We are now at the height of a short but noticeable twice monthly period that we often refer to here as the ‘emotional doldrums.’ This occurs midway between the New Moon or Full Moon, and vice versa and is characterised by a brief spell of significantly lowered moods and emotions. These can often tend towards melancholia or depression with reduced enthusiasm and inspiration. In addition there may be flattened moods and feelings with poor self confidence and motivation.

This month the so called ‘doldrum’ period is further heightened by numerous planetary alignments whose conflicting and contrasting energies add yet more complexity to what is an already challenging mood situation.

The Sun is still very much in alignment with Saturn and this will heighten feelings connected with depression and melancholia along with reduced self confidence. There are also likely to be noticeable fears and apprehensions along with an indecisive disposition that could make it difficult to make up ones mind about anything.

Another aspect of Saturn is its coolly disciplined, reserved, and limited emotional outreach, though the effects of other planets mean that all of the above mentioned inclinations will be modified to a significant extent. For example the Sun is still in opposition to Uranus and this can lead to erratic, unusual and turbulent moods that deviate powerfully from ones normal disposition. Extremes of circumstance can easily result so that even mundane and everyday problems may become magnified into a major source of agitation.

A degree of zestful energy to offset the more depressive features of Saturn will come from the ongoing alignment between Mars, Venus and Mercury. This will also instil more sympathetic emotions with a disposition to more understanding and affectionate inclinations.

There is no doubt that for some this could prove to be a highly challenging mood atmosphere. This will be especially so where there is an existing source of tension as its magnitude will be even more acutely felt and problems may seem to acquire monumental proportions with feelings of helplessness and futility. On the other hand there is a definite sense of energy that may be used to good effect especially as the calculating and analytic nature of Saturn could make this a good time for detailed planning. Where things become difficult is that concentration will be far from optimal and summoning the necessary determination to act on ones plans may be difficult.

Coming days will see a much greater increase in zest and enthusiasm and as the week progresses this will be added to by more aggressive and belligerent inclinations as we begin the lead up to the next Full Moon on the 15th of September.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 49% illuminated.