This is still very much an amosphere of strong contrasts and heightened emotional complexity. In essence it offers a perplexing range of mood and feeling that will fluctuate quite swiftly, often from one moment to the next.

As a result there will be a definite divide between encouraging, optimistic, and hope filled feelings, and those of a more hostile, volatile, apprehensive, and pessimistic nature.

In addition there will be a strong element of escapism, with an atmosphere that may easily be disposed to a forgetful, unfocused attitude with low concentration and attention. This means that those on tight deadlines may find themselves especially pressured whereas those able to sit back and take things easy may revel in an atmosphere well disposed to rest and relaxation.

At the same time there may be a loathing for situations requiring a high degree of responsibility and a similar aversion towards major decisions and choices.

Under these circumstances there may be a strong element of mental confusion with transient thoughts and impressions, with a flurry of ideas, that may quickly drift into insignificance. Added to this there is a potential towards an insular, self absorbed atmosphere that may relate poorly towards the needs of others. This can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, with the paradox that in a mood atmosphere that can dispose well to the fun filled pleasures of life there is also a more restricting and even depressive side to this current emotional situation.

In many respects this is a mood period of twisting and intertwined emotions capable of sensitive and delicate feelings, but similarly able to bring out the worst in ones character.

Coming days are likely to see broadly similar moods and emotions with a gradual decline in intensity that will be especially evident towards the middle of the coming week.

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