Career Horoscopes (week beginning 5th December)

Your Career Horoscope for the week commencing  5th December, 2011   by Peter Watson

ARIES   Mar 21 - Apr 20
Refuse to be put down by those who make it their business to highlight your minor failings and make little or no reference to your achievements.  You may feel a little bit sensitive at first when you realise that these individuals seem to be gunning for you.  But do remember that you’re feeling the impact of a run-in between Neptune and Venus.  This suggests that even the slightest criticism will feel as though it’s a major assault on your self-esteem.   That’s why it’s so important that you dwell on everything that you have been able to accomplish recently.  And remind yourself of all the glowing reports that have come your way from those people who value the contribution you make to their world.   They’re the ones to listen to.

TAURUS  Apr 21 - May 21
Colleagues might be making light of financial commitments such as bills that have to be paid but you’ll gradually realise that they simply cannot bear to admit that things could be getting tough.  So you’ll be doing them an enormous favour if you capitalise on the Lunar Eclipse occurring in one of the financial sections of your chart and you explain to them exactly what’s what.  The fact that you have a good feel for money, bricks and mortar means you’ll be able to put a positive spin on issues which to those less experienced than yourself seem to contain a message of doom and gloom.   A pep talk from you could make all the difference.   It needn’t be sugary sweet but it will have to be supportive and encouraging as well as totally truthful.

GEMINI  May 22 - Jun 21
What a pity that someone  close feels entitled to raise awkward questions about some kind of professional or money-related matter.  As you become aware that you’re being placed in the spotlight you could feel extremely nervous and, as a result, appear to be struggling to find the right answers.   This actually has a lot to do with the fact that Pluto is linked to Mercury in a way that means you’ll be striving to come across as strong and powerful but you’ll be afraid of giving the impression of being arrogant.   At times like this, it’s always best to be yourself and not to strike any poses or assume a false self as opposed to displaying your true self.   Relax, remind yourself that you’ve nothing to hide and you’ll be fine, even when under pressure.

CANCER   Jun 22 - Jul 23
Although you don’t like to operate in a conventional and unexciting way you’ve felt recently that others have been cramping your style.  As a result you haven’t been able to give of your best and nor have you been totally preoccupied with your work in the way that you like to be.   Now that Uranus is resuming its normal direction in the most visible section of your chart, you can lower your defences and make it quite clear that you intend to let your creativity and originality dominate.   You obviously won’t take any unnecessary risks.   But nor will you conform to rules and guidelines which you and other people find stifling.   It won’t be long before even those in positions of authority will be thanking you for being the brave and committed individual you are. 

LEO   Jul 24 - Aug 23 
As you’ll soon realise there are a hundred and one ways in which you could approach a particular plan or project.  And it will be up to you to decide on the best tactic to choose.  But you won’t of course want to railroad others into going along with what you think is the perfect strategy.  This is why you’ll encourage those directly involved to have their say.  Don’t be disappointed if at first people aren’t very forthcoming.    As a result of a sharp link between Neptune and Venus certain individuals will assume that, if and when they do speak up, they could be causing potential problems for themselves in the long term.   Start talking to them and reassure them that they owe it to themselves and everybody else to stand their ground. 

VIRGO  Aug 24 - Sep 23
Instead of wondering why some important people have been taking very little notice of you and your achievements recently, it would make much more sense if you were to approach them directly and find out.   The fact that there’s a Lunar Eclipse occurring at the highest point of your chart suggests that you have for some reason become less visible than usual within a particular area.  And it’s up to you to put this matter right.  You don’t have to become loud, brash and undignified.  But you do have to remind those involved that your opinions are worthy of careful consideration.  You’re also someone who can be very good as part of a team.  This is why it’s so important that you refuse to remain out of focus any longer. 

LIBRA  Sep 24 - Oct 23
Much as you might want to put a great deal of inventiveness and creativity into your latest venture you may feel that certain people would prefer you to stick to tried and tested methods.   And this will be borne out by the way in which your ruler Venus is in conflict with Neptune this week.  It suggests that whenever you come up with ideas that you find exciting and off-beat there will be those who accuse you of being over-extravagant or sensationalist.   Make sure you are well prepared when you decide over the next few days that you have to confront this problem with the person who is responsible for having the final say.  You’re about to be given the chance to promote yourself and your ideas in a way that could shape your future. 

SCORPIO  Oct 24 - Nov 22
It’s extremely frustrating to have to gratify workmates or employers who fail to see a need for new thinking and serious progress within a particular field of work.   And you’ve probably reached a point where you can no longer play that game.   This is why you’re ready to tell those involved that they’re missing out on opportunities to be part of fresh, exciting, innovative ideas which involve a slight amount of risk but an enormous potential for success in the future.    Remember that you do have Uranus very much on your side as it concludes a phase during which it has been retrograde or appearing to travel backwards through your chart.   This helps explain why you’re suddenly so determined to move forwards and take others with you, if they’re willing to go along with you. 

SAGITTARIUS  Nov 23 - Dec 21
You won’t want everybody to be told of your latest plans because there’s a chance that some people will try to steal them for themselves.   But there’s likely to be one particular person who you’ll choose to confide in because you know you’ll be given sound advice.   Before you make an approach to this individual do bear in mind that Pluto is connected to Mercury this week in a way that could mean that you become determined to do a lot more talking than listening.   It’s important you promise yourself that if you do ask for advice you make it very clear that you are taking it seriously and that you are determined to use it well.    You’re dealing with someone who won’t want to feel that time is being wasted.

CAPRICORN  Dec 22 - Jan 20
Deep down you have few real doubts about your talents and expertise. Even so, there are times when you think you’ve taken on too much or you wonder whether you’re about to be found out as somebody less gifted than you need to be in order to contribute to a particular venture or piece of work.  Neptune’s sharp link to Venus means you must strive hard to hold in mind the true worth and value of whatever you are creating or producing as part of a far bigger scheme or enterprise.   Those around you know only too well that you can be trusted to come up with the very best results.   Give yourself a bit of a talking to and make sure that you stop accusing yourself of being second best.    It’s getting you nowhere.

AQUARIUS  Jan 21 - Feb 19
A small group of people are hoping you can add some of your magic to an enterprise which is doing fairly well but which lacks excitement and daring.   The fact that there’s a Lunar Eclipse in the most creative section of your chart means that you will be well and truly up for it!   Of course you’ll have to make sure that you don’t go so far as to take risks which, if it all goes wrong, could cause red faces all round.   But you certainly can show how much more interesting the work becomes when you and those around you are free to express your individuality rather than perform to a known pattern.   You might be surprised at how easy it is for you to persuade absolutely everyone that the shackles must be removed.

PISCES  Feb 20 - Mar 20
If your heart sinks as you listen to those holding the purse strings within a particular set-up it’s probably because they’re suggesting that everybody plays safe and that no new initiatives are taken on board.   You’ll be especially disappointed because it goes against the excitement and enthusiasm flooding through your veins as you feel the impact of Uranus changing direction and beginning to move forwards again through the cosmos and through your chart.    The sense of liberation this brings could be immense. But that won’t do you much good if you’re still forced to work in a way that you consider to be restrictive and unimaginative.   This could be the week when you are at last able to convince those in authority that there’s a great deal to be gained by putting creativity before caution.