We are currently just hours away from the Full Moon and inevitably moods and emotions will be heightened with the risk of tense nervous restlessness. In addition there may be increased aggression and belligerence with the potential for arguments and contentious encounters. Some of these may be quite forceful with the risk of violence or explosive situations of a highly confrontational nature.

As with any Full Moon situation there is also a possibility of increased anxiety with strong fears and apprehensions that will tend to magnify even the most mundane of problems. Under these circumstances it may not be easy to feel at ease and this may be a period laden with insecurity doubt and pessimism.

Another notable feature of this period is the Moon’s opposition with Neptune which will add feelings of extreme emotional sensitivity and contribute to chaotic or unstable emotions that will be prone to bouts of panic or feelings of not fully being in control.

Some measure of control and restraint will derive from the fact that the Sun in now in opposition to Saturn. With regard to emotions this will impose more cool and calculating moods with a responsible and practical attitude. It will also mean realistic and resourceful endeavour with better concentration and persistence of effort.

On the other hand Sun/Saturn alignments can also lead to limited emotional depth and experience with a sense of personal inadequacy or depressional thoughts and behaviour with melancholia and a worrying attitude that may be susceptible to phobias, that could contribute to chronic ill health.

In the coming 24 hours the more disciplined or restrictive traits of Saturn will be emphasised yet further as the Moon also begins to come into full alignment with Saturn. Essentially this will help act against the more extreme nature of the Full Moon atmosphere but in some ways could actually help to make it more dangerous. For example the Full Moon is always prone to spontaneous acts of a volatile nature with arguments in which there is little restraint in what is said or done. With the influence of Saturn however any animosities may be challenged into more premeditated acts of retribution with a potentially more devastating outcome.

On a brighter note Venus and Mercury are now coming into alignment and will remain so until the first week in April. With regard to moods this may result in powerful mental and nervous activity with a stimulation of the senses towards gentler or more agreeable feelings as well as a greater prospect for harmonious expression. As such this will be a welcome planetary addition that will help - as in this present situation - to prevent more potent forces from becoming too extreme or entrenched.

Alert is 8.5. Moon 100% illuminated.