It all started Sunday night when I flipped open my old astrology journal. Been doing weekly horoscopes for three years now – not that fancy stuff, just practical pointers for regular folks. Saw Aries was coming up in my schedule and thought, “Man, Aries friends always need the ‘slow down’ talk.” Grabbed my laptop around 9 PM with cold coffee.
My Research Mess
First thing? Checked planetary transits on three different astrology apps. Mars squaring Saturn – oof. That’s like gas pedal meets brick wall. Wrote down: “Warning: financial risks = bad idea” in all caps. Then I cross-checked last year’s notes for same period. Three Aries buddies lost money gambling that week. Classic.
Called up my sister – total Aries firecracker – around 10:30 PM. Asked what messed her up last spring. She goes: “Ugh, impulse-bought a jetski! Still paying it off.” Exactly the confirmation I needed. Scribbled that in purple pen right on my printout.
Writing the Meat
Started drafting around midnight. Wanted it super actionable. Broke it into:
- No-go zones (investment scams, rushed decisions)
- Green lights (career moves, networking)
- Timing tips (Wednesday mornings best for big asks)
Struggled hard with the opportunity part. How to say “grab chances” without sounding like a self-help book? Remembered Dave from work – total Aries – missed promotion because he froze during salary talk. Typed: “When door cracks open, shoulder-check that sucker.” Felt right.
My Own Facepalm Moment
Funny thing happened while writing. Was stressing over comma placement when phone rings – freelance client offering emergency project with triple pay. Almost said “tomorrow?” But horoscope draft screamed at me: “OPPORTUNITIES KNOCK SOFTLY THIS WEEK.”
Held my breath, blurted: “Can start in 90 minutes?” Got it. Finished article during their 3 AM coffee break. Karmic as hell – exactly what I was telling Aries folks to do.
Posted it before sunrise. Three Aries commenters already replied saying they canceled sketchy investments today. Mission accomplished. Now if only I’d followed my own advice back when I bought that crypto…