Today sees the opposition between the Moon and Saturn.This is likely to result in a more constrained, disciplined, and restricted range of emotions with the possibility of unsure, pessimistic, and doubtful inclinations.

At the same time this overall tendency may be enhanced by the current phase of the Moon.This is now edging towards the so called ‘doldrum period’ which occurs midway between the New Moon and Full Moon, or vice versa. Likely mood traits include reduced intensity of emotion that may incline towards depressive or melancholic feelings with reduced confidence and self esteem. Under these circumstances problems may feel insurmountable and acquire undue proportions.

Fortunately the Moon/Saturn opposition is no more than a temporary influence and Christmas Day is likely to be subject to more balanced emotions. Certainly there will be something of the ‘doldrum period’, but also the influence of the fast gathering alignment between the Sun and Venus. This will instill more sympathethic and caring feelings with a powerful degree of intimacy and affection. There will also be a need for strong companionship and sense of belonging and where this is not possible there may be feelings of isolation that in the present festive circumstances may be magnified to a considerable extent.

As mentioned in the feature below there are sound astronomical reasons why this period may feel more potent than usual, and the proximity of Christmas can impose its own tensions.

As we have mentioned numerous times already 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 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.

All in all this is a complex and demanding emotional period, but genuinely caring and affectionate feelings are likely to bring it more in line with the overall spirit of the festive atmosphere.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 43% illuminated.