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In the AMC show Mad Men, Advertising Director Don Draper had a conversation with his soon-to-be ex-secretary, who had let him down. “If I can’t count on you, you are useless to me. You’re fired.” If divorce were only so easy.
Back in the day before “feminism” was a word with special connotations, men had “office wives,” unabashedly so. They were called “secretaries,” one of the few professions open to women. In the pre-computer office, these women were absolutely essential — to take calls, prepare documents, and keep a schedule of meetings and appointments. The secretary had first-hand, often intimate knowledge of the business dealings of her boss, so keeping his confidences was an important part of the job. An affair — emotional or otherwise — was not unusual, as the man depended on his secretary in business much like he depended on his wife at home to keep his life running smoothly.
Fast forward to the present day. The rise of the computer in the modern office eliminated the need for lower management and middle management to keep secretaries. But this did not eliminate the need for men to have someone with whom they could share their confidences. And guess what, ladies — they are not going to share them with the guys, the ones with whom they are really competing.
Because the same skills men use to court their romantic interests are used to court a potential “office wife,” it is easy to get confused as to their intentions. And since people can and do meet future romantic interests in the office, how do you know which way his flirtations are leading? Let the zodiac be your guide.
For office husbands with the Sun signs Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces, read Part II.
Aries: He always has a sparkle his eye, and he flirts with every woman in the office — until they tire of him, of course. You don’t, however, because he’s fun. He’ll share all his conquests with you — in the boardroom and the bedroom — so you might think he is sharing special confidences. He is. He loves to tell people how great he is, and you are one of the few people who’ll listen. But if he hasn’t asked you out within the first thirty seconds of meeting you, you are a friend, not a lover, so dust off your date book.
Taurus: Ruled as he is by Venus — the planet of beauty and love — the Bull exudes an earthy sensuality that is seductive all on its own. If you are steady and reliable he might come to rely on you, which is a huge compliment — since you’ve noticed how careful and particular he is about his business dealings. But don’t expect more if he isn’t courting you with more than a few chocolates on your desk. You are indispensable to him, but not in that way.
Gemini: Witty Gemini is usually a social favorite at the office. It’s easy to become his friend, and it’s easy to feel special when you are given more attention than anyone else. He confides his career woes: how Harry stole an account, how Jim stabbed him in the back. He’d be much farther ahead if it weren’t for the sharks in the office. Who wouldn’t sympathize with such a charming fellow? Except it’s all high drama, and Mr. Gemini shares it so you can massage his rather fragile ego. However, that’s all that is likely to be massaged if he hasn’t asked you out for more than a working dinner.
Cancer: The Crab has a special weapon in his arsenal to win you over — his propensity to offer instant intimacy. You’ll hear about all the details of his professional and personal life, including how he feels. How seductive this is for any woman longing to share emotional intimacy with a man! And you are eager to reciprocate, realizing that this sensitive man is fragile and in need of your support. Watch that one, sister, because if you hadn’t noticed, that support usually runs one way — to him. If he doesn’t display an interest to get seriously involved in your personal life, you are office mate, not life mate material.
Leo: The sunny, effusive Lion makes you feel special just by smiling at you. After all, he is important, up and coming, the man to watch. It’s easy to get caught up in the special aura of power and charm that he exudes. You feel very special when you are granted access to his innermost thoughts and dreams. But have you noticed that this access is gained by a little hard work on your own? You don’t mind retyping his report, do you? Or did you mind correcting all his spelling and grammatical errors? Or the few hours spent fact-checking? If you do all that and aren’t dating him, it isn’t going to happen. It’s easy for him to find a new lover, but a good assistant … that’s not.
Virgo: Meticulous and efficient (read “prickly” and “fussy”), Virgo knows everything: the correct form to fill out to order paperclips, who the best IT person is to call when your computer is slower than a slug, the real reason why your boss takes those two hour lunches on Thursdays. Why then, do he take an interest in you? He’s so abnormally helpful, proofing your latest report, picking up an incoming call, that you think he has more on his mind than business. Don’t be fooled. He has a need to be needed, and you, my friend, qualify as his latest office improvement project.
About the Author
Beth is a professional astrologer with over twenty years experience counseling clients in career and relationship issues. She writes an astrology column for a weekly newspaper along the Connecticut shoreline and blogs about astrology daily at the 451 Press blog Astrology Explored.
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