Today is the day of the New Moon and this will inevitably mean added tension and anxiety with increased nervous restlessness. On top of this there is likely to be a sensitive and delicate atmosphere together with a highly polarised feelings contrasted between the effects of two planets: Saturn and Venus.

Currently Saturn is aligned with the Sun, and opposed to the Moon, and at the same time in opposition to Uranus. As a result there are likely to be the typical traits associated with Saturn which are for limited, reserved, and restrained mood influences, together with an inhibited, shy, or reserved outlook that may be prone to some melancholia or depression. In reality these moods will be balanced and contrasted by the effects of Uranus, whose tendency to eccentric, bizarre, or out of character behaviour, along with rebellious and erratic emotions mean that despite the more disciplined and sometimes depressive nature of Saturn there will always be enough zest to prevent moods from sinking too far.

Extra zest and energy will come from the continuing alignment between Mercury and Venus. This will also lead to more affectionate and understanding emotions that could offset some of the more aggressive and belligerent tones of the present New Moon environment. Even so there will always be the potential for contentious encounters and in certain circumstances these may degenerate into very nasty scenes and circumstances with little restraint in what is said or done.

One of the more challenging aspects of this present mood atmosphere is that problems may appear magnified and assume undue dimensions. Added to this there may be very definite fears and anxieties and for some these could amount to a highly challenging period of intense feelings that may not so easily be dispelled. As a result there may be a heavy reliance on escapism, and in particular instant remedies such as drinking or eating more than usual, as a means of toning down the intensity of the situation.

There is no doubt that this atmosphere harbours the potential for extremes, though on the more positive side there will be plenty of zestful energy for on going schemes and ventures with the possibility of new and more exciting ideas or states of mind that may otherwise never have occurred.

Alert is 8.5. Moon 0% illuminated.