Archive for 28/04/2008

28th - 29th April 2008

Usually at this time of the month with the Moon around 50% illuminated there is a brief but noticeable period often referred to as the equivalent of the emotional doldrums. That is a period of no great highs or lows and with a limited sense of purpose and enthusiasm and no great feeling of drive or determination. In its more acute form this can also include feelings of depression or melancholia or a flattening of experience with a sensation of futility or loss of purpose.

While it is certainly true that something of that kind of atmosphere may be apparent in this current alert pattern, this is far from being the full story.

As on previous days the mood continues to be highly influenced by the on going oppositions between Saturn and Neptune, and Mars and Jupiter. And as we have stated many times already the mood attributes of these two alignments could not be more different. Whereas the Mars/Jupiter oppoosition may lead to forceful, dynamic and assertive thoughts and emotions with a strong element of resolve and detremination, the Saturn/Neptune opposition can lead to reserved, doubtful, and insecure feelings that may be plagued with doubts and fears as well as poor self confidence or a loathing for making important decisions. In addition the attributes of Mars and Jupiter will tend towards enthusiastic and sharpened responses with a heavy emphasis on productive action. Read the rest of this entry »

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