Ready for a spectacular breakthrough? This week the stars have your back. Mars, the planet of action and passion, will “trine” (an easy astrological angle) Uranus, the planet of surprise, on October 4. Your ideas may come out of the blue, but they’ll surely be brilliant ones. This energetic window opens on the last weekend of September.

Since Mars is currently in Sagittarius, the planet of freedom and adventure, the vibe is even more independent and non-conformist. It’s important to find a balance between listening to your higher-ups and expressing your raw genius. You may want to strike out on your own and do something radical, but if you have a job that doesn’t support that, you may have to save your plans for after-work hours. At least you’ll have the energy to stay up late to work — this cosmic combo can cause insomnia due to brain stimulation.

 

If you’re a freelancer, you can totally go to town. This is one of the best influences of the year for those who work for themselves. Small business owners and creative artists will develop some brilliant strategies now. With Uranus in Aries, the sign in charge of being first, you’ll want to initiate because coming in second or third simply won’t do.

Stefanie Iris Weiss