Welcome to the Horoscope Challenge! The purpose is to take you out of your comfort zone and charge you with a community-changing challenge. Find your astrological sign below and give one of the two listed challenges a try.
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
You’re known for taking control, so harness your Aries energy and go plant some trees. Ask a local relative or friend if you can plant a tree or seed in their yard. And if they say no, say no way because you’re making their life greener. If you’re not feeling like breaking and entering to plant a tree, no worries. Try calling your local representative and staying on hold for hours to tell them to take action on climate change.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
You’re headstrong, so this is your chance to take action. Head to your kitchen and bring out all your reusable water bottles and reusable bags. Show them to your roommates, alongside photos of marine life suffering from plastic waste in oceans, to encourage each other to commit to using reusable water bottles and bags from now on. Save the sea creatures and conquer your laziness by refilling a water bottle. If not, you can always join your environmental club on campus and teach yourself about basic waste reduction.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
You’re great at communicating, so try your hand at being an influencer. Grab your phone and record yourself pledging to always recycle and never litter. Post it on Instagram or Twitter, then directly message it to five friends. If you think this is embarrassing, then instead make and post a video confessing how many times you’ve littered.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
You’re dependable, just like your feet. Forget driving to school or work today. Get through today’s commute by bus, bike or skateboard. The goal is to get to all of your destinations without using a car. If you’re too tired to save our atmosphere from the extra carbon dioxide, it’s okay. Try canceling all your paper subscriptions instead.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Be generous like another famous Leo: Leonardo DiCaprio. Donate at least $10 to the MacArthur Foundation. They aim to stop climate change and so does DiCaprio. If you can’t spend that money because you’re saving it for your alcohol, we get it. Instead, you can donate your time to watching four documentaries about the environment. Choose wisely.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
You’re known to be...well, judgemental. So your challenge entails judging the amount of time it takes for you to shower. Cut your showers to 15 minutes or less. If you can’t do it, then avoid showering for three days.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Libras are known for their good taste in food. As many may think, meat is good. Try going vegetarian or vegan today and see how it feels. Not in the mood? Head to the Beach Pantry and donate five canned goods.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Scorpios are said to have many secrets, but make it no secret that you are about to donate. Help the community by donating clothes to a charity or Goodwill. If you can’t find three items to donate, then just donate one of your favorite pairs of pants to Goodwill.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
You’re often full of energy, and you apply that energy to doing laundry pretty frequently. Instead of doing your laundry whenever you need a specific item, wait. Wait until you have enough dirty laundry for a full load to save on water usage and energy. If you really can’t wait to build your laundry into one full wash, then save energy by not charging your phone today and tonight.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
You’re an old soul, so you probably know your resources. Head to a drop-off location at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Staples or Best Buy to recycle your used batteries from now on. If you can’t do it, then go find recyclables in your neighbor’s trash can and dispose of them properly in a recycle bin.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Go digital! Unsubscribe to your paper bills and switch to e-bills. You can also unsubscribe from paper checks and get your needed information through emails or direct deposit. If this is too much work, go switch out all the lightbulbs in your home to LED bulbs. You’ll save energy and money.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
It’s time to save your fellow water folk, Pisces people. Grab three friends and head to the beach to pick up trash for at least 30 minutes. If you’re not up to that, go tell that one friend why they are annoying. Your choice.
Horoscopes are extremely repetitive and generic; nothing good will occur if you wait for it. After all, the world doesn’t revolve around you. If you want something positive in your environment or future, then make it happen!
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