So, my buddy Emma, she’s a Pisces, right? And she was having one of those months where work just felt like… pulling teeth. She called me up, kinda down in the dumps, saying, “You’re always messing with charts and stuff, can’t you just tell me what my career outlook is this month? Like, what’s gonna happen?”
I laughed. I mean, c’mon. I tinker with data, not crystal balls. But she was serious. Said she just needed some kind of direction, anything to give her a little push. So, I figured, why not try and actually make something that sounded like an outlook, just for her. It wasn’t about being perfectly accurate; it was about giving her some vibes to work with.
First thing, I just kinda stared at my screen. “Pisces woman this month career outlook.” What even is that? I started by punching in “Pisces traits” into a search bar. Got a bunch of stuff about being dreamy, empathetic, artistic, sometimes a bit all over the place. Okay, good start, but that’s just general info. How does that translate to a career for this month?
Then I tried “current astrological transits.” Oh boy. Suddenly I was drowning in Saturn squaring Neptune, Jupiter conjunct Venus, and a whole bunch of other jargon that just made my head spin. I was trying to figure out how these big cosmic movements related to Emma’s project manager gig. It felt like trying to explain quantum physics with a box of crayons. I felt totally stumped.
I realized I couldn’t just pull specific events out of thin air. No one can, really, without a full birth chart and a lot more specific info. But the request wasn’t for a prophecy, it was for an outlook. A vibe. A theme. That clicked for me. It wasn’t about saying “you’ll get a promotion on the 15th,” but more like “this month might bring opportunities to use your creative problem-solving skills.”
So, I started to shift my approach. I began by listing out some core Pisces strengths and weaknesses in a work context. Things like their intuition is sharp, they’re usually good with people, they can be really compassionate. On the flip side, they can get bogged down by details, sometimes struggle with boundaries, and can be prone to self-doubt.
Next, I looked at the general “flavor” of the current month. Not super-deep astrology, just general ideas you pick up from headlines or social media about the collective mood. Is it a time for hustle? Or reflection? For this particular month, it felt like there was a push for practical application but also a need for empathy in leadership. A bit of a balancing act.
Then came the fun part: trying to weave it all together into something coherent. I started to craft sentences, thinking about Emma’s specific situation. I opened up a blank document and just began typing, almost like I was having a conversation with her.
Here’s roughly how I pieced it together for her:
- The Intuition Angle: I wrote about how her natural intuition would be a major asset. “Trust your gut feelings, Emma, especially when things feel uncertain. That inner voice? It’s going to be pretty loud this month about who to trust and what projects to lean into.”
- Creative Problem Solving: Knowing Pisces are often artistic, I framed challenges as opportunities for creativity. “You might find yourself needing to think outside the box a lot. Don’t shy away from proposing unconventional solutions. Your unique perspective is going to be super valuable.”
- Navigating Sensitivity: I acknowledged that Pisces can be sensitive and how that might play out at work. “Be mindful of your boundaries. You might be more susceptible to absorbing other people’s stress, so protect your energy. It’s okay to say no or step back.”
- Collaboration and Compassion: Leaned into their empathetic nature. “This is a great time to truly connect with your colleagues and build strong alliances. Your compassionate approach will smooth over any rough patches in teamwork.”
- Potential Pitfalls (and how to avoid them): I had to throw in some warnings. “Watch out for feeling overwhelmed or avoiding necessary confrontations. It’s tempting to escape, but facing things head-on, even if uncomfortable, will serve you better in the long run.”
I ended it with something positive, like “Overall, this month is about flowing with the currents, Emma, but also knowing when to steer the boat. Your greatest strength will be your ability to adapt and connect on a deeper level.”
I sent it to her. Seriously, I just typed it out like that, no fancy charts or anything. She called me back a few days later, buzzing. “Dude, that totally helped!” she said. “I mean, I knew some of it, but the way you put it, it just made sense. I actually spoke up in a meeting and used one of those ‘creative solutions’ you talked about, and it landed!”
It was a total hack, really. I just took some general characteristics, some general monthly vibes, and spun it into a narrative that felt personal and actionable. It wasn’t about predicting the future; it was about giving someone a framework to interpret their present and feel a bit more empowered. And honestly, for a second there, I almost felt like a real astrologer. Almost.
