We are now in the midst of a highly complex celestial pattern that is contributing to equally complex moods and feelings.

As it is we are now just a day beyond the Full Moon, but this is made even more complex by several other alignments of the Moon. Until around 17:00 GMT (12:00 EDT) the Moon will be in alignment with Neptune. This will heighten and intensify moods and emotions with the possibility of extreme emotional sensitivity, with confused or unstable feelings.

At the same time however there will be the balancing factor of Saturn, which is now in opposition to the Moon and will remain so until around 05:00 GMT on the 1st of August, or midnight EDT. This will impart a better sense of control and discipline and tone down some of the harsher Full Moon traits and emotions. However this may be only at the expense of some feelings of melancholia, lack of confidence, or a a generalised sense of pessimism with easy disillusionment or disappointment. It may also create doubts and subtle anxiety, with a reluctance towards making important decisions.

Inevitably as with any Full Moon situation there will be tense nervous energy with periods of heightened awareness laden with apprehensive moods and feelings. Some may find themselves very much on edge with irritable or belligerent emotions, impatient attitudes, or a confrontational disposition that may go looking for arguments, even if only for the sake of it.

Once again it should be stressed that these more aggressive feelings will be toned down by the influence of Saturn, but some degree of volatility is still possible.

It should be stressed that the effects of caffeine and alcohol will be greatly magnified at this time, and may lead to abnormally exaggerated mood swings. In the case of alcohol this may mean a disposition to argumentative moods, whereas even moderate quantities of caffeine may contribute to increased tension and anxiety.

Alert is 8. Moon 95% illuminated.