Posted by Recently, I came across an online article about Virgo’s weekly horoscope, which included specific career advice. One day during lunch with nothing to do, I casually clicked it open. Honestly, I’m usually pretty organized, but work has been crazy busy lately, leaving me feeling overwhelmed. Seeing the zodiac advice, I thought: Why not give it a shot?
What Did I Do Following the Advice?
The article said to focus on three things this week: properly plan the next few days of work, pay attention to details, and have more face-to-face chats with colleagues.
It sounded reasonable, so I grabbed my notebook and started writing a plan. I listed tasks for each day from Monday to Friday, like “Finish the first draft of the report,” “Check the wording of every email,” and “Schedule a chat with the team lead about project progress.”
Then I actually followed through.
Monday morning, I spent an extra 10 minutes thoroughly reviewing the project documents from start to finish—parts I might have skipped before as “unimportant.” It was a bit tedious, but since the horoscope said so, I decided to give it a shot.
Regarding communication, I changed my habits too. Before, I’d just email colleagues whenever I had a question. This time, I walked straight over to my colleague Sarah’s desk. A five-minute face-to-face chat resolved a budget issue that had been stalled for days. Much faster than emailing!
In short, I focused on three things this week:
- Planning tasks daily and writing them down on paper;
- Scrutinizing documents down to the smallest detail;
- Choosing face-to-face over typing whenever possible.
How did it go? It was a mixed bag.
By Wednesday, I started sensing something was off. On one hand, I was spending more time than usual and constantly felt pressed for time. On the other, I still forgot things—like one task that never made it onto my list until I remembered it later.
But here’s the amazing part: precisely because I was extra thorough this time, I caught a data error before submitting the client proposal. If I hadn’t spotted it, the client would’ve been furious. That really saved the day!
By Friday, the week’s work finally wrapped up smoothly. My boss even specifically mentioned how attentive I was on calls and how clearly I answered questions. Honestly, hearing that praise felt pretty good.
But I have to admit: it was exhausting. While this method definitely worked—helping me stay on top of deadlines and reduce mistakes—I was so wound up that after work, I didn’t even feel like cooking dinner. All I wanted to do was collapse on the couch.
Why Do I Trust Horoscope Advice?
You might wonder: Why would an adult believe in horoscopes?
Truth is, just months ago, I was stuck in a dead-end job. My last-minute scrambling and disorganized planning cost me several promotion opportunities. One day, fed up, I randomly clicked on a horoscope just to distract myself.
Unexpectedly, that experiment led me to help a friend plan a small side project, which unexpectedly landed me freelance work. Since then, I’ve occasionally used these “little experiments” to adjust my work rhythm.
For me, horoscopes aren’t superstition—they’re a way to approach problems from a different angle. They remind me not to be too rigid or anxious. Sometimes, following the advice to do small things can actually lead to unexpectedly good results.
So, if you’re also a Virgo, or just feeling a bit overwhelmed at work lately, why not give it a try: spend some time making a to-do list, chat more with your colleagues, and double-check the documents you’ve written. You don’t have to believe in horoscopes, but these methods themselves are genuinely useful.
