Dear Shaun,

I’ve put my career before everything else in my life. I pride myself on being an ambitious person and unapologetically so. But as the job market changes (for the worse it seems), I’m wondering if I need to pivot in my career or change my perspective about it. Did I make a mistake by being so career focused? – Girl Boss in Jeffersonville

Dear Girl Boss in Jeffersonville,

Looking at your chart, the first thing I have to say is happy birthday! Taurus season is here, and it sounds like you’ve run like a bull when it comes to your career life. Looking at your chart, I can see why you might be feeling a bit of doubt at the moment, but according to the stars, things should be looking up real soon.

Taurus rests in Mercury in your chart, and Mercury is the planet of communication and logic. You’re the type to see a plan through and are passionate about your ideas. Some may call it stubborn (a trait often given to Taurus), but we’ll call it opinionated and persistent. You know how to speak life into your projects and into others, and you are a professional at identifying opportunities. With this placement, you know how to work smarter, not harder.

Lean Into Your Aries Energy

Aries has made quite a commotion this year with the stellium we experienced during Aries season. You don’t have to have Aries in your Sun placement to feel it either. Your chart, for example, indicates that you have an Aries Moon, Venus, and a rising sign. You feel your emotions like an Aries, love like an Aries, and think like an Aries. Your chart shows that there is a conjunction between your Aries Moon and your Mars (where you have Pisces in your chart).

Conjunctions in astrology occur when two or more planets come together in the same zodiac sign or degree, and they blend their energies. Aries Moons are direct and fast-paced. Pisces Mars once to feel things out and plan accordingly. This might be where your conflict is showing up right now. Especially since Mars is currently in Aries. This isn’t necessarily bad; it’s just tricky and nonlinear.

Pisces Mars absorbs everything. Even the energy of other people. Make sure you don’t protect your energy so you don’t feel career burnout. Pisces is also the dreamer of the zodiac (Aquarius is a close second). Your work has to have a meaning. If your work feels pointless, that Aries Moon can quickly make the motivation collapse. Roles that allow creativity, independence, and offer work-life balance are best for you.

Saturn In The 10th House

Saturn is the second-largest planet in our solar system, but it’s first when it comes to serious business. The tenth house in astrology represents your career and reputation. You can’t help but go all in your professional life.  You’re a natural leader and have what it takes to succeed, but success takes time.

Knowing what you’re capable of and believing it in spite of the odds is a wonderful trait! Don’t lose it. Just remember that taking baby steps is just as important as giant leaps towards your goals. Luckily for you, Capricorn rests in Saturn according to your chart. With practice, patience will be the factor you need to achieve your goals.

Your chart screams girl boss. It just won’t be an overnight story. Take your time, and find value in knowing that all that you’d like to achieve will come. The stars are on your side. I don’t think you’ve done anything wrong by being so career-oriented. You just need to find a balance between your tenacity and personhood. Be proud of yourself when you’re working, and when you’re not. You deserve to find joy in both.