We are still in a heightened alert pattern with powerful planetary alignments that have exerted a significant influence on moods over the last week or so.

In many respects the overall mood atmosphere is little changed from just 24 hours ago. For example Mars is still at the peak of its short alignment with Mercury and this has contributed to heightened mental and nervous stimulus with assertive, forthright and enterprising inclinations, but also the risk of explosive moods with heightened irritability, argumentativeness and anger.

Meanwhile the Uranus/Venus conjunction with both in opposition to Saturn also carries a sizeable mood impression. This can mean eccentric, excitable and unstable moods and feelings with a strong need for intimacy and affection. Since Uranus is also the planet of deviance from the norm it follows that an any romantic inclinations may be tinged with eccentric, bizarre, or even perverse modes of expression with the potential for inappropriate behaviour.

Under these circumstances there is also the risk of splits and breaks within relationships or else affairs and illicit or secretive relationships that may cause problems for the future. As we mentioned in the previous alert this may be a time of rather enflamed passions that will sometimes struggle to achieve a satisfactory outlet for ones thoughts and desires.

Some measure of restraint and balance will come from the influence of Saturn. This is likely to bring more controlled and disciplined emotions with a stricter sense of values and moral outlook. However Saturn can cause a hesitant doubt filled atmosphere so that even the most trivial of decisions becomes hard to make. Added to this there may be lack of confidence or self esteem with an over pessimistic view of ones prospects.

There is no doubt this is an atmosphere of tense and often urgent mood impulses that can prove challenging. On the other hand there is a definite vibrancy to the present mood that can act as a boost to productivity and especially pursuits of an artistic or creative nature. On the other this atmosphere of intense nervous restlessness needs a successful outlet that if not satisfactorily addressed may turn into acute anxiety, worry and apprehension.

As in many cases the ideal answer is the correct balance between physical and mental activity to achieve an occupied and fulfilled mental outlook that will act as a considerable boost to some of the more negative aspects of this period.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 1% illuminated.