The first few hours of this current alert still come under the influence of the Moon/Uranus alignment. This will last until noon GMT, or 07:00 EDT, and has contributed to a period of emotional instability with the likelihood of bizarre, unusual, or out of character moods and emotions. There is also the possibility of extremes of behaviour with the possibility of upheaval in family life, or an emphasis on the very drastic.

This month it is fortunate that Uranus is almost in direct opposition to Venus which has toned down some of the harsher aspects of the Moon/Uranus alignment that as history shows can preside over some of the worst ever crimes, particularly those of a highly perverse or passionate nature.

Towards late afternoon GMT moods and emotions should moderate quite noticeably and become rather less prone to tense or anxious feelings. Even so there may still be an apparent degree of nervous restlessness with low concentration, and feelings of an escapist nature. This could make it difficult to settle as ones routine may suffer from tempting distractions.

One of the chief aspects of this period, indeed common to every Moon/Uranus alignment is the ability to think or perceive things in a totally different manner, thereby introducing oneself to ideas and possibilities that may not otherwise have occurred. These ideas may be as useful as they are bizarre, and though many will lose their appeal after the alignment has diminished, there is the chance that some may open the door to entirely new possibilities. Similarly this period offers the potential for increased creative expression with the possibility of highly original thoughts and ideas.

The last few days have seen an upsurge in the Solar wind accompanied by an increase in geomagnetic activity. This can sometimes lead to feelings of a confused and chaotic nature with tense and irritable moods. Non specific pains or sensations may also cause irritation, worry or apprehension, and there may be a strong preoccupation with ones personal health. Those of a particularly sensitive nature may find this atmosphere difficult or uncomfortable, and find it hard to settle and relax.

Coming days should now begin to see a gradual decline in the intensity of emotions, and should gradually become significantly less stressful, which for some will be a very welcome development.

Alert is 8. Moon 81% illuminated.