The current emotional atmosphere sees both a balance and contrast between the effects of Saturn as it remains aligned with the Sun, and the influence of Mars which is at the peak of its opposition to Jupiter.

The alignment of the Sun and Saturn is capable of bringing extra control and discipline, with cool and calculating emotions allied to responsible and practical inclinations. However this alignment can also evoke a powerful sense of personal limitation or inadequacy with reserved, cautious, or pessimistic attitudes. There may also be a tendency to a worrying, or self pitying disposition with phobias and apprehensions that may turn towards depression or melancholia.

Fortunately the above mentioned traits will be balanced by the influence of the opposition between Mars and Jupiter. This will result in more assertive and energetic emotions with an adventurous, out going disposition, as well as the ability to actively enjoy life. However there is also the risk of more belligerent feelings with the potential for arguments and contentious encounters.

Under these circumstances attitudes may tend towards extremes with the possibility of developing a superiority complex with tangled ideals and values. In reality both of these very different mood patterns will tend to cancel each other out, so that the pessimistic and self restricting elements of Saturn will be balanced by the more out going and spontaneous traits of Mars and Jupiter.

Another factor of the coming week is that we are only just five days away from the Full Moon. Inevitably this will mean a gradual increase in traditional Full Moon traits with increased stress and anxiety, but also a more zestful and energetic disposition, that will be an aid to productivity and enthusiasm.

Alert is 7. Moon 72% illuminated.