, that’s how December is going to roll.
Set your sights on your goal, stay focused, and go, go, go!
Famous Sagittarians
Independent. Adventurous. Goal oriented. Slightly commitment phobic? Sometimes! Sagittarians love the thrill of achievement but typically, they hate being tied down long-term. Convincing a Sag to sign a 5-year business contact? That’s going to be tough.
• Madeleine L’Engle. A pioneering female voice in the male-dominated fantasy book genre. She’s the author of A Wrinkle In Time, a timeless classic. (Did you catch the film version starring Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, and Mindy Kaling?)
• Bruce Lee. When it comes to being “goal oriented,” you don’t get much better than Bruce Lee! A disciplined actor, director, and martial artist who ultimately developed his own unique style of martial arts, called Jeet Kune Do.
• Taylor Swift. She pivoted away from a successful career as a country artist and forged her own unique path. She’s known for making unexpected, free-thinking moves—like deleting every single photo on her Instagram account and sending her fans into a tizzy, wondering, “What is she going to do next?”
Overall, this is GREAT month for:
• Writing down big picture ideas. Big dreams. Big fantasies. Big goals.
• Re-orienting yourself. Are you headed in the right direction? If not, adjust your sails and get back on track.
• Leveling up. You set goals at the beginning of the year and you’ve probably achieved most (or at least, some) of them. So now what? What’s next?
• Communication in all forms: emails, texts, videos, podcasts, making your own hilarious GIFs, whatever you feel excited to do.
• A spirit of adventure. Book a spontaneous ticket to a conference. Try something new with your team at work. Stretch out of the box. Be a little wild!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
• November 22nd – The Sun moves into Sagittarius and it’s the Full Moon in Sag, too. Sagittarius energy: amplified to the max!
• November 24th – Neptune moves direct. A great day for dreaming, visualizing, and sudden flashes of psychic insight.
• December 2nd – Venus re-enters Scorpio. Love is in the air, along with tenacity. Have deep conversations. Get to the heart of the matter.
• December 6th – Mercury moves direct. New Moon in Sag. Move full steam ahead with new travel plans, new projects, and new communication strategies. It’s time to act!
• December 12th – Mercury moves into Sagittarius. Even more good vibes for all things communication-related. Reach out. Mail the package. Hit “send.”
YOUR CAREER MANTRA FOR THIS MONTH:
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” —Zig Ziglar
Enjoy this month. Celebrate all that you’ve done. All that you’ve achieved. Even more importantly, celebrate the person you are—and the person you’re becoming.
Love,
Ellen & Heidi
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