We are now in a period of several consecutive days where moods and emotions follow a similar consistency. This is due to the fact that there are relatively few short term influencing factors other than the diminishing effects of the New Moon. Other than this there is the more long term influence that comes from two major oppositions. The first involves Mars and Jupiter and the second is that between Saturn and Neptune.

With regard to moods and emotions this may well be a time of notable frustrations with clashing emotions that may tend to cancel each other out. For example the likely effects of the Mars/Jupiter opposition tend towards assertive and zealous feelings with high enthusiasm and the ability to actively enjoy life.

On the other hand the Saturn/Neptune opposition can tend towards pessimism with confused thoughts and imaginings as well as the potential for lowered self confidence and enthusiasm. And whereas the Mars/Jupiter opposition will be high on aggressive and assertive energy, the Saturn/Neptune will evoke more sensitive and vulnerable feelings with more restrained and disciplined emotions. Then again the Mars/Jupiter opposition may be high on adventure or even reckless thoughts and inclinations with a sense of invincibility, and this will be contrasted by the inhibited traits of the Saturn/Neptune opposition that will see substantially more restrained and even depressive moods and emotions.

Effectively this contrast between the two very different mood spheres of this period may manifest itself with enthusiastic thoughts and feelings brimming with ideas, contrasted by a more restrained and sensitive mood atmosphere that far from being subject to a superiority complex will be riddled by apprehensions and subject to easy disappointment and disillusionment. Under these circumstances criticism will be more than usually stinging and words of censure may cause great upset.

The likelihood is that the balance between the two very separate mood ranges of this period will see features of both atmospheres rise to the surface according to personal circumstance. However neither should predominate for too long and feelings may be subject to a frustrating battle between the two. Not surprisingly it may feel difficult to make up ones mind and important decisions may best be left for a more determinative period.

This current mood phase is likely to persist for at least several days longer, until around the 12th of April when the Sun will come into alignment with Mercury. This will also be followed by a number of routine lunar alignments that will add yet further colour to the mood scene later in the week.

It should also be remembered that some of the lingering effects of the New Moon on the 6th of this month may still be very apparent. These may still be strong enough to lead to contentious encounters with arguments and rebellious inclinations, or else simmering resentments that could stay long in the mind.

There may also be varying degrees of anxiety and tension with notable apprehension that for some may come to be quite challenging. In addition there may be an over sensitive reaction to perceived injustices or impulses of a highly reformative nature. This could mean a streak of campaigning zeal with a strong sense of mission and belief. Naturally these feelings will be cross influenced by other factors in this alert, so that some of its more extreme or depressive features will not become too intense.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 15% illuminated.