Alright, so this week I figured I’d actually try that Virgo finance horoscope advice floating around. Usually I roll my eyes at zodiac stuff, but hey – desperate times call for desperate measures after my impulsive sneaker buy last week. Wallet’s feeling thin, ya know?
Monday Morning Kickoff
First thing Monday, I brewed my coffee and actually read the Virgo money tips instead of doomscrolling. Top advice? Track every penny and avoid emotional spending. Grabbed this crusty notebook from my junk drawer – yes, actual pen and paper – and scribbled “DAY 1” at the top like some budgeting monk.
The Nitty-Gritty Tracking
Every time money left my hand or card:
- Lunch: $12.50 for that soggy salad (regret)
- Gas: $40 – seriously how’s it this expensive still?
- Random Amazon click: $19.99 for phone grips I don’t need – cue Virgo’s “emotional spending” alarm
By Wednesday my notebook looked like a toddler’s doodle pad with coffee stains. Pulled up my bank app to cross-check – turns out I forgot two Uber rides. This tracking crap’s tedious as hell.
Confronting the Scary Numbers
Friday night I tallied it all. Nearly choked seeing $237 vanished on crap I barely remembered. That “small” daily coffee run? Added up to $26. The horoscope’s “recurring expense audit” tip suddenly made sense. Canceled three subscriptions sitting idle in my account (RIP forgotten streaming service #3).
Win vs Fail Moments
Win: Passed up Target’s “fun stuff” aisle thinking “Virgo says NO impulse buys”. Felt like a wizard.
Fail: Caved on Friday night sushi takeout ($38 blowout) after my boss pissed me off. Emotional spending strikes back.
Final Tally & Reality Check
Week’s end numbers:
- Saved: $15 from canceled subs
- Wasted: $61 on avoidable buys (sushi shame)
- Revealed: $100/month bleeding on small daily spends
Feels weird taking financial advice from star signs, but damn – writing stuff down actually works. Made me face my dumb habits. Gonna keep the notebook rolling next week… maybe skip the sushi meltdown though.
