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Solar activity reached moderate levels with an impulsive M1.6/0b flare observed at 02/1222 UTC in the vicinity of Region 3474 (S18W42, Dkc/beta-gamma). Associated with this event were low frequency radio emissions including a 644 km/s Type II Sweep. Region 3474 displayed some trailer spot consolidation and slight decay. Region 3477 (S15E53, Cko/beta) indicated some overall area growth as it rotated more fully on the disk.
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 indicated a predominately nominal environment. Total field readings were at a steady 3-4 nT while the Bz component varied between +/- 4 nT. Solar wind ranged between a high speed of about 455 km/s to a low speed of 400 km/s. The Bz component was between +3/-4 nT. Phi angle was in a predominately positive orientation.
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 waning moon is currently in Cancer, at 17 degrees, 13' 56", at a velocity of 12.39 degrees per day.
The Waning Gibbous moon is currently 20.2 days old. It is 398437.38 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 9:27:15, 13 Nov, 2023. The next full moon is at 9:16:41, 27 Nov, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Scorpio
The Sun is at 10 Sco 33' 44", and is 148421239km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Cancer
The Moon is at 17 Can 13' 56", and is 396196km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Scorpio
Mercury is prograde at 19 Sco 15' 01", moving at 1.56 degrees per day, and is 212528200km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Virgo
Venus is prograde at 24 Vir 28' 48", moving at 1.06 degrees per day, and is 115444180km away and receding.
Well, folks, Venus has taken a detour and is now chilling in Virgo. It's like the princess of love just decided to try out living on Tatooine for a while. So, what does that mean for you? Glad you asked, young padawan.
When Venus is in Virgo, love becomes less about wild passion and more about sorting your laundry. You start looking at your relationships like a Jedi inspecting his light saber— every little defect needs to be fixed. And if you can't find a love as perfect as Luke's hair (seriously, how does it stay so perfect?), you might think it's better to join the dark side... I mean, stay single.
And beware, you might start nitpicking your partner like a Wookiee shedding fur on your newly cleaned Millennium Falcon. Remember, the force is strong with communication. Instead of pointing out every fault like an obsessive droid, try constructive dialogue. You might find that your relationship becomes stronger than a well-made Ewok trap.
Now, I know all this talk of analysis and perfection doesn't sound as exciting as a podrace, but don't underestimate Venus in Virgo. Virgo is an Earth sign, which means it's all about enjoying the best the galaxy has to offer— food, art, nature, and yes, even people. Just remember, things may progress slower than a Hutt trying to do a somersault, so don't expect any passionate romps in the Falcon's cargo bay anytime soon.
So buckle up, space travelers. Venus in Virgo is here and it's time to tune up your love life... and maybe your light saber as well. May the force (and Venus) be with you!
Mars
Mars is in Scorpio
Mars is prograde at 15 Sco 07' 38", moving at 0.69 degrees per day, and is 380475748km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 10 Tau 30' 04", moving backwards at 0.14 degrees per day, and is 595798450km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 00 Pis 30' 52", moving backwards at 0 degrees per day, and is 1401934069km away and receding.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 21 Tau 29' 38", moving backwards at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 2789660238km away and approaching.
So, Uranus walks into the bar of Taurus, right? And Taurus, being the stubborn bull it is, looks at Uranus and says, "Hey! We don't like your kind here. You're all about change and revolution." Now, Uranus, being the eccentric space cowboy it is, just takes a sip of its cosmic cocktail and says, "Relax, Toro. I'm not here to destroy your world...just shake it up a little!"
No kidding, folks. Uranus is in Taurus for the next seven years, and it’s like inviting a mad scientist to a tea party. Big changes are on the horizon, especially when it comes to money - Taurus' favorite topic. Think Bitcoin on steroids or Monopoly money becoming the new global currency. Banks might just become relics, like payphones or VHS tapes. And the housing and stock markets? Buckle up, because it's going to be a roller coaster ride.
On a personal level, Uranus in Taurus is like a cosmic Marie Kondo, urging us to declutter our financial lives. Debts, taxes, credit card interests - these are not sparking joy, my friends! It's like we're trapped in a bad episode of 'Hoarders: Financial Edition'. Uranus is here to help us break free, change our relationship with money, and possibly find that missing sock under the mountain of bills.
Now, I know change can be scary. But remember, even though Uranus may seem like a rebellious teenager, it's actually here to liberate us. So, let's not dig our heels in. Let's embrace the change. After all, who knows? This period might just bring us to a point of greater stability, like finding a comfortable couch after years of sitting on bean bags. So, let's go along for the ride. It might just be the best one yet!
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 25 Pis 11' 24", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 4368288430km away and receding.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is prograde at 28 Cap 01' 24", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5248624281km away and receding.
In a galaxy far, far away...well, not that far - just about 5,248,566,272.163088799km or so (give or take a few meters), the dwarf planet Pluto is having a little cosmic shindig in the sign of Capricorn. Can you imagine? That's like Bilbo Baggins throwing a party in Darth Vader's Death Star. Talk about an odd couple!
Now, both Pluto and Capricorn are notorious for their obsession with power and success. They're like the Steve Jobs of the universe, always striving for perfection and efficiency. But beware! In their relentless pursuit of greatness, they might get a bit too carried away and forget that other people exist, with their different ideas and perspectives. It's like they're trying to download the latest iOS update without considering whether your poor old iPhone can handle it.
What does this mean for us mere Earthlings? Well, prepare for a bit of cosmic spring cleaning. Pluto, being the celestial equivalent of Marie Kondo, wants us to declutter our lives, rid ourselves of the negative patterns that no longer spark joy. This may involve a little destruction, but hey, when was the last time you renovated anything without breaking a few walls?
So, grab your cosmic dustpan and brush, my friends. It's time to start sweeping out the cobwebs of our old ways. And remember, be deliberate in what you destroy as you create. We don't want to accidentally throw out the cosmic baby with the bathwater, do we?
As we navigate through this period, let's try not to be too intolerant of ideas other than our own. After all, even the Death Star had a few good points - like that impressive planet-destroying laser. Not that we're endorsing planetary destruction, but you get the idea.
Now, go forth and embrace the cosmic chaos. And remember, in the immortal words of Douglas Adams, "Don't Panic!".
The Sun
You should have lots of energy and vitality today. Go out and get some exercise. Be careful not to get into arguments with your superiors or with people in authority, like policemen. Avoid confrontations that involve your ego. Instead, channel the energy and potential hostility into something creative like your favorite hobby. The important thing is to express yourself in a constructive manner. How about playing in the park with a group of children? Do not overexert yourself or put too much strain on your heart. This means controlling your temper. Anger is one of the hardest things on your heart. Don't lay out in the sun too long. You may burn easier today than normal. Watch yourself around the stove or anything hot. Focus on being humble. Put your ego in the backseat.
The Sun
Today will be one of optimism and self-confidence. Your only danger is in becoming over-confident. Don't bite off more than you can chew. Watch the tendency towards self-aggrandizement, false pride, and over-indulgence in food and drink. Don't overspend.
Although their intentions are generally good, people with challenging aspects between the Sun and Jupiter are given to overdoing things. They can easily gloss over realistic details and get themselves into debt, overindulge in pleasures such as food and drink, and promise more than they can deliver.
For the most part, they find help for their excesses. Somebody’s there to bail them out, as plenty of people believe that their hearts are in the right place. Generally, this is the case, but if excessive behavior becomes a pattern, and the natives continually face light consequences, there is the danger that they will not learn from their mistakes and abuse the “system”, relying on their friends and family to help them out a little too often. Their reputation for being good people, thus, can eventually be used to further their purposes.
However, many people with this aspect don’t fall into the trap of losing their sincerity. They are generous, helpful, and charitable. Still, the tendency to live beyond their means is a real threat that many struggle with much of their lives. Another thing to watch for is depression. These people tend to go through periods of intense highs when they are excessively optimistic. These periods are so marked that they seem to be unnatural and a fall seems to be inevitable. They can make promises they intend to keep, but have a problem with follow-through. Self-control can be a real problem. Usually quite knowledgeable and generous with their time, these people have many talents that they may take for granted.
Some Famous People with Sun in Hard Aspect to Jupiter: Squares – Billy Crystal, Ian Scott Anderson (Jethro Tull), Nell Carter, Edgar Cayce, Linda Goodman, George Lucas, the Olsen twins, Dolly Parton, John Ritter, Oscar Wilde; Oppositions – Robert Duvall, Beau Bridges, Monica Lewinsky, James Earl Jones, Kevin Costner.
Alternate interpretations:
Note: The square, semi-square, sesquiquadrate, and opposition are also called “hard”, “challenging”, or “inharmonious” aspects.
Sun opposition Jupiter: Children with this aspect often need to learn to listen, because they may have a tendency of doing the opposite of what they are told! Basically a positive placement indicating enormous energy and radiance, the pitfall of the Sun/Jupiter opposition is overconfidence manifesting as a tendency to take on too many projects at once or a tendency to delve into projects without prior training. There is a tendency to think “I can do anything!” which is fine as long as the child is willing to go through the necessary training to get there! He could get carried away when it comes to vocational choices, following rainbows! This going against himself, so to speak, may also bring him in opposition to those in authority. Help him examine carefully the choices he makes. Insist he finish what he begins, and insist he promise only that which objectively can be fulfilled. Teach your child the importance of right timing and punctuality! Check the nature of the signs and houses that the Sun and Jupiter are in for greater insight in balancing the qualities of this polarity. — Interpretation from the Child Star Report.
Sun opposition Jupiter: You aim high, dream big dreams, and have a tremendous sense of what is possible for you to achieve. Overconfidence, grandiosity, lack of humility, and/or extreme discontent in modest circumstances may be your faults. Generally, however, your great expectations and enterprising spirit lead to success. Business, especially when there is an element of risk and speculation, suits you well. — Interpretation from the Merlin Report.
Sun opposition Jupiter: Sometimes you’re prone to unrealistically high expectations, and this in turn can cause frustration when real life doesn’t measure up.
Your optimism and self-confidence will go through periods of being exceedingly high, making you feel invincible. You’ll experience more satisfaction if you take the time to think things through and proceed with patience and even a certain amount of caution. — Interpretation from the Your Life Path Report.
Mercury
Venus
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