We are now just hours away from the New Moon which this month comes at precisely 07:42 UTC on the 23rd of the month, or 03:42 EDT (00:42 PT.)

Inevitably as with any New Moon lead up there is likely to be tense nervous restlessness with heightened anxiety and tension. Feelings may be running high and for some are likely to approach crisis level. As a consequence there may be raised apprehensions, with the possibility of agitated, uncertain, or hesitant mood attitudes with wavering, and at times highly challenging mood circumstances.

Those of a sensitive disposition may feel especially exposed and there may be a tendency towards panic attacks, despair, or the feeling that events are running outside of ones control.

Under these circumstances there may be an irritable, frustrated, or confused outlook, with the strong possibility of friction and disharmony within the family setting. Strong disagreements may be possible and where arguments develop there may be little restraint in what is said or done. In addition there may be a powerful sense of isolation where personal problems assume undue dimensions and the fear of failure acting as a counter weight against forward progress.

At the same time this mood atmosphere is also likely to accentuate moods of a more altered psychology. Strange, bizarre, or out of character emotions may arise giving a platform for future ideas, or simply mire oneself in a sea of escapist, or self indulgent tendencies that eat up time with seemingly little having been accomplished.

On the more positive side this atmosphere offers opportunities, ideas, and energy to expand and reach beyond the ordinary. Innovative, as well as idealistic, there is considerable potential to expand ones horizons to an extent one may never have previously contemplated.

In many respects this is a mood atmosphere of challenging contrasts. On the one hand it may drive some into a shell of inertia, but others into a bolder, adventurous, and more forceful state of determination. The risks arise when these feelings become over confident with the potential for over expenditure on poorly considered financial projects or spontaneous and over exaggerated gestures that bring significant future consequences.

Coming days are likely to see broadly similar moods and feelings with powerful and challenging emotions. These may lead to demanding circumstances but also release energy to see and explore ones potential to a previously unimagined extent.

Alert is 8. Moon 1% illuminated.