Posted by Honestly, I always thought horoscopes were just random nonsense. But early in 2023, a friend kept nagging me: “You gotta check out your Aries horoscope for this year!” Fed up with his pestering, I finally opened my laptop one Tuesday night while munching on cold pizza.
It was almost 11 PM when I searched “2023 Aries horoscope” and scrolled through five websites in one go. Turns out, they all said pretty much the same thing—lots of hype, but little substance. Then it hit me: What if I actually followed this advice and saw what happened?
Starting with work: Bills won’t pay themselves
First, I dug out my goal list from the beginning of the year, still stained with coffee. The horoscope said April to July was Aries’ “golden period,” perfect for advancing my career. I scanned my list, crossed off two long-abandoned plans, then circled one in red: “Reach out to freelance clients.”
The next morning, I steeled myself and emailed three potential clients. To lighten the mood, I added an emoji—a bit silly, but it helped break the ice.
The results? One client never responded, another flat-out said “no thanks,” but the third actually replied on Thursday and signed a small $500 contract! Not a huge win, but better than nothing. Turns out, even taking a small step is better than sitting idle.
Love Life: Horoscopes Say We’ll Fight?
The horoscope mentioned Mars’ strong energy in Q3 might spark relationship conflicts, but things would smooth out by October. I laughed and immediately called my girlfriend, joking, “The stars say we’ll argue, but it’ll be fine by October.”
She burst out laughing so hard she nearly choked on her tea. The result? We didn’t fight at all—instead, we planned a camping trip together. The horoscope totally missed that one! Later, I realized that instead of waiting for “romantic surprises,” I should just send her cute cat GIFs every day. She always laughs heartily when she sees them, and I find it pretty fun myself.
Money Matters: Don’t Fall for “Smart Investing” Hype
When it comes to financial fortune, most horoscopes just spout generic advice like “invest wisely” or “seize opportunities”—sounds smart, but anyone can say that. One line caught my eye though: “Unexpected income may come your way mid-year.”
Suddenly I remembered buying a little Bitcoin for $50 back in 2020 and completely forgetting about it. I opened my crypto app and—hey—it had shot up to $78! I sold it immediately and splurged on an incredibly satisfying taco. While it wasn’t a fortune, savoring that delicious taco made me realize this might be the happiest “investment” I’ve ever made.
Of course, I’ve tried other things too. Like spending $20 on a lottery ticket and winning nothing. So yeah, you can’t count on windfalls, but little surprises do occasionally knock on your door.
My Honest Take: Horoscopes Are Like Fortune Cookies
After a year of this, I shoved all my notes into a folder called “Random Experiments” on my computer. Looking back, horoscopes are just like those fortune cookies you get with Chinese takeout—if you take the slip of paper seriously, you lose. But if you treat it as lighthearted fun, it might just spark a little inspiration.
They didn’t make me rich overnight, nor did they predict my camping trip with my girlfriend. But they did get me moving: sending emails, selling Bitcoin, making my girlfriend smile every day. These are things anyone can do, Aries or not.
So, would I try it again? Maybe—if someone buys me tequila shots (laugh).
A Tip for Readers
If you’re into astrology, treat it as an “action trigger”: When you see “career breakthrough,” actually reach out to a client; when you see “romantic connection,” send your partner a heartfelt message. Don’t treat it as prophecy, but as a little tool reminding you, “It’s time to do something.”
After all, what truly changes your life isn’t astrology—it’s the step you take yourself.
