Gemini

The creative thread of the week gathers strength: what you dreamed up at the end of September now takes shape. Monday and Tuesday bring inspiration, Wednesday brings the first responses, and Thursday gives you a chance to show the result to the people who decide. The start of October is a good time to launch what you have been putting off. By Sunday you will be happier with yourself than you were a week ago.

Lightness and humour work better than serious conversations, and that is exactly how you grow closer right now. A date, an outing or any shared adventure will give the relationship more than sorting out plans for the future. Single Geminis make new acquaintances easily in the second half of the week, especially through shared interests. If you are in a couple, remember what you did together a year ago and do it again.

Your skills can be turned into money, provided you finally name a decent price. Even the middling one among your skills is worth more than you are used to asking for, so check what the market pays. From Thursday, with the start of the month, it helps to set a rule: payment up front first, work afterwards. Small spending on experiences is justified this week, while larger purchases are better postponed.

Texts, presentations and negotiations come easily to you now, so use this window while it is open. Send your emails and proposals in the first half of the week, before your recipients' attention scatters. On Thursday an offer may arrive that looks unserious but turns out to be promising. Do not spread yourself across five tasks at once, but pick two and see them through.

Your nervous system is overloaded by the sheer volume of information and conversation. Your throat and voice are the weak spot this week, especially if you talk a great deal. Simple things help: water, walks and at least two screen-free evenings across the week. Make sleep a priority starting on Monday rather than waiting until Friday.