The Moon remains in opposition to Uranus until around 24:00 GMT (19:00 EDT) This means the possibility of a highly strident mood period with the possibility of an extreme atmosphere and friction within the family setting.

As a result there may be contentious encounters with out of character moods and emotions whose consequences may be around for some time to come. Moon/Uranus oppositions can also result in bizarre, or eccentric behaviour with tendencies towards escapism or unusual modes of behaviour.

Another reason to be wary is that Jupiter continues to be in opposition to Mars. This may lead to a general heightening of moods and emotions with the possibility of aggressive, violent, or belligerent attitudes that may all too easily result in arguments and loss of temper. Indeed where arguments develop there may be little control in what is said or done and events may swiftly progress towards extremes, that in this current atmosphere may be very extreme indeed.

Saturn remains in opposition to Uranus and for some weeks now this has been creating an environment divided by very different emotions each of which can become apparent at any given moment. This means feelings that may swiftly verge from a depressive, hesitant or restricted mood to ones that reveal a haughty, self centred and ambitious streak, with little consideration for others, and also emotions that may be filled with cruel or unsympathetic gestures.

Coming days - if not this present time - will see us heading towards a blunting of emotional expression that may be broadly reminiscent of the emotional doldrums. For some this may simply register as boredom or even a welcome period of relaxation. For others however it may mean a brief period of depressive moods and feelings with low motivation and sense of optimism.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 65% illuminated.