August 11, 2008: Aries "I'm in charge" Aries will thrive in any occupation that permits advancement and promotion. You are an excellent promoter, and majoring in marketing would bode you well in public relations, sales, or just about any other direction you move. Here's another inside tip: did you know that deep inside of every Aries is the soul of a hero? You would make an exceptional police officer, soldier, or fireman, and Aries does love a uniform. Check out the police academy or career military schools.

Taurus Does there breathe a Taurus soul that is not genetically wired for success? Ruling the second house of money, your sign might seek a major in economics, which could set you off on a career involving banking, stocks and bonds, or any occupation dealing with finances. Taurus, the solid citizen, would also enjoy working with luxury items: top-of-the-line automobiles, furs, or diamonds. A broadcast journalism or communications major would be a natural for the mellow voice with which the Taurus individual is almost always blessed.

Gemini Gemini would be a natural majoring in English literature and/or education. The sign of the twins could have two careers simultaneously, and these two particular courses of study go together like reading and writing. The travel industry or any industry based in transportation would feed the Gemini need to keep moving, and a course track in travel and tourism management would be an asset. Working well under pressure, you make great technical support workers and customer service representatives.

Cancer The tender Cancer soul is good in any nurturing profession. Cancer loves money as much as nurturing, and a major in pre-med or nursing can put you on the high end of the payroll today as well as satisfy your strong desire to empathize and be needed. Cancer also would do well as a stock portfolio manager, bond trader, or in any aspect of banking. Perhaps, too, your natural cooking skills would be enhanced by entering a program in culinary arts, which could bring in a sizable income.

Leo Born to be in the limelight, whether a doctor, lawyer, or government official, a political science major could send you in any number of directions that would satisfy your dramatic soul.. Another direction would be a liberal arts degree with a major in drama that could lead you toward the stage, where your soul would shine. This particular degree would be an asset in any aspect of show business, from performing to managing, a natural for flamboyant Leo.

Virgo Happiest when serving others, Virgo thrives as a doctor, nurse, and, with your love for small animals, veterinary medicine. You also have considerable writing skills, and with your highly retentive mind, you'd be a fine editor, researcher, or critic. Majoring in communication would open countless doors for your brand of perfectionism and productivity.

Libra Blessed with brains, good looks, and a great smile, you could accomplish much. Your strong need for balance and fair treatment indicates a degree in sociology or criminal justice is a natural. Ruled by the symbol of the Scales, you seek balance and justice for all and would make an excellent judge and lawyer. Majoring in music, design, or any number of the liberal arts studies would satisfy your strong creative bent.

Scorpio With Mars as your ruler, Scorpio, you could be an excellent surgeon, and a specialty could be forensic surgery. Scorpio does best in jobs that require tremendous concentration. This sign makes a great lawyer, and pre-law is an excellent path to follow. You don't like to be scrutinized and need independence once you've proved yourself, so you could also be a detective or a great novelist.

Sagittarius Sagittarius blossoms with knowledge. Here we have a multitude of choices, from a major in international law, religious studies, or education. You could be the consummate lawyer, doctor of divinity, or college professor, or you can flourish in any career that allows you to share your vast store of knowledge and wisdom. One of the strong needs of Sagittarius is movement, and what better choice than anything in the travel business? You'd make a great pilot, flight attendent, or travel agent.

Capricorn It's difficult to keep a Capricorn in an entry-level position, and a degree in business administration and management could be the ticket for this sign, whose path of least resistance is to climb. Banking, building, and manufacturing are all good industries for you to pursue. Some of today's finest young actors and actresses are Capricorn natives, and it could be attributed to their sheer will and ability to stick to it through thick and thin. It wouldn't hurt to add some drama classes and give acting a try.

Aquarius The innovative Aquarius is suited for any major that is new and unusual. Aquarians are the innovators of the Zodiac, and a major in science could spark your already creative mind. A way-out-there individual makes a great scientist and engineer and enjoys working for humanity. Specialties for this sign would be electronics, electrical engineering, or computer science. Other examples of a unique course of study to suit you would be holistic medicine, organic farming, or performance art.

Pisces It's no secret that Pisces is multitalented. A major in English, literature, or history could help you to spend what would be your dream life: staying behind the scenes writing historical fiction, poetry, or erotica. A more financially rewarding use for your probing mind would be teaching, research, or investigative work of some kind. Pisces, you, too, could be an engineer, and majoring in chemical engineering could be your ticket to that high-end salary in which you water babies swear you aren't interested.