This constitutes an unbalanced and at times agitated mood atmosphere with powerful emotions and feelings. As a result moods may be driven by a strong impetus with exaggerated feelings that at times may be hard to control.

The reality is that although just several weeks ago we were in one of the years most concentrated periods of planetary alignments, we are now in one of the sparsest that 2009 has to offer.

It is at times like this that emotions become harder to predict, as other more deeper factors begin to exert control. These address the current Solar situation with a reduced Solar wind and overall lowered flare activity that allows Cosmic material from the rest of the Universe to penetrate further into the Earth’s atmosphere. This in turn has a definite but discernible effect on moods and feelings and according to some experts on ones overall health and well being.

We are also about to approach the so called ‘doldrum period’ which comes midway between the Full Moon and New Moon, or vice versa. Habitually this results in lowered or depressive moods and feelings with reduced self confidence and enthusiasm.

Under these circumstances it may be difficult to summon any great enthusiasm with feelings of futility, despair or apathy. On the other hand this mood may offer greater discipline, control, and balance, with improved perseverance.

On the more positive side this mood will suit those able to take things at their own pace without placing too many demands on their time and efforts. It will also suit a vacational atmosphere where one is able to relax and take things easy. It means that those on a tight deadline may come to feel especially pressured whereas those able to abide by a less stringent regime will come to feel more and more relaxed.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 67% illuminated.