An Uncommon Instance of Clear Thought Has Arrived

For reasons known only to Mercury and possibly some very confident astronomers, your brain may momentarily function at optimal levels. Proceed accordingly.

Now would be an excellent time to engage in activities that require mental clarity—things like organizing your month, making strategic decisions, or finally acknowledging that important task you’ve been pretending doesn’t exist. Mercury, the celestial administrator of thoughts, has reached a pivotal juncture, and for a few fleeting days, optimism may sneak into your reasoning. A rare occurrence, indeed.

When your brain knows what needs to be done, it stops shouting conflicting advice at itself. Your primary responsibility here is to shape any grand concepts into something vaguely resembling an actionable plan.

This week offers the sharpest mental acuity available all year—a condition set to last through the weekend before inevitably giving way to something more emotional. By Monday, expect a noticeable shift.

Today, however, is the single best opportunity to harness this brief cerebral advantage. Make the most of it, before the universe remembers how things usually work