The principal feature of the current alert pattern is the on going alignment between the Moon and Neptune. This will stay influential until around midnight GMT (20:00 EDT)

Likely mood traits to result from this include extreme emotional sensitivity with confused, chaotic or unstable moods together with feelings of a strong escapist nature involving tendencies that for some may veer towards neurotic fears and responses.

On the more positive side this alignment will act as a boost to all creative or expressional abilities with raised perception that will border on psychic awareness with enhanced insight and intuition. Under these circumstances there may be enriched spiritual or mystical perception that could serve to open up new avenues of personal discovery or stimulate ones inner pathways towards a more meaningful outlook.

It should be warned that the influence of the Full Moon of just two days ago is still very strong. Hence there is always the potential for more aggressive and belligerent tendencies with the possibility of contentious encounters, arguments and volatile expression. Indeed where arguments develop there may be little restraint in what is said or done and the consequences could be around for a long time to come.

As with any immediate post Full Moon environment there will be increased nervous restlessness with pronounced anxiety and apprehension that will heighten difficulties so that problems may be magnified out of all proportion. Problems may also linger long in the mind producing insecure, doubt filled inclinations with a worrying attitude that may not find it easy to settle and relax.

Mercury still remains at the height of its opposition to Jupiter and this can produce a welcome boost to optimism with powerful mental expression that may be an aid for those needing to rely on firm judgement and decisiveness. This alignment can also create thoughtful and philosophical inclinations with a better sense of humour that in this present atmosphere is a very welcome development. Unfortunately this alignment can also dispose towards exaggerated or extravagant responses and may lead to accidents, mistakes or mishaps.

There is no doubt that this present emotional atmosphere is still one of contrasting moods, heightened tension and anxiety, but also with enough zest and enthusiasm to make the difference. It means that all pursuits and activities should receive a much needed boost and the effects of the Jupiter/Mercury opposition will at least take the edge off some of the more aggressive Full Moon attributes.

Alert is 8. Moon 95% illuminated.