Why I Decided to Practice Astrology for Career Choices

Last Saturday morning, I stumbled upon an astrology app notification saying December 14th, 2024 was a big money day for certain zodiac signs. Normally I ignore this stuff, but my freelance gigs had been dry all month. Figured hey, maybe the stars know something I don’t? Grabbed my lukewarm coffee and opened the app.

My Step-by-Step Process

First, I pulled up my birth chart using that free astrology website everyone uses. Typed in my birth details – 2:37 AM, August 17th, 1990 – while my cat walked across the keyboard twice. Had to restart three times.

Next, I checked the planetary positions for December 14th. Saw Jupiter was in Taurus and got excited cause I’m a Leo sun with Taurus rising. The app flashed:

• “Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) will attract unexpected income!”
• “Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) should negotiate raises boldly!”

Then, I remembered my client from hell was a Gemini. Immediately texted him: “Let’s discuss my rate increase today per cosmic alignment.” Man left me on read for two hours.

While waiting, I did the ritual the app suggested:

• Lit a green candle (supposed to attract cash)
• Placed three pennies facing heads up on my laptop
• Chanted “cha-ching” three times (felt ridiculous)

How It Actually Played Out

Around 3 PM, my phone buzzed. The Gemini client agreed to a 20% hike on our project! Also found a crumpled $20 bill in my winter coat pocket later. Coincidence? Maybe. But my broke ass celebrated by ordering pizza. Extra cheese – felt fancier than ramen.

Final Thoughts

Won’t quit my day job for horoscopes, but noticing Jupiter retrograde and Venus transits makes networking feel less random now. Still skeptical, but when Mercury went direct Monday, three overdue invoices got paid. Might keep the penny ritual though. That $20 bought pepperoni.