26th - 27th December 2008

Today is the day of the New Moon and feelings are running understandably high. As a result there may be increased aggression and anxiety with an enhanced sense of awareness.

At this time the Moon is also in alignment with Mars whose bellicose, passionate and forthright and influences will not be easy to ignore or deal with. During this period there is an increased risk of arguments, contentious encounters and even violence with volatile expression and feelings that occasionally may be subject to extremes. This may be especially likely where there is the consumption of alcohol as differences between individuals may be magnified with little tendency towards an amicable solution. Indeed there may be a propensity to argue even if only for the sake of it.

In addition to the New Moon there is also the peak of the alignment between Venus and Neptune to take into account. This short lived but influential alignment has contributed to refined, delicate, idealistic, and sentimental emotions with an increased appreciation of things of beauty and of value and may have contributed to an enriched Christmas experience to ward off other more negative feelings. However this alignment can also lead to confusion and easy disillusionment with disappointment and lack of confidence.

Another prime factor of this period is the alignment between Mercury and Jupiter. In contrast to other influences of this period this can generate optimistic, philosophical, humorous and fun loving moods that may act as an antidote to some of the more severe elements of this present alert bulletin. On the other hand this alignment can also incline towards careless exaggeration that could involve unnecessary risks or foolhardy ventures that could result in accidents and mishaps or questionable financial ventures.

At the same time the Mercury/Jupiter alignment disposes to a strong and thoughtful period of good judgement that may act as a balancing influence to some of the more excessive elements of this period.

All in all this is a delicately balanced time with competing forces. Overall these may tend towards optimism and inspiration, but with the risk of an over burdening of ones emotional faculties.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 0% illuminated.

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