We are now just a few days away from the Full Moon and some may find this atmosphere to be particularly oppressive and laden with a highly challenging atmosphere. In addition there is likely to be tense nervous restlessness that could make it difficult to settle.

Similarly there is the potential for pressing fears and concerns that will see problems magnified or possessed of a seemingly insoluble nature that will be hard to resolve. This could lead to considerable emotional frustration with despair and agitation and the possibility of panic attacks or emotional outbursts that have the potential to reach extremes.

As with any Full Moon atmosphere there will be a disposition towards contentious encounters, arguments and explosive situations that may not easily be contained. Indeed where arguments develop there will be very little restraint in what is said or done and tempers may be prone to uncontrollable outbursts or even violence.

A special warning is needed concerning the consumption of alcohol whose effects will be unusually magnified, with the risk of extreme thoughts and actions. Here the risk is particularly acute since the high tension of this time will naturally lead some to want to take the edge off the atmosphere through drinking more than usual. However this will not so much relieve the tension but run the risk of considerable agitation as simmering resentments and animosities may be freed of restraint with explosive moods that will be hard to control. In fact this very aptly sums up the current atmosphere, with tense and pressured feelings vying for release in a manner that could give rise to highly dramatic moods and circumstances.

Not surprisingly for a very heightened mood atmosphere there may be intense escapist tendencies that could prove distracting for ones normal daily routine. As a result tasks may seem to be completed slower than usual and there is likely to be a great temptation for other more attractive alternatives, particularly those likely to offer swift emotional gratification.

Under the circumstances there may also be a reduced degree of responsibility or loathing for situations requiring an authoritative approach. Similarly there may be trouble making up ones mind with a hesitant and insecure outlook compounding ones decision making abilities.

The Sun is now beginning to align with Venus and in the stress filled couple of days before the Full Moon this could prove important in reducing the tension of the atmosphere, with a more agreeable and sympathetic disposition.

Alert is 8.5. Moon 96% illuminated.