So, here’s the deal. Back in August 2017, I was in a bit of a weird spot. Felt like I was just kinda floating, you know? No real direction, just doing the daily grind. I saw a few folks on social media, especially fellow Virgos, raving about Susan Miller’s horoscopes. Never really been one for that stuff, mostly because it always felt a bit too vague, like you could apply it to anyone. But that month, something just clicked, and I thought, “Why not?” What’s the harm in taking a peek, right?
I distinctly remember pulling up her August 2017 Virgo monthly horoscope. I settled in with a cup of coffee, feeling a mix of skepticism and a tiny sliver of hope. I started reading, and honestly, some of it felt like typical astrological fluff. But then, a few things really jumped out at me. She talked a lot about wrapping things up, sort of a big clear-out before the real action started later in the year. Mentioned a focus on career, maybe some unexpected shifts there, and a strong emphasis on getting your personal life in order, especially with home and family stuff. She also hinted at a period of quiet reflection and preparing for a new cycle, almost like a pre-birthday cleanse. That last bit, about quiet reflection, really got my attention, mostly because it was the last thing I was actually doing.
Tracking the Vibe, Day by Day
I didn’t go all out with a fancy journal or anything. That’s not really my style. What I did, though, was keep a mental checklist, and sometimes, if something major happened, I’d quickly jot a few words down in my phone’s notes app. Just a quick bullet point, like “finish project” or “talk to mom.” My goal was to see if her broad strokes actually painted any kind of picture in my day-to-day. Every morning, I’d briefly recall a few of her points and kinda hold them in the back of my mind as I went about my day. It was like I was wearing a new pair of glasses, looking for specific things.
First up, the career stuff. She made it sound like August was a time for putting the finishing touches on old projects and clearing the deck. And man, was she spot on. I had this one project, a really big one, that had been dragging on for months. I was seriously burnt out on it. But in August, suddenly, all the pieces just started falling into place. There was an unexpected push from the client, new resources showed up, and before I knew it, I was actually seeing the finish line. It wasn’t easy, there were some late nights, but it got done. And just as she hinted, once that was done, it felt like a door opened. A different kind of opportunity, a potential new role, just kinda appeared on my radar. No big jump, but a clear shift was happening. She also touched on financial review, which, let’s be real, is always a good idea for a Virgo. And yeah, I did buckle down on my budget that month, trying to get things tighter.
Home Life and Relationships
Then there was the personal front. She mentioned clearing out clutter, both physical and emotional. My partner and I had this one little argument that we’d been sidestepping for weeks. Nothing huge, but it was just there, festering. Well, August decided it was time to deal with it. We ended up having a long, honest talk. It wasn’t smooth sailing, but we hashed it out. Felt like a huge weight lifted. And believe it or not, I actually got around to cleaning out the attic. Had been meaning to do that for ages, and suddenly, I just had the urge. Felt pretty good to get rid of all that old junk, physically and metaphorically.
The “pre-birthday reflection” bit also hit home. Being a Virgo, my birthday’s just around the corner from August. She talked about taking time for yourself, getting ready for a new cycle. I found myself thinking a lot about what I really wanted to achieve in the next year. Started trying to walk more, eat a little better, just generally tuning into my body and mind. It didn’t feel like I was forcing myself; it felt more like a natural urge that had been triggered by simply reading her words and then looking for those signs in my own life. It was a subtle shift, but a real one.
What I Took Away From It All
Now, was everything she said perfectly accurate? Nah, of course not. There were little things here and there that didn’t pan out. But the big themes? The overarching energies she described for August 2017? They really did align with what I experienced. It wasn’t like she was predicting lottery numbers or anything, but it felt more like she was highlighting certain areas of life that would come into focus. And by having those areas in my mind, I became more aware, more present, and probably more proactive in addressing them.
Keeping that loose record, even if it was mostly mental, showed me that there’s something to paying attention. It wasn’t about believing in magic; it was about having a framework, a lens through which to view my month. It helped me organize my thoughts, prepare for changes, and simply be more mindful of the currents in my own life. Taught me a lot about paying attention to cycles and tuning into my own energy, even if you’re a skeptic like I was.
