Happy Solstice which occurs at precisely 23:50 GMT or 19:50 EDT on the 20th of June.

It should be mentioned that the Solstice brings its own special tensions and also benefits that will be influenced by the conditions outlined below.

One of the principal features of this current alert is the alignment between the Moon and Jupiter. This will be influential until around 20:30 GMT or 16:30 EDT on the 20th of June.

Likely mood traits to result from this include generous and sympathetic moods and emotions together with a more sociable and out going outlook. It also includes responsive and self expansive inclinations but will also display a definite tendency towards unstable mood swings with exaggerated or extravagant behaviour. This could for instance result in risky or reckless acts with the expenditure of large sums of money on items that may be of novelty value only.

At the same time there may be exaggerated character traits that in tandem with the on going alignment between the Sun and Venus may result in over affectionate behaviour with flirtatious advances that may be over boisterous or even objectionable. In fact feelings of a more sensuous or carnal nature may be dominant and could lead to notable frustrations.

Either way this atmosphere will display a decided leaning towards pleasure seeking activities with a lowered sense of responsibility that could be to the detriment of hard work or a rigid daily schedule. In addition there will be a very apparent inclination towards escapism with strong or extreme nervous restlessness that will favour physical pursuits over those requiring high mental dexterity. Certain to say that concentration will be lowered and decisions may not benefit from the best of consideration. In any case there may be a loathing to consider important choices as this is a mood best suited to spontaneous fun loving gestures rather than other more serious factors.

One must not forget that the Full Moon of only a few days ago is still powerful and still capable of very evident tensions and anxieties. Indeed these may be strong enough to cause considerable agitation, panic attacks or a general state of turmoil. Added to this there may be raised apprehensions with a vulnerable or sensitive disposition that may be prone to irrational fears and other emotions of a highly unsettling nature. Fortunately these will be moderated by some of the above mentioned factors but this is always going to be a mood scene that is susceptible to highly challenging feelings that may suddenly thrust themselves into focus.

It should be warned that the effects of alcohol will still be magnified and as there may be a natural temptation to take the edge off the atmosphere by drinking more than usual there is the danger of alcohol fuelled excess which will be heightened yet further by the naturally exuberant nature of Jupiter as it aligns with the Moon.

All in all this is an atmosphere of heightened moods and awareness but also with a fun loving or carefree attitude. However there is the possibility of sudden changes that may bring turmoil or very trying circumstances with extremes of mood and emotion. In short a delicate but powerful atmosphere that may quickly lean one way and then another.

Alert is 8.5. Moon 97% illuminated.