So this morning I’m scrolling through my feed like always, sipping coffee, when I spot that Virgo money horoscope post. You know how it goes—typical “analyze your spending, budget better” advice. Kinda obvious? Yeah. But my bank account’s been stressing me out, so whatever. I decided to test every single tip today, step by step. Here’s the raw play-by-play.
Step 1: The “Review Expenses” Drill
Okay, first thing the horoscope said: Track every penny you spend today. Sounds annoying, but fine. Grabbed a notebook, opened my banking app. Saw that $37 charge from Uber Eats last night. Damn. Then I noticed three random $4 charges for stupid app subscriptions. Canceled those immediately. Felt like winning already.
Step 2: The “Avoid Impulse Buys” Test
Went grocery shopping after work. Walked past the snack aisle—big bags of chips were 50% off. Almost grabbed one. Then I remembered: “Virgos thrive on restraint.” Nope. Tossed ’em back. Instead, bought rice, beans, veggies—super cheap stuff. Total bill? $22. Normally I’d drop $40 easy. Surprise win.
Step 3: The Budget Tweak Moment
Back home, the horoscope insisted I should “adjust my budget.” Hated this part. Pulled up Excel for the first time in months. Started scribbling:
- $200/month for groceries (used to be $350, lol)
- $50/month gas—just work commutes, no joyrides
- Zero for “fun shopping” till next paycheck
Didn’t even finish. But typing numbers actually made me feel less panicked about rent.
Final Outcomes (Real Talk)
Honest review? It worked. Not magically, though. That “track every expense” thing saved me $12 in subscriptions alone. Skipping impulse buys? Probably saved another $25 today. But man, I hated every second of logging coffee runs and resisting snacks. Still… $60+ stayed in my pocket.
Why bother? Because Virgos like me overthink everything—including horoscopes. Dumb or not, action beats anxiety. Tomorrow? Maybe I’ll ignore it and buy pizza. But tonight? Wallet feels heavier.
