So this week’s Virgo love forecast popped up in my feed – again. Honestly, sometimes these feel like recycled advice, you know? “Communicate better!” Gee, thanks. But the headline mentioned “Action Steps,” and well, I’m a sucker for a practical list. Figured why not actually try doing what it suggests? Might be amusing at least.
Grabbing the Recommendations
Opened the app while waiting for my coffee to brew. This week’s vibe for Virgos was supposedly about “practical expressions of care” and “planning ahead.” Okay, not totally off-brand for us analytical types. The main points it hammered on were:
- Plan something small. Not a grand gesture, just… something.
- Listen more than talk. Especially about their daily stuff.
- Actually schedule quality time. Instead of just vaguely thinking about it.
- Do something helpful without being asked. The horror, right?
My first thought? “That’s basic.” But then I realized… do I actually do this stuff consistently? Hmm. Challenge accepted.
Putting it Into Action (My Week)
Alright, let’s see how this played out in the real world with my partner.
Monday: The “plan something small” bit. Honestly struggled. Didn’t want to overthink it. Saw they were low on their favorite coffee pods. Ordered a refill pack online. That counts as planning… technically? Felt kinda lame, but hit “buy.” Action step: Check.
Tuesday: “Listen more than talk.” My partner started venting about a stupid work email chain. My instinct? Jump in with solutions (“Just forward it to your boss!”). Stopped myself. Grunted affirmatively a few times, asked “What happened after that?” Felt unnatural, like holding my breath underwater. They talked for 10 minutes straight. They seemed… lighter afterwards? Okay, point to the horoscope.
Wednesday: “Schedule quality time.” This one I fought. Felt rigid. But looking at our calendars, next week looked scary busy. Texted: “Hey, wanna actually block Thursday night just for us? Watch that movie?” Got a surprisingly enthusiastic “Yes! Please!” back. Huh. Just naming it made it seem intentional. Who knew.
Thursday: “Do something helpful without being asked.” Their car was filthy. Saw it after work. They hate washing it, always complain. Grabbed the sponge and bucket. Halfway through, they came outside genuinely surprised. “What are you doing?” “Thought the car looked thirsty,” I mumbled. Got a proper hug. Solid win.
How it Actually Went Down
So, full disclosure: It felt awkward at times. Like wearing clothes that almost fit. Planning the small thing felt insignificant, listening without fixing was an effort of will, and scheduling felt unromantic. Washing the car? Just sweaty. Not exactly candlelit.
But the outcomes? Weirdly positive. No fireworks, but a noticeable shift. More relaxed evenings. Less friction. That “scheduled” movie night suddenly became something we were both looking forward to protecting. It felt less like drifting and more like steering, even just a little.
Look, I’m not saying horoscopes hold cosmic truth. Mostly it’s common sense packaged neatly. But actually forcing myself to do those simple steps, consciously, made the “common sense” feel less common and more… sensible. This Virgo will probably glance at next week’s update too. Maybe even try another step. If only to see if washing the car gets me a hug twice.
