We are now just a matter of two or three days short of the New Moon.

Inevitably this is bound to create a situation of heightened nervous restlessness, anxiety and tension. There is also likely to be an increased degree of awareness and perception. For some this may open pathways to new ideas that create lasting plans and changes. For others it may prove disturbing with sensitive, penetrating, and apprehensive emotions that could prove difficult to handle.

Under these circumstances there may be a heightened degree of energy with a productive surge of industrious vigour. On the other hand there may be a reduced element of concentration and decisions may not benefit from the best of consideration. Paradoxically there may also be feelings of mental fatigue and physical tiredness as there may be a tendency to over do things to a significant extent.

In many respects this is a dynamic mood atmosphere capable of inspired activity, or the potential to see or perceive beyond the ordinary.

As with any immediate New Moon situation there may be an inclination towards more aggressive thoughts and emotions with the possibility of volatile exchanges or extremes of anger and aggression. These more belligerent emotions may become all the more evident in the days to come with irritable, tetchy, and short tempered, feelings as the Moon comes into alignment with Mars.

Coming days will see a further heightening of tensions, with the likelihood of passionate, impatient, and hasty emotions. However the alignment of the Moon and Venus coming just before the New Moon will at least ensure some degree of harmony and balance and will help to offset some of the harsher elements of this current alert pattern.

Alert is 7.5. Moon 10% illuminated.