We are now just a day or two short of the New Moon and tensions are rising accordingly. Indeed many may find this a period of inexplicably anxious moods with unsettled emotions together with increased nervous restlessness that will be difficult to avoid.

Under these circumstances moods may fall easy prey to needless worry and apprehension with increased concerns that have the potential to become quite intense and possibly lead to panic attacks or bouts of agitation. In addition problems may appear magnified with a loathing for situations requiring high responsibility or a reluctance towards making important decisions. As a consequence there may be notable frustrations with a sense of insecurity that could prove inhibiting.

Above all this atmosphere may be vulnerable to increased emotional sensitivity with unsettling moods and impressions, or a feeling of things not quite being right. Self confidence, enthusiasm and inspiration may be lowered and there will be an easy sense of disappointment or disillusionment. Because of this it could feel harder to get going and above average determination may be required to complete ones daily routine. As with previous days there may be an intense desire for variety and change and a low tolerance for the mundane and ordinary. Hence escapism in its limitless guises will provide tempting alternatives to reduce tensions.

As with any New Moon setting there is likely to be increased aggression and anger with volatile outbursts that have the potential to turn nasty or even violent. This will be particularly likely where there is the consumption of alcohol. Currently its effects will be magnified, and there will also be a strong desire to drink more than usual.

The Sun is now coming to the peak of its alignment with Venus, and this will at least ensure a measure of restraint to balance the harsher elements of this New Moon atmosphere. Likely mood traits include a greater degree of sympathy and understanding together with increased passions concerning love and romance. Indeed for some this may turn out to be a pivotal time with amorous intentions that may readily make themselves known in what is likely to be an above average period of flirtatious behaviour. Unfortunately the other elements of this alert could mean an awkward if not timid approach that may result in disappointment or frustration. Either way this atmosphere may fine tune personal relationships to the more intimate side of the mood spectrum with all that this entails.

All in all this is far from being an easy mood atmosphere. In fact some will come to feel especially pressured and there is the possibility of intense and possibly even extreme moods and feelings. On the more positive side this atmosphere offers great potential for creative and artistic pursuits or indeed any activity that requires a high degree of expressional ability. Concentration however will be far from optimal and therefore it is the more physical pursuits, particularly those involving travel and variety that should offer the greatest degree of emotional satisfaction.

Alert is 8. Moon 8% illuminated.