Zodiac signs at work – which working environment suits your sign?

Every zodiac sign has its own natural working environment. Some need peace and order, others creative freedom, and others still dynamism, movement and contact with people. Rather than suggesting a specific job, this guide shows the conditions and working rhythm in which each sign feels most at home.

Aries

Aries has a strong competitive streak in every area of life, including work. They thrive in public service, especially where people are helped in crisis situations. Many Aries work in education, the armed forces or government administration. They can make good politicians, though they have to learn the art of compromise. They also have a technical bent – mechanics, construction and engineering are fields in which they can shine.

Whatever they do, their sharpness and talents help them climb the career ladder quickly. Some Aries are extraordinarily hard-working, while others can really let things slide. When an Aries takes on a position of power, they should be careful not to become a domineering, thick-skinned boss.

Taurus

Taurus is creative, artistically gifted and loves beauty – fashion, food, attractive surroundings. They can also do extremely well as bankers or financiers. They have a strong sense of spatial imagination, which comes in handy in design. Beauty and symmetry in any form stir their sensitive aesthetic sense.

Gemini

Geminis can concentrate even on a tedious task if they have a concrete reason to – but once they have finished it, they are reluctant to go back to it. They like office work, ideally in a busy place where something is always going on. They can do a hundred things at once, quickly and effectively, and give the impression that they can cope with anything, even things that do not interest them.

Many Geminis do jobs that involve travel, which suits them perfectly. They are sociable and love working with people, though they also like to change jobs every so often.

Cancer

Cancer does not mind a bit of chaos at work, as long as home is peaceful. They like it when there is plenty going on and people around, but loud noise wears them out – quieter settings suit them better than working in a bar or on the stock exchange. Cancerians love animals, so they often find their place in fields such as veterinary medicine. They have an excellent memory for faces and names, love travelling, and many of them run their own businesses.

Leo

Leo can work almost anywhere, provided it translates into money. They love luxury and prestige, so they are drawn to renowned, thriving companies. They handle stressful situations well. Their dream job would be in the glittering world of entertainment. They like to be friends with influential people and often hold a similar position themselves. When they run their own business, they work tirelessly to make it a success.

Virgo

Virgo often works under someone else’s direction, though privately they may be convinced they know more than their superiors. They do not always feel like creating something from scratch or climbing to the very top. They like providing services and applying their minds for the good of others. Many Virgos choose self-employment – they use their skills in ever new places or work from home for many different companies. Journalism and developing and selling software also suit them.

Libra

Libra is a good adviser and go-between. They get great satisfaction from work that involves directing the right people or services to the right places – recruitment or procurement, for instance. They love giving advice, which is why they do well as lawyers. Many Librans also become chefs, electricians or craftspeople; they start out working with their hands and, as they are promoted, rely on their manual skills less and less.

Their likeable, direct manner means they get on easily with people. They can think things through and assess a situation, and they rarely get involved in risky ventures. If a Libra works in sales, they find out everything about a product before they start selling it – they know that success depends on knowledge and experience.

Scorpio

Scorpio can work hard and cares a great deal about being someone who matters. They are proud and want to hold a serious position, and the role that suits them best is that of the power behind the throne. If someone gets in their way, they can be ruthless. Many Scorpios are drawn to caring professions and helping others – whatever they end up doing, the desire to help stays with them for life. Some also have an innate fascination with machinery and become engineers.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius often works in the media, publishing or tourism – they are drawn to contact with people. They also make excellent teachers. Some Sagittarians have great manual skills, which opens up the world of carpentry, electrics or plumbing to them. They also have a well-developed sense of aesthetics, so they can find fulfilment as painters.

Capricorn

Capricorn values status and prestige. Many Capricorns work in publishing, while others are drawn to freight and logistics because they like travelling. Some choose banking, market analysis or economics. Capricorns are not keen on dirty work – they prefer calm positions in clean, orderly surroundings. Many of them also have an unusual, distinctive personality.

Aquarius

Aquarius likes safe, calm work, preferably in an office. They are usually excellent with computers and often work with electrical or mechanical equipment day to day. They love teaching, because it gives them not only the chance to help others but also to share their knowledge. Many intelligent entrepreneurs are born under this sign.

Pisces

Pisceans can be effective businesspeople. There are two types among them: the concrete and practical, and those with their heads more in the clouds. Pisces have something elusive about them, which is why they do well in the arts – visual artists, sculptors, fashion designers and actors are born under this sign. Many Pisceans are also interested in esotericism and spirituality.