Today is the Day of the New Moon. Inevitably this will lead to tense nervous restlessness, though curiously perhaps not as acute as on previous days. This is often the case; likewise with Full Moon atmospheres when the actual day itself sees relatively calmer conditions than the lead up itself.

Even so there is still need to be wary. In the appropriate circumstances this can still be a highly dynamic, challenging, and demanding mood atmosphere. Sensitivities will be greatly heightened, and strongly relate to ones relationships with others. Added to this there will be delicate and refined moods and emotions with a powerful need for intimacy and affection.

At the same time there may be a greater degree of harmony and rhythm, as well as a consideration for others that in previous days may have been lacking. It has to be stressed this is still very much a highly complex emotional atmosphere capable of great variation whose moods will be hard to predict.

Under these circumstances feelings of an enthusiastic and determined nature may be contrasted by those of a more hesitant, unsure, and restrained disposition. Some may also experience flattened or depressive emotions and this only serves to highlight the considerable complexity of this current mood situation. Likewise sympathy and understanding may be contrasted by more aggressive, belligerent, selfish, and resentful feelings with the potential for unsettled, turbulent or friction laden moods and inclinations.

Predominantly however this will be a mood atmosphere heavily inclined towards the more sensitive side of the mood spectrum. So sensitive in fact, that for some it may induce feelings of intense nostalgia, sentimentality, and a spear thrust to the emotional heart that may lead to outbursts of feeling of the very intensest nature.

This is also a mood situation high on natural energy. Paradoxically however it can also lead to extra fatigue and tiredness as there may be a tendency to overdo things to a considerable extent.

Coming days are likely to see a continuation of this heightened mood environment with sharpened emotions and a roller coast of feelings that may swiftly alternate between different states of mind. Concentration may waver, and finding the right focus to fulfil ones daily tasks could prove difficult. On the other hand escapist tendencies of a limitless nature could also be hard to resist and time may seem to evaporate with seemingly little being accomplished.

Even despite the high intensity of natural energy those under a tight deadline may feel especially pressured and completing ones daily routine may seem harder than normal.

Where this atmosphere will probably score best is for those of an adventurous, carefree, nature - those willing to throw off the shackles of restraint and just go for that spontaneous thought or idea.

There can be no doubting the complexity of this present atmosphere. Its challenges and dilemmas may well bring some to the point of crisis, but equally an escape route into more rewarding experiences.

Alert is 8.5. Moon 0% illuminated.