What changes do you notice in your career ambitions or public status when external pressures challenge your natural inclination for balance and harmony?

Pholus is stirring the cosmic pot again, this time in your career house. When Pholus transits Capricorn, it's like a celestial CEO marching into your work life, briefcase full of surprises in hand. This little centaur, known for causing quite a stir with a small twist of fate, squares your natal Midheaven in Libra, and suddenly your quest for equilibrium on the job feels like you're tightrope walking in a tornado.

Your Midheaven, the zenith of your chart, dictates your career path and public image. With it placed in Libra, you've likely been the embodiment of grace under pressure, the person who can charm the socks off a snake. But now, as Pholus squares from Capricorn, expect a bit of a rumble in your vocational jungle. The Capricornian energy demands structure and results, while your Libra heart seeks consensus and peace.

Picture this: you're juggling work responsibilities with the elegance of a circus performer when suddenly Pholus throws in a chainsaw. It's not that you can't handle a challenge, but the intensity and unexpected nature of these changes can have you feeling like you're in a game of Tetris where the blocks just won't align. You may notice that your aspirations take a turn toward the more ambitious, perhaps even aggressive. The pressure could be external - maybe your boss starts channeling their inner drill sergeant, or a new policy at work feels like it's chipping away at your soul's Geneva Convention.

This square is like a cosmic personal trainer, pushing you to lift heavier weights so that you can build stronger career muscles. While it's uncomfortable, it's often these very pressures that catalyze growth. You might find yourself taking on leadership roles that seemed intimidating before, or making decisions that favor efficiency over popularity. Your colleagues might be shocked to see you trade in your velvet gloves for a pair of steel-toed boots, metaphorically speaking, of course.

So embrace the chaos; let it mold your professional ambitions into something sturdier. You're learning to find balance, not by standing still, but by adapting to the ever-shifting ground beneath you. And who knows? You might just discover that you can charm that snake even when you're wearing the boots.

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