Okay, so, I’ve been seeing these “daily horoscope” things pop up all over my feeds, and I figured, why not give it a shot? I mean, I’m not a huge believer in astrology, but it’s kinda fun, right? So, I decided to do a little experiment for August 31, 2023.
Getting Started
First things first, I needed to, you know, actually find a horoscope. I just googled “august 31 2023 horoscope.” I mean where to find it.
I skipped past all the ads and stuff, looked for a site that seemed, I dunno, halfway legit.I finally landed on a daily horoscope.

Reading My Horoscope
I’m a Virgo, so I scrolled down to the Virgo section. Honestly, some of it was pretty generic, you know, the usual “take care of your health” and “focus on your goals” kind of advice. But, there were a couple of things that stood out.
The Actual Experiment
- Note: I jotted down the key points of the horoscope in my little notebook. Just a few phrases, nothing fancy.
- Do it:Next step, I tried to, like, apply the horoscope to my day. Sounds kinda silly, I know. But when it said, “pay attention to details,” I actually made an effort to be extra observant. And when it mentioned “connecting with loved ones,” I made sure to call my mom (she appreciated that!).
- Record:Throughout the day, I kept checking back on my notes and kinda mentally checked off if I was following the horoscope’s “advice.”
The Results (So Far)
Honestly? It was…interesting. I wouldn’t say my day was drastically different, but I did feel a bit more mindful. Like, I was paying more attention to the little things, and I did feel a bit more connected to the people I cared about.
Did the horoscope predict my day? Not really. But did it give me a slightly different perspective and maybe make me a bit more intentional? Yeah, I think it did. Will I do this every day? Probably not. But it was a fun little experiment, and who knows, maybe I’ll check it again tomorrow, just for kicks.