Recently, I came across an online article about Virgo's weekly horoscope, which included specific career advice. One day during lunch with nothing to do, I casually clicked it open. Honestly, I'm usually pretty organized, but work has been crazy busy lately, leaving me feeling overwhelmed. Seeing the zodiac advice, I thought: Why not give it a shot?

What Did I Do Following the Advice?

The article said to focus on three things this week: properly plan the next few days of work, pay attention to details, and have more face-to-face chats with colleagues.

It sounded reasonable, so I grabbed my notebook and started writing a plan. I listed tasks for each day from Monday to Friday, like “Finish the first draft of the report,” “Check the wording of every email,” and “Schedule a chat with the team lead about project progress.”

Then I actually followed through.

Monday morning, I spent an extra 10 minutes thoroughly reviewing the project documents from start to finish—parts I might have skipped before as “unimportant.” It was a bit tedious, but since the horoscope said so, I decided to give it a shot.

Regarding communication, I changed my habits too. Before, I'd just email colleagues whenever I had a question. This time, I walked straight over to my colleague Sarah's desk. A five-minute face-to-face chat resolved a budget issue that had been stalled for days. Much faster than emailing!

In short, I focused on three things this week:

- Planning tasks daily and writing them down on paper;

- Scrutinizing documents down to the smallest detail;

- Choosing face-to-face over typing whenever possible.

How did it go? It was a mixed bag.

By Wednesday, I started sensing something was off. On one hand, I was spending more time than usual and constantly felt pressed for time. On the other, I still forgot things—like one task that never made it onto my list until I remembered it later.

But here's the amazing part: precisely because I was extra thorough this time, I caught a data error before submitting the client proposal. If I hadn't spotted it, the client would've been furious. That really saved the day!

By Friday, the week's work finally wrapped up smoothly. My boss even specifically mentioned how attentive I was on calls and how clearly I answered questions. Honestly, hearing that praise felt pretty good.

But I have to admit: **it was exhausting.** While this method definitely worked—helping me stay on top of deadlines and reduce mistakes—I was so wound up that after work, I didn't even feel like cooking dinner. All I wanted to do was collapse on the couch.

Why Do I Trust Horoscope Advice?

You might wonder: Why would an adult believe in horoscopes?

Truth is, just months ago, I was stuck in a dead-end job. My last-minute scrambling and disorganized planning cost me several promotion opportunities. One day, fed up, I randomly clicked on a horoscope just to distract myself.

Unexpectedly, that experiment led me to help a friend plan a small side project, which unexpectedly landed me freelance work. Since then, I've occasionally used these “little experiments” to adjust my work rhythm.

For me, horoscopes aren't superstition—they're a way to **approach problems from a different angle**. They remind me not to be too rigid or anxious. Sometimes, following the advice to do small things can actually lead to unexpectedly good results.

So, if you're also a Virgo, or just feeling a bit overwhelmed at work lately, why not give it a try: spend some time making a to-do list, chat more with your colleagues, and double-check the documents you've written. You don't have to believe in horoscopes, but these methods themselves are genuinely useful.