With only hours to go to the New Moon which this month occurs at precisely 12:12 GMT, or 08:12 EDT on the 24th of May, moods are understandably tense and on edge. Similarly there may be a heightened sense of awareness and perception with increased nervous restlessness and anxiety.

Under these circumstances it may seem difficult to relax and settle into a tranquil frame of mind and all problems will be magnified. In addition to this there will be an increased risk of contentious encounters, arguments and volatile expression. In fact overall there may be a lowered sense of tolerance with impatient and demanding moods that could easily incline to confrontational or argumentative inclinations. Indeed where arguments do develop there may be little restraint in what is said or done and tempers could be sharply enunciated with the possibility of hurtful or spiteful comments.

Another feature of this period is that it may easily dispose to chronic fears and concerns with raised apprehensions that could become a dominant element of the next few days with worries that may easily tend towards paranoia, escapism and expansive flights of the imagination.

Looking towards more positive moods this period shows 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.

Coming days will continue according to a broadly similar pattern of sharpened moods and feelings with unsettled, agitated, or otherwise restless feelings and emotions.

Alert is 8.5. Moon 1% illuminated.