By far the most important element of this current alert is the proximity of the Full Moon which is now just a day away and occurs on the 24th of November at 14:31 GMT (09:31 EDT). At the same time the Moon is also at Perigee, or its closest approach to Earth in its monthly cycle, which will not only make the Full Moon look larger than usual, but also make it more potent.

Inevitably the period over the next few days will have more than its share of stress and tension with unsettled emotions that may fluctuate quite noticeably. Consequently emotions may have a raw and sensitive edge to them with penetrating feelings that for some may prove quite challenging.

Fears and apprehensions will be raised so that even moderate problems may acquire monumental proportions and there will be heightened awareness with a propensity to worry even over the most trivial of concerns. It should be warned that even moderate quantities of caffeine will tend to raise these fears still further and increase overall stress to a significant extent.

As with any Full Moon there may be a tendency towards more aggressive emotions with the potential for confrontation or argumentative behaviour and volatile expression.These moods will be further fuelled by the consumption of alcohol whose effects will be magnified at this time, and may lead to explosive situations. Indeed where arguments develop there will be little restraint in what is said or done, and passions could run extremely high.

An already heightened atmosphere will be made even more alert and nervously active by the opposition between the Moon and Mercury. This will last for around the next 24 hours until approximately 12:00 GMT (05:00 EDT) on the 24th, and likely mood traits will include powerful mental and nervous activity with sensitive and alert feelings that may show a need for variety and change. In addition there may be a high degree of restlessness with a tendency to worry, indecision, and a general lack of resolve. Under these circumstances concentration may be far from optimal and this may lead to lack of focus and poor memory.

It should be remembered that Uranus is currently in long term opposition with Saturn. This is an alignment that will be with us for several more months to come. Its more powerful traits include fluctuating emotions that will swing from more depressive moods and emotions with poor confidence and self esteem to ambitious and determined inclinations with displays of egotism and even cruelty.

It will be seen that the current atmosphere is one of highly complex forces that at times provide a contrasting influence of very diverse emotions. For some this will inevitably constitute a period of the greatest challenge, and if so the one consolation is that like every other celestial influence it will be of short duration only. On the other hand some may find the zestful atmosphere of this period highly conducive to prodigious output and productivity, with high inspiration and enthusiasm.

Alert is 8. Moon 95% illuminated.