The ideal career for your zodiac sign is where the Sun thrives the most in your birth chart. Your sun sign not only involves who you are, but it also gives you insight into what your purpose in life is, and where you feel the most confident or like you are fulfilling your purpose. Along with the midheaven, your sun sign is where you tend to gravitate towards in life and where you express yourself in the best light. You can find your ideal career by looking at what your sign is, and your birth chart at large.
Career ventures will vary, of course, but you will find some strong similarities between the career paths of each zodiac sign. For example, Geminis are often found in careers where they can put their mind and their voice to use. They are the zodiac sign that is constantly thinking of the next idea or venture, which is why you will find a lot of Geminis in career roles that involve public speaking (or singing) and careers where they are able to express themselves, their ideas, and their creative vision freely. A Scorpio, however, loves to look at the numbers and the details, and their ideal career is one where they can get to the bottom of something and use their keen eye to either help others develop, such as psychology, or bring order and understanding to finances like banking or crypto.
When looking at the ideal career path for yourself, you especially want to look at your sun sign and midheaven sign, and what they are doing in your chart. By examining your given strengths, weaknesses, gifts, skills, and everything you are already bringing to the table, you can get a better vision of where you will excel in your career and where you can easily highlight your strengths. You are meant to live a successful life and you can look at astrology to determine how to make that happen for yourself.
Read below to see what the ideal career is for your sign.
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ARIES
Aries love to initiate and be the frontrunner in anything in life, which makes them great entrepreneurs. Starting their own business, initiating new projects, or creating their own position within their career path are all likely with Aries. Many Aries start their own businesses or build developments, as they feel a lot of what they need in their career life isnât there yet so they tend to be the first ones in their field, family, or environment to do something in their chosen career path.
Aries are the trailblazers of the zodiac and this energy is apparent in their careers. With Aries also being a sign that is very in-tune with the body and physical strength, they would also thrive in careers such as physical therapy, a personal trainer, police officer, or firefighter.
TAURUS
Taurus is a business-savvy sign and an ideal career for a Taurus involves something that is not too fast-paced, but something where they can continue to grow, work hard and expand their income. A Taurus thrives on stability and they tend to choose careers that they know they are financially secure in and where they can continuously increase their assets.
A Taurus is often found in career fields such as the beauty and fashion industry, finance, antique selling, florals, hospitality, or architecture. Being ruled by Venus, Taurus has an eye for the finer things in life and they love a little luxury. They would also make great event planners, artists, restaurateurs, or chefs.
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GEMINI
Geminis are creative and need this type of creative freedom in their working environment. Geminis do well in PR, graphic design, journalism, fashion design, fashion modeling, as an author, public speaker, musician, and curator. Gemini needs to bring their vision to life and they tend to have a lot of different ideas flowing around their head at all times. They want to be able to connect with people through the mind, and they will break apart information and assimilate it together in a way that fits and inspires them.
Geminis are always giving wildcard energy and they tend to change their careers often or find that one path they take in their career leads them to many other ventures and outlets as well.
CANCER
Cancers are a lot more multifaceted than people give them credit for. Everyone knows Cancer as the nurturer, the one with mother energy, etc., and this is all true, but not only do Cancers make great caregivers, they also tend to be very business-savvy as well. An ideal career for a Cancer would be working in the hospitality field or managing a business or people at large.
Cancers do well in real estate because not only do they deeply value the home space and what you can do with it, but they also provide this sense of safety and security to others. You can also find a lot of Cancers as interior designers, writers, psychics, or in the vintage/resale industry.
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LEO
Although Leo loves to be in the spotlight, this doesnât necessarily mean every Leo is an actor/actress. Although the entertainment industry is a good professional field for Leo altogether, Leo thrives in any leadership role, and having a career where they are able to lead or be in the spotlight in some type of way is the right path for them. Think of Barack Obama, the Leo himself who led the country with a bright smile on his face.
With Leo also ruling the 5th house of sports, hobbies, entertainment, and children, career ventures that involve this type of energy are also fulfilling for Leo and they also tend to do well when it comes to working with children and the childcare fields.
VIRGO
Virgos tend to have more service-oriented careers, and they are very hardworking individuals. A Virgoâs life tends to revolve around the work they do because they put a lot of emphasis and love into this area of their life. Virgos love to help others and that is one of their main focuses in this lifetime. Virgos succeed in the health fields and make good physicians, nurses, veterinarians, managers, social workers, and consultants.
Virgos also have a knack for words being that their planetary ruler is Mercury, the planet of the mind and of business, making Virgos great writers, authors, and individuals who know what needs to be done to succeed in their careers. Virgos can also use their gift of organization to be professional organizers or planners, and overall their ideal career involves helping other people.
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LIBRA
There are two sides to a Libra. One that is focused on justice, and one that is focused on love and beauty. They find their balance in the middle, however, when it comes to the ideal career for a Libra, this will be different for every Libra at hand. You could find a Libra in a more serious role like a lawyer or a judge fighting for justice or; something like a designer, artist, curator, esthetician, stylist, and interior designer.
A Libra would also thrive in positions where love and relationships are the basis, like the wedding industry, marriage counselors, sex therapists, and professional matchmakers. Libra happens to be the wealthiest sign of the zodiac, so you can find them in many different career ventures, meeting their success.
SCORPIO
Scorpio has a knack for the details and numbers. A career involving something to do with finance like the stock market, banking, crypto, and accounting, are all ideal careers for Scorpio. With Scorpio being the ruler of the 8th house of shared finances, they are smart when it comes to business, and also when it comes to other peopleâs money; and they donât have any problem asking for what they want or the type of salary/position they feel they are worthy of.
Scorpios also have the capability to transform and help others to as well, which is why Scorpios make great psychologists/psychiatrists, detectives, and personal investigators as well.
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SAGITTARIUS
Sagittarius needs a lot of freedom within their career and with all fire signs, they like to lead the way and have these types of leadership roles within their professional life. A Saggitarius would make a good educator due to their fondness for education, the higher mind, connecting with people of different backgrounds, and interest to learn more.
Sagittarius also make great entrepreneurs because they arenât afraid to push the boundaries and put something out there that they believe in. Other possible career paths for Sagittarius are flight attendant, pilot, travel agent, travel nurse, travel blogger, or writer.
CAPRICORN
Capricorn is the ruler of the 10th house of career, and if anyone can thrive in this area of their life, it is a Capricorn. Capricorns are hard-working and they have no problem putting in the work to reach their goals. An ideal career for a Capricorn is anywhere where there is room to grow.
They thrive in careers such as a business executive, CEO, management, law, working for the government, a teacher, and any role that gives them a nice title is something they tend to strive for. They want what they do in their career to be the best of the best, and they want to feel like they are accomplished and successful, and like they are reaching all of their goals in life.
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AQUARIUS
Aquarius gives mad scientists energy and everything they do needs to be revolutionary. With Aquarius being the rebels of the zodiac, their career fields tend to match their eccentric behavior. An Aquarius would thrive in roles such as an engineer, scientist, astrologer, social worker, influencer, environmentalist, and web developer.
An ideal career for Aquarius can also involve a role having to do with politics as they tend to have a lot of thoughts and ideas about the collective and what it needs to progress and thrive. An Aquarius can make a career out of activism, humanitarian ventures, and anything to do with helping society, a community, or large numbers of people.
PISCES
Pisces excel in the fields of art and you will often find Pisces having this gift of artistry and creativity. Pisces make great artists, writers, directors, poets, and musicians. Some of the greatest musicians of all time are Pisces or tend to have Pisces Moons. To be completely honest, most Pisces would prefer not to work at all or put that much energy into their career life which is why they need to be doing something that they genuinely enjoy.
Turning a passion into a way to increase their income is beneficial for Pisces so that they donât feel like they are actually at work every day. Also being able to create something beautiful from their imagination or their creative ideas, also makes them feel very fulfilled in life.
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This kind of wisdom is the type of hindsight that cannot be matched. Because again, while getting older shouldnât be anything that any of us are afraid of or ashamed to do, wouldnât it be great if we were more proactive than reactive when it comes to how we take care of ourselves â so that as we do age (and it is inevitable), we will ageâŚgracefullyâŚseamlesslyâŚbeautifully?
Thatâs why I took the time to ask 15 women in their 40s to share some things that they wish they had done in their 20s as far as physical beauty is concerned. Look at it as me doing a solid for any of you younger readers who really think that âI woke up like thisâ will lastâŚforever. It wonât. And if you settle into that very real reality by taking good care of yourself now, the 40s will be where you actually end up looking better than ever.
*Middle names are used in all of my interview pieces, so that people can speak freely, no matter what the topic may be.*
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Eleele. 48.
âSome women arenât gonna like this but, Black can crack. I see it often; especially when I look at a lot of these womenâs necks â even celebrities. You can look like youâre 29 in the face but because you didnât take care of your neck when you were in your 20s, itâs out here looking like it should be in a nursing home. That part of your skin ages and sags like everything else. I wish I had cared about that back in the day. I do now and yes young women, moisturize your neck every night and every morning. I personally use a combination of rosehip oil and lavender because they help to stimulate collagen production. Donât wait until you have tree rings. Do itâŚnow.â
Quincie. 45.
âI wish I had taken better care of my breasts. Not [just] as far as my health; as far as their appearance. When youâre in your 20s, everything is perky and unicorns. Hit 35 and you start to notice that your girls like your feet more than your neck. Doing some exercises to make your pecs more prominent and applying some cocoa or shea butter every night are little things that can keep them youthful. Donât wait. A breast lift is an option but those arenât cheap. And if you can avoid paying what a used car costs to keep your breasts sittinâ high, why not do that now?â
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Vonya. 41.
âIt might sound weird but I wish I had laid off of my protective styles more. Itâs like weâve forgotten that the point of them is to grow our hair out but that canât happen if weâre never giving our hair a break from all of the tension that comes from tight-ass braids and twists. Now my edges are suffering and that can make you look older than you are. Those âBrandy braidsâ are cute, girl, but so is having a full hairline. Donât live in a protective style â your future self is screaming this at you.â
Madelynne. 43.
âI wish I drank less. I had a good time, trust me. But drinking on the weekends and then having drinks a couple of nights a week after work took its toll. My skin feels drier and it takes more work to keep it moisturized. These days, [I] eat edibles instead. Itâs healthier and it has compounds in it that can slow down the aging process. Oh, to be young again.â
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Noelle. 40.
âI wish I had incorporated some sort of hand care. If anything takes wear and tear on a constant basis, itâs our hands and weâll be out here having a beauty regimen for everything but those. Now my hands are starting to look older than I would like and so Iâm having to work overtime to get rid of some fine lines and fragile-looking skin. What I do is get hand facials every couple of months. Look to see what spas or salons offer them. It makes a really big difference on your hands. Your arms too.â
Imani. 42.
âIâm the most comfortable sleeping on my side but itâs not the best for my face â anyoneâs face, really. I used to hear that it would cause wrinkles but when those arenât something that you have to worry about, you donât care. Iâm starting to see a few around my lips and so now Iâm on my back more often. Iâm thinking that if I had cared about this in college, avoiding wrinkles would not be on my list of concerns at this age.â
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Ora. 44.
âStay off of acidic drinks. Your teeth will age just like everything else and sodas and orange juice doesnât help. Think about the people you know who look one wayâŚuntil they smile. Then they look 10-15 years older. Go to the dentist regularly and schedule a professional whitening appointment. White teeth make you look younger. Just take good care of them. Youâll be glad that you did, if you do.â
Jaye. 44.
âGray hair is a blessing but my grandmother always told me that it can come in prematurely â and a part of what causes that to happen is stress and a poor diet. When youâre young, you donât care about stuff like that. But let those first ones creep in around your hairline and suddenly, youâre looking for all kinds of hacks. My advice? That man, that job, and that relative that is already making you want to pull your hair out? Let them go. Your hair canât take it. And all of that junk food youâre consuming? I still hit a drive-thru but these days, itâs more like a couple of times a month instead of during every lunch break.â
Baylah. 48.
âGet your legs waxed. All of that razor shaving can cause discoloration or leave razor marks that can make your skin look older over time. Plus, it creates ingrown hairs and something about those can make you look older too.â
Francesca. 45.
âStop not taking sleep seriously. When youâre 25, you can go on four hours of sleep for days on end but it catches up to you. Sleep is what rejuvenates you and if you donât get it, eventually you will look like it. I have dark circles that Iâve been trying to get rid of and a part of it is due to years of no sleep catching up to me. Whatever it is, it can wait until youâve had at least seven hours. Donât listen if you donât want to. One day you will look in the mirror and wish that you did.â
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Queen. 43.
âI wish I had spent more time outdoors. Itâs no secret that Black people have more of a vitamin D deficiency than anyone else but trying to pile up on supplements when youâre older is a lot. When youâre at restaurants, eat on the patio. Sit on your back deck to read a book. Go for a walk in the mornings. Iâm dealing with some hair loss stuff right now and itâs partly because I need more vitamin D. And thinning hair makes you look older than you should.â
Raini. 47.
âWaist trainers are bad for you. I wish those damn things would go away. That doesnât mean that I donât get that a snatched waist can take a few years off. Hell, I know that I took mine for granted back in my 20s. Snack on bananas and berries. Do some cardio even if thatâs power walking through the mall. Stop drinking cold stuff so much. It might sound like a mamaâs tale, but drinking things at room temperature reduces bloating. There are other things that you can do to get the curves that you want without smashing your organs. Lord.â
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Ruth. 42.
âI wish I cared more about my damn arms. Nothing makes you look older quicker than your upper arms not being in good shape. Get some five-pound free weights and set aside 15 minutes. Dry brush those bad boys; itâll keep dimples from showing up. Keep them extra moisturized, so that those annoying little bumps wonât show up. And use sunscreen. The sun doesnât know if youâre Black or not. It comes for us too.â
Lina. 41.
âHave a professional care for your skin. There are a billion things that you can do at home but an aesthetician is trained to figure out what works best and what doesnât. Facials, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels from time to time have all played a role in me starting to look younger. If I had taken preventative measures, it wouldâve kept some money in my pocket because I wouldnât be going quite as much as I do now.â
Payce. 49.
âI wish I had been more choosy about my sex partners so that I couldâve had wilder sex. Listen to Auntie here. There is some stuff that good sex will do for you and aging that no cosmetic can. Sweat out those toxins. Work out that core. Take in some of that sperm. Just do it with a man you can trust and you can be totally free with instead of these knuckleheads. Yeah, better mate selection is the beauty tip that I recommend â and stop acting like itâs a rite of passage to start this at 35. Get a good man now and sit down somewhere. So that you can lay down in peace. Thatâs what Iâve got for you.â
Pass the plate around for Payce, yâall. As far as beauty and maturity go, she just preached â to women of ALL ages! Amen? Amen.
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