Okay so back in 2018, early January actually, I decided to get serious about figuring out my career path. My birth chart’s got Virgo rising and Mercury in Virgo, so I figured hey, why not dive into what the stars might be saying about my work life? Everyone was buzzing about New Year resolutions, but I wanted specifics, not just “get a better job”.
Step 1: Actually Looking at the Transits
First thing I did was grab my planner – the old-school paper one, mind you, not my phone. Opened up my astrology app and my notes. Saturn had just entered Capricorn late 2017, and I remembered reading Saturn transits often hit careers hard, especially around structure and responsibility. For Virgo placements, that earthy Capricorn energy felt relevant, like building something solid. Jupiter was in Scorpio too, all about transformation and digging deep. Seemed like the year had this serious vibe, asking: “What foundations are you laying down now?”
Step 2: Writing Down EVERYTHING
This is where my Virgo tendency kicked in BIG time. Didn’t want vague ideas floating around. Took a blank notebook page and drew two columns: “What’s Working” and “What Feels Stuck”. Brutal honesty only.
- Working: My attention to detail (hello Virgo!), research skills, fixing broken systems at work.
- Stuck: Feeling undervalued salary-wise, stuck in tasks but not leading, anxious about asking for more.
Seeing it on paper? Yeah, that underlined the Saturn Capricorn thing – needing to build my worth and step up.
Step 3: Finding the “Hidden Growth”
This bit felt like the “unlock” part. Jupiter in Scorpio screamed transformation through digging deep. So I asked myself: “What skills do I HAVE that I’m not using or undervaluing? Where am I avoiding the necessary awkward conversations?” Found a few key areas:
- Data Analysis: I was naturally good at spotting patterns in reports but doing it just for me, not showcasing it.
- Process Improvement: Saw inefficient workflows constantly but only grumbled, didn’t formally suggest fixes.
- Mentorship? I helped newer colleagues informally all the time… but never thought I was “senior enough” to claim that.
Man this felt obvious writing it down, but before? Totally blind spots.
Step 4: Making Tiny, Doable Moves
This is the “simple steps” bit I champion. Didn’t overhaul my life overnight. Focused on baby actions:
- Quantified My Value: Spent a week documenting every time my “detail-oriented fix” or pattern-spotting saved time/money. Made a simple bullet list. Felt awkward, but had the data.
- Offered One Solution: Picked one small broken process bothering my team. Wrote up a clear, concise 1-page proposal to fix it, including estimated time saved. Sent it to my manager – wasn’t a promotion ask, just a “here’s an improvement”.
- Leaned into “Helper” Mode: Instead of downplaying helping new hires, I asked my manager if I could take 30 mins weekly just to offer new team members a structured “quick questions” slot. Framed it as helping onboarding speed up. They said yes!
What Actually Happened?
Didn’t magically become CEO overnight. But by mid-year? That salary chat I dreaded? Went way easier because I had my documented wins ready (Saturn Capricorn rewards preparation!). My manager started sending people with process questions my way after that first proposal landed well (hello recognition!). And those “helper” sessions built my confidence and visibility subtly. By year’s end, I was leading a small internal project, something that scared me before. The growth wasn’t loud or flashy; it was structural, building skills slowly, letting my natural Virgo talents be the value. That Jupiter Scorpio digging uncovered real gold I was ignoring. The key was action – tiny, specific, documented action.
