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All you need is a little creativity, drive, and spare time.
By Christine Schoenwald — Written on Mar 20, 2019
Everybody needs to have a side hustle these days because we can all use a little extra cash. It’s a great idea to use a skill or talent and turn it into something profitable. There are even times when a side hustle can morph into a full-time career!
You may think that only college students or young adults are in need of a side hustle, but that’s not true. Anyone — no matter what age — can benefit from having a part-time job they’ve created for themselves. And when you bring astrology into the mix, it's only normal to be curious about how the zodiac signs make money on the side.
However, it can also be tricky trying to come up with a side hustle. You want something that will bring in regular cash and isn’t so complicated that you give up before you even get started. You want a side hustle that taps into your special qualities and is enjoyable enough for you to do on a regular basis.
There’s one thing that can make a side hustle truly successful and that’s motivation. If you’re motivated, you’re able to create opportunities for yourself and promote yourself as an ideal candidate for a business or job.
ARIES: Focus grouping
Aries love trying new things and meeting new people, so why not combine both? There are tons of focus groups where you are paid for your opinions. Sometimes you have to watch a TV show pilot, taste a new food product, or discuss your travel habits.
Most of the time, these focus group sessions are only an hour or two and you're paid for your time. Aries may be able to supplement their income very nicely by doing at least two focus groups a month.
TAURUS: Virtual assistant service
Taurus love being at home and not having to be in uncomfortable business clothing, so working as a virtual assistant is the perfect gig for them. A virtual assistant provides administrative support to clients from their home office.
Taurus can make their own hours, work when and if they want to, and work in the beautiful atmosphere of their own home. And bonus: no commute.
GEMINI: Podcaster
We already know that Geminis kill it at communicating with others, so what could be a better fit than podcasting? They don't need a studio, they can record it at their own home with their own fairly inexpensive equipment, talk about the things that are important to them, and get their own sponsors.
If the podcast is popular and you know it will be, who knows what it could lead to — books, TV shows, or a media empire?
CANCER: Airbnb host
One of the things about Cancers is that they're very house-proud and they always make sure that anyone visiting feels comfortable. So turning their extra bedroom or guest house into a rental makes perfect sense.
Not only would Cancer meet people from around the world without having to travel, but their hosting profits could also cover their rent or mortgage. Sure, they'd have to keep their house clean, but they do that anyway.
LEO: Reality show participant
Why let that vibrant Leo personality go to waste when you can be on a reality show and make money from it? Yes, having cameras around all the time is invasive and you may have to fight for air time, but you know how to captivate an audience.
Why not make some money just being fabulous you? If you're on a reality show, it will help your brand and get you into the public eye.
VIRGO: Professional organizer
Virgos like things in their place, dislike clutter, and have a very organized mind, so being a professional organizer would be a great side hustle for them. They might even become the next Marie Kondo!
While someone's disorganization might initially cause Virgo some anxiety, the sense of fulfillment and satisfaction a Virgo will get from a completed job will be well worth it.
LIBRA: YouTube tutorials
Libras have a vast amount of knowledge and charm, which is what you need to attract viewers and keep them. It may take time to build up an audience, but regular video posting and a great social media presence will help.
Once channel owners have a following, they may get paid to host advertising on their videos. With enough viewers, this revenue sharing program can really pay off.
SCORPIO: Voiceover acting
Doing voices for commercials or animation is highly profitable, and these days you don't have to leave the house to do it. Many voiceover artists have turned their spare closets into recording studios and they just record things with their phones.
Voiceover would appeal to Scorpio because it would allow them to keep their anonymity while allowing them to perform. Scorpios are focused, self-driven, and creative enough to be a fantastic voiceover artist.
SAGITTARIUS: Tour guide
Sagittarians love to travel, meet new people, and learn new things. If they're a travel guide around their own city, they'd discover things they didn't know; if they were a guide for a big tour in a foreign city, it could help to subsidize their travel costs.
They probably wouldn't need to purchase any expensive equipment — all they'd need is their already vast travel knowledge and the energy to lead a group of people.
CAPRICORN: SAT/LSAT tutor
Capricorns genuinely want to help others, and being a tutor in their spare time would be an excellent way to do this. They could work as much or little as they want, schedule tutoring times based on their own schedule, and be inspired by those they tutor.
Tutoring can be extremely lucrative, and since Capricorns are extremely financially responsible, this would be another way they could build up their bank account without having to risk anything.
AQUARIUS: App inventor
Aquarians are gifted with creative and innovative minds and love all the new technology, so inventing apps would be a great way for them to earn money and keep the creative juices flowing. It's not as if they didn't think about creating new apps all the time anyway.
Besides, there's a good chance that Aquarius already knows someone who could hook them up, help them get investors and facilitate getting the app on the market.
PISCES: Senior citizen art teacher
Pisces tend to be extremely patient, have an abundance of artistic talent, and are very kind. Helping people to express themselves creatively would give Pisces joy and it would inspire their own creativity.
Since Pisces are sensitive and intuitive, it's not unlikely that their students would grow to trust them, and some of the classes would end up being very healing and therapeutic.
Christine Schoenwald is a writer, performer, and astrology lover. She has written over 500 articles on the zodiac signs and how the stars influence us. She's had articles in The Los Angeles Times, Salon, Woman's Day, and is a contributing writer to Ravishly, I AM & CO, and YourTango. Check out her website, her Facebook writer's page, and her Instagram.