Once again we are in the midst of a highly complex series of planetary alignments that make this mood period one of corresponding complexity.

At the moment we are at the height of the Sun/Mercury/Venus alignment and this is creating a period of strong and vivid emotions with plenty of nervous energy that for some may just be too powerful for comfort. As well as some more agreeable feelings, such as increased affection or understanding this may result in quite noticeable tensions with high anxiety that has the potential for challenging emotions, if not complete agitation or even panic attacks that may be of a severe nature. In addition this will lead to a heightened state of emotional awareness with powerful moods and impressions together with a state of hyper alertness.

In these circumstances all problems may appear magnified and difficulties seem starker outlined than probable solutions. In any case this may be a mood that for all its intense energy may easily succumb to feelings of doubt and insecurity with raised sensitivities that could be of an extremely intense nature. This may be accompanied by lowered self confidence with a loathing for positions requiring a high degree of responsibility or situations where important decisions need to be made. Above all this atmosphere may inspire an intense need for change and variety and where no such changes appear possible there may be genuine frustrations with considerable agitation.

Another important feature of this period is the opposition between the Moon and Neptune. The two will remain conjunct until around 08:00 GMT (04:00 EDT) on the 9th of June. Here the likely mood traits will revolve around yet more heightened emotional sensitivity with the likelihood of confused, chaotic, or unstable emotions that for some may verge towards neurotic or escapist inclinations.

There is no doubt there are many aspects of this mood period that could prove challenging especially for those who are naturally susceptible to sensitive atmospheres. On the other hand this atmosphere does offer plenty of zestful energy for on going schemes and ventures. The problem is in converting what is an intensely inspiring period of creative energy into a fruitful end product, or more mundanely in being able to function normally in what is a very heightened mood period. Inevitably physical pursuits will be preferred over those requiring a high degree of mental dexterity, though there will be a more than average temptation to take the edge off the atmosphere by either drinking or eating more than usual. Whatever the case it will be difficult to avoid the intensity of feelings that are a sure accompaniment to one of the years most powerful periods of planetary activity.

Alert is 8. Moon 28% illuminated.