We are now less than a few days short of the New Moon and as a consequence moods will be tense and on edge with increased nervous restlessness that for some will be acute and difficult to handle. In addition there will be definite apprehensions and anxiety so that problems may appear magnified and out of all proportion to their true importance.

On top of this there may be a definite inclination towards aggression or increased forcefulness with feelings that could tend towards argumentative or confrontational behaviour. It means that arguments may develop over the merest pretext and there may even be a propensity to argue just for the sake of it.

The acute and strident feelings of this period may be made to seem all the more urgent by the alignment of the Moon and Mercury. This will invite more vivid, demanding and nervously agitated emotions with increased awareness and perception that for some may prove to be highly productive.

For those looking for more positive traits this period may incline towards a determined and ambitious outlook together with galvanic energy and enthusiasm for on going schemes and ventures. Indeed creative and artistic pursuits are extremely well indicated along with all other activities that rely on a high element of expressional ability.

The next few days could be ones of greatly heightened tension to the point where it becomes difficult to settle or relax.

Alert is 8.5 Moon 4% illuminated.