The next few days including this present period will be heavily conditioned by the phase of the Moon and also the impending opposition between the Moon and Neptune, and also the alignment of the Moon and Saturn in around 24 hours time.

With regards to the present Lunar phase we are now entering into a brief but significant period lasting no more than several days where there is a noticeable lull in the intensity of emotions and which is often referred to on this site as the ‘emotional doldrums.’ This is just what it sounds like: A period of few great highs or lows, with limited, and restrained emotions but also the possibility of melancholia, depression, lowered inspiration enthusiasm, and optimism.

During this period it may feel harder than normal to get going and completing ones normal daily routine may appear more of an uphill task than it usually would. However there may be significantly fewer worries (through apathy) and problems may not appear quite as urgently disposed as previous days.

During this period those on a tight deadline may come to feel especially pressured, but by contrast those able to take things at their own pace without pushing the boundaries of physical or mental endurance will come to relish the undemanding nature of this period. On the other hand those intent on more demanding activities may be confronted with lowered self confidence and inspiration and this may be particularly true of artistic or creative pursuits that will see inhibited levels of imagination and energy that could prove frustrating. In fact atmospheres like this are principally why those of a creative nature periodically experience a blockage of inspiration, which has less to do with a jaded personal outlook, than forceful celestial influences that are impossible to ignore.

The reality is that most of the above mentioned traits will be even more starkly felt over the course of the next few days as the Moon comes into alignment with Saturn. It means that although moods will be restrained, cautious and subject to strict discipline it may also give rise to an atmosphere with a poor sense of personal satisfaction, with petty frustrations, irritability and low concentration.

Around 15:00 GMT (10:00 EDT) the Moon will come into opposition with Neptune. For some this alignment can be highly unsettling with extreme emotional sensitivity coupled with escapist tendencies, unstable emotions and confused or chaotic thoughts and actions. In contrast to what is written above this opposition can inspire imaginative or creative leanings, or else thoughts or intuitions of a psychic nature. Indeed this increased perception may open up new doors of personal enquiry and discovery with the possibility of an altered perspective or ideas that may lead to changes of a lasting nature.

Alert is 7. Moon 42% illuminated.