So back in August 2019, I was feeling super stuck at my job. Like, seriously grinding away but going nowhere. Kinda desperate, honestly. Remembered this Virgo career horoscope thing floating around online. Normally, I laugh at that stuff, but hey, desperate times.
Digging Up the Dirt
Cracked open my laptop one lazy Sunday afternoon. Coffee steaming next to me. Went searching. Typed stuff like “virgo job august 2019 stars” – you know, the usual. Found a bunch of vague articles, honestly. Mostly felt like recycled junk. Kept digging.
Finally landed on one that sounded… different. Less fairy dust, more practical vibes. The main points stuck out:
- Focus on Details: Big push about paying attention to the fine print, like paperwork, contracts, tiny details everyone else skips. Said Virgos would shine here.
- Teamwork Headaches: Warned about possible friction or weird vibes in work groups. Said not to force stuff, just find my own efficient corner.
- Hidden Opportunities: Mentioned something about overlooked chances coming back around if I stayed alert. Weird.
- Decision Time: Talked about needing to make a clear choice about my path by month’s end, or feel stuck even longer.
Thought it was kinda generic, maybe slightly relevant? Shrugged, closed the laptop. Told myself it was just for fun.
The Weird Part – It Sorta Happened
Fast forward a week into August. Honestly, forgot the horoscope existed. Just doing my thing.
Then boom. Boss dumps this massive, super old contract review on my desk. All fine print, amendments, clauses like spiderwebs. A total nightmare. Nobody else wanted to touch it. Remembered that “attention to detail” bit. Sighed and dug in. Spent days buried in it.
Turns out? Found a massive billing error. Like, serious money going back two quarters. Boss looked like he’d seen a ghost. Suddenly I’m the office hero. That was the “detail” part, nailed it.
Then, middle of the month. My team? Total mess. Two guys arguing over something stupid, project stalled. Felt awkward trying to mediate. Remembered the horoscope about avoiding friction. So I just… stopped trying. Focused purely on my part of the project. Went solo, put my head down. Finished my chunk days ahead. Boss noticed. Guess that “find your own corner” advice worked.
End of August? That “hidden opportunity.” Remembered an old client email from months back, buried in my inbox. Just a vague “maybe someday” thing. On a total whim, I replied late one night. Figured nothing to lose. They actually responded immediately! Wanted a new proposal. Totally out of the blue. Blew my mind. “Overlooked chance” punched me right in the face.
The Decision? Yeah, That Hit Too.
That proposal deadline? August 30th. They needed an answer: was I pitching solo or pushing it through my current company? The horoscope line about “decision time” echoed hard. Felt suffocated at my job despite the win. Felt… stagnant.
I pitched solo. Scary as hell.
Why? The stars didn’t make me do it. But noticing things? Paying attention? Looking at my own pile of ignored clues? That horoscope was like a weird, dusty magnifying glass I picked up by accident. Made me see my own mess a tiny bit clearer. Maybe just coincidence. Maybe the universe whispering. Who knows?
Didn’t get the client immediately, by the way. That took months more. But leaving that job? Best move. I’m so tired. I need a nap.
