17th - 18th July 2008

We are now just hours away from the Full Moon which this month occurs precisely at 08:00 GMT (04:00 EDT) Inevitably at a time like this moods and emotions will be tense and anxious with increased nervous restlessness. In addition there will be a heightened sense of awareness with a sharp degree of perception and alertness.

As always with a Full Moon environment there will be increased aggression and the risk of contentious encounters with feelings that will be at the sharpened end of the mood spectrum. As well as anything this carries the potential for severe disagreements and arguments, but with a moderating influence that will be outlined below. Under the present circumstances fears, doubts and misgivings will all be heightened and there will be notable apprehensions that will make problems assume undue proportions. Similarly it may throw into relief issues and attitudes that may be exaggerated to a considerable extent so that even trivial matters can weigh heavily on the mind.

Until around 21:00 GMT (17:00 EDT) the Moon will be in direct alignment with Jupiter, and also in opposition to Mercury. This will have the effect of lessening some of the more harsher aspects of the Full Moon traits and may help to contain some its the more volatile influence. Likely moods to result from the Moon/Jupiter alignment include a more generous and sympathetic disposition with sociable and understanding inclinations. This will act as a definite boost to communication with others and means that there could be fewer arguments than may be expected at the time of the Full Moon.

Not so agreeable is the tendency for this alignment to produce exaggerated and extravagant responses with careless and unstable emotions that in a Full Moon setting may reach extremes. This may be especially likely where there is the consumption of alcohol as its effects will be magnified and there will also be a tendency to drink more than usual as a means of relieving stress and anxiety.

As mentioned above the Moon is also in alignment to Mercury at this time and this will have the potential to heighten moods still further, adding to fears and worries so that concerns and apprehensions will see a dramatic rise in their intensity. Feelings will also be sensitive and prone to upsets with a strong desire for change and variety.

Mars still remains in alignment with Saturn and although this conjunction is now diminishing it is still capable of affecting moods and feelings. For some weeks now this has brought a contrast of feelings with the more ambitious qualities of Mars mixed in with the caution of Saturn. Placed together this can give rise to hard edged attitudes with selfish or self centred inclinations that may incline towards premeditated violence and malice, with cruelty or unscrupulous behaviour. It is not difficult to appreciate that this may not sit well with a Full Moon atmosphere and therefore caution is needed to avoid some of the worst aspects of this alignment.

One promising note is that tomorrow sees an opposition between the Moon and Venus and this will help to create a more agreeable and friendly atmosphere with better disposed moods and feelings. However there is still enough tension around to cause problems so as with every Full Moon this present emotional climate requires careful attention.

Alert is 8.5. Moon 99% illuminated.

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