Alright, lemme tell ya how I tackled this week’s Russell Grant love advice for us Virgos. Honestly? I’m usually super skeptical about horoscopes. Like, “romance coming your way soon”? Sounds like something they say every week, right? But hey, I’m trying new things, so I figured, why not actually try following it step-by-step this week and see what happens? Buckle up.
Monday: Starting With Skepticism
First thing Monday morning, I opened the darn thing. Grant mentioned something about “putting yourself out there” and “letting go of past disappointments.” Okay, easier said than done. My main thought? “Ugh.” My last dating app adventure was a dumpster fire. But, committed to the experiment, I decided to actually re-download Hinge. Yeah, I know. I winced doing it. Didn’t swipe much, just updated one old picture – a recent hike one, not a bathroom selfie.
Then the “let go of past disappointments” bit. This felt heavier. I sat down after work, didn’t turn on the TV, and just kinda… thought about that dude who ghosted me last year. Weirdly, wrote down “Screw him, his loss” on a sticky note and stuck it on my bathroom mirror. Felt kinda dumb, but also… a tiny bit lighter? Maybe?
Wednesday: The “Social Butterfly” Nudge
Mid-week advice was about “social connections being key” and “saying yes to unexpected invitations.” Man, I’m a classic Virgo homebody. My idea of a good Wednesday is sweatpants and reruns. But then, my annoying (but lovely) coworker Sarah pinged me: “Quiz night at The Rusty Anchor? Team needs a 4th! You know trivia sucks here!” Normally, I’d invent a sick grandma. But Grant said “say yes,” so I typed “Okay, fine,” before I could chicken out.
- Put on actual jeans instead of pajamas.
- Went even though I was convinced I’d know nothing and look stupid.
- Turns out? Kicked butt on the history round.
- Talked some light smack with the rival team – one guy was actually kinda funny and… had kind eyes? Maybe?
Didn’t swap numbers or anything wild, but I chatted with real humans! That’s progress.
Friday: Embracing the “Virgo Charm”
Advice was all about “letting your natural Virgo self shine” – reliable, attentive, helpful. Be genuine. Friday felt more natural. Grabbed coffee, saw the barista (Mark? Mike?) swamped. Did my usual Virgo thing: stacked the messy pastry trays near the counter without making a big deal about it. He shot me a tired-but-genuine “Thanks so much, really appreciate it!” Bigger smile than usual. Again, just a small thing. But it felt good to just be helpful.
Later, went to return a book to Lisa, my neighbor. Instead of just leaving it on the step like usual, I actually knocked. Ended up chatting for 15 mins about her cat’s weird new habit (singing to the toaster) and the bakery down the street. Nice connection. Very low-key, very me.
Saturday Reflection & Weirdness
Saturday morning, I reread Grant’s full forecast. “Romance coming your way soon?” Hmm. No epic love story kicked off, true. But here’s what DID happen:
- I felt less hung up on past crummy dates.
- Went out when I didn’t want to and didn’t regret it.
- Had genuine, stress-free interactions – no forced flirting.
- Just… felt a bit more open? A bit less armored.
Then – plot twist! Random text from Tim (the “kind eyes” quiz night guy). Not romantic! But funny. He said: “Heard they’re doing 90s night next week. Think you remember enough Boyz II Men to redeem our team’s awful music round?” Totally unexpected. We bantered for a bit about awful 90s one-hit wonders. Just fun, zero pressure.
The Verdict
Did a Prince Charming sweep me off my feet? Nah. Did the “romance coming soon” prophecy instantly manifest? Not quite. BUT… the advice nudged me to do things I normally wouldn’t. And by actually doing them, I felt more connected, less closed off, and honestly, lighter. That “putting yourself out there” thing? It wasn’t grand gestures, just small real-world things. And somehow, it did create space for… well, something to maybe wander in. Maybe that chat with Tim leads somewhere, maybe it doesn’t. But I feel like I’m actually in the game now, not just sighing from the sidelines. Was Russell Grant magically right? Dunno. But following the steps? Not bad, Virgos. Not bad at all. Feels like clearing the cobwebs before a guest arrives, you know?
