The cosmos has suddenly developed a kind of alternating current to dishing out its alignments - a fairly positive, inspiring day followed by a day with many challenges. This won't keep going on, but -- right now -- it is still happening. After yesterday's rather upbeat vibes and opportunities, you are faced with a new set of temporary psychic or physical roadblocks. The main difficulties are a Venus-Jupiter 150-degree skirmish from Leo to Capricorn (1:40AM PDT), a brief void lunar cycle from 4:31AM PDT to 6:15AM PDT (and the arrival of Taurus Moon), Mars square Juno (9:41AM PDT), the Last Quarter Sun-Moon Phase (activating 4 degrees of Leo and Taurus at 11:43AM PDT) and a Mercury-Pluto 150-degree connection from Cancer to Sagittarius (5:19PM PDT). Ouch! This is one of those days when the discordant state of affairs in the universe is definitely outweighing the potential for ease, understanding and mellow interaction. Be on your best behavior when sharing with co-workers, friends and family members. Even a small or seemingly insignificant occurrence can mushroom into a real headache. Taking anyone for granted is taboo. Buying large-ticket items or signing your life away with a long-term commitment is asking for trouble. While this day might seem to be a lost cause, the Moon's transit in Taurus is good news for gardeners, cooks and bakers. Review financial records with an eagle's eye. Tune into the wise advice coming from an experienced investor this evening as the Moon makes its monthly union with Vesta (8:04PM PDT). Stay productive in your key fields of expertise as the midnight hour approaches since Ceres makes an awkward, 150-degree link to Chiron (exact at 12:14AM PDT tomorrow).