Which Zodiac Sign is Most Likely to Succeed?

How to excel in your career and life, according to astrologers

Written by Stina Garbis | Edited by Finn Kobler

Last Updated: May 16, 2023 Fact Checked

Wonder what the stars are saying about your career success? Our zodiac signs can offer us unique insight into who we are, what skills we have, and how we can use our natural gifts to live accomplished, meaningful lives. Of course, success is highly subjective and different for everyone. However, planetary placements and rulership can help indicate who’s more likely to achieve at work and whose energy is best used elsewhere. Every zodiac sign has something unique to offer, so in this article we’ll break down every sign’s best qualities and how those qualities can be used in a job setting.

This article is based on an interview with our psychic astrologer, Stina Garbis, owner of Psychic Stina. Check out the full interview here.

Things You Should Know

Earth signs are likely to achieve career success because of their ambition and work ethic.
Air signs have great communication skills that can better their communities.
Water signs are naturally empathetic and insightful. Their people skills help them network and live more meaningful lives.
Fire signs are fearless and naturally creative. They excel in leadership roles.

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Capricorn

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Capricorns are the most high-achieving sign in the entire zodiac. Ruling the 10th house of career, status, and goals, it’s no wonder Capricorn has a penchant for success. A cardinal Earth sign, Capricorns prioritize accomplishment and tangible results above all else. Ruled by Saturn (the planet of responsibility), Capricorns thrive on the duty that comes from a highly-accomplished lifestyle. Career fulfillment is their primary motivation. ^{[1]
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- Where they excel: business management, medicine (especially surgery), finance, engineering

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Taurus

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Tauruses are patient perfectionists with a great work ethic. Like the bull that represents them, Taurus will keep plodding along no matter what you throw at them. As a fixed sign, they’re confident and strong-willed, so they’re not easily demoralized by outside influences. Plus, they’re ruled by Venus, the planet of outer beauty and material wealth, so luxury is hugely important to them. They’ll work tirelessly to maintain a prosperous lifestyle.
- Where they excel: fashion, art, and hospitality

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Scorpio

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Scorpios are equal parts hustler and charmer. Scorpios are nocturnally ruled by Mars, the planet of aggression and passion. This means they have all the drive and courage to succeed, but it manifests in a more calculated, seductive way. Plus, Scorpio is a water sign so they have sublime emotional insight and people skills. Scorpios have both the natural drive to succeed and the ability to connect with people so their success is well-received.
- Where they excel: business management, law, politics, education

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Sagittarius

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Sagittarius has a natural talent that follows them everywhere. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of luck, growth, and expansion. This good fortune makes it easy for them to prosper wherever they go (and they go pretty much everywhere; they rule the 9th house of travel). On top of that, they’re a mutable fire sign, which means they’re creative and adaptable. They’re filled with boundless ideas that can be molded to fit all kinds of situations.
- Where they excel: consulting, public relations, entertainment, tourism

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wikiHow Quiz: What Zodiac Sign Am I?

Have you ever looked up your sign, read the description, and thought: “What? That doesn’t sound like me at all…”? Sun signs, contrary to popular belief, don't tell your whole story. In reality, you have an entire birth chart filled with 12 signs that affect you in unique ways. And depending on the house they fall into, each sign might look different on different people, too. Tell us about yourself with this quiz, and we’ll tell you which zodiac sign really describes you.

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