We are now in the midst of a particularly intense period of moods and emotions that comes just hours before the Full Moon which this month occurs precisely at 08:00 GMT or 04:00 EDT on the 18th of June.

There is no avoiding the fact that many may find this to be an especially difficult period with substantial challenges that could leave some at the very edge of what they feel they can stand. For others this will likely be a time of great nervous restlessness with heightened moods and feelings together with an easy disposition to stress and anxiety. This could be manifest in increased agitation, panic attacks, poor concentration or a general sense of mental confusion. As a result it may feel harder to get going and although there will be plenty of nervous energy this could prove difficult to focus in a worthwhile manner.

Not surprisingly tasks may be left unfinished or hurriedly completed to a lower than usual standard. In addition there may be an intense desire to take the edge of the atmosphere either through drinking or eating more than usual or indeed any number of coping strategies, including an intense attraction towards escapism in its limitless forms.

Under these circumstances keeping to a rigid schedule may prove difficult and there will be a definite attraction towards pursuits and activities that appear to offer instant emotional rewards and gratification.

As with any Full Moon atmosphere there will be more aggressive and confrontational emotions, though this month these will be tempered by the on going alignment between the Sun and Venus. This will incline, as it has done for over three weeks to more agreeable and understanding moods and also dispose towards affection, intimacy and romance. Coupled with the Full Moon intensity this could lead to extremely amorous intentions, together with flirtatious behaviour that may inflame passions still farther. Where there is no prospect of these feelings being satisfied there may be considerable frustration or turmoil and this will add yet further stress to an already over burdened emotional scenario.

It should be warned that the effects of both caffeine and alcohol will be greatly magnified. In the case of the former, even moderate quantities may be enough to cause extra anxiety and nervousness. In the case of the latter there will also be a tendency to drink more than usual and this may easily raise the intensity of emotions to an extremely heightened level.

As with every Full Moon environment there will be increased fears and concerns with all problems magnified to the point where it may not be easy to see the most obvious of solutions. Similarly there may be raised apprehensions and a chronic state of worry that for some will leave them totally exhausted.

Coming days will see a similar scenario of heightened moods and feelings with increased awareness and perception. Indeed we are now coming to a short but particularly concentrated period of alignments that will bring swift changes within a very short time.

As mentioned yesterday the key to dealing with these periods is a balanced and absorbing pattern of activities that are able to stimulate both on a physical and mental level and thereby make the best possible use of the very powerful energies that exist at this time.

Alert is 8.5. Moon 98% illuminated.