I used to start my mornings with a horoscope. Seriously. The first thing I did when I opened my eyes was read what the day held. If it said "the day is suitable for important decisions," I went and made them. If "it's better to refrain from traveling," I canceled meetings.

This went on for years. I didn't even notice how dependent I was on random texts online.

One day, I caught myself canceling an interview because "the stars weren't recommending it" ✨. And that same day, I got a call from another company with the offer I'd been dreaming about. I gave up on that one too, because the next day's horoscope was neutral. It was both funny and sad.

Then I decided to try an experiment. I didn't open a single astrological website for a month. The first week was withdrawal. The second, a strange feeling of emptiness. By the third, I began to notice that decisions were coming easier. Not because I'd gotten smarter, but because I'd stopped looking for external solutions.

Now I don't believe in horoscopes. Not because I think they're stupid, but because I no longer need a mediator between me and my life 🌷.