PRODUCTIVITY HACKS FOR 2020, BASED ON YOUR ZODIAC SIGN
The movement of the stars shows us when there are openings to success, as well as when we are likely to run into further roadblocks and obstacles. As a general rule, it is not a good time to launch new projects or start new jobs when Mars or Mercury are retrograde. Mercury will be retrograde from February 18th – March 9th, June 17th – July 12th, and finally October 13th – November 3rd, 2020. It is best not to sign contracts during these times, as well. Last, Mars, the booster rocket to our goals and relationships, must be in a strong position in order to bring success to our plans. In 2020, Mars will be retrograde and in weak position from September 9th until November 14th. Be cautious of falling prey to constant conflicts or facing blockages at every turn. All planets will be direct and moving forward early in the year. Read about it here.
ARIES (MARCH 21 – APRIL 19)
A major year for your career and ambitions has come in 2020, so get ready for lots of progress. Jupiter, planet of fortune, will be smiling on your goals. Seek to reach toward those plans because luck is on your side. Avoid Mars Retrograde because this is your planetary ruler and will affect you most of all. You will be very busy near March 9th. This Full Moon will help you increase your productivity. However, use the days following September 17th to build an even better routine for the rest of the year.
TAURUS (APRIL 20 – MAY 20)
When the Sun is in your zodiac sign from April 20th till May 20th, you will feel energized toward your goals, so be sure to focus on launching everything you can then. However, when Venus, your planetary ruler, is retrograde from May 13th until June 25th, you may feel like you are being dragged into the past. Obstacles could be afoot. Around April 7th you will have a major focus on an important project and assessing your productivity. Use the days following the New Moon of October 16th to find a routine that’s best for you. Last, Jupiter, planet of miracles, is residing in your sector of expansion. The more you step out of your comfort zone, the more happiness you can bring to your career and plans. Get ready for major success in 2021.
GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 20)
Beware Mercury Retrograde in 2020, Gemini. With it being your planetary ruler, these transits affect you most of all! The Full Moon near May 7th is going to bring you lots of productivity and movement, so consider how you’ve been scheduling your time. Then, the New Moon in the days following November 14th, you have a rare chance to truly find the best routine for you. Good things await.
CANCER (JUNE 21 – JULY 22)
Mars Retrograde is going to be difficult for all zodiac signs in 2020, Cancer, but you will experience a tremendous amount of frustration during that time when it comes to your career. Mars, which usually brings success and power, will be drained and sluggish from September 9th until November 14th. Absolutely do not start a new job or project then. June 5th sees an important moment for you to better your routine, while the New Moon that follows December 14th, 2020 brings you a more balanced schedule in 2021.
LEO (JULY 23 – AUGUST 22)
Of all the zodiac signs, you are the most blessed when it comes to work and productivity in 2020, Leo! Congratulations – you’ve worked hard to get where you are, and even bigger horizons are ahead. Jupiter, the planet of miracles, is helping you take on more projects that can truly help you. You’ll have a major Lunar Eclipse in your productivity zone on July 4th, so expect a very busy summer where you will be grinding hard and balancing your schedule to your busy schedule.
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22)
Virgos all groan when they hear Mercury Retrograde is back because this planet is their solar ruler. Sorry to say, we will have even more in 2020 – and you will feel it very significantly. Don’t worry, though, you will rise and grow. The year starts off with an amazing time for you to increase your productivity and take on more projects, so use the days after the New Moon on January 24th to build a plan for your year. August 3rd is a big moment for your productivity as well. Use the days that surround it to assess how far you’ve gotten for your goals and if you can even take on more.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22)
Jupiter, planet of fortune, is smiling on your home and domestic sector this year and that means it’s an excellent time to work from home. Not only do the stars say you can make more money if you do so, but you can make a ton of progress, too. Venus Retrograde takes place this year from May 13th until June 25th, and this is a time when you will feel as if you are meeting obstacles at every turn. Venus is your solar ruler and anytime she is weak, you feel it more than most. February 23rd is the most important moon cycle of the year to increase your productivity and the days surrounding September 1st will help you plan on into 2021. Use those times wisely.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21)
Get ready for a highly communicative year, Scorpio, because Jupiter is smiling on this very special sector for you. This means that learning, writing, and speaking are favored for you. Contracts could be coming your way, too. The days following March 24th will help you be more productive than ever before, and you’ll see even more results in the days around October 1st. Take on more projects and tie up past ones then. However, beware when your co-ruler, Mars, is retrograde from September 9th until November 14th. You’ll feel quite frustrated and tired at this time. Also, be cautious of Mercury being retrograde in your zodiac sign from October 13th until October 27th. You may feel as if you’ve lost your mind.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21)
Your income will be rising in 2020, Sagittarius, so prepare to be delighted! Jupiter, planet of miracles, is on your side. This means that the harder you work, the more you can generate – so go for the gold! Uranus, planet of change, is in your sector of productivity this year and it’s saying that you should try something new when it comes to your routine. Key dates to watch to increase your productivity and find a better schedule are the days following the New Moon on April 22nd and the Full Moon on October 31st.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19)
Oh, blessed Capricorn, you will love 2020 so much! Jupiter, planet of luck, takes twelve years to go around the Sun and this year it is in your zodiac sign bringing you magic in every way! This is a year of many new beginnings and you can make many wonderful dreams come to life. Use this time to your advantage! The New Moon on May 22nd will help you find more projects and productivity, so know what you want and make it happen. However, a mighty eclipse near November 30th shows that you’re shifting your routine starting then on into 2021.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18)
Productivity is highly favored for you in 2020 when you are working solo or behind-the-scenes. That’s because Jupiter, planet of luck, is in your sector of privacy. 2021 is going to be massive for you, so use this time to assess what you truly want ahead. Beware of Uranus Retrograde because this planet is your ruler. It will be sluggish from August 14th into 2021. Productivity will be especially favored for you around January 10th and in the days that follow June 20th and July 20th. Know how you want your schedule to be and bring that into life.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20)
You will take important steps toward your hopes and dreams in 2020, Pisces, and have plenty of fun while doing it! Jupiter, planet of miracles, is in your sector of friendships, communities, and ambitions. You will make a lot of progress both personally and professionally, so aim high. Neptune is your planetary ruler, so beware when it is retrograde from June 22nd until November 28th. You will be very busy finishing up an important project near February 8th. Use the days following August 18th to find the best schedule and routine possible.
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