Assignment #1

(Notice I do not list my birthday, I do not really give too much away about my personal life, family, or place of work but I can still reflect on whether I think the horoscope actually describes ME!)

(Also notice that words are spelled correctly, I use proper grammar and punctuation and I write in full sentences.)

Horoscope Reflection Example:

My birthday horoscope says I am intuitive, practical (sensible or realistic), hardworking, organized and creative.  I think these do describe me because I am a dedicated person who always works hard. For example, I decided to take summer courses during university so that I could finish sooner.  I try to be organized and I do like it when things are orderly, although my desk may not show this!  I do think I am intuitive about people because I can usually figure out what is bothering someone and I can work really well with all kinds of different people.  I also agree that I am creative, but not artistic because I can’t really draw or paint. I am creative in the way I approach problems and so I would say my creativity shows more in the way I think about things and how I can get good ideas and be inspired by even the smallest thing.   My horoscope also says I can be stubborn and that is true, especially if I happen to be having a discussion that has to do with politics!!

There were a few things about my birthday horoscope that I disagreed with. For example, I don’t think I am sensitive.  Actually, in the past I have even been accused of being insensitive, because I sometimes forget that my opinion isn’t the ONLY opinion (especially when politics are being discussed!). I am definitely not thrifty or economical either!  I love to splurge and sometimes I don’t pay as much attention to money as I probably should.  Another thing I disagreed with is that I “may be drawn to business” as a career because business has never really appealed to me at all.  I’m also not very good with my hands, as the horoscope suggests.  The last thing that I thought didn’t really describe me were some of the negative attributes under the Numerology heading.  I don’t care about fame, I’m not a selfish or insecure person and I am definitely not prejudiced.

The thing that surprised me the most about my birthday horoscope was the statement “As a strong visionary, you have much to offer others with your foresight and sensitive depth of understanding.” I’d like to think that does describe me, but I had never thought of it that way before.  I was also surprised by the fact that I would probably love travel and adventure because I have really only ever been on one trip.  I’m going to have to do more travelling in the future!