So, the whole deal with that “Pisces Oct 2015 Horoscope: Look.” thing, man, that was a trip. I remember it pretty well, even though it was years ago. It wasn’t like I just woke up and decided to be an astrologer, far from it. It all started because a buddy of mine, he was trying to kick off this tiny little online publication, you know? Just something small, like a blog, but with a bit more structure. He needed some content, and he was running real low on cash, like, Ramen noodles for dinner every night low. He hit me up one evening, probably around, oh, maybe August of 2015, and he’s like, “Dude, I need some filler. Something simple, quick, anything. Can you whip up some horoscopes?”
I just laughed. “Horoscopes? Me? You know I can barely tell the difference between Leo and Libra, right?” But he was desperate, and honestly, I had some free time, and he offered to buy me a couple of beers if I helped him out. So, I figured, why not? It couldn’t be that hard, could it?
Getting Started: The “Research” Phase
First thing I did, I opened up my laptop and just started searching. I wasn’t looking for ancient texts or anything. I was looking at what other horoscopes were saying. I went to like, three or four different sites, just poking around. I noticed a pattern pretty quick. They all talked about pretty much the same stuff:
- Love life: Always a big one, right? New beginnings, old flames, communication issues.
- Money stuff: Unexpected expenses, chances to earn, maybe a new opportunity.
- Career: Promotions, challenges at work, maybe a change of pace.
- Health/Well-being: Stress, needing rest, trying new things.
- General outlook: Good vibes, bad vibes, maybe a need for introspection.
I wasn’t trying to be accurate with planets or anything. My goal was just to sound convincing enough, like I knew what I was talking about without actually knowing anything. I just needed to hit those common points that people usually look for.
I grabbed a notepad – yeah, a real, actual paper notepad – and just started jotting down phrases. Things like “a period of reflection,” “unexpected opportunities,” “challenges might arise,” “focus on communication.” Just a bunch of vague, positive-sounding or cautiously-optimistic sentences I could mix and match. It was like putting together a puzzle where all the pieces fit in a dozen different spots.
The Writing Process: Making it Sound Real
When it came to Pisces for October 2015, I thought, “Okay, Pisces are supposed to be dreamy, empathetic, a bit sensitive, right?” That was my whole basis. I didn’t even check the dates for October 2015, I just picked a month and a sign my buddy needed. He gave me a list, and Pisces was on it.
I sat down at my kitchen table, probably with a lukewarm coffee, and just started typing. I opened a blank document and thought, “Alright, how do I make this sound like it’s actually for Pisces?”
I started with a general opener, something about the month bringing new energies or a shifting focus. Then I dove into the categories I’d prepped:
Love: I wrote something about connecting with partners on a deeper level, maybe some old feelings resurfacing. I threw in a line about being open to new conversations. Keep it broad, keep it positive-ish.
Career and Money: Here, I figured I’d inject a bit of caution but also hope. “Watch out for impulsive decisions with finances,” I might have typed, quickly followed by, “but a new chance to boost your income could appear from an unexpected source.” Classic stuff. Always a balance of good and bad, so it feels more grounded.
Health: Pretty straightforward. “Remember to take time for yourself,” or “stress might be a factor, so prioritize rest.” Everyone can relate to that, right?
General Vibe: I tied it all together with a paragraph about personal growth, trusting intuition, and maybe a minor challenge that would ultimately lead to something good. I always tried to end on an uplifting note.
I must have spent maybe an hour, hour and a half, on the first draft. I didn’t overthink it. Just got the words down. Then I reread it, trying to catch if anything sounded too specific or too obviously made-up. I’d tweak a word here, change a sentence there. I remember thinking, “Does this sound like something someone would actually read and nod their head to?”
Adding the “Look.” and Wrapping it Up
The “Look.” part? That was my buddy’s idea, actually. He wanted a snappy little thing at the end of each horoscope title, like a call to action, or just to make it a bit more catchy for the web. So after I finished the text for Pisces, I just stuck “Look.” at the end of the title he’d given me, and that was that.
I saved the document, shot him an email with the file attached, and pretty much forgot about it. He sent me a message a few days later, saying thanks, and that he’d posted it. He even bought me those beers, true to his word. I never really checked to see how many people actually read it, or what kind of reactions it got. It was just a small favor, a quick gig to help a friend out and get a couple of free drinks. One of those silly things you do that just sticks in your memory for whatever reason.
