24th - 25th January 2009

Just one or two days separate us from the New Moon and moods are understandably tense and on edge in what is an exceptionally complex celestial pattern. There will also be a high degree of nervous restlessness with an increased degree of awareness that could create needless apprehension and worry.

As a result it could feel difficult to settle and problems may appear magnified to an undue extent. Added to this there may be a general sense of unease with troubling emotions, even if at times it may not be possible to identify the source of these misgivings. Suffice it to say that those susceptible to delicate or sensitive mood atmospheres may find this current period quite challenging.

One of the principal features of this current alert is the alignment of the Moon and Mars. Indeed within the next few days the Moon will be aligning with numerous planets in quick succession creating a roller coaster of emotions that could prove unsettling. With regards to the Moon/Mars alignment this could produce more aggressive and passionate inclinations with forceful and assertive attitudes along with opinions that may be very strongly expressed. The alignment begins to become influential around 23:00 GMT, or 19:00 EDT, and lasts for around 12 hours.

Some measure of restraint may come from the continuing alignment between the Sun and Jupiter. This is likely to instil a better sense of optimism and enthusiasm with a jovial and generous attitude that could smooth out some of the more confrontational attitudes of Mars.

Venus and Uranus remain at the height of their alignment and for some days now this has led to contributed to abnormal or very excitable feelings with unusual tastes and unconventional values. This can lead to out of character behaviour with bizarre, eccentric, or even perverse modes of expression. Venus is well known for its qualities of romance and affection, and coupled with the influence of Uranus may result in affairs or illicit relationships or intensely passionate feelings that may be expressed in a highly unorthodox manner.

Fortunately both Venus and Uranus are in opposition to Saturn and this will help to curtail some of the more extreme manifestations of this conjunction. Traditional emotions associated with Saturn include increased discipline and control with a stricter sense of values and limited emotional expression. This can also result in selfish and exacting feelings with a tendency to loneliness and isolation.

Once again this is a highly complex emotional setting with very definite tensions as well as a disposition towards unusual or eccentric moods and actions. The coming days will likely see a still further rise in overall nervous tension with very heightened feelings that for some could prove difficult to deal with. However like all mood atmospheres this will not last long before other more manageable emotions take their place.

Alert is 8. Moon 4% illuminated.

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