So back in early 2017, I felt totally stuck career-wise. My job was kinda boring, pay was meh, and honestly? I had no clue where I was headed. Felt like driving with no map. That’s when I stumbled on a Virgo career horoscope for 2017 and thought, “Eh, why not give this a shot?” Worst case, I waste an hour.
Step 1: Actually Reading the Damn Thing
Grabbed my laptop, found a coffee shop corner, and skimmed the Virgo predictions. The main points stuck out:
- Slow down, Virgo! Stop rushing decisions.
- Analyze everything – like, literally make lists (classic Virgo).
- Focus on skills nobody else has around you.
- Networking wasn’t optional – the stars demanded it.
My first thought? “Lists? Seriously? I make grocery lists, not career lists.” But fine. Stars said analyze, so I analyzed.
Step 2: Turning Astrology Into Spreadsheets (Yes, Really)
Pulled out a notebook – no fancy apps, just pen and paper. Started scribbling:
- Where I Sucked: Public speaking? Terrified. Negotiating raises? Awkward turtle.
- Where I Didn’t Suck: Organizing chaotic projects. Finding errors everyone missed. Teaching newbies software stuff.
- Weird Skills: Turns out I was the only one in my team who understood that ancient database system nobody wanted to touch. Huh.
Seeing it on paper was… uncomfortable. But clear. Like the horoscope said, I needed to own that niche database skill.
Step 3: The “Networking” Part I Dreaded
The horoscope kept nagging about connections. Ugh. I hated small talk. So I cheated. Instead of big events, I went tiny:
- Messaged one coworker who used that old database, asking if they wanted coffee to swap tips. Just one person. Less scary.
- Found an obscure online forum dedicated to that specific tech. Lurked for a week, then posted one dumb question.
Took weeks, but chatting with that coworker led to him mentioning an internal project needing someone with that ancient skill. Boom.
Step 4: Actually Using Those Lists (The Virgo Way)
The horoscope said Virgos succeed through prep. So when that internal project popped up, I used my stupid lists:
- Proposal Pitch: Wrote down exactly how my niche skill saved time/money. Practiced saying it 3 times.
- Salary Ask: Before my chat with the boss, listed market rates + my contributions. Didn’t chicken out when negotiating.
It worked. Got the project lead spot AND a 15% raise by July – something I hadn’t even aimed for in January. The lists felt dorky, but putting the analysis on paper forced action.
The End Result? Not Magic, Just Weirdly Useful
By December 2017, I wasn’t magically CEO. But I was leading a cool project, making more money, and actually felt in control of my path. The horoscope didn’t predict the future – it just forced me to do practical crap I avoided. Analyzing skills, leaning into weird strengths, networking without puking… all stuff I knew I should do. Sometimes you just need an excuse – even a flaky one – to start.
