Posted by This morning, while brewing coffee, I opened my phone to read Russell Grant’s daily Virgo horoscope. He said that due to Mercury’s influence, we should be especially patient in our words and actions today.
Honestly, I laughed when I saw it—the dog next door barked from midnight till dawn, and my patience was already nearly exhausted. But maybe that’s exactly the reminder I needed.
Russell offered five specific tips for Virgos today. I decided not to just read them but actually follow them. Turns out, these seemingly ordinary suggestions genuinely made my day much smoother.
1. Double-check important messages before acting
After breakfast, I opened my work email to find three messages marked “Urgent! Reply ASAP!”
In the past, I would’ve typed a response immediately, but today I remembered Russell’s advice to “double-check important messages.” So I drafted a quick reply, then stepped outside for a walk around the neighborhood. When I returned and reread it, I spotted two overly blunt phrases that could’ve caused misunderstandings. After revising and sending it, I felt much more at ease.
2. Spend 20 Minutes Tidying Up a Small Area
The second suggestion was to “tidy up a physical space.” I didn’t plan a major cleanup, so I chose that “junk drawer” found in every home—the one stuffed with old batteries, broken headphones, and expired coupons.
It only took me 20 minutes to toss everything useless. Seeing the drawer neatly organized gave me an indescribable sense of relief. I even snapped a photo and posted it on my social feed to brag a little (lol).
3. Send an informal message to an old friend
The suggestion to “reach out to someone you’ve lost touch with” made me hesitate. After scrolling through my contacts for ages, I finally picked Mike, a college buddy who moved to Canada years ago and whom I hadn’t talked to in ages.
I didn’t want to send the usual “Long time no see, how are you?” small talk, so I casually sent him a funny maple syrup emoji. To my surprise, he instantly replied with a beaver joke! Even though it was just a few lines, it felt like our old friendship was back. Turns out, reaching out to old friends really doesn’t require overthinking.
4. Learning to Say “Not Right Now” at Work
At 4 PM, my boss suddenly messaged me: “Got a small task—can you squeeze it in today?”
In the past, I might have reluctantly agreed, but today I tried Russell’s method and replied: “I’ll finish Project X first today and tackle this first thing tomorrow morning.”
The boss just replied with a “K.” No anger, no pressure. I actually avoided getting yelled at and skipped overtime! For me, it felt like winning the lottery.
5. When you see something you want to buy, wait a moment
On my way home from work, I passed a bakery. The window displayed freshly baked double chocolate croissants, their aroma so tempting I could barely walk past.
I knew I shouldn’t buy them—not because of money, but because my pants were already feeling a bit tight. Standing at the shop entrance, I took several deep breaths and forced myself to wait until that “must-buy” urge passed. In the end, I only bought plain oatmeal.
Though I felt a little disappointed about missing out on the pastry, when I looked in the mirror that night, I knew I’d made the right choice.
Why do these little tips actually work?
After doing these five things, I realized: Horoscopes aren’t about predicting the future—they’re more like a little guide for “how to live today.”
They remind me:
- Don’t rush to reply to messages,
- Don’t let clutter fill your life,
- Don’t be afraid to reach out to old friends,
- Don’t feel bad about saying no to extra work,
- Don’t let momentary desires lead you astray.
These things seem simple, yet we often overlook them. Russell’s advice is like a gentle nudge: “Hey, today you can be kinder to yourself, slow down, and be more mindful.”
If you’re a Virgo, why not try these five tips today? Even if you’re not a Virgo, these practices work for everyone—after all, who doesn’t want to live a little more effortlessly and clearly?
