Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn people work effectively either on their own or with other people, and don’t require much supervision to get the job done. Most get along well with coworkers and supervisors unless severely provoked. If choosing physical or athletic careers, earth signs tend to do better in those that require strength and endurance more than gracefulness.
Earth sign people should avoid careers that involve significant physical discomfort, such as cold, wet conditions outdoors in bad climates, unless the ascendant falls in a fire or air sign. Earth signs are very sensitive to aspects of the environment, so a healthy workspace with natural lighting, ergonomically friendly seating, and environmentally friendly practices is ideal.
While stability and comfort are key attributes for all three signs, there are some significant differences in other career requirements. Taurus and Virgo are more concerned with the natural world, often preferring to work hands-on with natural materials (plants, wood, stone, etc.), whereas Capricorn tends to be more business-oriented. Other differences include the fact that Taurus has strong aesthetic leanings, Virgo is oriented toward health and service, and Capricorn is inclined toward a broad array of fields, ranging from music to investment to engineering. However, all three signs tend to have an appreciation for practical crafts.
Taurus Career Aptitudes
Taurus people do well in any of the established, solid trades. Jobs in which they can make things with their hands are favoured, as well as jobs involving money and valuable objects. Another Taurus area of strength is agriculture – anything to do with growing things. Taurus people may also be drawn to the building trades because they are solid, tangible, and enduring.
Artistic fields, particularly those that involve tactile work such as sculpture, are also associated with the sign of Taurus. And because they tend to have a variety of practical talents, some Tauruses become educators of young children, which gives them the opportunity to delve into many different subjects.
Taurus careers include:
- Art dealer
- Banker
- Building trades
- Businessperson in an established field
- Construction worker
- Doctor (general practitioner rather than surgeon)
- Financial planner
- Florist
- Gardener
- Jewelry maker or dealer
- Teacher (nursery, kindergarten, and early grades)
- Landscaper
- Model
- Musician
- Plant nursery worker
- Pottery maker
- Real estate agent
- Sculptor
- Singer (most Tauruses have good voices)
- Wrestler
Virgo Career Aptitudes
Virgos are good at anything involving fine detail work, numbers, research, medicine, health, or diet. Although these are the strong areas, they usually do well in almost anything they try because they have good work ethics and learn new things easily. Some Virgos are also drawn to dance or other physical arts that require intense dedication, long hours of practice, and the perfecting of small details.
Virgos have excellent organizational skills and a desire to make the world a better place through some sort of service. They don’t need a lot of recognition and they are tireless workers, though they may lack the aptitude or desire for assertive self promotion. Many work long and unpleasant hours without complaining, and they tend to be meticulous and perfectionistic in their work.
Virgo careers include:
- Accountant/bookkeeper
- Analyst (financial or other)
- Architect
- Charity worker
- Consultant
- Craftsperson
- Critic
- Dancer
- Dentist
- Designer
- Dietician
- Doctor
- Domestic engineer/maid
- Editor
- Environmental organization worker
- Event organizer
- Gardener
- Home-care worker
- Inspector
- Institutional worker (particularly mental hospitals and prisons)
- Interior decorator
- Lab technician
- Librarian
- Mathematician
- Naturopathic healer
- Nonfiction writer (especially books on nutrition, medicine, and general health)
- Nurse
- Researcher
- Scientist (particularly biology or microbiology)
- Seamstress/tailor
- Secretary
- Social worker
- Statistician
- Teacher (elementary or high school)
- Translator
Capricorn Career Aptitudes
Capricorns can do well in almost any career they choose and will usually rise to the top through diligence and hard work. They are particularly good in the areas of business, engineering, music, administration, and anything involving material resources, particularly assessing the value of things.
Capricorns are self-disciplined and shrewd enough to run their own businesses, and diplomatic enough to excel in politics.Their self-control, intensity, stoicism, and strong sense of duty may also lead them into policing or the army.
Capricorn careers include:
- Accountant
- Administrator
- Antique dealer
- Architect
- Athlete
- Banker
- Builder
- Businessperson (self-employed or other)
- Dentist
- Engineer
- Farmer
- Guard
- Investor
- Lawyer
- Manager
- Musician
- Police officer
- Politician
- Real estate agent
- Scientist
- Soldier/army officer
- Surveyer
- Valuer
Other Factors in Astrological Personality
The sun sign is only one aspect of an astrological profile. Many other factors play a role, including rising and moon signs. For example, a person with the sun in Virgo but Leo rising is likely to be far more extroverted and inclined toward self-promotion than the average Virgo.
For more information on the earth signs, see Taurus Personality Profile, Virgo Personality Profile, and Capricorn Personality Profile.
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