We are now just three or four days away from the New Moon according to the various time zones and inevitably moods and emotions will begin to feel tense and on edge.

For some this could mean tense restless energy with anxiety and apprehension together with a growing sense of vulnerability to even moderate problems and difficulties. Indeed those susceptible to sensitive atmospheres may find the next few days a bit of a challenge. Inevitably there will also be a rise in aggression with the risk of arguments and contentious encounters.

For the moment the more aggressive side of this mood atmosphere, as well as some of the more worrisome aspects of this period may be held at bay by the effects of the alignment between the Moon and Venus. This is now at a peak and will remain influential until around 06:00 GMT (01:00 EDT) on the 6th of November.

Likely mood traits to result from the Moon/Venus alignment include more responsive and affectionate feelings with friendly, popular and more out going emotions. There will also be a better sense of balance and rhythm but obviously these emotions will have to contend with those of the impending New Moon mentioned above. Even so Venus alignments are amongst the most powerful and most strongly felt, and offer a better and more meaningful interchange between individuals, short lived though this will be.

As mentioned in previous alerts another prime factor of this period is the slow moving opposition between Uranus and Saturn. This will be active for some months to come and is likely to bring sharply polarised feelings with heavy contrasts. These may alternate between very ambitious and determined moods and inclinations and an altogether different atmosphere riddled with poor self confidence and depression. As this alignment will stay influential for many months its effects will tend to be absorbed and taken for granted, as a natural and long lasting mood change.

For the moment however we are entering a New Moon atmosphere with unsettled moods and feelings, but with enough zestful energy to act as a boost to on going schemes and ventures.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 18% illuminated.