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When I’m worried about something I can’t control, I tend to look for excuses to help me cope. I claim to subscribe to philosophies like “Everything happens for a reason” or “You can’t appreciate good times if you don’t experience bad times.”

I’ve got three things on my mind this week that I’m looking to pawn off on fate. 1) An interview on Friday for a job I really want 2) A submission I just sent in to a writing contest 3) Whether or not I’ll hear from Canada again. So, I decided to check out a few of my horoscopes.

Free Will Astrology told me to, “ask aggressively for what you really want, as opposed to whining and pining for what you sort of want.” This seems like good advice on the professional front, especially if I end up having to negotiate. I also have a bit of a bad habit of expecting people to know what I’m thinking.

Astrology.com gave me a proverb, “You know that old saying about giving a man a fish versus teaching him how to fish? You’re about to see a living example of it. Afterward, you’ll know much better how to spend your energy.” Apparently I’m supposed to learn something that will leave a lasting impression as opposed to a quick fix.

And The Don’t Guide’s Stupid Horoscope urged me to, “Have faith is what you’ve been hearing for years…Take heed of what others say, but distrust advice when it comes.” Not a whole lot of hope on that front. They’re basically telling me I’m on my own (but what can I expect from the source).

Horoscopes are a fun distraction, and usually include pretty tried and true proverbs, but when it comes down to it, life is in our hands. I’m not really going to base my decisions over the next few days on the cycles of the fickle moon when I truly hold my own fate in my wringing hands. It’s just harder to blame the stars if things don’t go your way when you don’t listen to their advice.

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