We are now entering a significant interlude which represents one of the years most sparsest periods of celestial activity. To a lesser or greater extent this will persist for around a week until we come to the next spate of routine Lunar alignments.

So far as moods are concerned we should not forget that this period is still very much under the influence of the New Moon of just several days ago. As a consequence feelings may still be running high with quite notable passions and anxiety, along with increased nervous restlessness and tension.

Naturally there will also be a tendency to raised tempers and volatile expression that could lead to arguments and confrontational attitudes. Indeed where arguments develop there may be very little restraint in what is said or done and feelings could be subject to very definite extremes.

At the same time this atmosphere also disposes to highly strung, apprehensive, and sharpened mood attributes that for some may prove challenging, whereas for others may incline to a zestful, energetic and above all productive atmosphere with firm resolve and determination. However there may be problems with concentration and focus and keeping to the task in hand may prove difficult as escapist tendencies will exert a strong attraction, which may be to the detriment of a well ordered routine.

It should be remembered that Jupiter and Neptune are now approaching the peak of their long term alignment that will continue until the early autumn. This has the potential to lead to increased emotional sensitivity with delicate and self refining impulses together with traditional Jovian qualities associated with generosity, understanding and fun loving enterprise and activity.

This alignment also disposes to increased psychic and mystical awareness that may open up inner pathways to new and more exciting dimensions of personal thought and discovery. On another level it may offer creative and original solutions to problems or encourage one to participate in ventures and activities that one may never previously have considered.

Coming days will see a gradual but noticeable decline in the intensity of moods and feelings but for the immediate 24 hours New Moon tensions will still be very much in evidence.

Alert is 8. Moon 3% illuminated.