Getting Started: Why Do This Horoscope?
So this week, I wanted to test doing horoscopes differently. Normally I just read others’ stuff, but Virgo season’s peaking and I thought: “Why not try writing my own?” Grabbed my laptop, opened three different astrology sites I kinda trust, and spilled coffee on my notes immediately. Classic Virgo moment, right?
The Process: How I Dug In
First, I scribbled down major transits for Virgos this week. Mercury retrograde in the damn communication sector AGAIN. Jupiter nudging finances. Moon in Scorpio midweek making feelings intense. Flipped through my old journal where I tracked my buddy Dave’s Virgo meltdowns last year – dude got engaged AND fired in the same Mercury retro cycle. Wild.
Then I cross-checked patterns:
- Work stuff: All sources warned about misunderstandings with bosses. Added a note: “Triple-check emails before sending.”
- Money moves: Jupiter’s influence felt vague, so I pulled Dave’s Venmo history from last September (with permission!). Saw he got surprise cash during similar transits. Wrote: “Unexpected $$ possible but don’t bet rent money.”
- Love life: Scorpio moon + Venus tension = drama. Remembered my cousin’s messy breakup under these stars last year. Typed: “Avoid deep relationship talks Tuesday. Seriously.”
The Messy Part
Tried making it “positive vibes only” first. Sounded fake. Deleted the whole section. Wrote raw instead: “Look, Mercury’s gonna screw up your travel plans. Pack chargers EARLY.” Felt more real.
Checked planetary degrees on an ephemeris app. Realized Mars’ angle could mean back pain flare-ups. Added: “Stretch or regret it.” My own slipped disc from 2020 agrees.
Testing and Finalizing
Read it aloud to my cat. She walked away at “financial opportunities” – not a good sign. Trimmed the fluff. Added bold warnings where crap might hit the fan. Final gut-check: Does this help someone actually prep for the week? Yes. Posted it raw. No sugarcoat.
How It Landed
Got DMs from Virgo followers saying “creepily accurate” about work drama and surprise cash. One guy messaged: “Ignored your travel advice, missed my flight. Should’ve listened.” Classic. But hey, my Sagittarius cousin said it “sounded like doom-scrolling.” Can’t please everyone. Still – learned more doing this than reading 50 generic horoscopes. Gonna try Taurus next.
