We are now just a matter of hours after the New Moon and feelings and emotions will continue to be tense and anxious with the possibility of extremes of emotion. This may be unpleasant, but given the highly complex planetary pattern of this time it is scarcely to be wondered at. For example The Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Saturn and Venus are now separated by just 13 degrees.

In addition each of these five is in opposition to Neptune with the Earth in between - effectively a seven planet alignment. Just for good measure Mars is in opposition to Jupiter.

Attempting to give an exact appraisal of moods at this time would be difficult because the possibilities involved mean fast shifting feelings with clashing emotions that will vary according to personal circumstances.

However it is certain to say that for many this will prove to be a testing period of significant emotional challenge with tense, nervous restlessness, together with an acute sense of awareness. In addition there may be irritable or confrontational inclinations with pent up emotions capable of explosive expression. On the other hand there may be acute lack of confidence, with a pessimistic, or even desperate outlook with extremes of thought and emotion.These may be further heightened by feelings of intense isolation or the perception that no one understands ones personal problems.

Just to illustrate how diverse emotions can be at this time there is just as likely to be the opposite feeling - that of an over superior outlook with idealistic traits and inclinations. Under these circumstances concentration could prove to be far from optimal and ones daily routine may be difficult to stick to, or even abandoned altogether. Ones sense of focus will be compromised yet further by escapist tendencies that will exert a tempting and highly distracting influence. For this reason it may seem that very little gets done and time may fly by without noticing it.

On the more positive side it should be mentioned that if one is able to master the intense restlessness of this period, and successfully harness its energy then great amounts of work are possible, though few will have the mental discipline to persevere this far.

All in all this  is a difficult and highly challenging emotional atmosphere and some will feel at the edge of what they feel they can stand. However coming days should see a slow down turn in moods as the influence of the New Moon and other alignments become a little less potent.

Alert is 8.5. Moon 1% illuminated.