We are now just several days short of the New Moon and moods and emotions are likely to see a corresponding rise in tensions and anxiety. In addition there will be increased nervous restlessness with trouble settling and concentration will be far from optimal. This is likely to result in moods that will find it difficult to settle so that tasks may be left unfinished, or simply left for another time.

As on previous alerts there will be a tendency for time to pass by with unusual haste thus contributing yet further to an atmosphere where completing tasks will require extra discipline and planning.

Once more escapist tendencies will be well to the fore and this will form yet another impediment towards keeping to a disciplined routine.

Inevitably as we move closer to the New Moon on the 9th of December there will be a propensity towards aggressive moods and feelings with the increased possibility of contentious encounters and volatile behaviour. Indeed where arguments do develop there may be little restrain in what is said or done, and the consequences may be around for some time to come.

Fortunately this atmosphere has not so far revealed itself to be overtly confrontational, but coming days should be approached with care as there will always be a heightened probability of strained moods and feelings, along with simmering resentment and irritability.

Under these circumstances problems may appear magnified though there may be little inclination to deal with them, unless the need is very urgent. Even so there will be subtle doubts and apprehensions with general fears and concerns that may prove unsettling, and these too will no doubt build up in the days ahead with an increased sense of awareness and perception that some may find just a little too sharp for comfort.

On the more positive side this immediate pre New Moon atmosphere offers a zestful and at times inspired mood for launching out into new schemes and ventures, or for instilling fresh vigour into existing ones. However as mentioned above, one needs to be very disciplined to make the best use of the time available as there will barely be enough time to see to ones normal routine, let alone attend to anything new.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 5% illuminated.