Okay, so I’ve been digging into this whole astrology thing, and my chart is a Cancer Sun with a Virgo Rising. I wanted to see how this played out in real life, not just in theory, so I started paying closer attention to my daily routines and interactions.
I started by simply observing my initial reactions to things. Like, when plans change last minute, how do I actually feel? Annoyed? Panicked? Surprisingly chill?
My “Experiment”
- Woke up each day and, before even looking at my phone, I jotted down how I felt. Just a few words: Energetic, sluggish, anxious, whatever.
- Tracked my reactions to unexpected events. Someone cancels lunch? Noted. Spill coffee all over my shirt? Noted.
- Paid attention to how I organized things. Was I meticulously cleaning, or was I okay with a bit of a mess?
- At the end of each day, I reviewed my notes and tried to see if there were any patterns.
What I Observed
The Cancer Sun part was pretty obvious. I’m, like, super sensitive. I get my feelings hurt easily, and I definitely crave that cozy, homey feeling. I found myself wanting to nurture everyone around me – offering snacks, making sure everyone was comfortable… that’s totally Cancer.
But then the Virgo Rising kicks in. It’s like this internal critic that’s always there. I noticed I was analyzing everything. My emotions, other people’s actions, even the way I folded my laundry. I felt this constant urge to organize, to fix, to improve. I realised it is hard for me to let thing go.
One day, a friend bailed on our dinner plans at the last second. My initial reaction (Cancer Sun!) was to feel a little hurt and disappointed. But then, almost immediately, my Virgo Rising stepped in. I started thinking, “Okay, well, now I have more time to finish that project. And I can finally organize my closet!” I literally went from feeling bummed to making a to-do list in, like, five minutes.
Another time, I was working on a presentation, and I just couldn’t get it perfect. I spent hours tweaking the fonts, rearranging the slides, rewriting sentences. My Cancer side wanted to just give up and cuddle under a blanket, but my Virgo Rising wouldn’t let me. It kept pushing me to refine, to make it just right.
I observed I have to finish until it is right.
The Takeaway
It’s like having this internal battle between wanting to feel all the feels (Cancer) and needing everything to be perfectly ordered and analyzed (Virgo). It’s exhausting sometimes, but it also means I’m pretty good at taking care of people and getting things done. I can be empathetic and practical, emotional and analytical. I’m still figuring it all out, but it’s been a really interesting experiment to see how these astrological placements actually manifest in my everyday life.
