This is still very much a Full Moon atmosphere with tension and anxiety as well as restless and impatient moods and gestures.

As a result feelings may be very much on edge and this tendency towards nervous agitation may be made all the more apparent by the opposition of the Moon with Mercury. This is likely to create sensitive and alert moods and feelings with a strong need for variety and change. As well as this there may be a tendency towards needless worry and concern with strong apprehensions, indecision and the likelihood of poor memory and concentration.

As with any Full Moon situation there is also likely to be a tendency towards aggressive thoughts and behaviour with a reduced threshold of tolerance as well as impatient gestures and attitudes. This may easily lead to arguments, contentious encounters and volatile expression, and the chances of these occurring will be made all the more likely by the consumption of alcohol whose effects will now be magnified.

As on previous days there may be some measure of restraint from the on going opposition between Venus and Neptune which is now just beyond its peak. For some weeks now this has led to more refined and delicate emotions with a sensitive and even sentimental disposition. Other traits include a better sense of harmony and balance, but less desirably a sense of confusion with easy disillusionment or disappointment.

Another feature of this immediate period is a sudden upsurge in geomagnetic activity. This is a result of a high speed Solar wind stream flowing from a coronal hole on the Sun. Geomagnetic activity suddenly surged around 21:00 GMT on the 27th of September (16:00 EDT) and this can have very definite mood effects.

While not fully documented or explored these effects can range from feeling washed out and exhausted with headache or neuralgic symptoms, resembling a hangover. This may be accompanied by irritable moods and feelings and a general lack of focus and concentration. In general some people may feel far from their best, but these effects never last for long and generally wear off within 24 hours.

All in all this atmosphere is one of testing moods and attitudes and for some will be far from comfortable with challenging emotions as well as health issues that may bring misery and concern.

Alert is 8. Moon 96% illuminated.