Unfortunately due to reasons beyond our control it was not possible to bring an updated version of Mood Alert at the usual time.

With just two or three days to go before the impending New Moon moods and emotions will inevitably tend towards the tense and anxious with increased nervous restlessness as well as the possibility of extremes of mood and circumstance.

Under these conditions uneasy and unsettled emotions may form part of a varied patchwork of emotions that is a reflection of the highly concentrated pattern of planetary alignments at this time. For all this the next few days will see a kind of conformity of moods as the alignment situation remains relatively unchanged with just the countdown to the New Moon to add growing tension to this already very heightened mood atmosphere.

One of the most powerfully influential alignments of this period is the continuing opposition between Uranus and Mars. Any alignment involving Uranus is bound to tend towards extremes and this conjunction is no exception. Likely mood traits include erratic, rebellious and self willed moods and feelings with impulsive, irritable or even eccentric inclinations. Passions will be easily aroused and although this is not a naturally confrontational period there is the likelihood of arguments and contentious encounters, particularly in connection with alcohol consumption, and there may be a tendency to drink a little more than usual.

As with yesterday some much needed zest may come from the fast developing alignment between the Sun and Mercury. This is sure to add powerful mental and nervous activity but can incline towards nervous upsets with a strong desire for variety and change. Hence there may be an overwhelming force towards altering ones circumstances and where no clear alternative exists, this may soon lead to frustration and deeply unsettled moods and emotions.

Another strong mood influencer is the opposition between Venus and Neptune. This is now coming to a peak and likely mood traits associated with this include delicate or sentimental thoughts and feelings with a better sense of harmony and rhythm. This could mean that one relates well to things or beauty with a particular emphasis on the arts, and music in particular. However this same alignment can lead to self deception, confusion and also heighten the tendency towards disillusionment mentioned earlier in this bulletin.

Once again this is a time of challenging moods and emotions with a growing insecurity and intensity of feeling that for some may be difficult to deal with. In the coming days this may easily dispose towards feelings of crisis or a high level of zest and awareness. The truth is that as with every highly strung atmosphere there are possibilities for good or for bad and although the good often needs more restraint, discipline and control, it can lead to highly stimulating and rewarding achievements.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 17% illuminated.