Written in the Stars?

I’m not quite sure if I believe in astrology.

I mean I definitely look up the romantic compatibility of my zodiac sign with that of any and every guy I start talking to.

And I for sure think there’s something up with menstrual cycles and the moon.

I even think my personality matches closely with the characteristics of my sun sign — Virgo.

But I still wouldn’t say I believe in astrology. Could the precise alignment of the stars and planets at the exact time and place of my birth really decide who I am? How my tomorrow will go? What this year will bring me?

Maybe I just find it fun to pretend is real. Or maybe astrologists are really on to something.

To help bring me closer to a definite decision as to whether I think astrology is legit or if it’s just a bunch of hoopla, I’m going to go through the most commonly accepted characteristics of Virgos, my zodiac sign, and see how I think they align with my own personality. Do I really click as closely with my Virgo identity as I once thought?

We’ll start with the positive traits:

Hardworking — Despite my current lazy streak, I would agree that, overall, I’m an extremely hardworking person. Maybe it goes back to my need to control things. Working hard is the best way I know how to control my present and future.

Creative — I’m creative when I want to be. When I think the situation calls for it, I love to come up with new and unique ideas. But sometimes, it’s just not worth it, and I recognize that. I appreciate efficiency, and often the traditional way is the best way to go to maintain efficiency. But when I’m passionate and I feel the desire, my creativity certainly flows. So yes, I’m creative — but choosingly.

Reliable — I would say that I’m extremely dependable. I take my responsibilities seriously and have no problem showing up for others when necessary, especially if they’re a part of my team. If the job needs to get done, it needs to get done! I’ll be there.

Patient — Yeah, no. I’m surely not the most patient person in the world. If you read my last blog, you’d know! But even though internally I don’t have patience, I think I’m pretty good at keeping my expressions and reactions from my lack of patience controlled.

Maybe it’s the perfectionist Virgo in me that is hesitant, but now onto the negative traits:

Critical — Oops, guilty. My standards are sky-high, so I definitely analyze others and their work in terms of what I would do or how I would act. And when others can’t meet my high standards, I can get disappointed.

Stubborn — No I’m not. Next.

Overthinking — Yes, yes and yes. I am a chronic overthinker. I think critically and I think excessively. You send me “ok” instead of “okay” — guaranteed I’ll be thinking about it and if you’re mad at me for the next week.

Uptight — While I wish there was a nicer word to describe me than uptight, I’m pretty type A. I’m an incessant worrier and maybe because of my high standards, I like things done my way. This can make me controlling. I hear the words “relax” and “chill” from my friends a lot.

Okay, I tend to fit the bill of a classic Virgo. But I’m still not going to base my day on my horoscope. No, apparently I’m too stubborn and uptight for that.