We are now just a matter of hours away from the New Moon which this month also sees the Sun and Moon in conjunction to Mercury.

With regards to moods this is likely to create intense nervous restlessness and anxiety with raised tensions that for some could prove to be extremely challenging. In addition there may be extra aggression, friction and the potential for extreme upheaval within the family setting.

Under these circumstances even the most trivial of matters may prove a spark that could ignite a major dispute. It is also worth noting that the effects of alcohol may be magnified at this time and since there will also be a tendency to want to drink more than usual it is likely that alcohol fuelled incidents may proliferate.

This is also an atmosphere likely to see heightened apprehensions, with raised fears and concerns, and also an atmosphere under which problems may appear to assume undue dimensions. It may also prove hard to concentrate and keeping to a rigid schedule could demand more than usual discipline. Indeed there may be an intense reliance on escapist pursuits and activities and ones daily routine may be subject to frequent self imposed delays and disruptions.

On the more positive side this period sees plenty of intense, creative energy, with a constructive force of reckoning that can lead to major changes of a lasting nature. Coming to terms with this force may not be easy but as well as the more negative aspects of this alert, there is still a chance to see and experience things according to a substantially altered perspective.

Alert is 8. Moon 1% illuminated.