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22 May, 2023
Solar activity decreased to moderate levels. Region 3311 (N18E35, Ekc/beta-gamma-delta) produced two M-class flares during the period. These include an M1/Sn at 21/0223 UTC and an M2/1n at 21/1604 UTC. Slight growth and separation was observed in Region 3311. Slight decay was observed in Regions 3305 (N12W84, Dai/beta) and 3308 (N12W68, Cao/beta). The rest of the spotted regions were relatively stable. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed.
The solar kp index is unsettled, with retrograde effects slightly enhanced. The solar wind speed is high, making retrograde effects significantly increased!
Solar wind parameters began under the influence of a negative polarity CH HSS and ended on the arrival of the CME from 17 May. Solar wind speed decreased from near 600 km/s to around 450-480 km/s through 21/1500 UTC. Afterwards it increase to near 540 km/s. Total field showed an increase after 21/1315 UTC to a maximum of 13 nT at 21/1516 UTC. Bz ranged from +7/-10 nT and phi angle was mostly negative.
There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 30% chance of a minor event, a 30% chance of a moderate event, and a 15% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Cancer, at 01 degrees, 28' 42", at a velocity of 12.4 degrees per day.
The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 2.5 days old. It is 399035.17 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 4:39:10, 18 Jun, 2023. The next full moon is at 11:40:30, 3 Jul, 2023.
Planetary Information
The Sun is in Gemini
The Sun is at 00 Gem 55' 47", and is 151422365km away and receding.
The Moon is in Cancer
The Moon is at 01 Can 28' 42", and is 396883km away and receding.
Moon Is In Cancer
Greetings, intergalactic beings and Earth-dwellers! The Force has guided me to reveal some cosmic insights that will have you feeling like you're floating in the galaxy far, far away. So buckle up, young Padawans and Jedi Masters alike, for today's lunar update! *cue John Williams score* Ah, the Moon, our celestial sidekick, is currently on staycation in its home sign of Cancer. Talk about a cosmic family reunion! And, just like Uncle Chewie's hugs, it's going to be an emotional journey at approximately 396,688.787190049 kilometers away! (We're not nerdy enough to convert that to parsecs, though.) During this lunar phase, you might feel a bit like a young Skywalker – torn between the light side and the dark side of emotions. But fear not, my friends! Embrace your inner Jedi and use the Force (of self-awareness) to navigate through these emotional asteroid fields. As the Moon cozies up in Cancer, the stars whisper to us all: "Do, or do not. There is no try." Wise words from Master Yoda, indeed! This is the perfect time to channel the nurturing, empathetic qualities of a true Jedi Knight. Reach out to friends who seem like they've been hanging out in the Dagobah system for too long. Lend them your lightsaber of support, and let the healing energy flow. And don't forget to take care of yourself too, brave star travelers! Self-care is essential for any Jedi in training. Whether that means meditating in a secluded swamp or indulging in an Ewok-style feast, make sure you're treating yourself with the same kindness and compassion you'd give to others. So, as the Moon basks in the comforting glow of its Cancerian crab shell, remember: The Force will be with you, always! Just be sure to channel those emotions wisely and let the light side guide you through these intense cosmic waves. May the Force be with you, and happy celestial journeys!Mercury is in Taurus
Mercury is prograde at 07 Tau 45' 47", moving at 0.53 degrees per day, and is 105875851km away and receding.
Mercury Is In Taurus
Great Scott! Grab your hoverboards and buckle up, dear stargazers, for we're about to embark on a cosmic journey that would even leave Marty McFly in awe! Mercury, the celestial messenger of the gods, has found itself nestled comfortably in the Earth sign Taurus, which is currently 105,764,692.845878899 km away (but who's counting?). Prepare to witness the fusion of quick-witted Mercury with the down-to-earth Taurus, bringing forth a delightful concoction of practicality and determination. As we navigate through this peculiar temporal junction, you'll notice that whimsical imagination takes a backseat in our DeLorean of life. Instead, the flux capacitor – I mean, the Mercury in Taurus energy – encourages us to channel our inner Doc Brown, turning those loose ideas into solid, foolproof plans. Remember, if my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour... just kidding, it's all about laying strong foundations for the future during this transit. You may find yourself trading in your wild dreams for blueprints and schematics, as concrete values take on a more significant role in our lives. Our cerebral gears shift from fifth to first, allowing us to take our time, plan our course, and construct a framework that will make even the most ambitious time-traveler proud. So, fire up the Mr. Fusion-powered engine of your mind, and embrace the stability this Mercury in Taurus transit offers. Together, we'll create a future so bright, we'll need to wear our shades indoors. After all, where we're going, we don't need roads... but we do need a well-thought-out plan and a steady foundation!Venus is in Cancer
Venus is prograde at 15 Can 42' 38", moving at 1.04 degrees per day, and is 122086449km away and approaching.
Venus Is In Cancer
When Venus in Cancer Goes Full on Judge Dredd
Attention, cosmic citizens! Prepare for an emotional whirlwind as Venus enters the nurturing realm of Cancer. It's time to buckle up, channel your inner Judge Dredd, and enforce some serious love and cuddles in your life. With Venus 122,142,947.624931648km away and currently prograde, it's a prime opportunity to kick-start those stalled romantic relationships and wrangle up any commitment-phobes lurking around.
As the planet of sensitivity morphs into a cosmic cuddle-fest, our urge to care for others will skyrocket faster than a spaceship at warp speed. Family connections and feeling rooted will be more fulfilling than binge-watching your favorite sci-fi series. So go ahead, transform your home into a sanctuary worthy of intergalactic royalty. Decorate that room you've been neglecting, or splurge on some fancy furniture or decor. Who knows? This Venus in Cancer might even boost your luck in buying or selling real estate!
But beware, fellow space travelers! Emotional turbulence is afoot. With Venus in Cancer, you might find yourself moodier than a misunderstood Martian and more sensitive than a psychic squid. Your friendships and romantic relationships may feel like they're navigating through an asteroid field, so brace for impact!
Fear not, though - with great vulnerability comes great opportunities for love. Channel your inner cosmic Judge Dredd and embrace this emotional rollercoaster. Open your heart wide enough to attract and give love more easily, while keeping an eye out for any potential emotional wounds that may require some self-protective measures.
In conclusion, my fellow cosmic voyagers, it's time to let Venus in Cancer take the wheel. Get ready for a wild ride of emotions, nurturing, and deep connections. Remember, as Judge Dredd would say, "I am the law!" - and in this case, the law is love.
Mars is in Leo
Mars is prograde at 00 Leo 55' 24", moving at 0.57 degrees per day, and is 287567458km away and receding.
Mars Is In Leo
Great Scott! Mars is in Leo, and it's time to crank up the flux capacitor and ride this cosmic wave, dudes and dudettes! At a whopping 287,514,614.054160237 km away, and currently in prograde motion, we're about to embark on a most excellent adventure! Leo the Lion is like, "Whoa, man, life's too short not to have fun!" So when Mars rolls through this groovy sign, it's like a cosmic reminder to chillax and make more time for happiness, excitement, and good vibes. Now, Mars in Leo is also your ticket to following your heart, man – just like Marty McFly jamming on that guitar! Leo is all about the heart, and its fiery passion gets a major boost during this transit. So channel your inner Lion, let your confidence shine, and pursue whatever makes your soul soar! It's time to live life at 88 miles per hour! But, hey, don't get too carried away with that confidence, or you might end up like Biff Tannen. Thinking we deserve all the cool stuff without doing the work can lead to some gnarly situations. To be truly rad, you've gotta walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Be the leader, be admirable, and be respectable, man! While Mars is in Leo, enthusiasm is spreading like wildfire – but so is drama (yikes!). We all want to be the star of our own show, but when we don't get the spotlight, things can get messy. Leo ain't no wallflower, so it's time to let out a mighty roar and express yourself. Just be prepared for a few fireworks, dude. So here's the bottom line: during Mars in Leo, it's time to ponder the cosmic question of the ego. Is it a friend or foe? This transit is your chance to find the balance, man. Embrace the ego when it serves you, but keep it in check when it starts to trip you up. Now go on, hop in that DeLorean, and make the most of this far-out cosmic journey!Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 01 Tau 15' 19", moving at 0.22 degrees per day, and is 869040622km away and approaching.
Jupiter Is In Taurus
Great Scott! Jupiter is in Taurus, dudes and dudettes. And let me tell ya, it's gonna be like a cosmic jam sesh between Doc Brown's wisdom and Biff's stubbornness. So, buckle up your DeLorean seat belts because we're about to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, all while rocking some seriously rad vibes. Jupiter, that groovy planet of wisdom, is currently chilling in Taurus, the zodiac's most inert sign. It's like the universe is giving us a high-five for all those deep thoughts we've been having lately. You know, the ones that usually hit us at 88mph when we're trying to sleep? Yeah, those. Well, this cosmic combo is here to remind us that we don't need a time machine to find the answers we seek; we just need to tap into our own inner Marty McFly. With Jupiter in Taurus, we'll be feeling as ambitious as George McFly writing his sci-fi novels. It's time to grab your hoverboard and make some serious moves towards your dreams and long-term goals. Just remember, Rome wasn't built in a day (or even by 2015), so trust the process and keep that headstrong Taurus energy driving you forward. Now, I gotta warn ya, life could become as prosperous as Hill Valley in 1985 during this transit. Jupiter is like the Doc Brown of good luck and fortune, while Taurus is the Biff Tannen of wealth and money. So, hold on to your plutonium, because, at its best, this cosmic energy can yield some major moolah. It's time to channel your inner Lorraine McFly and take a good, hard look at your financial standings for some serious growth potential. But be careful, my fellow time travelers! Taurus is also notorious for enjoying the finer things in life, like a hoverboard or a tricked-out DeLorean. When Jupiter, the planet of expansion, teams up with Taurus' love for overindulgence, we may find ourselves splurging on that new self-lacing sneaker faster than you can say "flux capacitor." So take a deep breath, meditate on your impulses, and remember to find balance during this transit. In conclusion, Jupiter in Taurus is like a cosmic pep talk from Doc Brown himself, urging us to tap into our innate wisdom and channel our inner Marty McFly. So grab your hoverboard, zip up your selfSaturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 06 Pis 38' 22", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 1473212871km away and approaching.
Saturn Is In Pisces
Engage, Saturn in Pisces!
Space hippies and Trekkies alike, raise your Vulcan salutes, for Saturn has boldly gone where no planet has... okay, it's actually been there before, but it's back in Pisces! It's the perfect time to hop on that cosmic surfboard and ride the waves of introspection. So, throw on your most comfortable Starfleet uniform, brew some Earl Grey tea (hot, of course), and prepare to explore the far reaches of your inner galaxy.
As Captain Jean-Luc Picard would say, "Things are only impossible until they're not," and that's precisely the kind of attitude Saturn in Pisces wants you to adopt. This cosmic conjunction is like a celestial life coach, encouraging us to take all those wild ideas we've had while stargazing and start making them a reality. I mean, if Data can master painting, why can't you?
Now, I know what you're thinking: "But my dreams are as private as the Captain's quarters!" Well, Saturn may be the father figure of the planetary family, but he's also a bit of a cosmic nosy neighbor. So, instead of getting defensive when he comes knocking with some unsolicited advice, just remember that he's only trying to help you turn your dreams into realities. After all, resistance is futile.
While Saturn is doing its thing in Pisces, we might find ourselves experiencing some sleep disturbances - trust me, even androids dream of electric sheep. So, take this time to channel your inner Deanna Troi and practice that empathic self-care: meditate, go for a stroll amongst the stars, or even take a nap in Ten Forward. Just don't forget to have a dream journal ready, because you never know when Saturn might beam down some cosmic wisdom.
So, fellow space explorers, as we boldly go through this Saturn in Pisces transit, remember the wise words of Captain Picard: "Seize the time... Live now! Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again." And with that, may you live long and prosper!
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 19 Tau 39' 11", moving at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 3087718955km away and approaching.
Uranus Is In Taurus
Uranus in Taurus: The Galactic Bull's Wild Ride
Hold onto your space hats, cosmic comrades, because Uranus is shaking things up in the world of Taurus, and it's going to be one wild ride! Now, I know you Tauruses out there prefer your life as stable as a rock floating through the vacuum of space, but guess what? Uranus has other plans, and it's bringing some major cosmic turbulence your way. You might as well buckle up, buttercups, because resistance is futile!
As the celestial hippie that I am, I've got some groovy news for you: this Uranus-Taurus dance party is all about revolutionizing the way we deal with money. That's right, Earthlings, we're looking at some intergalactic financial shake-ups that even the most stubborn of bulls can't ignore. So, whether it's cryptocurrencies from another dimension or banks transforming into cosmic credit unions, the universe is reminding us that change is inevitable.
But let's get personal, stargazers. This Uranus transit ain't just about the global economy; it's about your individual relationship with your wallet and possessions. Are you clinging to your space credits like a black hole, or drowning in a sea of debt, taxes, and interest fees? Well, it's time to break free from those materialistic chains and embrace the cosmic financial freedom Uranus has to offer.
Remember, my fellow celestial travelers, change might be scary, but it's also necessary for growth and progress. So, don't be a stick in the cosmic mud - embrace the interstellar winds of change and let Uranus in Taurus guide you to a more stable, albeit unpredictable, financial future. After all, as my good friend, the Doctor from Doctor Who, once said, "We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 27 Pis 16' 05", moving at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 4539460877km away and approaching.
Neptune Is In Pisces
Greetings, space-faring Earthlings! It's your intergalactic astrologer, Commander Jeffrey Sinclair, here to enlighten you with an out-of-this-world horoscope. Today, we're going to dive into the cosmic soup of Neptune in Pisces. So, buckle up and adjust your space goggles as we navigate this groovy celestial event, which is currently taking place a mere 4,539,520,379.892685890 kilometers away. Far out, man! Now, as Neptune is currently doing the cosmic cha-cha in prograde, it's like a cosmic dance party, and we're all invited! With Neptune in Pisces, we're gifted with a magical telescope that allows us to see beyond the mundane and into the interconnectedness of all things. It's like watching an episode of Doctor Who while simultaneously binge-reading Carl Sagan's entire collection. During this transit, petty differences seem as irrelevant as arguing about whether Star Wars or Star Trek is better (though we all know it's Babylon 5). Instead, we're called to embrace our inner Spock and use our logical, emotional intelligence to contribute to the greater good of our cosmic crew. So, my fellow space cadets, now is the time to boldly go where no one has gone before - into the depths of your own spiritual journey. Take that metaphysical course you've been eyeing, or create a sacred sanctuary in your home, complete with crystals, incense, and enough LED lights to rival the Aurora Borealis. As we explore our unique cosmic gifts, Neptune in Pisces gives us a gentle nudge (or a warp-speed push) to share our newfound knowledge with the universe. Just remember, fellow star travelers, the spirit of Neptune in Pisces is here to support us as we embark on this journey towards interstellar enlightenment. So, keep your phasers set to stun and your hearts open wide, as we navigate this cosmic dance together. And remember, no matter where you are in the galaxy, may the Force of Neptune in Pisces be with you!Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is retrograde at 00 Aqu 16' 02", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5123033353km away and approaching.
Pluto Is In Aquarius
Pluto in Aquarius: The Terminator Edition
Hasta la vista, baby! Pluto, the planet of transformation (and also a big fan of The Terminator), has now entered Aquarius, the sign of progress. So buckle up, because it's about to get real, folks. With 5,123,079,766.226421356 km between us and our icy friend in retrograde, we best be prepared for some serious soul-searching and world-changing events.
When I say transformation, I mean Arnold-Schwarzenegger-turning-into-a-cyborg levels of change. We're talking about shedding old identities faster than a T-1000 morphs into a cop. Pluto is all about saying "hasta la vista" to our past selves and making space for something more "I'll be back" worthy. And that's what makes this cosmic duo so powerful: Aquarius and Pluto are like the Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese of the zodiac, working together to bring humanity to new heights.
Expect to see worldwide advancements in science, technology, and space travel that would make Skynet jealous. But more importantly, we'll witness major shifts in civil rights, humanitarianism, and maybe even robot-human relations (hey, we can dream, right?). The real heroes will be those who unite and value the experiences of others, much like John Connor leading the human resistance.
On a personal level, Pluto in Aquarius wants us to rethink our place in this world, like a T-800 learning the value of human life. Sure, it's natural to look out for number one, but what if we started thinking about what's best for everyone, rather than just ourselves? Can we become the selfless heroes that this transit needs?
So, are you ready to answer the call and join the resistance against outdated beliefs and systems, or will you be left behind in the dystopian past? Remember, the future is not set. There is no fate but what we make for ourselves. And as The Terminator would say, "There is no substitute for human touch." So let's unite and create a better tomorrow together!
Current Planetary Aspects
Planet | Position |
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Sun | 00 Gem 55' 47" |
Moon | 01 Can 28' 42" |
Mercury | 07 Tau 45' 47" |
Venus | 15 Can 42' 38" |
Mars | 00 Leo 55' 24" |
Jupiter | 01 Tau 15' 19" |
Saturn | 06 Pis 38' 22" |
Uranus | 19 Tau 39' 11" |
Neptune | 27 Pis 16' 05" |
Pluto | 00 Aqu 16' 02" R |