It's pretty easy to find out someone's Sun sign just from the office birthdays. Any office birthdays going on about now are for Scorpio Sun Sign people.
Scorpios at work.
If you have one in your office, you should know that these are the folks who don't ask idle questions. The more innocent the question sounds, the more alert you should be. They don't forget anything--ever. Fairness is not really that important in their worldview. To them, any information you give them is theirs to use. Any information they give to you is not to be shared at all and it's an actionable offense if you do. They are okay with enacting revenge and they are both patient and subtle about it.
See? Good stuff to know. You would approach the above mindset differently than the next in line for birthdays, Sagittarius.
Sagittarius at work.
The people born from mid-November to late-December (go look up the dates, they're all over the Internet...I'm too lazy to go bring them here and write all this) are the Sagittarius Sun people. They aren't into revenge at all, but they are opinionated. When you communicate with a Sagittarius, you should keep in mind that they have a life philosophy that they stick to. They don't all have the same one, but whatever one they have, it rarely changes much. Why? Because they live charmed lives. Unless there are severe constraints elsewhere in their charts, life has a way of just working out for these people and they credit their life philosophy. So, be aware of this. Even if you don't agree. Even if you can provide proof of a countering worldview, don't bother. Just know that when you interact with them, this is where they are coming from and make adjustments as needed in your approach.
Now, that's probably good advice when dealing with everyone. It's just the proper thing to do. Speaking of proper, we're moving on to Capricorn.
Capricorn at work.
From late-December to mid-January, the people with Sun in Capricorn have birthdays. These are folks who know what's proper. It doesn't mean they do it, necessarily. But, they are pretty aware of what society expects of them. They are good at making things happen in the proper timing. If you have one in your workplace, she's probably your boss. Or, she'll be your boss one day. Capricorn is fairly sophisticated when it comes to taking action. No matter what group they're in--and they are always going to be thinking of themselves in relationship to whatever group they're in--they understand how they are perceived by others. Reputation is everything. They are okay with a little more formality. They aren't cold really, it's just what's proper. If you are dealing with a Capricorn in the workplace, just realize that politeness is expected and rules are not to be broken.
Unless you're an Aquarius, the next Sun sign after Capricorn. These people have birthdays starting in the middle of January and going on until mid-February. Though both Capricorn and Aquarius are Saturn-ruled (Yes, I don't think Uranus rules Aquarius. Deal with it.), and therefore very rule-conscious, Aquarius is more likely to view rules as things to be broken.
Aquarius at work.
One thing I have noted about Aquarians over the years is that they like humanity, but think individual people are boring as hell. So, don't take it personally when they give you that impression. These are very intellectual types and they're somewhat burdened with always having their ideals squashed. I mean "ideals" not in the sense that they are dreamers or at all sweet or naive. I mean that they literally live in their heads. Things are perfect in your head, yes? So, when you try to make that translate into the reality we all share, it can get messy. I mean emotional. To an Aquarian, this is distasteful.
Make sure you have their buy-in on whatever you're doing. They aren't likely to actively ruin anything, but--if they dislike the project--they won't dig the project out of trouble, either.
Aquarius, as an air sign, wants to talk about things. As the sign that rules group interaction, they are good operating within a group or team.
(This is about the point where I ran my not-yet-published post past an Aquarian. She said I was being a little snide. I told her to just wait until I get to the description for Aries and then she'll see I can be just as ruthless in assessing my own Sun sign.)
Pisces at work.
Pisces is a chameleon. These are the people born from mid-February until March 20-ish. They can take on the traits of those around them without really thinking about it. This is partly because their nature is pretty evolved (assuming the "we are all one" trajectory of spiritual evolution is true) and they do this naturally. When they talk to you, you are definitely going to get the impression that they are listening and understand, even empathize.
The thing to know is that they do this for everyone. In the workplace, just be aware that signs of sympathy are not necessarily giveaways for what decision they will ultimately make on something. You have to wait for their actions to be sure.
Pisces is peace-loving, but strong. What I mean is that, yes, they prefer for people not to get upset and all that. However, they are able to tolerate short-term discord for long-term harmony. Don't confuse their compassion for weakness.
Also, don't make the mistake of assuming that compassion always means kind. Think about it. the word compassion literally means that you feel what someone else feels. It doesn't automatically also mean you agree with it or it will influence your thinking or actions.
If you're dealing with an evil Pisces, they use compassion to know what you feel about something, but they won't reveal their intentions. They are like psychic CIA agents. Luckily, there aren't that many evil Pisceans.
Aries at work.
Aries is kinda me-centered. It doesn't necessarily mean Aries folks are incapable of noticing other people's needs. It's just not their default position. So, if you work with one, it's not a bad idea to remind the Aries from time to time that other people exist.
Aries people, born between the end of March and the end of April, in the workplace are better suited to leading than following. If you are dealing with one, their primary mode of decision making is intuitive and immediate. Some may tolerate analysis, like if they have aspects from Saturn or Mercury, but it's just not their strongest tool.
The purpose of this sort of functioning is that Aries is designed to be first and/or best. This means they will have to fight and they are equipped to do so, with one caveat. They are designed for speed, not stamina. Intuition is not magic, it's fast subconscious analysis. Aries people trust their intuition and act on it. If you ask them for reasons why they are doing something, they may or may not have an answer. Even if they do have a rational excuse for their behavior, it is probably rationalization as opposed to true motivation.
Aries is concerned with points A and B. They move straight between them. If you're in the way, they might plow through you and may or may not notice or care.
Aries sucks at subterfuge. They're also bad at byzantine revenge plots (if you need one of those, go to Scorpio or Capricorn). First, they have no stamina. Second, they are kind of stupidly honorable, even to the point where they'll announce their attack before attacking.
Also, all Ariens are ambitious, though it may not take the conventional house-career-kids track. Scratch an Aries and you're going to find goals.
Getting along with an Aries in the workplace means not taking them as seriously as they take themselves.
Taurus at work.
Born in one of the Venus-ruled times of the year (from the end of April to the end of May), Taureans are solid, dependable, down-to-earth, and have a lot of integrity (like all the Earth signs). These are the coworkers who can go the distance. Taurus is completely determined. Once they make up their mind, they will absolutely not unmake it without very, very, very compelling reasons.
A Taurus will tolerate a bad situation at work for the longest of anyone. This makes them very good for enduring tough times, but you should not take them for granted. Make sure they aren't being overlooked just because it isn't their style to complain. (If you have a vocal/whiny Taurus, then other factors in their chart are more powerful. Taureans just don't whine much.)
Taurus in the workplace is a low-maintenance employee. Resist the temptation to take advantage of their even temperament. Eventually, if you abuse their good nature for long enough, they will change their minds about work being tolerable. They don't give warnings, they just decide they've had enough and leave. Don't let it get that far.
Gemini at work.
Geminis are the air sign born from the end of May until the end of June. They are extremely versatile and invariably talented. As an air sign, they love to talk. These are the people who will not be bothered by their coworkers stopping by their desk to chat. They are able to listen, contribute to the conversation, and still get their work done.
One note of caution about Geminis, though. They are delicate. Air signs in general are more refined than the other signs of the zodiac. For some reason, Gemini is the most refined. Harsh realities are not really their thing.
On the other hand, nobody is better at sales or customer relationship management than Geminis. Okay, maybe Libras. Maybe. Geminis are expert at knowing where to keep a conversation to achieve a desired end. Unless they've gone totally to the dark side, you can count on them not to offend anyone verbally.
Geminis believe there isn't a problem that cannot be solved by reading about it.
Cancer at work.
You know the people at work who have sort of moved in? They have their special coffee mug and their special rug and their special pillow and their special pet photos and special family photos? These are probably Cancers. Born between the end of June and the end of July, they make a home wherever they go. Also, I have never yet met a Cancer who didn't collect something. Whether than be knickknacks, trivia, books, friends, recipes, or pins in a map, they can't help the impulse to gather and save.
Cancers make good leaders. First, they are one of the Cardinal signs. Second, they are sensitive, but have developed a way to not be obvious about it. In fact, a lack of obviousness is a big feature in their management style. Cancers will get things done directly in some cases, but mostly they approach from the side because they prefer it that way.
Cancers at work are the most likely to think of the company as a family.
They can be passive-aggressive. Don't fall for it.
Leo at work.
Born from the end of July until mid-August, under the sign of the leader, Leos are born to get attention and handle it well. When acknowledged for their unique contributions, they are generous to coworkers, subordinates, and superiors. They will give of themselves until it hurts. It takes forever for that to happen because they're fixed fire, meaning they have seemingly boundless energy.
If, however, they are not recognized, God help you all. A Leo really needs to feel special. When they don't, they can really resent it. It makes them feel bad first because being ignored hurts and second because being ignored makes them feel uncharitable toward others. An ungenerous Leo is a sad thing to see. If you see it, you should know that it's easily fixed by giving them credit for what they do. Even saying "good job," is better than nothing. But a big public display of appreciation is way better.
Virgo at work.
The zodiac's most discerning member, Virgo, is born between late August and mid-September. Virgos are dependable, analytical, practical, rational, and dislike ambiguity. Virgos are, at heart, engineers. They respect precision and hope for perfection.
If they are not literally engineers at work, rest assured that they are behaving this way in some form or fashion in their lives. (Depends on the house placement, which you would not know without getting their birthtime and place of birth. Just trust me on this.)
Though they have reputations for being perfectionists, this is not exactly correct. Remember, they are practical and rational. So, they do recognize that perfection is unattainable. But, they use perfection as the goal to judge progress. They are always tweaking things.
When you speak to a Virgo, don't say "about," or "approximately," or "somewhat." Use measurements. Be specific. If you don't, they'll only ask you for this information anyway. Save yourself some time.
Libras at work.
Libra is the air sign that falls between the end of September and the end of October. Known as a relationship sign (being both an air sign and also Venus-ruled), Libra is pleasant to be around. Libras will most definitely want to get your opinion on things before they decide what to do. In fact, they need to do this.
Without interacting with another, Libra has no chance to know themself. That's one reason why the Sun is weakest here. Be aware that this is how they function. They are not likely to assert themselves over another person, except in rare cases. Even if they do, there's a good chance their effort is being propped up by someone else. Libras will never, ever, ever "go it alone."
Libras make wonderful impressions on other people and are very diplomatic. They just want to get along and will make an effort to do so. Consequently, they are fine with the team work model.
Seeing the situation through another's eyes.
Astrology is such a good tool for this, as you can see. I could have expanded each of the examples but already this post is already almost out of control, LOL.
