We are now entering into the period that we often refer to as the ‘emotional doldrums’. This occurs midway between the New Moon and Full Moon, or vice versa, and lasts for just several days. However it is potent enough to create a noticeable atmosphere that can lead to uninspired, flattened, or unenthusiastic emotions that for some may tend towards melancholia, depression or lowered self confidence.

Under these circumstances it may feel harder to get going with a bored or apathetic outlook that may be difficult to remedy. Under these circumstances there may be a cynical or indifferent disposition that may not take well to a strictly regimented routine. By contrast escapist tendencies will be well to the fore and instantly rewarding alternatives could distract attention from ones normal tasks and activities.

Other than the above mentioned features the atmosphere continues to a broadly similar pattern as previous days. For example we are now approaching the peak of the slow moving alignment between Jupiter and Neptune. This rare alignment that occurs only once every 13 years or so will be with us until around the beginning of September and will exert an important background influence on moods and feelings.

Likely mood traits include strong psychic and mystical awareness with heightened intuition that may open up new pathways of receptivity. This could result in a changed sense of direction or exposure to ideas and emotions that one may not previously have contemplated. At the same time it may enhance the escapist elements mentioned above with emotional and sensation seeking impulses together with exaggerated or extravagant gestures.

Coming days will continue according to a similar pattern with the ‘doldrum period’ ever more apparent. Effectively it means that those working to a pressured deadline may struggle to cope whereas those able to take things at their own pace and find time to relax may revel in the luxury of this undemanding atmosphere.

Alert is 6.5. Moon 40% illuminated.