Once again this is an extremely complex mood atmosphere that comes at a time of very heightened planetary activity.

As a result there is likely to be a significant clash of emotions with contrasting extremes of moods that are not easy to predict. At the very least there may be a feeling of uncertainty, doubt, or insecure moods and feelings with heightened nervous restlessness.

For some there is the potential that feelings may run towards crisis level with challenging emotional circumstances and strong personal dilemmas that may not easily be resolved. In addition personal relationships may undergo fundamental changes and lead to an overall re-evaluation of ones bonds and friendships. Under these circumstances there may be a firm disposition towards an individualistic, private, or even isolated outlook that may not relate well to the needs of others.

At the same time there may be an inclination towards escapism in its limitless forms, with a shirking of responsibilities and important decisions. Indeed where possible important decisions may tend to be postponed, abandoned, or avoided until absolutely necessary.

One of the more favourable aspects of this period is a disposition to more delicate, refined, and reflective thoughts and ideas. These may form the building blocks towards future plans and ventures and invite an opening of the senses to a more enlarged sense of consciousness.

All in all this current emotional atmosphere forms a melting pot of emotional influence in a torrent of feelings that may be hard to place in focus. Exciting as well as enigmatic - probing as well as limiting, it runs a full gamut of emotional turbulence that throws out possibilities and restrictions in equal measure.

Coming days are likely to see a turn towards more restrained and reflective moods with the possibility of reduced enthusiasm, self confidence, and vitality.

Balancing this are significant planetary forces that will ensure the coming week will not be lacking in emotional color and cannot be defined by any one set of emotional circumstances. Rather they will be dictated by a variety of rapidly changing moods and feelings.

Alert is 8. Moon 61% illuminated.

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[1] Major mood influences