As mentioned in numerous previous alerts we are now heading very firmly into one of the years most concentrated periods of planetary alignments. In addition to which the Moon is now beginning to align with Mars and this will create very definite tensions over the present alert period.

As a result there will be heightened tensions and anxieties with a very marked sense of like and dislike and genuine passions that will be ignited quite spontaneously in a quite dramatic fashion. Frustrations may abound and this will be a poor atmosphere for tolerance, patience and balance.

Under these circumstances friction’s may exert undue influence and there could be upheaval within the family setting. This could take the form of needless rows and arguments with heated, volatile and over zealous exchanges.

This is a highly complex mood scenario and added influences will come from the opposition between the Sun and Neptune and Jupiter. This will lead to heightened emotional sensitivity with delicate self refining impulses together with impractical or escapist tendencies. There may also be a strong interest in mystical or spiritual awareness that may open up inner pathways to new and more rewarding areas of personal enquiry and perception.

Creative and artistic abilities will be well to the fore and this will be of benefit to all pursuits requiring powerful expressional ability. Unfortunately there may be a disposition to self deception, confusion, and deceitfulness with an intense desire to escape from the fears and realities of life. Jupiter will exert exuberant, optimistic, and good humoured behaviour. However there may be an inclination towards exaggerated, over boisterous moods and feelings with extravagant or reckless gestures that may result in accidents or mishaps or the needless and frivolous expenditure of large sums of money.

Coming days will see an even larger degree of complex moods and emotions with conflicting traits that will reach their peak on the 20th of the month with the coming of the next New Moon.

Alert is 7. Moon 38% illuminated.