Over the course of the next 24 hours the Moon will enter into opposition to both Mars and Venus. So far as moods and emotions are concerned this will create contrasting moods and feelings with sharply polarised influences that may be confusing and challenging in equal measure.

More precisely this atmosphere will at times incline to forceful, passionate and demanding emotions, with a tendency towards confrontation, belligerence, and argumentative behaviour. These feelings will be rendered all the more potent by the proximity of the next Full Moon which is only a matter of three or four days away. In addition to this there may be quite notable fears and apprehensions that will gain force in the days ahead with intense or extreme inclinations that for some may be difficult to contend with.

In the short term the influence of Venus may help to avoid some of the worst aspects of this alert period with more understanding, affectionate and friendlier mood traits. This will also lead to intensely passionate and romantic emotions with a strong need for intimacy and companionship, or else an equally strong desire to share ones feelings with others.

On the more positive side this period may see vigorous and potent mood impulses with powerful energy for on going schemes and ventures. Creative and expressional abilities will be well to the fore and this could result in highly original solutions to demanding situations. As well as anything this may lead to activities and pursuits that one may never previously have considered, or else an opening to fresh avenues of personal insight and discovery.

Coming days will see a gradual increase in overall tensions and anxiety as we approach the next Full Moon in around four or five days time. This will inevitably increase the risk of arguments and confrontational inclinations with heightened passions and apprehensions that may not easily be calmed.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 82% illuminated.