Okay, so you guys know I’m always trying new stuff, right? Well, recently I went down a bit of a rabbit hole combining astrology with my personal finances. Sounds crazy, I know, but hear me out.
It all started when I was reading up on my star sign (Gemini, if you’re curious) and kept stumbling across stuff about how certain planetary alignments are supposed to influence things like career opportunities and financial luck. I was like, “Yeah, right,” but then I thought, “What if…?”
So, I started tracking stuff. I created a spreadsheet (I love spreadsheets!) and started logging all the major astrological events – full moons, new moons, Mercury retrogrades (ugh!), and when different planets moved into different signs. Then, alongside that, I tracked my income, expenses, and any major financial decisions I made.
At first, it was just a mess of data. But after a few months, I started to see some patterns. For example, during Mercury retrograde periods, things always seemed to go wrong with my online sales. Payments would get delayed, websites would crash, you name it. Now, I know Mercury retrograde is supposed to be about communication and technology snafus, but it was wild seeing it play out so directly in my finances.
Then there was this time when Jupiter (the planet of abundance and good fortune, supposedly) moved into my second house (which has to do with money and possessions, according to astrology). Around that time, I landed a new freelance client that paid way more than I usually charge. Coincidence? Maybe. But it definitely got me thinking.
Now, I’m not saying I’m making all my financial decisions based on my horoscope, because that would be insane. But I am paying more attention to the astrological cycles. If I know a Mercury retrograde is coming up, I’ll make sure to double-check all my invoices and back up my website. If I see a potentially lucky transit on the horizon, I might be a little more open to taking a financial risk, like investing in a new course or tool.
Here’s what I actually did, step-by-step:
- First, I googled “astrological calendar 2024” (or whatever year it is). I needed to know when the major events were happening.
- Then, I built a spreadsheet. Columns for the date, astrological event, income, expenses, major financial decisions, and a notes section.
- I logged everything. Every single transaction, every little blip in my business, every planetary movement. It was tedious, but necessary.
- I looked for patterns. This took time, and honestly, a lot of squinting at the data. I used conditional formatting in the spreadsheet to highlight potential correlations.
- I tweaked my behavior accordingly. If I saw a pattern, I’d adjust my plans to take advantage of it or mitigate potential risks.
Has it made me rich? Nah. But it’s added a fun, and slightly weird, layer to my financial planning. It’s made me more mindful of timing and more aware of potential challenges and opportunities. Plus, it’s a great conversation starter at parties! Just try not to go full-on woo-woo on people, okay?
The most important thing I learned? Don’t blindly trust anything, even astrology! Use it as one tool in your kit, alongside sound financial advice, common sense, and a healthy dose of skepticism. It’s all about finding what works for you.
So yeah, that’s my astrology and personal finance experiment. Let me know if you guys have tried anything similar, or if you think I’m totally nuts. I’m always up for a good discussion (or a good laugh!).