Today sees a restless and at times agitated mood spectrum which is broadly affected by two major alignments. The first is the alignment between the Sun and Saturn. This is likely to lead to feelings of pessimism and restricted mentality as well as a lowered sense of confidence and esteem. In addition there may be needless fears and phobias, with a self pitying attitude, insecurity and a generally lowered element of enthusiasm.

On the more positive side this alignment is capable of bringing a calculated and reasoned attitude with a more realistic appraisal of problems and situations.

As it is the above mentioned circumstances will be cross influenced to a major extent by the Venus/Mars alignment. This has the potential for an explosive degree of force and passion that will offset some of the effects of the Sun/Saturn conjunction.

Likely traits include heightened awareness and affection with impulsive, spontaneous and excessively vigorous feelings, dominated by sheer force of will and intensity. This is likely to create strong ties of affection, and able to generate highly erotic impulses, but equally able to produce divisions and simmering resentment that may occasionally ignite into spectacular shows of temper.

In many respects this is a dangerous mood atmosphere with the discipline of Saturn combining with the passion and aggression of Mars as well as the more gentler but intimate nature of Venus. This is likely to mean an intense shake-up within relationships that could prove challenging and introduce difficult dilemmas.

Coming days see broadly similar emotions with a steady lowering in the intensity of feelings but not their capacity to add colour, variety, friction and strong emotion to an already well laden mood scenario.

Alert is 8. Moon 79% illuminated.