My “Virgo Love Experiment”: No Prince Charming, But a Better Me

The other day while organizing my computer bookmarks, I stumbled upon an old article from 2015 titled “2015 Virgo Love Horoscope Guide.” It declared: “2015 is the pivotal year for Virgos to find love!”
I chuckled immediately—it's been nearly a decade, and I still believe this?

But since I had nothing else to do that day, a whim struck me: “Why not revisit what I actually did back then following these suggestions? And what were the results?”

So I brewed a cup of tea, opened my old diary, and began reminiscing about that 2015 version of myself—eager to date yet too afraid to take action. Below is my unvarnished, unembellished reflection—plain, everyday language anyone can relate to.

Step One: The Article Told Me to “Get My Act Together First”

Right at the start, it said: “Want to meet the right person? First, become a better version of yourself.”
It also talked about “smoothing out your rough edges” and “clearing your energy field”—sounded pretty mystical, but I tried to simplify it:

> “Don't make yourself look like a tangled mess; people will feel more comfortable getting close to you.”

So I did a few small things:

- Threw out all my old, worn-out sneakers from college (I should've tossed them ages ago!)
- Forced myself to reply to every text within 24 hours—even my aunt's 10-page message about “my cat coughing up hairballs today”
- Signed up for a pottery class, made a crooked bowl, got clay under every fingernail, but had a blast

After doing these things, I felt... less “down.”
Not because “love is coming,” but because—I finally started taking myself seriously.

Just like the article said: “You have to take yourself seriously before others will.”

Step Two: Stop overthinking every text

One line in the article really hit home: “Virgos always complicate simple things, especially texting.”
I thought, “So true!” I used to draft three versions just for “Are you free Friday?”:

> Version 1: “Are you free Friday? We could grab coffee.”

> Version 2: “Not sure if you're busy this Friday? If you're free, wanna grab a drink?”
> Version 3: “Hey~ Nice weather this Friday, wanna go for a walk?”

After agonizing for half an hour, I'd just not send it.

In 2015, I decided to change!
I set a rule for myself: Say what you mean, no overthinking.

First attempt: I typed “Want to grab coffee?”—then my hand trembled and hit send.
After sending, I nervously flipped my phone face-down on the table, heart racing like I'd just done something wrong.

The result? They replied: “Sure : )”
No follow-up questions, no awkward silences, no cringe.

Turns out, people don't “analyze every word” like I imagined they would.

Sure, I still spent 20 minutes picking out clothes... but at least I sent the text! Progress!

Step Three: That “Venus Lucky Day,” I Went to an Art Exhibition

The article said: “In the summer of 2015, Venus was in a particularly favorable position, making it a great time for Virgos to find romance.”

Honestly, I didn't understand Venus or Mars, but I thought, “Let's just use it as an excuse to go out and have fun!”

I deliberately chose a Saturday, wore pants that weren't sweatpants (which was practically formal wear for me back then), and went alone to a pop-up art exhibition downtown.

Then, standing before an abstract painting that was “unintelligible and ugly,” I couldn't help but laugh. A guy next to me laughed too, and we started chatting—from “I really don't get this painting” to “Do you usually like going to exhibitions?” and then to “Want to grab a drink?”

He bought me a lemonade.

We didn't exchange numbers or say “see you next time,” but that afternoon, I laughed genuinely.

Later, we occasionally met for coffee or exhibitions—effortless and pressure-free.
It didn't blossom into a “soulmate” connection, but that time taught me: Love doesn't have to be grand; comfort and ease are precious too.

Did I “find love” in 2015?

Honestly—no.
I didn't meet a prince on a white horse, experience love at first sight, or walk down the aisle by year's end.

But I gained something far more important:

✅ I developed the habit of “responding to messages promptly”—no longer making others wait while I agonize

✅ I gained the courage to go out alone and chat with strangers—no longer hiding in my shell
✅ I learned to “text without overthinking”—simplicity and directness feel surprisingly liberating
✅ I discovered that “dressing up and stepping outside” genuinely lifts my mood and even brings good luck

The person who bought me lemonade and I gradually drifted apart. But I don't regret it.

Because that experience made me realize for the first time: I don't need to attract others with a “perfect act.” I can be my authentic self, and people will still choose to be near me.

Looking Back Now: Horoscopes Are Actually “Action Reminders”

That 2015 article about “Venus transits” and “energy alignment” seems pretty mystical now.

But its real purpose wasn't predicting the future—it was giving me a push to take action.

It made me:

- Throw away old shoes → Learn to declutter
- Reply to texts → Learn to stop procrastinating
- Sign up for pottery → Learn to try new things
- Visit exhibitions alone → Learn to enjoy solitude

These are the true blessings.

For You, Waiting for Love Right Now: 3 Simple Suggestions

If you're like me in 2015—wanting romance but unsure how to get there—try these three small steps:

1. Do one small thing weekly that makes you feel better
Like: change your sheets, get a haircut, buy flowers, organize a drawer. When you feel good, you naturally attract others.

2. Don't edit your messages three times—just send them.
Others won't dissect every word like you do. Keep it simple; it feels more natural.

3. Plan one “solo outing” each month.
Visit an exhibition, sip coffee, browse a bookstore, take a walk... The more at ease you are, the easier it is to meet the right person.

Final thought:

Love isn't a “miracle that comes waiting,” but a “state you live into.”
In 2015, I didn't get my fairy tale, but I found—a better version of myself.

And that better self later met someone willing to walk beside me for a long time.

So don't rush.
Take care of yourself first. Love will quietly approach you when you're most at ease.

— An ordinary person who trusted horoscopes ten years ago and trusts herself ten years later 🌿

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