A new survey conducted on behalf of BC Hydro shows 83 per cent of British Columbians plan to make a New Year’s resolution.
Some of those respondents – about one-in-five – believe their zodiac signs could influence those plans, including how they will manage energy use in the new year, BC Hydro said Wednesday (Dec. 31) in an info bulletin. The most common resolutions focus on health and wellness at 37 per cent, reducing stress and prioritizing mental health at 19 per cent, and improving finances at 17 per cent.
BC Hydro says air signs lead the way in setting resolutions at 87 per cent, while 92 per cent of all signs believe they will stick to their resolutions.
Fire signs – Aries, Leo and Sagittarius – believe they are most likely to see themselves as energy-conscious, with 89 per cent claiming the trait. However, earth signs like Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are the least likely.
BC Hydro says that when it comes to putting those energy-saving habits into practice, water signs, such as Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio, and earth signs are most likely to choose energy-efficient appliances. Fire signs, though, lean toward smart home technology to manage energy use.
The survey also showed that turning off lights when they are not needed is something everyone does pretty equally, “but water signs stand out for being the most likely to unplug devices when they are not in use.”
However, BC Hydro says when it comes to charging habits, each sign tells a different story.
The survey reportedly shows that earth signs are the planners, “often charging overnight on a set schedule,” while air signs – Gemini, Libra and Aquarius – “are more spontaneous, plugging in whenever the battery dips low.”
Fire signs report using their devices the least, BC Hydro says, and when asked about preferred power sources, some respondents even linked their choice to their sign’s “vibe.”
Earth signs “gravitate toward geothermal energy for its steady, grounded feel,” water signs “favour hydroelectricity for its flowing nature” and fire signs pick solar for “it’s bright, bold energy.”
“And in a power outage? Fire sign Aries will light candles and turn it into a cozy vibe, while Pisces… well, they are calling everyone they know in full panic mode.”