You have most likely encountered astrology in your life – whether it be checking your horoscope, comparing sign compatibility, or even going as far as studying your star chart. But have you ever consulted the stars when it comes to your office supplies? In this post we will dissect which office supply product matches your astrological sign.
Not familiar with your sign? That is okay. There are 12 zodiac signs in total, each encompassing their own specific traits, aspirations, and attitudes; and six of which we will cover in this week’s post. By matching your date of birth to the ranges given below you can identify which zodiac sign you belong to, and what office product best matches your personality!
January 20 – February 18
Aquarius: Progressive, original, independent, humanitarian, enjoys socialization, intellectual, conversationalist, good listener, helps others
The web cam is a perfect representation of an Aquarius – allowing coworkers to socialize, engage in intellectual conversation, help problem solve, and share original ideas all through technology.
February 19 – March 20
Pisces: Compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise, musical, enjoys alone time, supportive, nonjudgmental, tolerant, selfless, friendly
A Pisces’ ability to support others without expecting anything in return, their capacity to be friends with just about everyone, and their artistic flair resembles a colorful paperclip. Much like a paperclip to a stack of papers, Pisces are the binding force that holds the office together.
March 21 – April 19
Aries: Courageous, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic, honest, passionate, leader, individualistic, competitive, organized, energetic, multitasker
You will rarely meet an Aries who is not capable of finishing several things at once, often in record time. Their multi-tasking abilities and can-do attitude make the lined Post-it® note pad their ideal office supply counterpart. Perfect for this goal oriented and organized zodiac sign.
April 20 – May 20
Taurus: Reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable, consistent, committed, loyal, grounded
If a Taurus were any office supply item, it would have to be duct tape. Their practical, reliable, and stable nature, coupled with their unwavering ability to stick to tasks until completion make them akin to the classic tape we all know and trust.
May 21 – June 20
Gemini: Gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, expressive, quick-witted, dual personalities, sociable, communicative, open-minded, artistic, versatile, inquisitive, fun loving
With Gemini’s artistic, two-sided, and fun-loving character, it only makes sense that their office supply parallel would be the vibrant and dual-sided Sharpie® marker. A writing utensil that not only will let them communicate and express themselves but also match this sign’s notorious vibrant and adaptable spirit.
June 21 – July 22
Cancer: Tenacious, highly imaginative, loyal, emotional, persuasive, intuitive, sentimental, sympathetic, empathetic
The Cancer sign as an office supply item would have to be an office chair. Your favorite chair’s ability to support your back and body throughout the workday is emblematic of a Cancer’s attachment to the people close to them, and their ability to empathize with other’s discomfort and hardship. Your chair’s trusty lumbar support, head rest, and ergonomic design are as reliable and enduring as your office’s Cancer signs.
July 23 – August 22
Leo: Creative, passionate, generous, warm-hearted, cheerful, humorous, natural born leaders, self-confident, loyal, charming
As an office supply item, Leo’s bear a great similarity to batteries – always bringing energy, drive, and purpose to everything they do. This sign’s self-confident and powerful nature allows them to thrive in leadership roles and take initiative to get things done. You can rely on the office Leo to bring a force and life their work much like a trusty battery.
August 23 – September 22
Virgo: Loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical, detail-oriented, methodical, organized
There is no better office supply mate for a Virgo than a personal planner. This sign has a methodical approach to life that ensures nothing is left to chance – always striving to be well-organized, detail oriented, and practical in their everyday. Much like a personal planner, a Virgo’s goals and intentions are always strictly defined.
September 23 – October 22
Libra: Cooperative, diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social, community-oriented, gentle, peaceful
The way a grouping of file folders bring a sense of balance to a mess of documents, so too does a Libra to an office environment. This sign greatly values partnership often thriving in a community setting, and is passionate in their continuous pursuit of balance, symmetry, and equality in all things.
October 23 – November 21
Scorpio: Resourceful, brave, passionate, trustworthy, honest, strong-minded, determined, assertive, collected
You will rarely meet a Scorpio who is not determined, decisive, and resolute in their search for truth or fact. Their dependable character and passion for accuracy make the calculator their ideal office supply counterpart. Always precise in its output, the calculator is ideal for this resourceful and composed zodiac sign.
November 22 – December 21
Sagittarius: Curious, energetic, extroverted, optimistic, enthusiastic, adaptable, expressive, idealistic, open-minded, philosophical
A dry erase board is a perfect representation of a Sagittarius – allowing coworkers to engage with one another and work towards achieving goals through the visual expression of thoughts and ideas. The sign’s extroverted and adaptable nature is well matched by the versatile and communicative office supply staple.
December 22 – January 19
Capricorn: Responsible, disciplined, self-control, good managers, traditional, serious, practical, grounded
The Capricorn sign is said to symbolize time and responsibility. Naturally, their ideal office supply counterpart is none other than the wall clock. Its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature, possessing an inner state of independence that enables consistent progress. Comparable to how a clock systematically governs our daily actions, Capricorns are masters of management and have an innate ability to supervise many individuals at once.
Each of the office supply products detailed in this series work in tandem with one another to make the collective office run smoothly. The same goes for each of the zodiac signs. The office thrives because of the diverse qualities and characteristics each individual contributes to the combined whole.
References
“Zodiac Signs and Astrology Signs Meanings and Characteristics.” Astrology Zodiac Signs, (www.astrology-zodiac-signs.com) Accessed 25 May 2021.
