We are now just two or three days from the Full Moon and this will inevitably lead to a rise in tense nervous restlessness with increased levels of stress and anxiety, not to mention aggression and irritability. In addition to this we are now in a period of significant celestial activity with numerous potent planetary alignments that will add still further to the tensions of this period.

One of the most unsettling of the present alignments is the opposition between the Sun and Uranus. For some weeks now this has created an atmosphere of moods that can deviate powerfully from the norm. As well as anything this can lead to strange, bizarre, and out of character moods and emotions. This may take the form of unusual tastes and habits along with compulsive acts or obsessions that may be hard to avoid. As a result there may be a reckless disregard for risks and security and this could involve accidents, mishaps or large financial expenditure and losses.

Any alignment concerning Uranus also has the potential for extremes of mood and emotions and problems will be magnified with the likelihood of friction and upheaval within the family setting. On the more positive side Uranus can offer galvanic energy for on going schemes and ventures although coping with the more erratic, and unstable elements of this alignment will not be easy.

The high restlessness of this atmosphere is further compounded by the on going alignment between Mars, Venus, and Mercury. To some extent Mercury and Venus will create an energetic and enterprising atmosphere with more agreeable, understanding and affectionate feelings. However the combination of Mars means extra passion and aggression which combined with the impending Full Moon means there could be some highly turbulent or trying circumstances to contend with.

To add yet further spice to an already heightened mood atmosphere the Moon is now aligned with Neptune. This will create an intensely sensitive mood atmosphere with vulnerable and confusing emotions that may be prone to nervous episodes, uncertainty, as well as an indecisive attitude that may shrink from making important decisions.

The days ahead will see an even further increase in general tensions, peaking with the Full Moon on the 15th of the month; which this month will coincide with an alignment between the Moon and Uranus. This obviously represents a period of the highest tension as Moon/Uranus alignments are habitually a source of enormous turbulence, and even more so when they coincide with the time of the Full Moon.

During this period the effects of alcohol will be magnified and subject to extreme reactions. Since there will also be a tendency to drink more than usual the possibility of alcohol fuelled incidents and episodes becomes all the greater.

Dealing with heightened mood atmospheres may not be easy but as always it pays to adopt a balanced and ordered attitude whilst making the most supreme of allowances for the behaviour and attitude of others.

Alert is 8. Moon 91% illuminated.

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