Rise and Shine on Oct. 2 (you hear good news regarding finances.  You may not be in the clear yet, but it’s nice to see the cash flow flowing again), Oct. 3 (oftentimes it’s the thing that doesn’t fit that winds up transforming the formulaic into a recipe for success), Oct 4 (you believe in your cause whereas the other party isn’t as convinced of theirs. That difference will make them back down), Oct 6 (say something nice about the losing side. This placates critics and prevents embittered parties from making trouble), Oct 7 (it’s hard to believe you worked so hard just to get to the starting line, but here you are. Thank heavens the race will be easier than the prep), and Oct 9 (don’t get distracted by the particulars because they’re constantly changing.  Stay true to the goal you have in mind and you’ll reach it)

Duck and Cover on Oct 5 (people keep dumping the hard decisions on to your plate. It’s time to pass them back to theirs) and Oct. 8 (you’re stuck with taking care of tedious bureaucratic business today. Best to get it over with it. Postponing will only cost)