I work as a career and business strategist. But my secret passion is… astrology!
Once a month, starting this month, I’ll 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 Gemini on May 20th, 2016. We are moving into a time of great connectivity! This is a time to build relationships and embrace networking.
Gemini rules communication: what we think, speak and write. This is the time get your message out! Gemini is a masculine sign and one of great flexibility and movement. With the Sun in Gemini, you’ll do what it takes—even if it means spinning 10 plates simultaneously—to build the bridges you need to build.
Also, Mercury goes direct on May 22nd. Mercury is retrograde through the first 3 weeks of May but on the 22nd, the energy begins to move outward and forward again. When Mercury is retrograde, we review the past 4 months. When it goes direct, we act upon what we have learned. We make plans, talk about them and execute them. Dust yourself off: it’s action time!
Mars will shift into Scorpio on May 27th. This brings intensity and tenacity. When Mars is in Scorpio, we have to be careful of reactivity and aggression, but it also provides great strength and conviction. We dive in and commit with Mars in Scorpio. We see the battle through.
Finally, there’s a New Moon on June 4th! The New Moon time is the moment to plant seeds, begin new endeavors and cultivate new thoughts. It will give you a breath of springtime optimism and potential.
When you work harmoniously with these energies, much beauty and goodness can transpire. Enjoy the dance!
JOB-HUNTING?
Here’s what you need to know…
ELLEN: As Heidi mentioned, the Sun is moving into Gemini on May 20th, which means if you are job-hunting, this is a terrific time to reach out to people in your network (friends, family, colleagues, etc.) and make a clear declaration that you’re looking for a new job. This is not the time to be secretive and shy. Speak up. Don’t hold back!
Reach out to your LinkedIn contacts. Set up coffee dates. Swing by a neighbor’s dinner party—or throw a party yourself. Send emails to teachers, mentors, acquaintances, anyone who might be able to open doors for you. (Don’t know how to write a memorable email? Use Alexandra Franzen’s Feel. Know. Do. technique. It’s a game changer.)
Bottom line: make sure everyone in your community knows what type of position you’re seeking. Nurture your existing relationships and work your connections. You just never know: your yoga teacher’s husband’s sister might be the hiring manager at your dream company! Start spreading the word about your job hunt, tell everyone about it, and see where it leads.
ALREADY HAVE A JOB?
Here’s what you need to know…
ELLEN: If you love your current job, this would be an excellent time review all of the projects on your desk and get organized for the next 3-4 months. Round up your team. Review the plan. Get everyone on the same page. As Heidi said, Gemini is all about communication—so this is a good time to write a company-wide manifesto, if you don’t already have one, and/or review responsibilities to make sure everyone clearly understands their role in the department.
If you’re employed but you’re not that “into” your current job, great news: when Mercury goes direct on May 22nd, any “action” that you take to step into the next chapter of your career will be multiplied and enhanced. Take those “Should I do something different?” thoughts that have been ruminating inside your brain and start making things happen! Start that new project, blog, or side-business that you’ve been thinking about. At the very least, take one baby step forward. With the New Moon on June 4th, this is absolutely the time to plant new seeds and see what grows.
SELF-EMPLOYED OR RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
Here’s what you need to know…
ELLEN: Remember when Heidi said that Mars shifts into Scorpio on May 27th? This creates a time of heightened aggression and intensity. You might find yourself feeling unusually hot-tempered and reactive. Watch yourself! If a client is late paying an invoice, if an employee shows up late for a shift, or if a customer makes an annoying request, resist the urge to lash out.
Instead, try to channel all that extra “heat” into your business projects and goals—or burn it off with a few extra workouts at the gym—rather that letting the intensity boil over in unproductive ways. Think before acting—and pick your battles.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 20th – The Sun Moves into Gemini (great time for connecting and networking)
May 22nd – Mercury goes direct (boom! action time!)
May 27th – Mars moves into Scorpio (heat, intensity, conviction)
June 4th – New Moon in Gemini (plant new seeds, make new wishes)
YOUR CAREER MANTRA FOR THIS MONTH:
“People say, ‘What is the sense of our small effort?’ They cannot see that we must lay one brick at a time. Take one step at a time.” —Dorothy Day
Remember: no matter what is going on in the cosmos, ultimately, you are the master of your own destiny. You are always in charge. There is always a way to make progress with your goals and to create the life and career that you want.
Every door can be unlocked.
Have an amazing month!
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