Honestly? Never read horoscopes before. Thought they were just fluffy nonsense. But then my friend Sarah, total Virgo, wouldn’t shut up about this “Estelle Weekly Virgo” thing. Said she planned her whole week around it. Like, seriously? Planning based on star mumbo-jumbo?
Starting With Major Side-Eye
Felt kinda silly, but Sarah’s usually got her head on straight. So, last Tuesday morning, rolled out of bed feeling bleh, work piling up, roommate drama brewing – the usual mess. Remembered Sarah’s rant. Flipped open my laptop instead of diving straight into emails. Went hunting for Estelle. Found it fast enough.
Just scanned it at first. Frowned. “Practical focus”? “Review systems”? Huh. Felt… vague. Almost closed it. But then one bit jumped out: “Check communication clarity, avoid assumptions this week.“
Okay, weird. Because my roommate had been super snippy about dishes last night. I assumed she was just in a bad mood. Skimmed down further: “Minor health nudge: Stay hydrated, watch caffeine.” Guilty as charged – was practically mainlining coffee.
Felt a tiny bit… spooked? Coincidence? Probably. Shrugged, got some water instead of another espresso.
The Midweek “Oh Crap” Moment
Fast forward to Wednesday afternoon. Big work meeting. Was presenting a new process flow I spent days on. Mid-sentence, my boss stops me. “Hey, slide six – the dates. You said Q3 starts July in your email Monday?” Felt my face flush. Checked my notes. Yep. Stupid typo – wrote “June” on the slide. Assumed everyone just knew the quarter dates. Cost me ten embarrassing minutes fixing it, looked unprofessional.
Communication clarity. Avoid assumptions.
Estelle’s words bounced back into my head. That wasn’t just vague now; it felt stupidly specific and I’d ignored it.
Giving In & Actually Paying Attention
Fine. Thursday morning, I actually read the thing properly, not just skimmed. And I scribbled down the bits that hit home:
- “Attention to detail crucial mid-week” – Ouch. Slide six.
- “Potential for overlooked paperwork – double-check!” – Immediately remembered that contract renewal form sitting unsigned.
- “Energy peaks before noon. Tackle complex tasks early.” – Explained why I crashed so hard after lunch.
Started actually using it. Blocked Thursday morning for the tough stuff. Found the contract form, signed it. Asked the roommate directly about the dishes instead of assuming she was mad – turns out she’d just had a terrible day, wasn’t even about me.
Why I Bother Every Damn Week Now
It’s not about predicting lottery numbers. It won’t tell me when I’ll meet “the one”. Here’s the simple truth I stumbled into:
- It makes me pause: Takes two minutes, forces me to slow down at the week’s start.
- It points my eyes: Towards stuff I might usually ignore – like communication slips or self-care basics.
- It frames the energy: Knowing I’ll likely have a focus slump after lunch? I can plan around it, not fight it.
Saturday night? Almost missed a flight visiting family. Rushed like a mad thing to the airport. Sat down on the plane, exhausted. Pulled up next week’s Estelle Virgo. First line? “Avoid unnecessary rushing – plan extra transit time early week.“
Snort-laughed. Too late for this weekend, buddy. But you bet I set ten extra alarms for the return trip. That’s the thing. It’s like a nudge. A weekly weather report for my Virgo brain. Helps me spot the potholes before I fall face-first into them. Stupidly simple? Maybe. But after nearly missing that flight? Yeah. I’m sold. Every single week.
