The Sun is now beginning to align with Mercury and the two will stay conjunct for around two and a half weeks. Inevitably this will have a definite effect on moods and emotions and will contribute to heightened feelings and sensations.

In particular there will be powerful mental and nervous activity with improved self expression. In addition feelings may be alert and on edge with unsettled inclinations and a strong desire for change. There is also the likelihood of tense nervous restlessness which will be made even more acute by the current lead up to the Full Moon.

In fact the next Full Moon is only a matter of four or five days away and this means the current week will be subject to ever growing tension and anxiety. Indeed the later part of the week will be made all the more colourful as the Moon will align with numerous planets in very quick succession.

On the more positive side this atmosphere will foster a more zestful, creative, and inspired mood atmosphere with plenty of plans and ideas, as well as thoughts for future schemes and ventures. Essentially it means that as in every heightened mood situation the right balance will be struck by a combination of physical and mental activity without excess or over indulgence.This later point is important as there will be a natural desire to want to take the edge off the atmosphere with either drugs or drink, or any one of limitless escapist tendencies.

As mentioned above coming days will see a definite increase in tensions and anxieties, and as with every immediate Full Moon situation this includes the possibility of arguments and volatile expression.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 78% illuminated.