We are now just a matter of days away from the New Moon which this month comes at precisely 21: 03 GMT, on June 1st, or 19: 03 EDT.

Inevitably there will be a rise in strong nervous restlessness with the possibility of heightened tension and anxiety. In addition there may be raised apprehensions with definite fears and concerns or an over exaggerated sense of awareness that for some may tend towards crisis level.

As with any immediate New Moon situation there is also the potential for raised tempers, with belligerent and confrontational emotions, arguments, and the possibility of domestic upheaval. There may also be a disposition towards strong and forceful opinions with volatile expression and deliberately provocative actions.

This month the New Moon is further complicated by numerous planetary alignments, particularly those involving the Moon. Currently the Moon is in close alignment with Mars and Mercury. This is likely to lead to a heightened state of awareness and will accentuate and sharpen emotions to a considerable extent. Passions may be running high together with an enterprising and determined outlook., filled with ambition and the desire to achieve. This will be balanced by an inclination to see problems rather than solutions with a frustrating edge of feeling and mental barriers that could obstruct the more energetic qualities of this current mood situation.

Coming days are likely to see still more heightened tensions, though the alignment of the Moon and Venus in the coming 24 hours will at least dissipate, but not extinguish some of the harsher elements of this New Moon atmosphere.

Oddly for an atmosphere filled with intense natural energy there may be feelings of fatigue and lethargy, simply because there may be a tendency to overdo things to a considerable extent. However one thing is certain the next 48 hours will prove challenging and for some will tend towards extremes.

Alert is 8. Moon 6% illuminated.