At the beginning of 2018, I was in a bit of a lost state. I didn’t know how to make decisions about my career and relationships. One day, I saw a Virgo weekly horoscopes post on the internet. Out of curiosity, I started to read it.
I decided to give it a try. Every week, I’d first check the Virgo weekly horoscopes early on Monday morning. I’d sit at my table, grab my phone, and click on the page with a bit of excitement. The horoscope would say things like “this week, you’ll have a chance at a new project at work” or “love might come knocking on your door”.
When it came to work, I followed the so – called guidance. For example, if it said there’d be an opportunity, I’d be more proactive at the office. I’d raise my hand to take on new tasks, talk to my boss more often, and network with colleagues. In my love life, if it said I might meet someone special, I’d go out more, join some social events, and even try online dating.
As the weeks passed, I kept a record of what the horoscopes said and what actually happened. Sometimes, it seemed like it was right. There was a week when it said I’d get positive feedback on a project, and I really did. But there were also many times when it was completely off. It said I’d have a big win in business, but I faced a lot of problems instead.
After a whole year of following these weekly horoscopes, I sat down to analyze my records. I found that the so – called “guidance” was just a 50 – 50 chance. It was like flipping a coin. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t.
According to a study by some psychology experts, horoscopes are often so vague that people can interpret them in different ways to fit their own situations. They’re more like a placebo effect, making us feel like we have some kind of direction.
In the end, I realized that while it was fun to read the Virgo weekly horoscopes in 2018, they couldn’t really guide my decisions. I should rely on my own judgment, experience, and hard work. I stopped following the horoscopes and started making decisions based on what I really wanted and what I was capable of. And you know what? My life got better, and I felt more in control.
