Natal chart owner asks: Why is that I always manipulate (not in a toxic way) people into doing something for me WITHOUT actually asking for it or wanting it?

Astrology perspective.
Manipulation often relates to Scorpio skills: Moon-Sun conjunction in the 8th House, Scorpio as rising sign and Pluto (Scorpio’s ruler) in the 1st House (body). Additionally to be a successful manipulator one has to have empathy – Moon-Sun conjunction is in Cancer.