The weird reason others may treat Cancers unfairly…
You’re so kind that it’s hard for you to believe that other people aren’t, too. People could mistake your caution and need for security as weakness and take advantage of you. If there’s someone who’s always rude to you, claiming your ideas as their own, or taking you for granted, there are two things you can do.
One is nothing. Do nothing and the situation won’t change, but you’ll have to be content with the status quo. The other is to teach the person how you want to be treated. If you dislike the way a friend makes fun of you, even jokingly, speak up. You then need to decide if that’s a friend you want to keep.
Does making decisions cause you anxiety?
You’re so emotional! Sometimes the need to make a big decision can send you scurrying back into your shell. Relax. There are ways to ease the stress and make the process easier. Let’s say you are thinking about quitting college. Perhaps you have a job, too, or the coursework isn’t as interesting as you thought it would be. Are your only two choices really just staying and suffering through it, or quitting altogether? Give some thought to a third, fourth, or fifth option you hadn’t considered. Rather than drop out, maybe you could take a class or two on weekends and evenings. It’s worth thinking about.
How Leos can make sure they are calling their own shots…
You’re your own boss (and that of others, too), if you have anything to say about it! You like being in charge—admit it. You’re happy in any leadership spot with authority and prestige. You’re intelligent, but if others seem less so you can appear condescending.
Working on a team might not suit you unless you lead it. But try to suppress your inner control freak! Your sense of entitlement may be justly earned, but don’t lord it over everyone else. You work hard and you expect the same of co-workers. You demand loyalty as well as productivity, but no one gives more in return than you.
This is the only way Leos can truly learn and conquer…
You won’t find Leo sitting on the sidelines. You grab opportunities with both hands. You’re king (or queen) of the jungle and you want to rule a kingdom of your own. You can organize and lead. You’re ambitious, smart, and self-confident, with good business sense.
You’re easily bored and want a job that varies daily. As such, you’re an excellent candidate for entrepreneurship! Where you might need some work is in being more flexible. You’ll also have to grow comfortable with failure. It’s hard for Leo to admit mistakes, but that’s part of learning a fledgling business. Don’t take it personally!
Leos find their niche in many places!
A career is an extension of who you are. It must be worthwhile and exciting—no cubicle farm for you! Put your stage presence to work as a musician, actor, or other creative artist. You also crave status and like to impart your knowledge to others, so the law or teaching might be more your style. Love animals? Try an animal rights group. Or politician—is it a surprise that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Barack Obama are Leos? It goes without saying that you need room for advancement. If you can’t be the boss someday, it’s because you aren’t interested!
The top lessons you need to learn with a Leo is your boss…
With a Leo in charge, be prepared to work tirelessly, because he or she will be burning the midnight oil. Leos think big. They have energy and pizzazz.
You may grumble if you think your supervisor is showing off, taking all the credit, and hogging the spotlight, and perhaps that’s true, but you won’t find a more honest workmate. Maybe you’ll have to put up with some bombast, but it will be hard to dislike the Lion!
Just remember to show respect (which you should do anyway), offer compliments, and be loyal. You’ll feel like a member of the pack in no time.
When it comes to having it all, Leos have it down!
Lucky Leo! While the rest of us struggle to squeeze in a personal life amid ever-increasing work demands, you have the whole work/life balance thing figured out. Yes, you work hard and often long hours, but you also know how to have a good time. Most people focus on job success (and the money and recognition that go with it), but you view work as providing the means to enjoy life. Come the weekend, you have no problem closing the door and having fun. What’s all that money for otherwise? You really can have it all!
You take the professional gold medal…
It’s hard to see how businesses could survive if there were no Virgos. They may not be CEO (they’re probably happier leaving that to Leo), but these organized, modest workers are merrily toiling behind the scenes. They’re the ones minding the minutiae and making sure the whole shebang is running smoothly. Virgos can multitask like nobody’s business. And the boss will be happy about that perfectionist streak when it comes to any of those final presentations or deliverables. You’re happiest when the orders are clear, operations efficient, and guidelines simple. Leave the chaos to Gemini!
Don’t shy away from these…
They don’t come up often, but big decisions can throw you for a loop if you don’t know how to face them. Plus, you’re so practical, methodical, and critical that you could dither until the opportunity passes you by or the choice gets made for you. Before that happens to you, think about your choices. Which one will you regret five or ten years in the future? Your innate caution could steer you away from a risky-looking venture, but sometimes those turn out to be the most rewarding. Rather than regret a failure, you could wind up regretting the chance not taken. Which will it be?
Want the job, Virgo? Avoid doing this…
You’re always analyzing and critiquing. You can’t help it—it’s just the way you are! The people who know you are probably used to it and no doubt welcome (most of) your helpful suggestions. But if you’re seeking a job, you might want to keep your opinions to yourself until asked. Don’t use a cover letter to detail the failings of the company’s website or their latest marketing campaign. Would you tell a stranger how to cut her hair? Okay, maybe you would, but if you want that job, land it before you tell them how to improve things!