There is still enough tense nervous energy around to cause problems. This means there may be petty fears and apprehensions with easily disturbed feelings that may quickly be upset or subject to doubt and insecurity.

In addition this may lead to a sensitive level of over awareness that may respond especially badly to criticism or any suggestion of reproach. At the same time there may be low enthusiasm or self confidence and it make take extra discipline and determination to keep to ones usual schedule.This means it may prove harder to get going and those on a tight deadline may come to feel especially pressured. On the other hand those able to place few demands on their time and efforts may find this to be a period of natural rest and relaxation.

A principal feature of this particular time is the on going alignment between Venus and Saturn which is now at a peak. For some days now this has been creating a phase of cool affections together with limited or disciplined emotions. Together with this particular phase of the Moon this can easily turn to subdued or melancholic feelings with reflective thoughts and imaginings. It can also lead to sensations of intense isolation or loneliness. As a result it may be easy to feel depressed, or deflated with an easy sense of disappointment or disillusionment.

Unfortunately coming days may tend to heighten these moods still further, though the effects will be of short duration only.

All in all this may represent a time of subdued but sensitive moods that for some may form a particular challenge. For others it may merely constitute a time of much needed rest and relaxation.

Alert is 7. Moon 18% illuminated.