Life According to the Stars: Week 1

I am a Virgo.  

For people who know me, and they know something about Astronomy, this is probably not surprising.  I have a lot of the stereotypical Virgo qualities (especially the bad ones).  I have been trying to make some changes and improvements in my life, and I thought, hey, why not use my horoscope?  If the stars know me, why not follow their advice as a way to fast track some improvements, or at least give warnings before I make mistakes.

Below is my horoscope for last week (via Yahoo), and what happened each day for me.  So far, the results are interesting and inconclusive.  More to come.  

November 8, 2014 

"You have a clearer picture of your future now than you have had in the past, but this clarity doesn't necessarily reveal a quick way out of your present dilemma. In fact, your current frustration may stem from restrictions you face that involve coordinating someone else's schedule with your own. Fortunately, your plan is supported by the strength of your convictions, so keep your end goal in sight at all times. Others will come around to join your cause when they see your unwavering commitment to success." 

Lets see, this was partial true.  I had to clean up some records, and I have been reaching out to my sister for help, a task neither of us have been looking forward to doing.  We have missed each other multiple times, but, she called me today to volunteer time to help.  We were on the phone for an hour and a half, and I only partial solved it, but it was good forward progress.  I am not sure of my unwavering commitment to success, but I am unwavering in my commitment to get it off my “Major TO DO” list for 2014.

November 9, 2014

"What you say is less important today than how you say it. There's a world of difference in the various shadings of gray, and now it may be the most subtle nuances that have the greatest impact. Don't be afraid to invest the time needed to be sure that you're delivering the exact message you want to reach others. Avoid exaggeration and misrepresentation at all costs. Sticking with the facts is the easiest way to convey your honorable intentions."

The most important "message" I had today was in discussing my fantasy football team's chances.  Also I had an argument if Sir Mix-a-lot was or was not a 1-hit wonder (he is) and if he sang “Put em on the glass”.  I was not subtle and I was wrong in both cases.  So, yeah, I guess that one came to hurt me.

November 10, 2014

"You are on a wild emotional ride now as you feel irrepressible passion one moment and then cool detachment the next. These extreme feelings might be quite upsetting to your rational thinking; it's important to gain enough perspective on the current dynamics so you don't go too far over the edge today. Staying centered is the best way you can respond to the oncoming changes."

This one caught me off guard.  So far today, it has hardly been an emotional ride.  I got up, stayed in bed to read, got up, had breakfast and drank my coffee while watching folks trapped in traffic.  It wasn’t too emotional for me.  Yes, I felt empathy for those trapped in a seemingly never ending traffic jam, but those feelings went away with a sip of joe.  I am starting to doubt the accuracy of these horoscopes. 

November 11, 2014

"You're highly susceptible to people's opinions now, even if their statements aren't grounded in truth. You may think your reality filters are working fine as long as your logic is intact. However, it's challenging to separate accurate perceptions from your vivid dreams today, even if you think you're using common sense. Fortunately, seeing the world through rose-colored glasses allows you to entertain a vast array of possibilities that others miss."

Okay, this sounds more like advice then a horoscope.  It’s like what has been happening to fortune cookies lately; they don’t give you a fortune, but they tell you how to live your life.  This is like the FU of horoscopes:  here is your problem now go deal.  

November 12, 2014

"You seem to have a more profound sense of what commitments you can make and which ones to sidestep today. Oddly enough, you are being quite practical by considering how each option could affect your feelings. Although you might believe that you understand the full consequences of your current decisions now, you probably don't. Wait a few days for the energy to settle down before making your final choice."

So…I should do nothing today, yes?  Done.

November 13, 2014

"You could make a choice for all the wrong reasons now if you put your fantasies ahead of the truth. Although you usually consider all the logistics, you're not immune to making a bad decision. Unfortunately, if you blindly follow your dreams, you may have to go back to the beginning and start all over again. Taking extra time to gather your data permits you to work with a new level of objectivity. You have the potential to influence your future more than you realize today if you exercise your powers of discernment." 

This one is actually kinda accurate.  I have been questioning a lot of my assumptions and I am not above making a bad decision or two.  While true, this feels more like advice then anything I can really work on.  All it is saying is to think more, while acknowledging that you already think a lot already.  So, I'm to think think more?  But how much more?  When do I know I have thought enough? This is of no help to me.

November 14, 2014

"You may struggle to be upfront about your own desires, yet you still expect everyone else to be straightforward and share their needs with you. Unfortunately, this double standard could land you in trouble, especially if you aren't willing to let down your guard. Save your hard bargaining and poker face for some other time; you are better off today simply placing your cards face up on the table and going from there. Trust is a two-way street."

No, I don’t feel that way at all.  Yes, I have my own internal struggles, but I don’t feel the need to push others into sharing theirs.  If they want to talk, great, I'm here for you, and I'll keep it in confidence.  But, I respect your privacy and wishes not to share with me.  I find today's horoscope oddly specific and stupid at the same time.