2009 Cancer Career Forecast

Controlled Growth

Assimilate growth slowly this year, for boundless Jupiter in theoretical Aquarius is countered by Saturn in Virgo’s need to master technical details. Executing your work skillfully, demonstrating a high level of competence and communicating effectively can turn a short-term opportunity into a long-term position. Venus, the planet of beauty and sociability, shifts into reverse gear in your 10th House of Career on March 6 and will remain retrograde until April 17. You may need to reevaluate on-the-job relationships, reconnect with professional contacts and cut expenses to maintain your current status. Reuniting with old colleagues can be helpful, especially if you’re looking for different employment or trying to stir up new business. Mars, the ruler of your 10th House, makes a stubborn square from earthy Taurus to visionary Jupiter and Neptune on July 6 that can stretch you thin with overcommitment or excess responsibility. Temper expansive tendencies with a more realistic view of your limitations.

2009 Leo Career Forecast

Inevitable Change

Transformational Pluto, in your 6th House of Work until 2023, encounters disciplined Saturn to produce real change this year. Your resistance to these profound shifts surges when Saturn squares Pluto in November, setting the stage for what will follow throughout 2010. Venus, the ruler of your 10th House of Career, retrogrades from March 6 to April 17, delaying projects and recognition of your work; you may need to be patient until appreciation and compensation arrive. Saturn also impacts your professional status and its oppositions to eye-opening Uranus on February 5 and September 19 can highlight what you must do to bring your work into closer alignment with your personal values.

2009 Virgo Career Forecast

On the Cutting Edge

Trying different tasks at work or developing a brand-new set of skills can bring magic to your job this year. A superconjunction in Aquarius with visionary Jupiter, imaginative Neptune and healing Chiron occurs in your 6th House of Employment, combining high tech, community service and idealism on the job. Putting yourself on the cutting edge in your field will be more fun and fulfilling than playing it safe by sticking to what you already know. The retrograde periods of Mercury, ruler of your 10th House of Career, are times when minor complications and miscommunications can turn into major problems. Use these four critical periods—starting on January 11, May 6, September 6 and December 26—to backtrack and complete unfinished tasks, rebuild professional relationships and tighten up your schedule to increase your efficiency.

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