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Solar activity reached moderate levels. Region 3359 (S22W27, Dao/beta) produced an impulsive M4.0 flare at 07/0629 UTC, the strongest of the period. Associated with the flare was a 190 sfu 2695 Mhz radio burst. Region 3361 (N24E02, Eac/beta-delta) continued to evolve with a delta magnetic configuration observed in the its intermediate spots during the latter half of the period. Newly numbered Region 3366 (S11W09, Dri/beta) was the only other region to exhibited growth. The remaining numbered active regions were either stable or in gradual decay.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
Solar wind parameters continued with mild enhancements. Total magnetic field strength declined from 10 nT near the beginning of the period to 5 nT at the end of the period. The Bz component shifted predominantly southward after 07/0645 UTC, with a maximum southward value of -8 nT observed at 07/0850 UTC. Solar wind speeds were mostly between ~455-510 km/s. Phi angle was positive for most of the day but rotated to the negative sector after 07/1740 UTC.
There is a 30% chance of solar activity, with a 20% chance of a minor event, a 5% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waning moon is currently in Pisces, at 22 degrees, 19' 18", at a velocity of 14.29 degrees per day.
The Waning Gibbous moon is currently 20.2 days old. It is 366085.28 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 18:33:06, 17 Jul, 2023. The next full moon is at 18:33:26, 1 Aug, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Cancer
The Sun is at 15 Can 52' 00", and is 152092671km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Pisces
The Moon will change from Pisces to Aries in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 22 Pis 19' 18", and is 368072km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Cancer
Mercury is prograde at 24 Can 08' 57", moving at 2.05 degrees per day, and is 195800586km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 24 Leo 49' 59", moving at 0.47 degrees per day, and is 66632343km away and approaching.
All right star-gazers, grab your love antennas and prepare for cosmic fireworks! Venus, the celestial goddess of love, is waltzing into Leo's cosmic dance floor, which is about as subtle as a supernova in a library. Picture a cosmic diva in a sequin jumpsuit belting out love ballads on karaoke night. That's what we're dealing with here.
During this time, you may feel like shouting your love from the rooftops, or maybe even from Mars. Leo is a Fire sign, and we're not just talking campfire here, we're talking full-on rocket launch. Expect your dates to be as playful as a two-year-old Martian on a sugar rush, declarations of love louder than the sound of a black hole devouring a solar system, and perhaps a few green-eyed alien tantrums.
With Venus in Leo, it's not enough to merely be liked, as if you're some sort of mediocre dwarf planet. No, we demand to be adored, like the shimmering ringed beauty that is Saturn. This is the time to take interstellar risks and make grand cosmic gestures. Those who choose to play it safe might end up feeling lonelier than Pluto.
Of course, love isn't exactly a calm spacewalk while Venus is in Leo. Leo has a flair for drama that rivals any soap opera set in a galaxy far, far away. If you feel like you're being ignored, you might be tempted to release your inner Wookiee. Remember, in the grand scheme of the universe, there is no 'I' in 'We', but there is an 'Us' in 'Universe'!
When it comes to spending your space credits, Leo sees money as a way to show off your cosmic bling. It's all about making yourself and your loved ones feel like you've just won the intergalactic lottery. But remember, splurging on a new spaceship is fun, but true joy lies in gifting others with thoughtful presents, like a piece of the moon or a pet asteroid.
So buckle up, space cadets! Venus in Leo is a time as colorful as a nebula and packed with enough energy to fuel a warp drive. So let your love light shine brighter than a quasar and remember, a life devoid of fun and excitement is like a
Mars
Mars is in Leo
Mars is prograde at 28 Leo 39' 03", moving at 0.61 degrees per day, and is 337196239km away and receding.
In the galaxy far, far away, Mars has parked its spaceship in Leo’s neighborhood, hmmmm. Noticing, you must, that life without joy is as exciting as a lightsaber without its glow, it is. All work and no frolicking under the twin suns of Tatooine, dull Padawans it makes. Encouraged you are, to seek not just the positive moments, but to carve out some fun time in your busy podracing schedule, you must.
During this celestial soiree, a time to follow your heart it is. Rule the heart, Leo does, and his lively passion is celebrated during this galactic gathering. Emulate the courage of a Jedi and pursue what sets your soul ablaze like a Death Star. Few are the chances outside of Mars in Leo to reach such levels of creativity and eagerness, hence cherish this opportunity, you should!
However, beware of the dark side. Overconfidence can lead to trouble, it can. Thinking we deserve the rewards without doing the work, or respect without giving it, a path to the dark side it is. Stellar performer, Leo is, but mere acting is not enough. If admiration you seek, admirable you must be. If leadership you desire, lead you must. If respect you want, respectable you must be.
While Mars visits Leo, contagious enthusiasm is, but so is intergalactic drama. Craving more attention during this transit, we do, and offended we feel when we don’t get it. Because Leo is the sign of expression, idle we won't sit. Roar we must to express our feelings, leading to possible explosive situations as volatile as thermal detonators.
Learn you must, while Mars moves through Leo, that the ego can be both a beautiful creation and a disastrous Sith Lord. Proud we feel when our egos are nourished, but hurt when they are wounded or ignored. This cosmic conjunction offers you a chance to reflect on what ego means to you, and balance it like a Force user balancing the light and dark sides. May the Force be with you, always!
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 10 Tau 29' 44", moving at 0.16 degrees per day, and is 792260220km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 06 Pis 52' 08", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 1363585436km away and approaching.
Alright, space cadets! It's time to buckle up your star cruiser and put on your cosmic thinking caps because Saturn has officially decided to go retrograde in Pisces, and boy, is it going to be a wild ride! Now I know what you're thinking - "What in the name of Carl Sagan's ghost does that mean?" Well, fear not my astrologically confused friends, I'm here to break it down for you.
First off, let's get our facts straight. Saturn is approximately 1.36 billion kilometers away (trust me, I checked with my trusty calculator, twice!). Despite this, when old man Saturn decides to do a U-turn and swim backward in Pisces' ocean, it affects us all. Think of it as the universe's quirky way of saying "time out!" Time to take a step back, grab a chai latte, and contemplate the meaning of life, or at least the meaning of that book you've been daydreaming about writing.
Now, Saturn in Pisces is no disco party. It's more like having your dad suddenly decide to join your college roommate group. Awkward? Yes. Intrusive? Absolutely. But it doesn't mean we can't learn something from this cosmic intrusion. So, throw out the "Keep Out!" sign from your door, and let's listen to what the universe's stern father figure has to say. His advice might be as helpful as finding the Big Dipper on a clear night!
One small warning: With Saturn's retrograde in Pisces, the realm of dreams and sleep, we might feel a bit like we've had too much coffee before bed. Restlessness, anxiety, even insomnia might creep in. So, it's a good time to brush up on your meditation skills, take long walks among the trees, breathe in, breathe out, and maybe take up napping - just make sure to keep a dream journal handy. You never know what wisdom might come floating down from the cosmos during this transit.
So remember, Saturn's retrograde in Pisces isn't just a chaotic cosmic event. It's an opportunity for growth, self-reflection, and maybe even finally starting that novel you've been daydreaming about. So embrace the chaos, laugh at the confusion, and always remember - the universe has a sense of humor too!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 22 Tau 00' 12", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 3025403399km away and approaching.
Buckle up, star children, because Uranus is hanging out in Taurus, and things are about to get... interesting. Now, Taurus is a bit of a homebody, likes routine, enjoys a good Netflix binge, and really just wants to know where its next meal is coming from. And Uranus? Well, think of Uranus as that eccentric, unpredictable uncle who shows up unannounced, rearranges your furniture, and then takes off on his hoverboard. You see, Uranus is all about change, and Taurus... isn't.
But, hey, change can be good, right? Even if Taurus would rather keep things status quo, Uranus doesn't play by the rules. And let's face it, sometimes the old ways need a cosmic kick in the pants. This celestial shake-up might be a bit rough at first, but chances are, we'll find ourselves in a cozier, better place in the end.
Now, Taurus is a bit of a penny pincher and knows a thing or two about money, so with Uranus playing in its yard, we can expect some significant revamps in how we handle our finances. We're talking revolutionary movements in banking, housing, and stocks. And I'm not just talking about trading your Starbucks loyalty card for cryptocurrency, although that might not be too far off!
On a personal level, Uranus in Taurus is like a cosmic Marie Kondo urging us to declutter our financial and materialistic lives. Debt, taxes, mortgage - all these shackles that keep us from being truly free (and from affording those limited edition Star Wars action figures) need to be reevaluated. Uranus is in town to help us break free, and trust me, digging in our heels won't stop this cosmic tide.
So, let's embrace the chaos! The changes we make during this period could lead to greater stability, and who knows, maybe even a lifetime supply of cosmic peace. So as we ride this cosmic rollercoaster, remember: change is the only constant in the universe, even when it's 3025465840.188340664km away.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 27 Pis 40' 20", moving backwards at 0 degrees per day, and is 4424360982km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 29 Cap 27' 10", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5058744349km away and approaching.
Picture this, humanoids! Our old mate Pluto, that icy-hearted maverick that can't decide if it's a planet or not (shout out to all those going through an identity crisis), is having a natter with no-nonsense Capricorn. Now, Pluto and Capricorn are like those two ambitious colleagues in your office who are always conjuring up masterplans around the water cooler. They're all about success, power, and getting things done yesterday.
But here's the spoiler... while these two cosmic powerhouses are plotting and scheming, they might forget there are other celestial bodies in this vast universe. So, during this astral transit, you might find yourself disregarding other people's views quicker than you can say "black hole". Let's try not to be space tyrants, shall we?
Now, our buddy Pluto is known for his love of spring cleaning the soul, pushing us to chuck out those negative patterns like last season's galaxy prints. But, and this is a big but, like a supernova-sized one... this involves some destruction. Not the end-of-the-world kind, mind you. More like controlled demolitions of those parts of our lives that have become as useful as a chocolate teapot.
So, grab your metaphysical hard hats and let's get to work. And remember, when you're busy creating your new universe, be as deliberate as a Time Lord with your choices. After all, we wouldn't want to accidentally exterminate anything important, would we?
Mercury
Venus
Venus