This is very much an atmosphere of mixed feelings with strong contrasts and emotions. At the same time there is likely to be a confusion of thoughts and ideas that may swiftly alernate between various states of determination, or vascilliating, insecure states of mind.

Under these circumstances a hesitant, unsure, or uncertain form of mentality will be balanced by another more adventurous, daring, and altered psychology. This may invite bold ideas, plans and ventures as well as intiating deeper thoughts that awaken pathways to inner consciousness of a more fulfilling dimension.

Confusing, as well as enriching, this current emotional atmosphere opens new horizons towards broader aims and desires, as well as heightening ones perspective in areas that are capable of making changes of a lasting nature. These changes may be of a fundamentally life changing nature and exhibit previously unrevealed, or undiscovered elements of ones inner self.

In general this is a mood atmosphere of powerful conflicts that may cause deep inner turmoil, but at the same time offer answers to problems that may not have otherwise occurred. Similarly there may be sensitive, delcate, and refined inclinations with a strong tendency towards nostalgia, reflectiveness, and added need for affection and sense of belonging.

As such this represents a mood period where major changes are possible. These may incline towards out of character solutions that rewrite ones life path in a definitive manner, whilst also preservering a stability of purpose necessary to maintaining a balanced life.

Another aspect of this period is that we are now entering the short but often notable sequence between the Full Moon and New Moon. This is often referred to here as the ‘doldrum period.’ Likely moods are often characterised by lowered self confidence, with reduced inspiration and enthusiasm, or a disposition towards pessimism, melancholia, or varying states of depression.

However it should be noted that this is a far from a well defined, or predicatable emotional period. Emotions will differ greatly from person to peron, but the one certainty is that the mark of intensity this period carries is likely to induce powerful influence for a long time to come.

Coming days are likely to see broadly similar emotions with a contrast between heightened emotions and those of a more restricted and disciplined nature.

Alert is 8. Moon 50 % illuminated.

For some insight into the current planetary situation in this early New Year please turn to this link:

[1] Early year planetary influences.