So I got this wild idea yesterday to actually try living by my Aries horoscope for a whole week. Crazy, right? Never done anything like this before. First thing I did was find a legit-looking weekly horoscope for Aries – scrolled through way too many websites, man. Finally picked one that felt kinda detailed, like it really meant business.
The Launch Phase (Monday was pure chaos)
Monday morning comes around, I’m chugging coffee like it’s my job. Check the career section. Boom! It says “Take the Lead on That Project!” Fine. We had this team meeting, and I normally let Dave run point, but nope. Jumped right in, totally clueless about the new CRM features. Felt like an idiot blurting out ideas. Team looked surprised. Got some actual nods later, weirdly. Then the love life tip hits: “Be Bold! Make the First Move.” My girlfriend texts asking what’s for dinner. Usually, I say “dunno, you pick.” Not this week! Texted back: “SUSHI! My treat. 7 PM!” She replied: “U ok? Who is this? 😂” Mission accomplished?
The Midweek Grind (Started seeing patterns, kinda)
Tuesday and Wednesday were all about the career advice sticking around: “Impulsive Actions Yield Rewards.” Took that literally.
- Volunteered to present our quarterly report to the big boss – sweated bullets, didn’t die.
- Asked for feedback on my side project in the work Slack channel. Risky! Got genuine advice, not roasted.
- Declined a meeting that felt pointless. Manager just said “Cool, update me later.” Huh.
Love predictions were messy though. Midweek said “Passion Ignites Unexpectedly.” Planned a surprise candlelit bubble bath for my lady. Forgot we have an ancient water heater. Lukewarm bubbles. Passion ignited? More like laughter over cold toes. Still… points for effort?
The Final Stretch (Things got… normal?)
Thursday and Friday, the horoscope kept pushing: “Trust Your Instincts, Charge Ahead!” Pitched a half-baked process tweak to my boss. She actually liked the core idea! Weekend advice felt generic: “Reconnect with Loved Ones.” So I shoved my phone away Saturday, dragged the GF hiking instead of scrolling Instagram together on the couch. Win? Maybe. Got to the love prediction for yesterday: “Express Deep Feelings Authentically.” Told her how much I appreciated the hike (& her putting up with my horoscope experiment). Got a proper kiss. Solid.
The Wrap-Up Reality Check
Did cosmic forces guide my week? Nah. But here’s what stuck:
- Being bolder at work did make stuff happen. Got noticed.
- Going all-in on those “romantic” gestures was mostly silly, but the intention mattered more. Got laughs, got hugs.
- Putting energy into intentional actions, whether cosmic advice or not, kinda worked.
Will I live by horoscopes? Doubt it. But taking a chance, trusting my gut a bit more, making the effort to connect… that stuff? That feels legit. The stars gave me a nudge, but my feet did the walking. Good week.