Please note: For reasons beyond our control it was not possible to bring this edition of Mood Alert at the usual time.

We are now swiftly heading into one of the years most concentrated periods of planetary alignments. In addition we are now just three or four days short of the Full Moon and this together with the current celestial pattern means that moods and feelings will soon begin to feel tense and anxious with the possibility of aggressive or confrontational behaviour.

Today sees the start of the alignment between Mercury and Neptune. This will peak over the next couple of days and continue to exert influence for around 2 weeks. Likely mood traits to result from this include an easily disturbed nervous system with a disposition to vague fears and imaginings. There may also be a tendency towards confused or chaotic thinking, but also a propensity towards idealistic or impressionable thoughts with a better harmony of expression.

As mentioned in previous alert bulletins Venus is currently in opposition to Mars which is likely to lead to impulsive and passionate feelings with a strong sensual nature. Ties of affection will be quick to form and this could manifest itself in a better sense of co-operation and understanding with others. On the other hand this may also lead to excessive passion with very erotic impulses, and the possibility of unhappy emotional relationships.

Inevitably the major Mood influencing factor of this time is bound to be the impending Full Moon on the 22nd of the month. As with every Full Moon there will be a general increase in nervous energy with restless moods and feelings together with a more forceful, energetic, and assertive atmosphere.Naturally the above mentioned alignments will colour the atmosphere according to their varying traits and this makes the coming days ones likely to be notable for their increased awareness.

Less agreeable may be a tendency towards baseless suspicions, paranoia, or even neuroses that in the coming days may be especially acute. Indeed those vulnerable to sensitive atmospheres may come to find the next few days a little uncomfortable. On the other hand the delicate and sensitive nature of Neptune, with the zest of the Full Moon and the creative force of Mercury may result in very enhanced creative abilities with great artistic and expressional possibilities. In addition there may be enhanced mystical or spiritual awareness with the possibility of opening up fresh new doors of personal enquiry.

Certain to say that the coming week will be one of highly eventful moods and feelings in one of the years most complex mood situations.

Alert is 7.5 Moon 82% illuminated.