We are now just a matter of hours away from the Full Moon which this month comes at around 09:30 GMT or 05:30 EDT. This also coincides with a particularly complex period of planetary alignments that will heighten the atmosphere still further.

As with every Full Moon situation there is bound to be intense nervous restlessness with increased anxiety and tension. This may easily give way to aggressive moods and inclinations with the potential for conflict and turmoil involving extremely heated arguments and volatile exchanges.

As on previous days these will be made all the more likely by the consumption of alcohol whose effects will be greatly magnified. In addition to this there may be a temptation to drink more than usual as a means of relieving the intensity of the current atmosphere.

This month the Full Moon effects will be further sharpened by the alignment of the Moon and Uranus. As a result there is a great need for caution as Moon/Uranus alignments are out of top category of mood unsettling influences. Likely traits range from drastic and extreme emotions to bizarre, eccentric and out of character thoughts and actions. There may also be a galvanic sense of energy with rebellious inclinations that are likely to cause supreme upheaval within the family setting.

Fortunately some measure of restraint comes from the opposition between the Moon and Saturn. This is likely to exert a degree of restraint and discipline but only at the expense of more subdued and even depressive emotions with reduced self confidence and optimism.

Mercury, Venus and Mars are still at the height of their alignment and this too will add further vigour and energy to a mood atmosphere that is already top heavy with these elements. Mars for example will heighten feelings of passion and aggression with the risk of conflict and arguments that may arise on the merest pretext. On the other hand the influence of Mercury and Venus may tend towards friendlier and more agreeable moods with an energetic and positive attitude filled with enterprising plans and ideas.

This period also sees the start of a long term opposition between Uranus and Saturn. As it is the pair will remain in alignment for the rest of the year and is sure to exert a determinative effect over the months to come. Eventually this influence will be so well absorbed it will be taken for granted but sure to say that its traits cannot be overlooked. Likely moods to result from this include ambitious, determined and hard edged emotions with a self willed attitude that may not relate well to the needs of others. As with every alignment featuring Uranus there is the potential for unusual tastes and dispositions and many will see an alteration to their character or that of those around them that may cause problems.

All in all this is an extremely tense emotional setting with the possibility of extremes of mood and circumstance that will drive some to the very brink of crisis. As such it represents one of the years most stressed filled periods and should not be taken lightly. Allowances will have to be made for the behaviour of others, and adopting a tranquil and balanced attitude is imperative to maintaining ones sense of well being.

On the more positive side this period offers plenty of opportunity and ideas for rewarding activity and despite the heightened moods it is still possible to derive some degree of satisfaction from ones interests.

Alert is 9. Moon 98% illuminated.