Man, I usually scroll right past that cosmic nonsense. Horoscopes, psychic readings, all that garbage—it’s just clickbait designed to make you feel fuzzy. But look, I’m a Virgo, and this week’s prediction wasn’t just vague fluff. It was direct. It promised a major financial win. I saw that headline pop up on Tuesday morning while I was sipping coffee, and something just clicked. It felt like the universe was giving me permission to stop overthinking and just make a damn move.
I decided right then that I wasn’t going to let this supposed ‘lucky week’ pass without physically acting on it. I wasn’t waiting for a lottery ticket to fall into my lap. I was going hunting for the win myself. My whole process kicked off immediately, starting with a ruthless financial sweep.
I Dug Up Every Forgotten Account
The first step I took was pure bookkeeping, but with an aggressive attitude. I figured the easiest money is the money you forgot you had. I spent three solid hours tracking down every bank account, every ancient 401k from a job five years ago, and every digital wallet I used once and abandoned.
I rummaged through dusty old paper files under my desk. I pulled up login credentials that hadn’t seen daylight in ages. I swear, I had forgotten about this regional credit union account I opened when I first moved cities. I finally managed to reset the password—a whole ordeal with security questions I barely remembered. Guess what? There was $212 sitting there, just dormant. That wasn’t life-changing money, but it was $212 I didn’t have five minutes earlier. I immediately transferred it out. Found money is the best kind of money.
I also hit up my old stock brokerage app. I remembered buying 15 shares of some random tech garbage three years ago and watched it immediately drop. I gave up on it. Turns out, that stock had quietly recovered and was actually up 15% from my purchase price. I didn’t hesitate. I liquidated it all, locking in a small profit of about $110. The process of digging alone yielded over $320 in pure cash in one afternoon.
I Finally Demanded the Pay I Deserved
The prediction felt like a kick in the butt to stop being timid. I’ve been doing the work of two people for the last six months, covering gaps left by that guy who quit, but I hadn’t pushed for the formal compensation adjustment. I’d been prepping the conversation, gathering data, but always finding an excuse to postpone it. The horoscope, bizarrely, made me think: If I’m supposed to win big, this is the week to ask for the biggest thing.
I compiled every metric—project completion rates, new responsibilities, and the market rate data I had previously saved. I walked straight into my manager’s office. I didn’t schedule an appointment; I just timed it right when he was between calls. I presented my case clearly, showing the value I brought and the proposed salary number I needed. I didn’t waffle or apologize. I stated the facts and then I was silent, letting the numbers speak. It was the most nerve-wracking ten minutes of my career.
He countered quickly, offering a slightly lower number, but still a massive jump from what I was currently making. I stood firm on my target, not aggressive, just reminding him of the long hours I put in during the last crunch. He finally sighed and said he’d push it through the system. Walking out of that office, I felt the immediate rush. That raise alone was the ‘major financial win’ the horoscope promised.
The 3 Quick Tips I Used to Seal the Deal
While the big win was the raise, I didn’t stop there. I needed to ensure I was maximizing this week’s “luck.” I translated the vague prediction into three concrete, immediate actions.
- Tip 1: Kill the Financial Leaks. I reviewed every single recurring subscription I had. I found a software license for something I hadn’t used in eight months. Gone. A specialized news subscription I only glance at? Canceled. I swear, everyone is bleeding $5 here and $10 there, and it adds up to a mortgage payment over a year. I slashed about $85 a month in automatic payments.
- Tip 2: Immediately Reinvest Found Money. I took the $320 I found in the forgotten accounts and funneled it straight into my primary investment vehicle. I didn’t put it into something safe. I put it into a moderately aggressive index fund I’d been researching. The prediction gave me the needed confidence to take a small, calculated risk with money I literally didn’t know I had.
- Tip 3: Lock Down the Logistics. I followed up on the raise approval constantly. I didn’t wait for HR. I emailed my manager the next day, politely asking for confirmation that the paperwork had been submitted. Then I checked in with HR directly a day later. If you don’t chase the paperwork, sometimes that promised win just sits in someone’s inbox. I made sure it moved.
The Aftermath: Was the Horoscope Right?
The final confirmation came Friday afternoon. HR sent over the updated contract reflecting the new salary—the full amount I had negotiated. I signed it immediately. That’s a permanent increase in wealth based entirely on having a trigger event (a ridiculous horoscope) that forced me to stop procrastinating and start demanding my value.
This whole practice reinforced a simple truth: the universe doesn’t hand you financial wins. It just sometimes gives you the push you need to go grab them. If you’re a Virgo reading this and feeling skeptical, don’t wait for the money to appear. Go find the forgotten accounts, make the bold request, and plug the leaks. Sometimes, believing in the silly prediction is just the excuse you need to finally take action.
