This slightly arty (read – bad!) photo from last night shows an overexposed moon, but just below and to the left you can hopefully make out the bright dot that is Jupiter. The moon and Jupiter were in conjunction, or aligned. This is exactly the sort of thing that would have got the ancients into something of a lather. Modern astrologers are no doubt busy, one astrology website outlines the significance as follows:
“You require considerable interaction with people and the environment to stimulate your feelings. This encourages a social awareness and attracts most of your attention. You feel the need to ‘expand yourself’ into the outer world; and your major concern will be the well-being of society and those around you.
You have an innate faith in the goodness of the universe and your fellow humans, and will try to share a positive and creative perspective on life with others. As a consequence of your attitude, you hope to contribute to society.”
Uncanny. That is exactly how I feel. Unfortunately, these feelings must dissipate as soon as the moon breaks its conjunction with Jupiter.