Back To Reality, Zodiac Style

Summer is history. You've turned in the keys for your shore rental and your long weekends are a fading memory, just like your tan. It's September and time to get back to the serious business at hand - work! Your zodiac sign can help you better understand your work habits, reveal how you handle on-the-job politics and indicate just how committed you are to earning that penthouse view. How do you handle the reality of 9-to-5 - and are you in your perfect job? Read on to find out!

Aries - Always a speedster, Aries doesn't let the grass grow under a single well-manicured toe. A born leader with an instinct for salesmanship, you can convince anyone (even yourself) that you have all the answers. Intelligent and an efficient and creative problem solver, you are at your best when asked to fix a snafu with panic-free aplomb. Your downfall is that you don't seem to stay in one place long enough to establish roots. Without constant stimuli, you become easily bored and restless. The ideal positions for fiery Aries are in advertising, or in the "do it my way" roles of consultant, the CEO of a large corporation or self-made entrepreneur.

Taurus - Slow, cautious and with a head for figures, a Taurus might arrive late for work but most likely will be the last to leave. Your strongest asset is that you are the rock of Gibraltar! When everyone is in hysterics, you are calmly looking for solutions. Charming, friendly and entertaining, you can make anyone feel appreciated, from the stock boy to the CEO. On the negative side, you're likely to become so comfortable in a given position that you forget to seek a better paying post. It's not unusual for a Taurus who has found a secure position to stay forever... and ever. The ideal positions for rock-solid Taurus are in the financial industry (financial analyst, banker, stockbroker), as an art critic, appraiser or interior designer.

Gemini - A Gemini at work is like a honeybee - constantly in motion, multitasking and having a great time doing it all! Intelligent, friendly and chatty Gemini can certainly quickly cheer up any workplace. Your humor, glib tongue and fondness for repartee make you an ideal workmate. A communications expert, you also adapt to any given situation, and with your clever mind you can quickly fill in wherever you're needed. Be aware of your tendency to gossip, as well the difficulties you sometimes face when required to complete a long-term task. The ideal positions for communicative Gemini are as a cartoonist, a comedian or a journalist, or in the fields of PR or marketing communications.

Cancer - When you enter a Cancer's workplace, you'll find stacks of papers, boxes, folders, and amongst them all, partially buried, a family photo. Cancers (like your symbolic crab) carry work everywhere you go - which was quite a chore before the advent of the laptop! A careful, creative visionary, you have a photographic memory and are considered a literal font of knowledge. Also blessed with extreme intuition, you can be counted on to make amazing predictions! On the negative side are those mood swings (which everyone in the office knows to look out for) and difficulty accepting criticism. Once your feelings have been hurt, you tend to nurse them like a gin and tonic. The ideal positions for careful Cancer can be found in the world of antiques (dealer, appraiser), as a professional nurturer (nurse, therapist, guidance counselor) or as clergy.

Leo - The perfect office space for a Leo is large, neat, beautifully appointed and with the best view available. Of course, you'll always find a print, picture or sculpture depicting a lion to serve as a reminder that you are entering this proprietary "lion's den." You are larger than life and tailor made for leadership positions. Ambitious, witty, charming and creative, you always make a memorable impression. As a co-worker, you need to be at the center of all the office activities. With your overly generous lion's heart, you're always there to help your office mates, whether it means staying late to finish a project or organizing a surprise baby shower. Your downfall is that in your climb to the top, you can be overly bossy, pushy and susceptible to flattery. The ideal positions for leader Leo are as the Chief Executive Officer, or as a "center stage" actor, producer, director or creative visionary.

Virgo - A born worker bee, Virgo is always industrious and working methodically to accomplish his/her task. You are a no-nonsense hard worker with zero tolerance for those who are not producing at peak standards. Organized, efficient, intelligent and neat, you are a detail-oriented individual who likes to plan well in advance for any unforeseen contingencies. Usually well liked by your co-workers, you do not get involved in office gossip. You are at your best when you have a problem to analyze and you are most likely the "go to" for any technical or logistic problems. If there is a negative side to Virgo (and your boss would probably say there isn't), it's that you can be humorless, impersonal and withdrawn. The ideal positions for meticulous Virgo are as an accountant, a civil servant or bureaucrat, in the fields of teaching or technology, or as an engineer.

Libra - Charming, loyal and diplomatic with a creative flair, one usually finds a Libra sitting at a beautifully polished desk complete with matching desk accessories. Now this doesn't mean that you're not a hard worker. It just means that you make it look so easy. Intelligent and charismatic with a thoughtful disposition, Libra does not tend to be a leader. Rather, they work best in group situations, where they feel the most secure. As a co-worker, you are the birthday party planner, the one who smoothes over office spats and the resident decorator. Well liked by your office mates, you enjoy after-hours socializing. Your downfall is that you can become easily bored, and long, drawn-out projects quickly become looming mountains with no end in sight. Easily flattered, you can also put too much importance on being liked. And since you're always striving to balance those scales, you don't tolerate pressure well. The ideal positions for lovely Libra are in the area of negotiation (travel agent, labor relations manager, buyer, lawyer) or as an beauty-loving artist or writer.

Scorpio - If a job needs doing, no matter how unpleasant the task may be, give it to a Scorpio! A powerhouse of energy, you have a hypnotic magnetism that will beat out any competition. A born leader, your intense focus and winning attitude make for an unbeatable combination. As a co-worker, though, you seem to intimidate your fellow office mates. Secretive and sometimes uncommunicative, you tend to foster an air of mystery - and that's the way you like it. On the negative side, you tend to take over the office, whether by sheer will or by blackmail. And no one is safe when that scorpion stinger is unleashed! The ideal positions for intrigue-loving Scorpio are in the investigative fields (police, detective, CIA/FBI operative) or as a show-stopping advertising executive or creative director.

Sagittarius - If there was anyone that you would want to get stuck with in an office blackout (and we know this first hand!) it would be a Sagittarius. You are a bundle of energy and a seeker of esoteric knowledge that you know will come in handy some day (like how to get down the pitch black stairwell with one match and a roll of paper towels). You are a philosopher, a savant and a comedian all rolled up into one. You have the knack of making your co-workers feel special. Well liked by all, you are usually talkative and boisterous. As a boss, you are generous, broad-minded and easy to get along with. On the negative side, you like to gossip and tend to speak without thinking (which comes across as glib) and you're easily bored. The ideal positions for traveler/seeker Sagittarius are in the field of publishing (reporter, editor, publisher, writer), as an entertainer or comedian, or as a teacher.

Capricorn - Calm, cool and collected, you'll never find a Capricorn falling apart in a crisis. You are industrious, calculating and a thoughtful decision maker. If anyone was born to lead, it is Capricorn. In a competition for top position in a company, you will methodically and coldly assess your competitors, and then slowly and meticulously, without emotion, do whatever is necessary to come out the winner. As a co-worker, you display stability, fairness (when not threatened) and discipline. Because you're not particularly happy as a team player, you will sometimes find yourself outside the group. On the negative side, you are single-mindedly ambitious and can seem snobbish and cold. The ideal positions for corporate Capricorn are in the take-charge fields of management, politics, finance (don't overlook the career potential of the IRS!) or as a CEO.

Aquarius - Walk into an office that is in total disarray with gadgets everywhere, and it's more than likely that you're entering the abode of an Aquarius. Intelligent and creative with an innovative grasp on the future, you are the perfect example of the "absent-minded professor." You have an intense dislike of being pigeonholed, and need constant mental stimulation. A humanitarian, you take up social causes as quickly as you can find them. As an office mate, you are trustworthy, honest, and fair with a strong moral code. You're well liked by your peers because they know that they can count on you in an emergency. On the negative side, you can be erratic, aloof and narcissistic. The ideal positions for "outside the box" Aquarius can be found in the field of medicine (physician, researcher, scientist), as an inventor or in the worlds of advertising or science fiction.

Pisces - Creative, magical and artistic, you will often find Pisces sitting at a cluttered desk, daydreaming. You are the original healer and caretaker. Quiet and shy, you go about your work in an otherworldly way. You tend to steer clear of large corporate enterprises and would much rather work in a small, intimate office. Because you work well on your own, you could definitely be a one woman/man show. Money is not your primary focus. You need to have a job that you believe in, and should you happen to make a few bucks, sweet. Pisces are generally well liked by their co-workers because they "go with the flow" and are rarely the center of a dispute. On the minus side, you tend to veer toward the easiest course of action. You may even appear lazy or unintelligent because your mind is out in the clouds, or you're in hiding from some imagined slight. The ideal positions for creative Pisces are in the design industry (fashion designer, interior decorator, architect), in the area of healing (social worker, doctor, psychic, philanthropist) or as an actor or musician.

Are You Compatible With Virgo?

Virgos are always getting criticized for their anal-retentive qualities (alright, there is some truth to that), but on the whole they are responsible, intelligent and selfless. A Virgo Sun sign is most compatible with its fellow earth signs Taurus and Capricorn, as they are all dedicated and practical hard workers. To spice things up a bit, Virgos also enjoy the company of Scorpio and Aries. The energy of these Mars-ruled signs lights a fire under the complacent "virgin" and motivates excellence. If you have Virgo Rising, you may tend to be more Virgo-like than your own Sun sign, and depending on where Virgo's ruler Mercury is in your chart, you will personify the best or the worst traits of the sign. Those of you who have a Virgo Moon will be happiest in a health- or service-oriented field. And, those of you who love someone with a Virgo Moon will agree that they tend to be the most critical and analytical of souls, and very, very emotionally cool.

Happy Birthday, Libra!

Lovely Libra is ruled by Venus, and Libras are the personification of charm and grace. Symbolized by the scales, Libras are also well regarded for their "fair" attitude and their willingness to go out of their way to achieve diplomacy and balance. And who can fault them for their love of beauty and romance? The entry of the Sun into Libra signals the start of the fall season. Let the social whirl begin!

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As a Scorpio, P. Diddy is highly energetic and incredibly motivated. This sometime-rapper went from a college business student to a $600 million entrepreneur in less than ten years! As Scorpios often do, Sean Combs gets what he wants, when he wants it. From designing tee-shirts to producing a television show, P.Diddy is in charge of his life's direction, and no one is going to tell him to turn left when he thinks he should go right.

A sense of personal identity is very important to Scorpio, and P. Diddy is no exception. He has never forgotten where he came from, often citing his roots in interviews and employing many of his childhood friends in his various companies. Scorpios also tend to identify who they are with what they have accomplished in the world. Sean Combs follows this description perfectly! It's "all about the benjamins" for this man, as he obviously equates personal success with loads and loads of money. After all, he didn't begin using his "Puffy/P.Diddy" nickname until he was a self-made millionaire. His material possessions give him a sense of self-worth and "I've made it!" stature.

Persistence is one of Scorpio's best qualities. P. Diddy has often said that his persistence is responsible for getting him where he is today. As an unpaid intern at a small record label, he was constantly trying to climb the ranks, religiously approaching executives for better job opportunities. With his Sun conjunct Mercury and Jupiter, Sean Combs has an incredibly sharp mind, and would definitely rather talk than eat... so it's no wonder that boy is so darn skinny! His love for partying is also evident in his natal chart - with his Sun conjunct Jupiter, the grand gesture is his trademark. If things are done in a small way, they are better off not being done at all. Everything must be over-the-top and grandiose for this Scorpio. It's no wonder he's Ashton Kutcher's favorite celeb pal!

This self-made powerhouse is going places fast, and intense Scorpio is nothing if not obsessed with mystery, intrigue and winning at the game of business... and the game of love. We bet that he's closely watching the Ben and Jen break-up, and we predict that Miss Lopez will soon fall right back into the King of Bling's arms!

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