One of the principal features of this current alert is the alignment between the Moon and Uranus. This will become especially influential around 17:00 GMT (12:00 EDT) and will last for approximately 12 hours.

As frequent visitors to this site will know Moon/Uranus alignments can be out of the top category of disruptive influences with the potential for extremes of experience. For example Moon/Uranus alignments are often to be found when there are particularly heinous acts of brutality or murders that really stand out through their callous and ruthless approach.

The classic case is one of two Australian girls who several years ago abruptly decided it was the ‘right thing to do’ to murder their friend. Yet again Moon/Uranus alignments often lie behind mass killings such as the shootings at Virginia Tech last year when over 30 died as a crazed gunman went on a deadly rampage.

More analytically the traits of Moon/Uranus alignments tend towards very changeable and restless emotions, with galvanic, highly strung moods. In addition this emotionally charged atmosphere can tend towards bizarre and unusual behaviour with out of character moods and emotions that may later give cause for embarrassment. More importantly this alignment can lead to drastic upheaval in family life with the potential for considerable disruption.

One restraining factor that may help to considerably tone down the effects of the Moon/Uranus alignment is that the Moon will also be in opposition to Saturn at this time. This means that some of the traditional qualities of Saturn, such as control and discipline may help to dampen some of the more strident effects of Uranus. However this can all too easily lead to feelings of a vulnerable or unsure nature with pessimistic thoughts and emotions as well as poor self confidence.On the other hand with this combination of planetary alignments it is perhaps likely that the traits of neither planet will be allowed to become too forceful.

It should be remembered that the effects of alcohol may still tend to be exaggerated at this time, and this is especially relevant since this current period may encourage extra drinking to relieve pressure from what has been a time of particularly intense moods and emotions. Similarly there may be a tendency towards escapism in its limitless forms and this could pose a hindrance to ones normal routine of work that may be susceptible to diverting influences.

Coming days may see a noticeable climb down in the intensity of moods and emotions though this could be at the expense of melancholia or depression or a lowered sense of personal enthusiasm. Either way there may not be the same sense of urgency that has characterised previous days and for some this may be a very welcome relief.

Alert is 8. Moon 15% illuminated.