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Solar activity reached moderate levels due to an M3.3/1n flare at 22/0004 UTC from Region 3519 (S10W86, Cai/beta). Region 3519 continued to decay as it approached the W limb. Slight decay was observed in Regions 3521 (N12W20, Csi/beta), 3526 (N15E04, Dai/beta), 3530 (N08E24, Cro/beta), and in the intermediate spots of Region 3529 (S20E01, Eho/beta). New Regions 3532 (S15W58, Bxo/beta) and 3533 (N15E44, Bxo/beta) were numbered. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently normal.
Solar wind parameters were at nominal levels with solar wind speeds steady at around 340 km/s. Total field strength varied 2-6 nT and the Bz component ranged +/-4 nT. The phi angle was positive.
There is a 35% 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 waxing moon is currently in Taurus, at 15 degrees, 32' 42", at a velocity of 13.48 degrees per day.
The Waxing Gibbous moon is currently 11 days old. It is 375284.3 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 11:58:05, 11 Jan, 2024. The next full moon is at 17:54:43, 25 Jan, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Capricorn
The Sun is at 01 Cap 08' 25", and is 147152252km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Taurus
The Moon is at 15 Tau 32' 42", and is 379518km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Sagittarius
Mercury is retrograde at 29 Sag 59' 51", moving backwards at 1.38 degrees per day, and is 101161377km away and receding.
Attention fellow space adventurers! Mercury, our celestial mailman, has just zipped into the wild prairies of Sagittarius. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Why should I care, oh nerdy astrologer?" Well, grab your lightsabers and strap on your proton packs because this transit is about as subtle as a Wookiee at a tea party!
See, Mercury is that detail-oriented friend who insists on reading every line of the Death Star's user manual, while Sagittarius is that free-spirited hippie who'd rather explore Tatooine's sand dunes than be cooped up indoors. When these two cross paths, it's like trying to teach a droid to ride a Tauntaun - entertaining, but also a little chaotic!
With the chatty Mercury in thrill-seeking Sagittarius, expect a whirlwind of enthusiastic words, confident messages, and passionate debates. It's a time for big ideas and even bigger ambitions, but remember, folks - don't let your excitement make you overlook the details. No one wants to end up like the guy who forgot to shield the Death Star's exhaust port, right?
However, be warned - in the excitement of discovering life's greatest mysteries, we might blurt out things faster than R2-D2 on a caffeine rush. Triple-check your words during this transit, or you might end up revealing your secret rebel base location to Darth Vader himself!
Sagittarius, represented by the galactic explorer, the Archer, urges us to expand our horizons. This is the perfect time to plan that trip to Naboo, enroll in Jedi training, or start that new job at the Mos Eisley Cantina. So, let's use our 'Force'-filled words wisely, stay open-minded, and embark on this epic space odyssey with Mercury in Sagittarius!
May the cosmic forces be with you all!
Venus
Venus is in Scorpio
Venus is prograde at 22 Sco 01' 51", moving at 1.21 degrees per day, and is 168437867km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Sagittarius
Mars is prograde at 20 Sag 51' 37", moving at 0.73 degrees per day, and is 366418027km away and approaching.
Hey there, fellow star seekers! Guess what? Mars, our celestial neighbor, has decided to vacation in Sagittarius. That's right, the galactic warrior planet is chilling with our optimistic archer, and boy, things are about to get interesting!
Imagine Mars, all decked up in a Boba Fett costume, blazing through the cosmic landscape of Sagittarius. The Archer, ever the welcoming host, offers Mars a cocktail of optimism, vision, and a pinch of 'no boundaries.' And Mars? Well, it chugs it down like it's the best thing since the Big Bang!
Now, with Mars in Sagittarius, we're all going to see life through Sag’s rose-colored, wide-angle lens. It's like upgrading your old CRT TV to a 4K OLED display - everything's just brighter, clearer, and more full of possibilities.
But remember, folks, while Mars struts around in Sagittarius, we might find ourselves a little too focused on the future, a tad too eager to leap into the unknown. Picture yourself as a Star Wars fan who's just been told that there's an unwatched spin-off series. You'd want to binge-watch it all, wouldn't you? But ah, moderation, my friend! We may have the drive of the Millennium Falcon, but even it needs a pit stop once in a while.
Mars in Sagittarius is also about exploring and expanding - people, places, knowledge, beliefs, that secret stash of cookies...you name it! It's like being Luke Skywalker, seeking the truth about your ancestry, only here the force could be anywhere.
And finally, Star Wars fans, gear up! It's time to travel, not to Tatooine or Coruscant, but places that will expand our minds and hearts. But hey, who says you need to cross galaxies for that? A new book, an online course or just a chat with your friend from another culture could do the trick.
So buckle up, folks! It's time to embrace the Mars in Sagittarius energy. May the force (and the farce) be with you!
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 05 Tau 41' 15", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 652150306km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 02 Pis 30' 56", moving at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 1521866127km away and receding.
Alright star gazers, buckle up! Saturn, the cosmic taskmaster, and Pisces, the zodiac's daydreamer, are currently engaged in the celestial equivalent of a nerdy study group. Picture this: Saturn, with its perfectly organized ring system and reputation for discipline, has taken a 1.5 billion km trip into the Piscean realm. And, get this, it's not even in retrograde! It's prograde, moving forward, just like you should be during this transit. Time to swap those comfy PJs for some productivity slacks!
Saturn in Pisces is like the universe's way of asking you about that novel you've always wanted to write or that DIY kombucha business you've been daydreaming about. It's like your cosmic coach, reminding you to stop napping on your dreams and start putting them into action. So, take out that notepad you’ve been doodling in and start drafting a game plan.
But don't think you're off easy. Saturn in Pisces isn't all rainbows and unicorns. It's more like your stern but well-meaning parent checking in on your messy room (or life). You might feel a bit defensive when those closest dreams get scrutinized, but remember, Saturn isn’t here to snoop around. It’s here to help you declutter. So, instead of hanging a 'Keep Out' sign, open the door and listen to its wisdom. It might be time to Marie Kondo your dreams - keep what sparks joy and discard what doesn’t!
Now, we're talking about Pisces territory here, folks. This realm is associated with sleep and dreams, so you might find yourself more restless than usual. But fret not! Embrace the inner hippie and channel your inner calm. Meditate, take a barefoot walk in nature or just deep breathe. You might even want to hit the sack early and let your mind relax. And hey, keep a dream journal handy! Who knows, the next billion-dollar idea might come to you in a dream.
So, remember friends, Saturn in Pisces is all about setting up your dreams for success. It's not always an easy ride but it's definitely worthwhile! So, turn on some calming tunes, pull out that dream board, and get to manifesting!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 19 Tau 36' 07", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 2822588550km away and receding.
Alright, folks! Buckle up, because it's time to warp into the cosmic world where Uranus is boldly going where no planet has gone before... into Taurus. Now, Taurus, being the space-cow it is, likes to graze calmly in its cosmic pasture, but Uranus? Uranus is that annoyingly hyperactive photon torpedo, ready to shake things up!
And let's be honest... Taurus isn't exactly Captain Picard when it comes to dealing with sudden changes. No, Taurus would rather stick to the good old Starfleet manual. But, alas, the universe doesn't work that way, my friends. So, get your spacesuits on and prepare for a spacewalk on the wild side, because change is coming at warp speed! And who knows? By the end of this space voyage, we might find ourselves docked at a space station far superior to what we left behind.
Now, Taurus is like our resident Ferengi, obsessed with gold-pressed latinum. So, with Uranus in Taurus, we're looking at some serious galactic financial reform. Maybe we'll see Bitcoin become the new Federation credit, or perhaps Wall Street will turn into the Great Material Continuum. Who knows? But one thing's for sure - the financial cosmos are in for a shake-up worthy of a Klingon opera.
On a more personal level, just like Kirk breaking free from the Kobayashi Maru, Uranus in Taurus gives us the chance to escape from our own no-win scenarios. Debt, taxes, credit card interest, rent, mortgages – these are the Borg of our lives, assimilating our resources. It's time to hit them with a full spread of quantum torpedoes and take back control of our starships!
Resistance may seem futile, but remember, Uranus is here to liberate us, not to assimilate us. So, don’t try to be a stubborn Tellarite, change is inevitable. And who knows? The changes we make could lead us to a stability as comforting as a cup of Earl Grey... hot. So, engage, my friends, because Uranus in Taurus is our new course, set and laid in!
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 24 Pis 58' 11", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 4487004299km away and receding.
Alright, star gazers, it's time to buckle up and set your hyperdrives to "introspection," because Neptune's doing its thing in Pisces. This is less like a leisurely cruise on the Millennium Falcon, and more like trying to navigate an asteroid field... blindfolded... with only R2-D2 for company. You know what I mean!
Neptune, our solar system's own private Obi-Wan, is whispering sweet nothings into the ear of Pisces, the galaxy's favorite fishy twins. As these two get chummy, we're granted a kind of cosmic insight that makes Yoda's wisdom look like Jar Jar Binks' speech patterns.
What's this insight you ask? Well, let me put it in terms you'll understand: Imagine if all the Ewoks suddenly realized they were bickering over who had the shiniest rock when they could've been working together to defeat the Empire? That's right, we're talking about seeing past trivial squabbles and embracing unity, people. We’re all just stardust, am I right?
As we orbit through this transit, each of us is called to channel our inner Jedi, exploring the Force - I mean, our gifts, dreams, and ideas - and considering how we can contribute to the galactic good. And no, I'm not talking about donating your old lightsabers to charity (though that's noble too).
Now's the time to dive headfirst into whatever spiritual Death Star trench run calls to you. Build your own home Cantina, complete with an altar for the sacred. Heck, even learn to play that weird space chess Chewbacca's so fond of. Just remember, letting the Wookiee win is always a wise move!
Neptune in Pisces is like the Force ghost of Obi-Wan reminding us we're never alone in our quest to bring balance to the universe. So, let's grab our astro-blaster and set courses to a brighter future. May the Neptune in Pisces be with you!
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is prograde at 29 Cap 05' 35", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 5352859895km away and receding.
The Sun
You may feel like expressing yourself today through your thoughts and words. You feel a need to be heard, that you have something of importance to say. Say what is on your mind, but give equal time to others and listen to them. You might learn something new. Your thinking today should be sharp and focused.
The Sun
Venus
Venus