Today sees one of the most mood unsettling alignments in the routine series of monthly Lunar conjunctions. It is the alignment featuring the Moon and Uranus.

Habitually this is to be found where there are particularly heinous crimes, or those that display an extreme or perverse nature. For example mass killings by crazed gunmen who suddenly go on the rampage are invariably related to Moon/Uranus alignments.

However not all Moon/Uranus alignments result in gruesome headline news, though certain to say this conjunction will always represent a test of composure and stability. Likely mood traits include agitated, turbulent, and emotionally restless emotions with a high degree of galvanic energy. This may be perfect for on going schemes and ventures but there is also likely to be unusual, eccentric, and out of character moods and impulses. In addition there is the potential for supreme upheaval within the family setting as well as drastic and dramatic solutions to even the most mundane of problems.

As such it cannot be too highly stressed that this is an atmosphere needing the utmost care and attention as even the most convivial and pleasant of festive occasions may suddenly turn nasty upon some perceived insult or misunderstanding.

Obviously the proximity of Christmas will impose its own tensions, and as every year, these are reflected in the separate tensions of an immediate post solstice period explained in the feature below.

Some measure of restraint will come from the gathering alignment between the Sun and Venus. Over the coming weeks this will exert a decisive influence and help to tone down some of the more aggressive aspects of this period. Likely mood traits include powerful feelings and emotions, with greater sympathy and understanding as well as affectionate and friendlier inclinations. Added to this there may be a strong need for intimacy and belonging, or an above average desire for companionship and pleasure seeking activities.

This atmosphere continues to be fundamentally affected by the continuing alignment featuring Mars, Earth, Jupiter, and Neptune, which is now at a peak. A likely outcome of this is a complex mix of emotions ranging from aggressive, confrontational, and belligerent attitudes, to sensitive, self refining emotions, with a perceptive and intuitive disposition. This could manifest itself in philosophical, mystical, or increased spiritual insight, with a broadened and more inspired outlook that may open doors to new avenues of thought and ideas.

Escapism in its limitless guises may result in reduced concentration, or frustrate a well ordered routine as tempting distractions will be difficult to ignore. At the same time Jupiter will exert a noticeable degree of charm and friendship with generous and fun loving characteristics. On the other hand this may also involve exaggerated or extravagant gestures with over expenditure of effort and finances.

There is no doubt this is a highly complex and varied emotional setting with contrasting moods that may tend towards extremes, but could also see highly positive inclinations and emotions.

Alert is 8. Moon 34% illuminated.