How could you have lined things up just right only to see it all collapse? It's called Jupiter retrograde. Jupiter's change of direction on October 9th throws everything into reverse, and there's nothing you can do but let matters run their course. It's dismaying to see a prize slip from your grasp, but remember that this is a timing problem, not a “the Universe is out to thwart me” problem. Key players know they let you down, and they'll want to make it up to you. It's going to take some time for them to make good on their promises, but rest assured they will.