We are now just around a day away from the New Moon which this month occurs at precisely 19:24 GMT (15:24 EDT) Inevitably this will mean a period that will be prone to intense moods and emotions which for some will constitute a severe mood alert.

As with every New Moon setting there will be tense nervous restlessness with unsettled feelings that may be prone to anxiety, apprehension or even panic attacks. For some there may be a tendency towards baseless fears and concerns and problems will be magnified.

Under these circumstances there may be an inclination to see difficulties instead of solutions and there may be a tendency towards easy disillusionment or disappointment. In addition there may be a poor sense of self confidence with escapist tendencies that could prove detrimental to ones daily schedule. Indeed it may prove harder to get going and there will be a greater than usual preference for activities that appear to offer instant emotional satisfaction or else ease some of the intense pressure that this atmosphere is capable of producing. Inevitably there will be a disposition towards more aggressive thoughts and feelings and although this mood is not overtly confrontational there is the potential for nasty and volatile exchanges.

It should be warned that where arguments develop there will be little restraint in what is said or done and feelings may quickly progress towards extremes. This will be all the more likely where there is the consumption of alcohol and the possibility of alcohol fuelled outbursts will be made all the more likely since this atmosphere will not just heighten the effects of alcohol but also make it tempting to drink more than usual.

The alignment between the Sun and Venus is slowly coming to a peak and will offer a balance against some of the more severe aspects of this mood period with a greater degree of sympathy and understanding. However this alignment will also inspire thoughts of love and romance as well as amorous intentions, or an intense need for intimacy and affection. Here the risk is that in combination with the other more volatile forces mentioned above there will be a misdirection of these inclinations to produce awkward, embarrassing or inappropriate attentions with consequences that may be around for some time to come.

On the more positive side this period offers plenty of natural energy for on going schemes and ventures. However it will not be easy to find the discipline or concentration to make the best use of this energy, and there will be plenty of distractions so that for a great many people little will appear to get done. Some may also find that this period is a little low on inspiration and enthusiasm with a flattened mood perspective prone to doubts, insecurity and a heightened sensitivity with easily disturbed emotions.

All in all this represents a difficult and trying period of emotions that for some will tend towards extremes. Similarly it may feel difficult to settle with a low sense of satisfaction or a craving for activities that appear to offer relief from the obvious stresses of this New Moon atmosphere.

Alert is 8.5. Moon 3% illuminated.