Moods and emotions will still be tense and on edge, and although we are around four days beyond the Full Moon there is plenty of nervous restlessness to make for a highly difficult atmosphere.

One of the principal features of this current alert pattern is the alignment between Mars and Uranus which is now coming to a peak. At the same time both of these planets are also in opposition to Saturn and this is creating a highly vulnerable series of moods and inclinations. As a result there may be extra aggressive tendencies, with argumentative and confrontational behaviour that will be further exaggerated where there is the consumption of alcohol. In addition there may be bizarre, unusual or out of character mood impulses with a strong tendency towards escapism in its limitless guises. Similarly this may produce highly explosive or volatile reactions with the potential for upheaval within the family setting.

Indeed where arguments occur this may lead to little restraint with equally little control in what is said or done. It should be warned that this atmosphere harbours the possibility for extremes of mood and experience where feelings may be so intense that it could bring one to the edge of what they feel they can stand.

Another prime factor of this atmosphere is the influence of Saturn. This may instil a sense of flattened emotion with doubts and misgivings and although the effects of the Mars/Uranus alignment will act as a balance there will be a sizeable element of pessimism that could exert a confining influence on any inspired plans and ideas. For this reason this may be a frustrating atmosphere alternating between the vision of grandiose dreams and imaginings and the inner voice of a more timid , restrained and limited horizon that could hold back any forward development.

On the more positive side there may be intense creativity or the need to be different and original, or the desire to exert ones personality with prodigious physical and emotional output. However there may be a poor sense of concentration and it may not be easy to keep to ones daily routine as other more exciting alternatives may be hard to resist.

Coming days should see a gradual decline in the intensity of emotions but the next week will still be one of especially colourful moods and emotions.

Alert is 8.5. Moon 83% illuminated.