The dominant feature of this current alert pattern continues to be the on going opposition between the Moon and Uranus. The pair will remain conjunct until around 20:00 GMT (16:00 EDT), and as frequent visitors to this site will know alignments between the Moon and Uranus are out of the top category of unsettling mood influences.

Likely mood traits to result from the Moon/Uranus alignment include strange, bizarre, extreme and out of character moods and feelings along with restless and unstable emotions. Added to this there may be a galvanic sense of zeal and energy together with strong moods and impressions that could produce conflict with others. This opposition is especially likely to cause friction within the family setting so that difficulties will be magnified and even the most trivial of problems may be the catalyst for serious upheaval and disruption.

Where this alignment becomes dangerous is that it can blur the distinction between normal modes of behaviour and produce a character shift of such intensity that people can often find themselves doing things they would not normally contemplate. Indeed Moon/Uranus alignments are often present at the time of particularly vicious or perverse acts of murder and in a great many cases these involve previously law abiding citizens who just suddenly snap and commit the most brutal of crimes.

Fortunately not everyone is driven to such extremes but this opposition still harbours a real threat of the most drastic or dramatic overreaction to even the smallest provocation with radical remedies to mundane and ordinary problems. Naturally this agitation is made all the worse where there is the consumption of alcohol and not only will its effects be magnified, but there will be a strong temptation to drink more than usual as a means of taking the edge off the atmosphere. All too frequently however this may lead to the release of particularly strong thoughts and opinions that may be objectionable to others, and in so doing raise an already heightened mood atmosphere still further.

The above mentioned traits are likely to be made all the more intense by the on going alignment between Mars and Saturn which is now approaching its peak. This can give rise to a bewildering contrast of moods with the strongly assertive and aggressive qualities of Mars contrasted by the more demure, restrained and inhibited characteristics of Saturn. Put together this can result in a ruthlessly ambitious nature with selfish, cruel and unscrupulous tendencies that may not respond well to the needs of others.

Mars is also in opposition to Neptune and despite the more forceful elements of this current alert pattern this gives the opportunity for more reflective and refining thoughts with the possibility of making major changes and setting right those areas of ones life that may be less than agreeable. The Mars/Neptune opposition can also give rise to delicate impressions with heightened awareness and thoughts of an almost psychic nature.

Some measure of restraint in what is otherwise a highly strained and intense mood pattern comes from the continuing opposition between Venus and Jupiter. This is capable of friendly, affectionate and altogether more agreeable moods and emotions that will act as a strong boost to social gatherings or general communication with others. It will however be cross influenced by the harsher elements of this alert and it means that with very little warning even the most convivial of occasions may suddenly turn nasty.

Venus/Jupiter alignments are also prone to exaggerated or extravagant gestures that may tend towards reckless or foolhardy actions that could involve the risk of accidents or large financial losses or expenditure.

There is no doubt that this atmosphere is of the greatest emotional complexity with contrasting moods and feelings that will be both frustrating and at times difficult to cope with. On the other hand provided these energies can be handled with the right degree of balance between physical and mental activity there is a chance of implementing powerful self refining qualities that may sew seeds for lasting changes of a very positive nature.

Alert is 8. Moon 33% illuminated.