Alright folks, grab your coffee, because today I actually tried something different based on that Virgo August 2024 Career Horoscope everyone’s buzzing about. Yeah, I know, horoscopes aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I figured why not experiment and track what happens? Here’s the whole messy process.
Step 1: Actually Reading The Damn Thing
First thing Monday morning, I sat down with that horoscope prediction instead of diving straight into emails like usual. It basically said:
- Early August (like right now): Focus energy, avoid new chaotic projects. Double-check details.
- Mid-August: Unexpected opportunities? Money talks need to happen.
- Late August: Networking is golden, service wins.
Okay, simple enough. Sounded kinda like common sense, honestly, but hey, the planets said it, so I thought, “Let’s play ball.”
Step 2: Putting the “Early August” Stuff to Work Immediately
Normally, I’d jump at that shiny new project pitch that landed Tuesday. It looked cool, fast-paced, big client… but also screamed “potential hot mess.” Remembering the “avoid new chaotic projects” advice (and honestly, admitting it felt overwhelming already), I actually said no. Me! Saying no! Practically unheard of. Instead, I spent Tuesday and Wednesday ruthlessly organizing my existing tasks. I scrubbed my task list, flagged a ton of little errors I’d usually miss (thanks, Virgo detail-checking!), and even prepped reports a week early. Felt weirdly calm for once.
Step 3: The “Mid-August Surprise” and Money Talk Drama
Then came Thursday afternoon. Outta nowhere, an email pops up – an offer for freelance piece related to my niche, decent pay, needed quick turnaround. That “unexpected opportunity” box? Ticked. Now for the “money talks” part. The offer pay was… fine. Not great, not terrible. Past me would’ve just sighed and accepted. Horoscope me remembered “money luck needs action.” I sweated bullets, drafted an email asking for 15% more, justifying it with my niche experience and speed. Hit send, felt nauseous. Seriously. The client actually came back Friday morning saying, “Okay, but only 10% more.” That’s a win I wouldn’t have pushed for normally! That little win actually covered some unexpected bills. Weird.
Step 4: Leaning Into “Late August” Vibes Already
Knowing the late August push is about networking and service, I’m shifting gears a bit early. Instead of holing up this weekend, I’m actively scheduling coffee chats for next week with a couple of quieter contacts – not sales pitches, just genuine “how’s it going?” chats. Also, that freelance piece? I’m going the extra mile on research, aiming to make it genuinely helpful, not just delivered. Seeing if this “service wins” angle pans out.
So Far? Weirdly Okay?
Look, I’m still mostly skeptical. Is this all coincidence? Probably. Did saying no to chaos and pushing for better pay feel good and work out? Absolutely. Organizing my crap definitely saved me future headaches. Was it the planets, or just finally listening to my own stressed-out Virgo brain being framed as “cosmic advice”? Who knows! But actively using this as a loose framework for decisions forced me to break some bad habits (overcommitting, undervaluing) and try better ones (planning, asserting value, connecting). I’ll keep riding this experiment through August and see what else shakes loose. Stay tuned!
