Zodiac signs

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what your ideal job *really* is.

ARIES
Aries are natural born leaders, and as such they have an easy time translating that authority into becoming one really good boss. But heads up: You're not the best at working for a boss, as you can become irritated by micromanagement and restriction. Don't worry, Aries—you'll rise to the top in no time...that is, if you make sure to finish what your start. "Possessing strong interpersonal skills is important for you, since follow-through isn't your forte," says Fox. "You tend to start lots of projects, but you don't actually finish many of them on your own. That's where a good, supportive team of friends or colleagues comes in: They can take your bold ideas and run with them."

Ideal careers: Anything having to do with competition or physicality is right up your alley. Think: outdoor guide, personal trainer, athlete, or working for a sports organization. And, as mentioned before, a CEO or other management professional isn't far off—you like being in control, and do best when you can offer your insight to a support team to execute.

TAURUS
As a worker, Taurus employees are grounded and practical, making you ideal in the workplace, as you can maneuver from leader to follower in any situation. You're more naturally inclined to lead, however, but more by example—your hard work and dedication make you a great team player, though your stubborn nature can be a little off-putting, so you'll need to pick your battles when it comes to projects and conflicts on the job.

Ideal careers: One of the most dependable and hardworking signs, you'll thrive in an environment that rewards tenacity and dedication. Jobs like flower arranging, food industry jobs, or luxury sales provide the two things Taurus value most—beautiful things and a steady routine. Taurus is also (no surprise here) great with money and practical financial advice, making them ideal for banking and finance careers.

GEMINI
Geminis thrive in fast-paced, stimulating environments that offer them variety and the chance to interact with many different things—whether that's people, applications, environments—you get the gist. You can quickly move through anything at rapid speed, but beware: this also means you can get bored, and quickly, if not given a diverse task list. Just make sure you don't fall into a tedious work environment, and you'll be happy.

Ideal careers: Anything that requires relaying information and keeping up with tons of different topics is an ideal career path for Gemini, so teaching and communications are perfect for you. You're mentally active and love to process a lot of different aspects of a project, so being a go-between of sorts would also work well—think PR and publicity or programmer.

LEO
Leos love exposure and attention—but not always in a "look at me" kind of way—you just love inspiring others to be the best. Teaching and politics are natural fits for the lion, and they are some of the best bosses—once they win over their team, that is. (Leos have a tendency to be high-maintenance and can often disrupt team environments, but you usually win everyone over at the end with your charm and good nature.)

Ideal careers: As mentioned, teaching and politics are a great fit for you, while anything having to do with entertaining others—such as acting, music, movie work, or even costume design—can also pique your interest. You also make magnetic leaders, so CEO and directors aren't far off for the Leo.

VIRGO

Virgo—ever the perfectionist and ever at the service of others. A natural follower, you're compassionate and considerate and you take direction well. As a boss, you're practical and protective, while demanding the best from others. You have a tendency to be hard on yourself—harder than anyone else—so you need to be reminded by others not to get lost in the details every once in awhile. You're basically the ideal employee.