2009 Career Forecast

Your Initiation to Inspiration

by Jeff Jawer

Inspiration and skill are the key factors for professional success in 2009. While these elements are always important, the transits of career making planets Jupiter and Saturn emphasize these qualities more than ever now. Saturn is the principle of discipline, order, control and ambition that are required to advance on the job. This serious planet is in Virgo until late October, putting a premium on precision and technique this year. Additional training to bring you to the highest level of expertise possible may be a necessary investment. Finding a particular area of specialization can make you indispensible in your field. If your abilities are not up to date, do what you can to freshen them up. It may take additional effort just to hold your position, yet it’s worth it in this tight job market.

Honing your skills can be pure drudgery if you don’t really care about the work you’re doing. This is where the inspiration of Jupiter in Aquarius comes into play. The outgoing planet’s presence in this idealistic sign says that rewards come when your interests are more than simply financial. Even if you are not working for a non-profit, a school, hospital or charitable organization, make sure that you find some value in the service or product delivered. This lifts an ordinary job into one where you recognize your contribution to the community, a key factor when Aquarius is emphasized. A higher quality of cooperation with colleagues and customers is another way to tap into the power of this team-oriented sign.

Jupiter’s presence at the solar eclipse in Aquarius on January 25 gives an early heads up on professional matters. It’s a reminder to allow your imagination to take you beyond the limited opportunities around you. Stretch your mind and you can glimpse hints of more rewarding work ahead. Just don’t bail out emotionally in your current situation as the good habits of being a high quality employee will serve you well where you are or where you go next.

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