Today is now the day of the New Moon and inevitably moods will be filled with tense nervous restlessness as well as some anxiety and apprehension.

This current New Moon also coincides with a an alignment of the Sun with Mercury and Neptune which of course are all aligned to the Moon, in a powerful conjunction which is separated by just five degrees.

As a result of this complex celestial influence there is likely to be a highly increased sense of awareness with great emotional sensitivity along with zestful energy and the confusing influence of contrasting emotions. This will result in a curious mixture of feelings with positive and firm mental determination and enthusiasm balanced by a more reluctant, hesitant, and worrying disposition that may be laden with vague fears and imaginings.

One outcome of this is that it could prove difficult to settle with strong moods and emotions that could make keeping to a strict routine of work extremely difficult. In addition there will be the influence of a powerful escapist atmosphere that may look towards instant rewards and gratification and this again could prove distracting to ones normal routine of work.

Under the present circumstances creative or artistic talents and inclinations will be well to the fore though extra discipline will be required to make the best use of this energy. Similarly there may be an enhanced awareness of mystical or spiritual values with a self refining outlook that may want to redress or improve upon those elements of personal character or behaviour that may be deficient. Fresh new ideas may abound and these may engender a strong element of change, or the desire for variety and excitement. Unfortunately as mentioned above there is also a heavy balancing influence of caution and restraint that may put the brakes on any spontaneous gestures that require a major change to ones life and surroundings.

For a good many the present time may appear extremely sharp and vivid, and although this can act as an aid for on going schemes and ventures it can also lead to a burdensome level of anxiety with the temptation to take the edge off the atmosphere through drinking or eating more than usual. There is also likely to be a temptation towards retail therapy with the possibility of large expenditure particularly on things that offer change like an exotic vacation or even perhaps the thought of moving home.

The next few days will continue to be tense and anxious but also offer the potential for major thought provoking changes that may affect, disrupt, or otherwise alter ones future direction in a substantial way. In these heightened circumstances it would be wise to review any decisions made in a much less powerful mood atmosphere.

Alert is 8. Moon 0% illuminated.