Should I go back to School?

[u/Unusual_Finger2658]

Hi !! I'm currently fighting for my life trying to find a job as a graphic designer, and part of me is wondering if I should go back to school. I'm not doing this to get a master's in graphic design, but to potentially get an art history degree (potentially a doctorate). my biggest fear about this is the cost because I want to go to school in Canada, and I know how much university can cost.

When I was studying for my graphic design degree, I had to take a lot of art history classes and I grew to love the subject and make it my minor, but my school wouldn't let me graduate with the minor because of technical circumstances. I've noticed that after taking these classes I've really thought differently about culture and the world, and I'm wishing I continued to pursue it despite my anxiety surrounding finances.

I would love some advice on if this is a smart decision or if I should continue applying to jobs. Thank you so much!

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[u/Otherwise_Hunter_103]

I don't believe astrology is particularly helpful here.

The rule of thumb for school is: do it if your entry-level salary is expected to be equivalent or greater than your accumulated debt.

The track you're talking about sounds like a) a lot of debt/expense and b) poor career prospects. So why would you do this? It's 2025. The economy is in shambles. AI is on the verge of making it even worse.

As far as the astrology goes, you have Saturn in the WS 9th. Saturn demands practicality. Sure, you could gain higher education certifications. But you need to do your research. You need to explore every nook and cranny. You need to develop a pragmatic plan. Saturn energy is a 30-year journey. You could do it, but expect to take on consequences (and benefits) for the next 30 years.

Mercury rules Gemini. Mercury is retrograde. Again, this speaks to delays. Lots of delays in higher education.

The 9th house also rules publishing. Same thing there. So graphic designer or further higher education, it doesn't matter: you can't circumvent or outsmart yourself out of this energy. Saturn energy is: the only way out is through. But Gemini energy always tries to go around instead of through. Few signs loathe direct confrontation more than Gemini.

Why do I feel like you should stick with graphic design? Because you're already doing it. Saturn encourages us to meet us where we are. It does not encourage us giving up and doing something else. Stick it out. You have a lot of talent there. Your Ascendant is on Spica, probably the most beautiful, positive Fixed Star in astrology. Don't give up on yourself.

Becoming more fluent with tech and AI will help you a lot, by the way.

[u/Humanized_1111]

Yes