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The Astrology Of Your Boss On A Bad Day (Part One)

 

Remember the simple delights of Sun Sign astrology, before you got bogged in all the myriad technical details? I do. Yes, that sort of thing is kinda-sorta inherently limited. But it still applies, and there’s no way to grasp the full power of astrology unless you start with the most basic principles and then — oh crap here comes the boss, look busy!

Fire Sign Bosses (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)

– Aries wants a little personal credit for what goes right, and take what goes wrong personally. Use their name, and don’t project the blame.

– Leo bosses may have more of a reputation for being egotistical, but that’s just because they are protecting that ego behind a defensive wall. They take the failures of others more personally than most.

– Sagittarius bosses tend to be focused more on the “big picture” rather than the details, and are best reassured that things will be fine in the long run. Although all three Fire Sign bosses can have temper flare-ups, they usually burn out quickly.

“I’m sorry, Dave. I know how much work you’ve put into setting those absolutely reasonable goals. I take full responsibility for the screw-ups. The basic idea you had is still excellent. Things should still work out in time for the fourth-quarter closing date. Hey, is that a new tie?”

Earth Sign Bosses (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)

– A Taurus boss tends to be particularly concerned with the expenses and resources consumed by a project more than the other factors.

– Virgo bosses have very distinct ideas in their heads about how things should be, and don’t deal well with large deviations from that mental picture.

– The Capricorn boss gave you clear instructions and a reasonable goal. Why couldn’t you follow them?

“I’m sorry about all the dinners on the expense account, Fran, but I assure you they were absolutely necessary. There shouldn’t be more of those. And I assure you, supply prices going up like they did was completely out of my control. Maybe we should review things with the subcontractors. Personally, I take responsibility for the whole mess. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”