Jan 1 2008 3:04AM GMT
Posted by: Margaret Rouse
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Taurus, the bull
Your 2008 keyword is SOA |
Taurus, your astrological position at work this year is that of the systems architect. Your skills are in high demand, for you belong to a small group of people who are able to see the system as a whole. In 2008, you will be called upon once again to do your juggling act while helping others fight fires.
Last year may have left you exhausted and cynical. You were no doubt asked to focus your attention on tasks you didn’t sign up for. You may have been frustrated dealing with bottlenecks you had no control over. Perhaps you even began looking for another job.
This year you begin to realize that even though you can’t prevent the bottlenecks, you do have the power to change how much importance you place on them. If the system is functioning at an acceptable level, do you really need to beat yourself up over the small stuff? Your pride in your work makes you want to do everything perfectly. You tend to think in black and white. This year, learn to appreciate the shades of grey.
Your success in 2008 will depend on your ability to redirect your attention and trust in your own abilities. You have the power, don’t give it away. You don’t need to burn bridges, you simply need to be more open to letting others shoulder responsibilities. Think about outsourcing non-critical tasks. Look at third-party solutions with an open mind. Take time to look at what’s going on in the clouds. You really don’t have to do everything all by yourself.
2008 will be a good year for you to go after that advanced degree or certification. Or perhaps you will have the opportunity to do a workshop or conference session. When opportunities of this kind present themselves, jump on them. Channel your creativity into ideas that provide service to others. As you focus more on communicating your vision, you’ll reap rich rewards, both financial and spiritual. Your struggles in 2007 helped you develop a unique skill set that others need. Don’t discount how important this is.
Your keyword this year is service-oriented architecture. In 2008, you will thrive by helping others on your own terms. Be proactive about offering your help. You’ll find it extremely satisfying — and it will help put all the annoying small stuff in perspective.
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Jan 1 2008 2:26AM GMT
Posted by: Margaret Rouse
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Aries, the ram
Your 2008 keyword is reboot |
Aries, your astrological position at work this year is that of the event planner. What does this mean? It means that this year you will be bringing like-minded people together. Whether it’s putting together a meeting, training session, conference or making your presence known in a forum or wiki, you will play a vital role and be an important part of the human infrastructure.
Last year you experienced a personal awakening. It may have scared you and thrilled you at the same time. You’d gotten used to lying low. Now it’s time to bring the right people together and show them what you know. In 2008, you will be living in the limelight and loving it.
This year you will refuse to settle for less than you deserve. You may be tired of waiting for higher ups or peers to show how much they value your skills and abilities. Dust off your resume and think about where you want to go next. A new opportunity may present itself right around your birthday. If you decide to stay where you are, some changes are going to have to be made. Don’t be afraid to speak up and say what you want.
Your success in 2008 depends upon your ability to stay balanced. You will have more energy and confidence than ever before, but you are not known for being patient and that may trip you up. If you feel the need to use those ram horns of yours to push things along, stop. Use the time the universe has given you to prepare for what is coming next. Above all, avoid taking on so much that you stress yourself out.
2008 will be a good year to learn more about social networking. Your keen insight into people and their motivations will help you weed through the hype and identify where the value really lies. This will be important as Web 2.0 applications and culture move into the enterprise. You have always been the first to say the emperor has no clothes. This year, shout it from the rooftops when you see it. Others will be too busy jumping on the bandwagon to notice on their own.
When you experience setbacks this year, don’t take them personally. Although you’re flying high, you’ll need to land occasionally and those setbacks are just the universe telling you to stop and refuel. That is why your keyword this year is reboot. When things start to get overwhelming, don’t be afraid to stop and shut down for a bit. Unlike 2007, you’ll never have trouble booting back up and staying on task. It’s going to be a great year, Aries!
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