Man, 2015, what a year. Especially when it came to love, or lack thereof. I was a full-blown Virgo, and let me tell you, my love life was a mess. Absolute chaos. Felt like I was just drifting, going on dates that went nowhere, always overthinking everything. My head was constantly spinning with “what ifs” and “should haves.”
I remember it so clearly. It was late June, and I was just scrolling, feeling sorry for myself. I’d had another terrible date – the kind where you spend the whole time wondering if you left the oven on, just so you have an excuse to bolt. My friend, bless her heart, was always into the stars and stuff, and she’d been bugging me to “just look at my horoscope.” I usually laughed it off. But that night, I was desperate. Seriously desperate for any kind of sign, any little bit of direction.
So, there I was, sitting on my beat-up couch, staring at my laptop screen. I typed in “Virgo love horoscope July 2015” or something like that. And boom, up popped this article. The title jumped right out at me: “Get Your Virgo Monthly Love Horoscope July 2015: Dating Advice!” It felt like it was speaking directly to me, like someone knew exactly what kind of train wreck my life was at that moment.
I clicked it open, a little skeptical but mostly just curious. What did it say? Well, it wasn’t anything super groundbreaking, you know? But it was framed in a way that, for some reason, really hit home for my Virgo brain. It talked about being present, about not letting my analytical side ruin the fun. It mentioned opening up to new experiences, not clinging too tightly to expectations. Classic Virgo stuff, I guess, but hearing it from an “official” horoscope made it feel… legitimate. Like, “Okay, the universe is telling me to chill out.”
So, I thought, what the heck? What have I got to lose? My dating life couldn’t get any worse, right? I decided right then and there I was gonna try and actually apply some of this advice for July. I wasn’t just gonna read it and forget it. I was going to make a conscious effort. It felt like a little personal challenge. My own little practice session in dating.
My July 2015 Dating Experiment
First thing, the horoscope pushed for being more spontaneous. Which, for a Virgo like me, is basically like asking a fish to climb a tree. I usually planned everything to the minute. But the article specifically said something about letting go of control. So, when a buddy called me up last minute on a Tuesday and said, “Hey, there’s a live band playing at this new bar, wanna check it out?” my usual response would be “Nah, gotta prep for tomorrow’s meeting.” This time, I took a deep breath and said, “Yeah, sure, why not?”
- Trying new places: That night, I met some cool people, totally outside my usual circle. No sparks flew romantically, but it felt good to just be there, not overthinking.
- Being more direct: The horoscope also hinted at clear communication. I had this thing where I’d always hint, or try to be subtle. Next date I had, with this guy from an app, when he asked me what I was looking for, instead of giving a vague answer, I actually told him, “I’m looking for someone genuine, see where it goes.” Shocking, I know. It felt weird, but also liberating.
- Not overanalyzing every text: This was a huge one. The horoscope said something about not getting caught up in the details, just enjoying the flow. For weeks, I’d been dissecting every single emoji and ellipsis. I decided, nope, not doing that this month. If he texts, he texts. If he doesn’t, he doesn’t. My world won’t end.
There was this one awkward coffee date. This girl was super nice, but just not my vibe. Usually, I’d string it along, afraid of hurting feelings. But the horoscope, in its own cryptic way, made me feel okay about being honest. After about 45 minutes, I just politely said, “Hey, it was really great meeting you, but I don’t think we’re a match.” It was hard, really hard, to say that out loud. My stomach was doing flips. But the relief afterwards was huge. No more dragging it out, no more feeling guilty.
Another piece of advice was to focus on the fun, not the outcome. This was probably the hardest for me. Every date, every interaction, I was already picturing the next five years. This horoscope made me try to just… enjoy the moment. On one date to a theme park, instead of thinking, “Is this person husband material?” I just focused on laughing at the ridiculous rollercoasters and the cheesy cotton candy. It was a genuinely good time, regardless of what happened next.
By the end of July 2015, my dating life wasn’t suddenly perfect. I didn’t find “the one” that month. But something had shifted inside me. I felt lighter. I wasn’t stressing as much. That horoscope, which I probably found on some random website, actually made me pause and rethink my entire approach. It gave me permission to try new things, to step out of my comfort zone, and to cut myself some slack. It wasn’t magic, but it certainly was a kick in the pants I needed. It got me to actually do something different, instead of just wishing things would change.
