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Solar activity maintained moderate levels this period with three R1 (Minor) events. Region 3780 (S11W20, Fki/beta-gamma-delta) generated an M1.0 flare at 11/0031 UTC, an M1.6/1n flare at 11/0528 UTC, and a couple of C-class flares. Region 3777 (S10W60, Ekc/beta-gamma) produced the third M-flare, an M1.6/1f flare, at 11/2018 UTC.
NOAA reports a Strong Solar Storm! Retrograde effects are significantly increased. The solar wind speed is high, making retrograde effects significantly increased!
The solar wind environment was enhanced throughout the period, due to persistent CME effects from the likely arrival of the 07 Aug CMEs. An additional weak enhancement was observed near the end of the period, signaling the possible arrival of the 8 Aug CME that was associated with the X1 flare. Total field reached 21 nT, Bz saw a maximum southward deflection to -15 nT, and wind speeds peaked at 539 km/s. Phi was in a mostly negative orientation through 11/1320 UTC when it switched into a positive position through the remainder of the period.
There is a 15% chance of solar activity, with a 25% chance of a minor event, a 35% chance of a moderate event, and a 15% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Scorpio, at 15 degrees, 51' 12", at a velocity of 12.11 degrees per day.
The First Quarter moon is currently 7.1 days old. It is 399775.7 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 1:56:45, 3 Sep, 2024. The next full moon is at 2:36:43, 18 Sep, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Leo
The Sun is at 20 Leo 02' 34", and is 151587405km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Scorpio
The Moon is at 15 Sco 51' 12", and is 399478km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is retrograde at 01 Vir 55' 04", moving backwards at 0.61 degrees per day, and is 92312360km away and approaching.
Alright, all you astrologically-attuned beings out there, get ready to clasp your hands and loosen your tongues because Mercury has slipped on its dancing shoes and is doing the cha-cha right into Virgo! This is like a cosmic version of Sheldon Cooper from Big Bang Theory getting a PhD in 'How to Party'. Mercury, our planet of communication, has checked into the Virgo Inn for a short stay, and boy, is it going to get detailed up in here!
Imagine your mind as a hurricane of post-it notes, scribbled with everything from your grocery list to the height of Mount Everest (because, you never know when that might come up in a conversation, right?). Now picture Virgo entering the scene, like a boss, armed with a shredder, an organizer, and a cup of the strongest black coffee. Virgo is here to help you sort through the chaos, plucking out the unnecessary noise and leaving us with a crisp, clean, and concise mental space. It's like spring cleaning for your brain!
Productivity becomes our middle name during this transit. It’s akin to being gifted a shiny new robot assistant who can take all your wild, wandering thoughts and streamline them into a finely-tuned to-do list. We're talking about a time of great forward moonwalks here; no more running on the hamster wheel of dead-end ideas or conversational cul-de-sacs.
But remember, fellow star-gazers, with great power comes great responsibility. Yes, we're looking at you, Spiderman. During Mercury in Virgo, our inner critic may want to grab the megaphone and start shouting faults from the rooftops. But hold up! Let's not turn into the Simon Cowell of our social circles. It's important to remember the difference between being discerning and just plain rude. Be careful with your words, folks. We need to serve up our opinions like a gourmet meal, not a fast-food insult burger.
So, in the words of Spock, 'Live long and prosper' under this transit, and remember, Mercury in Virgo is about precision, not perfection!
Venus
Venus is in Virgo
Venus is prograde at 08 Vir 47' 50", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 239547969km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Gemini
Mars is prograde at 15 Gem 07' 21", moving at 0.66 degrees per day, and is 230479381km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Gemini
Jupiter is prograde at 16 Gem 18' 11", moving at 0.16 degrees per day, and is 808505758km away and approaching.
Alright, star gazers, buckle up. Jupiter's pulled into Gemini's driveway and it's not just for a quick cup of sugar. It's like the universe's version of an intellectual house party! You know, the kind where you end up debating quantum physics with a philosophy major dressed like Albert Einstein at 2 AM. That's the kind of party Jupiter and Gemini throw together.
Jupiter is the Professor Dumbledore of planets, always encouraging us to expand our minds, while Gemini, our cosmic chatterbox, is the kid in the front row with their hand perpetually raised. "What's this? What does it mean? Why is it like that?" Yes, Gemini, we get it, you're curious. But this combo can leave us feeling like we just ran a mental marathon… in moon boots... uphill.
But hey, it's not all cerebral sweat and tears. Gemini's diversity adds technicolor to Jupiter’s intellectual black and white TV. Suddenly, we're not just at a crossroads, we're at the center of a cosmic spaghetti junction, with paths, shortcuts, bridges, and even a wormhole or two. It's like a choose-your-own-adventure book, but every page leads to more options.
And let's talk about the talk. Gemini is the social butterfly of the zodiac, flitting from one conversation to another. With Jupiter in town, everyone's got a dose of the cosmic giggles. Our witty repartee will be sharper than Sagittarius’s arrows, and we’ll find ourselves with more ideas than there are stars in the sky (okay, maybe not that many, but you get the idea).
While Jupiter is playing roommate with Gemini, expect to be busier than a Mars rover. We’ll be gobbling up information like a black hole, spitting out brilliant ideas like supernovae. The challenge will be to keep all those cosmic juggling balls in the air.
So, folks, as Jupiter swings through Gemini's starry neighborhood, remember to keep your mind as open as a satellite dish and as flexible as a space-time continuum. The floodgates of possibilities are about to unhinge. So whether you're pondering life's big questions or just deciding on pizza toppings, embrace the cosmic comedy that comes with this celestial transit. After all, we could all use a good
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 17 Pis 57' 44", moving backwards at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 1311428803km away and approaching.
Alright, fellow stargazers, do you feel that? That's Saturn in Pisces and it's the perfect time to put on your space snorkel and dive deep into the nebula of your inner psyche. You know that crazy idea you've been toying with? The one about starting a unicorn grooming business or writing a memoir that details your love affair with pizza? Yeah, that one! Well, now's the time to stop daydreaming and start doing. Saturn, AKA the cosmic taskmaster, is teaming up with Pisces, the zodiac's dreamy fish, to give you a cosmic kick in the pants.
But beware, my celestial comrades, Saturn in Pisces isn't all rainbow rocket rides and interstellar ice cream. Saturn is like that nosy landlord who always seems to show up unannounced. Sure, he might catch you dancing in your underwear to '80s synth pop, but he's also there to tell you to clean up your act. So, instead of slapping a "No Alien Lifeforms Allowed" sign on your door, open it up and let Saturn in. His advice might be as welcomed as a black hole at a spaceship party, but trust me, it's worth listening to.
Now, with all this intergalactic introspection going on, it's not surprising if you're feeling a little like a sleep-deprived astronaut floating aimlessly in the void. But don't despair! This is the perfect time to channel your inner Zen master. Meditate, take a moonlit stroll, practice some deep space breathing techniques, or simply take an afternoon nap (just be sure to keep that dream journal handy!). And while you're at it, maybe hit the hay a bit early. You've got a universe inside you to explore and trust me, it's way more exciting than the latest episode of "Keeping Up with the Klingons".
So, in conclusion, embrace the lessons that Saturn in Pisces has to deliver. They may seem as foreign as a Martian language at first, but with some patience and open-mindedness, you'll soon be navigating your own personal cosmos like a seasoned space captain. And who knows, you might even decide to finally open that unicorn grooming business after all!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 27 Tau 04' 57", moving at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 2943373513km away and approaching.
Alright, cosmic voyagers, brace yourselves! Uranus has swaggered into Taurus and let me tell you, this is like inviting a quantum physicist to a medieval joust. You just know it's going to get interesting!
Taurus, a zodiac sign slower than a dial-up connection in the '90s, prefers things steady and unchanging. Like binge-watching an entire series without a single plot twist or cliffhanger. But then along comes Uranus, the celestial equivalent of a software update right in the middle of your favorite game. It's disruptive, sure, but also necessary for leveling up!
Picture this: Uranus is the Spock of our solar system—logical, unemotional, and always ready to challenge the status quo. And Taurus? It's more of a Captain Kirk—passionate, loyal, and a bit stuck in its ways. This union is bound to create some Star Trek-level drama, folks!
And where does this drama unfold? In the realm of money—Taurus' favorite playground. With Uranus in Taurus for the next seven years, we're in for some revolutionary changes. Imagine cryptocurrency becoming as commonplace as ordering pizza online, banks turning into digital dinosaurs, and the housing and stock markets doing the cha-cha on a rollercoaster. Exciting or terrifying? You decide!
On a personal level, this transit is like that one episode where the crew realizes they’re trapped inside the Holodeck. We need to break free from the clutches of materialistic Borgs—debt, taxes, credit card interest, rent, mortgages—and redefine our relationship with money. Resistance is futile! Uranus is here to liberate us, and even the most stubborn among us (yes, Taurus, I'm looking at you) can't stop this cosmic transformation.
So buckle up, space cadets! This is one interstellar ride that promises to shake us out of our comfort zones and lead us towards greater stability. By the time Uranus packs up and warps out of Taurus, we might just thank it for the upgrade! Beam me up, Uranus!
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 29 Pis 30' 23", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 4354622369km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is retrograde at 00 Aqu 24' 27", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5104300494km away and receding.
Mars
Mars
Jupiter