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Solar activity reached moderate levels due to an M1.2/Sf flare at 28/0907 UTC from Region 3450 (S19E58, Dai/beta). Region 3450 was responsible for the majority of the C-class flares. Slight growth was observed in Region 3450 as it rotated further into view. Regions 3435 (N10W77, Cso/beta), 3445 (S14W49, Dao/beta), 3447 (S22W31, Csi/beta), and 3449 (N15E16, Dao/beta) appeared to be in decay. The rest of the spotted regions were relatively stable.
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 were near nominal levels with solar wind speed around 350-440 km/s. Total field ranged from 4-8 nT while the Bz component was between +/-4 nT. Phi angle was mostly positive. Solar wind speeds that indicated 500 km/s were non-physical due to very low densities.
There is a 10% chance of solar activity, with a 1% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Aries, at 03 degrees, 45' 31", at a velocity of 14.9 degrees per day.
The Full moon is currently 14.6 days old. It is 366645.75 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 17:55:08, 14 Oct, 2023. The next full moon is at 20:24:27, 28 Oct, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Libra
The Sun is at 05 Lib 51' 30", and is 149880251km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Aries
The Moon is at 03 Ari 45' 31", and is 361215km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is prograde at 20 Vir 19' 15", moving at 1.58 degrees per day, and is 169145894km away and receding.
Ding, ding, ding! Do you hear that? That's the celestial bell tolling, folks. The planet that rules over communication, Mercury, has just pulled up into Virgo's driveway, ready to shake things up. And by 'shake things up', I mean 'make everything more precise than a NASA Mars landing'. For all you lovers of clarity and precision out there, it's like Christmas came early this year.
Remember those blurry lines of communication? Those muddled thoughts? Wave them goodbye, my friends. They're about to be as extinct as the dodo bird. Virgo, being the meticulous, detail-oriented sign it is, is here to help you strip down all the unnecessary fluff and get straight to the point. We're talking surgical precision kind of clarity here. Bye bye, sugar-coating. Hello, truth bombs!
And productivity? Oh boy, are we going to see a spike in that! It's like the universe just handed us a cosmic espresso shot. You'll be slicing through dead-end ideas and circular conversations like a hot knife through butter. This is the time for forward movement, people. Think of it as your personal warp drive kicking into high gear.
But hold on to your telescopes, folks. There's a caveat. We're about to enter the danger zone of becoming hyper-critical. With our newfound powers of analysis, we could turn into fault-finding machines. And trust me, no one likes a human error detector. So, let's not forget to keep our tact filters turned on. We don't want to be raining on anyone's parade with a barrage of unsolicited criticism, do we?
So buckle up, folks! It's time to embrace the nerd within us and make the most of this Mercury in Virgo transit. Just remember, keep it kind, keep it precise, and above all, keep it nerdy!
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 22 Leo 19' 42", moving at 0.71 degrees per day, and is 76335426km away and receding.
Hold on to your telescopes, star gazers! Venus has sauntered into Leo like a flamboyant catwalk model, and things are about to get hot, heavy and a bit over-the-top. Prepare to unleash your inner drama king or queen, because this celestial combo makes love as subtle as a supernova.
With Venus in Leo, you won't just want to be liked or appreciated. Oh, no. You'll crave adoration with the intensity of a thousand burning suns. This is not the time for half-hearted love sonnets or timid box of chocolates. Bring out the skywriters, hire the mariachi bands, and let's get this love parade started!
But beware, my cosmic comrades, for this astral alignment doesn't come without its fair share of celestial soap opera. Leo is not just all fun and games—it's also the zodiac's resident drama royalty. Feeling ignored? Expect a few fiery tantrums and passionate arguments that could make even a telenovela blush. Remember, even in the cosmos, it’s important to share the spotlight. After all, no planet orbits alone.
And what about money, you ask? Well, with Venus in Leo, money isn't just a means to an end—it's confetti to be thrown at the party of life! This is a time when Leo's extravagant tastes shine brighter than a freshly polished Hubble Telescope. So go ahead, splurge on that glitzy outfit, buy that outrageously large bouquet of roses. But remember, Leo’s heart is as generous as its taste is luxurious. The joy of gifting others can surpass even the thrill of self-indulgence.
So, folks, as Venus twirls into Leo, let's not just watch from the sidelines. Let's embrace the passion, the drama, and the flamboyant celebration of love. After all, a universe without a little bit of cosmic chaos is like a black hole—no fun at all!
Mars
Mars is in Libra
Mars is prograde at 21 Lib 20' 56", moving at 0.67 degrees per day, and is 379948752km away and receding.
Well, folks, grab your dancing shoes because Mars is doing the cosmic tango with Libra. Picture this - Mars, our celestial drill sergeant, is now taking etiquette lessons from Libra, the cosmic diplomat. It's like watching a bull trying to navigate a china shop... delicately.
While Mars is chilling in Libra, we're all going to be more focused on our relationships. You'll start to notice things like why your partner insists on squeezing the toothpaste from the middle (Seriously, why?!). But it's not just about nitpicking; it's about understanding and finding that sweet spot of coexistence.
Mars in Libra is the ultimate peacemaker, turning us all into cosmic diplomats. We're less likely to start a war over who left their socks on the floor, and more inclined to approach it with a calm dialogue. But remember, being a diplomat doesn’t mean sweeping issues under the cosmic rug. It's about addressing them with grace and understanding, even if it's about something as nonsensical as misplaced socks.
But here’s the twist! Libra, the ever-balanced scale, is also all about justice. So, strap on your superhero cape because it’s time to fight for what’s right and fair. Don't worry, though, this isn't a call to join the Avengers. It's about standing up for the little things in life, like equal distribution of chores or fair share of the last piece of pizza.
One downside? Mars in Libra might make us more indecisive than a kid in a candy store. Mars is all about 'Go, go, go!' while Libra wants to sit down, have a cup of tea, and ponder over every possible outcome. It's a celestial tug-of-war that might leave us in a state of procrastination paralysis. But don’t worry, as long as you're acting with love and fairness, you're making the right moves under this cosmic dance.
So, let’s embrace this celestial tango between Mars and Libra. After all, life is about finding balance, even if it involves Mars learning to waltz!
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 14 Tau 34' 35", moving backwards at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 620526854km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 01 Pis 34' 12", moving backwards at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 1334469065km away and receding.
Now listen up, star gazers! Saturn has taken a detour and is hanging out in Pisces, that's right, the big kahuna of discipline is vacationing in dreamland. It's like Spock deciding to take up interpretive dance, intriguing and a little unnerving. Now, Saturn is a whopping 1,334,420,719.796137333km away (give or take a few hundred kilometers), and currently in retrograde, but don't fret! This isn't a glitch in the matrix or a warp core breach, it's an opportunity!
When Saturn, the Borg of the astrological world, assimilates with Pisces, the Holodeck of dreams, they create one heck of a life coach. This is the perfect time to engage in some serious self-reflection. You know that daydream about penning a novel or starting your own intergalactic coffee shop? Now's the time to make it so! Prepare for a Vulcan mind-meld of epic proportions as you take those dreams and start charting the course to reality. Dream big, plan bigger!
But, let's be real, having Saturn in Pisces is not like replicating a chocolate sundae. It's more like Neelix’s Leola Root Stew - at first, you might want to resist it. But remember, Saturn is like the Captain Janeway of the planets, tough but fair. It's here to bring order to your dream chaos, so let it in, even if it feels like a surprise away mission into your most intimate thoughts.
Pisces, the celestial equivalent of the ship's counselor, might make your sleep patterns go haywire faster than a run-in with a spatial anomaly. So, take a page out of the Vulcan playbook and meditate, stroll in the arboretum, or heck, even give Vulcan lullabies a try. Remember, rest is not a luxury, it's a necessity. So, power down your tricorder, put your PADD away, and get a good night’s sleep. Your dream journal awaits, ready to record the wisdom that this transit has to offer.
So, folks, Saturn in Pisces is not a red alert situation, it's an invitation to boldly go where you haven't gone before! It's all about finding order in your dreams
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 22 Tau 40' 55", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 2831745135km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 00' 09", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4326187290km away and receding.
Alright folks, it seems the universe has decided to throw us a curveball—a curveball named Neptune who's decided to cha-cha its way into Pisces. Picture this: Neptune, the celestial equivalent of that eccentric artist friend of yours, is throwing an exclusive, retrograde pool party in the mystical, watery realm of Pisces. And yes, you're invited!
Now, don't get your space pants in a twist over the 4 billion-kilometer commute. Instead, let's focus on what this means for you. You see, Neptune in Pisces is like a galactic spotlight, illuminating the dance floor of your life. This cosmic disco ball is casting light on those pesky contradictions we all tend to sweep under the rug, turning them into funky dance moves.
No more squabbling over who stole whose cosmic thunder. This transit is all about unity, baby! It's time to stop caring about petty differences and start caring about how we can boogie together towards collective progress and healing. What's your unique groove? What foot-tapping rhythm can you contribute to the cosmic jam?
Feeling a little out of tune? No worries! Neptune's party is the perfect time to learn some new spiritual dance steps or to set up a sacred chill-out zone at home. Go ahead, connect with your innermost sacred DJ, spinning the tracks that feel most divine to you. The energy of Neptune in Pisces is like a celebrity endorsement for your spiritual exploration.
Remember, the universe is our dance floor and Neptune's pool party is just getting started. So, shake off those doubts, grab your cosmic swimsuit, and dive into the deep end of unity and love. Because with Neptune in Pisces, every day is a disco!
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 27 Cap 55' 29", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5156836174km away and receding.
The Sun
Mercury
Venus
Venus