Alright, so I saw this headline floating around: “What Are Virgos Biggest Flaws?” Being a curious cat and a Virgo myself, I figured, hey, why not put this to the test? Let’s see if these so-called ‘flaws’ actually stick. Here’s exactly what I did today:
Starting With Myself (Obviously)
First up, I grabbed a pen and paper – yeah, old school – and sat down at my messy desk. Seriously, it’s covered in sticky notes and half-empty coffee cups. My plan? To write down every single “negative Virgo trait” I could find online. Typed stuff like “Virgo weaknesses” and “Virgos negative personality” into the search bar. Scrolled through about ten different pop astrology sites and forums. Honestly, it was kinda repetitive.
Making the Darn List
Okay, after scrolling forever, I noticed five big flaws everyone kept repeating:
- Overthinking EVERYTHING
- Being WAY too critical (of themselves and others)
- Stubborn as a mule
- Anxious mess when things aren’t perfect
- Cold or detached when stressed
Copied these down word for word onto my paper. Then I stared at it. Like, really stared. My brain immediately went: “Okay, but how critical? Define ‘overthinking’!” Yeah, the list was judging the list. Typical.
The Real-World Experiment
Right, time to stop reading and actually test this. My mission for today? Notice these traits in action. Started with emails. Had to reply to a client about a minor schedule change. Drafted the email. Read it back. Changed “slightly adjust” to “small modification” to “minor tweak”. Deleted it. Rewrote it. Spent 25 minutes on a 3-sentence email. Boom. Flaw #1 confirmed: Overthinking. Felt kinda stupid.
Then lunch. Made a salad. Fussed over the cucumber slices being uneven. Threw out the first batch. My partner walked in, saw the carnage, and just sighed. I mumbled something about symmetry. Flaw #4 activated: Perfectionist Anxiety. Partner just grabbed the ugly cucumber bits and ate them. Mortifying.
Later, talked to a friend planning a weekend trip. They suggested a casual plan. My internal monologue went: “But what about parking? What if it rains? Did they check the reviews for that cafe?” Instead of just agreeing, I launched into “helpful” questions. Saw their smile get tight. Whoops. Flaw #2 in full swing: Critical Feedback. Quickly backtracked and said “Sounds fun!” Felt fake.
Checking In With Reality
So, by like 5 PM, I was convinced. The flaws? Legit. I saw them pop up all dang day without even trying to trigger them. Honestly, it was exhausting. The stubbornness kicked in too – tried to deny the “detached” thing when my partner asked if I was okay while I was stressed about work. Just gave a short “Fine.” and buried myself in spreadsheets. Yep, Flaw #5: Emotionally Distant under pressure.
Wrapping This Up
After living this today? I gotta say, those articles aren’t just pulling words outta thin air. The big Virgo flaws? Overthinking, Critical, Stubborn, Perfectionist Anxiety, Emotionally Withdrawn. They’re real, they’re annoying, and they totally sneak up on you. Did I change? Nah. Not today. But noticing it is step one, right? Maybe tomorrow I’ll try biting my tongue on the critique… or not eating ugly vegetables. Who knows. The self-work journey continues, I guess.
