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Solar activity was low. The largest event of the period was a C5.2 flare at 20/1434 UTC from Region 3559 (N27E35, Eai/beta). Growth was observed in Regions 3559, 3560 (S10E35, Bxi/beta), and 3561 (S16W03, Dao/beta), and new Region 3562 (S09W14, Cro/beta) emerged this period. The remaining regions were stable or in 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 were nominal. Solar wind speeds were steady between 390-440 km/s, total field ranged 3-5 nT, and Bz varied +4/-5 nT. Phi angle was positive.
There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 5% 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 Gemini, at 08 degrees, 53' 51", at a velocity of 12.98 degrees per day.
The Waxing Gibbous moon is currently 10.5 days old. It is 382254.65 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 23:00:44, 9 Feb, 2024. The next full moon is at 12:31:19, 24 Feb, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Aquarius
The Sun is at 00 Aqu 41' 15", and is 147208321km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Gemini
The Moon is at 08 Gem 53' 51", and is 387147km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Capricorn
Mercury is prograde at 08 Cap 36' 45", moving at 1.3 degrees per day, and is 173538307km away and receding.
Alright, stargazers, take a deep breath and prepare to channel your inner business mogul because Mercury, our favorite quicksilver planet, has clocked in at the Capricorn office. As you know, Capricorn is the zodiac's version of a Fortune 500 CEO - it's all about efficiency, success, and the occasional power lunch with Mars. When Mercury settles into this sign, we're suddenly inspired to think like Elon Musk on a caffeine binge.
Prepare for your thoughts to get a Capricornian upgrade! No more daydreaming about what kind of pizza topping you are based on your moon sign. Nope, it's all business plans, spreadsheets, and the occasional SWOT analysis. You'll find yourself organizing your thoughts as if they were office supplies. It's like playing Tetris, but instead of falling blocks, it's ideas you're neatly aligning until they form a clear path to success.
Communication during this period is like a laser beam - direct, cutting, and able to heat up a cup of coffee in 5 seconds flat. Misunderstandings are reduced to a minimum but watch out for those 'constructive criticisms' that sound more like Sith Lord orders. Capricorn's got a bit of a thing for hierarchies, and it's easy to start sounding more Darth Vader than Dalai Lama. Remember, while Mercury in Capricorn might make us all feel like we're the next Steve Jobs, spending too much time arguing over who's the boss will get us nowhere. Except maybe to a Bruce Springsteen concert, and that's not the goal, folks!
So, gear up, cosmic comrades! It's time to take those dreams from the drawing board to the boardroom. Just remember to keep it professional in your cosmic communications and try not to get too caught up in the celestial corporate ladder. After all, the universe works best when we're all team players.
Venus
Venus is in Sagittarius
Venus is prograde at 27 Sag 24' 42", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 194942511km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Capricorn
Mars is prograde at 12 Cap 28' 48", moving at 0.76 degrees per day, and is 352654121km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 06 Tau 20' 41", moving at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 717310545km away and receding.
Pull up your telescopes, space nerds! Jupiter, our neighborhood big boy planet, has decided to crash in Taurus' celestial living room, a whopping 717,218,941.141448498km away (because who doesn't love precision?). Now, I know what you're thinking. Should we be worried about the bull getting gassy with all that wisdom Jupiter's been inhaling? Well, let me tell you, it's more of a 'pass the parcel' kind of situation.
Our jovial friend Jupiter is all about wisdom and deep thoughts, while Taurus has the inertia of a stubborn boulder rolling uphill. If Darth Vader and Yoda had a cosmic baby, it would probably resemble this transit. So, buckle up, padawans! It's time to channel some inner wisdom that’s been playing hide and seek within us. May the force be with you!
Jupiter in Taurus is like a motivational speaker on steroids. It gets you pumped to meticulously plan your dreams, and then execute them with the persistence of a Jedi knight. You've got Jupiter's growth mindset and Taurus' bull-headed determination cheering you on. So, remember to trust the process, or as Yoda would say, "Do or do not, there is no try."
This time around, Jupiter in Taurus is like hitting the cosmic jackpot. Jupiter, the lucky planet, meets Taurus, the zodiac’s own Gordon Gekko. We're talking big dollar potential here, folks. It's time to dust off those financial plans and find opportunities for growth faster than the Millennium Falcon at light speed.
Now, here's the fun part. Taurus loves the good life, indulgence is their middle name. With Jupiter, the planet of expansion in the mix, it's like having an endless buffet of decadence. It’s our duty to be mindful about our impulses during this transit, or we might find ourselves rolling out of the buffet like a bloated Ewok.
So, there you have it. Jupiter in Taurus, a cosmic comedy of gravity and bull-headedness. And remember, as Darth Vader would say, "The force is strong with this one."
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 05 Pis 14' 42", moving at 0.11 degrees per day, and is 1574689046km away and receding.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 19 Tau 06' 15", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 2883830040km away and receding.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 25 Pis 28' 41", moving at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 4556704582km away and receding.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is prograde at 00 Aqu 00' 26", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 5373432293km away and receding.
Okay, so here's the cosmic tea, dear star gazers: Pluto, that edgy outcast of the solar system, is shimmying through Aquarius - the sign of innovation, humanitarianism and "hey, let's reinvent the wheel". If this was a sci-fi movie, we'd be hitting the part where the robot says, "Danger, Will Robinson!" But don't fret, it's not all doom and gloom. We're just in for one astronomical remix!
First off, let's talk about Pluto. It's not just Mickey Mouse's dog or a dwarf planet that's been given the interstellar cold shoulder. No, Pluto is the astrological equivalent of a cosmic makeover artist. When Pluto goes to work, it's not about a new haircut or swapping your cargo shorts for chinos. This celestial stylist is all about deep soul transformations. Think 80s montage but instead of a new wardrobe, you get a whole new identity.
So, what happens when this cosmic change-maker tangoes with Aquarius, the zodiac’s resident mad scientist? Well, imagine if Einstein and David Bowie had a celestial love child. Aquarius is all about breaking the mold, pushing boundaries, and generally stirring the cosmic pot. Together, they're like the universe's version of Jobs and Wozniak, ready to disrupt order and bring forth a new era.
Expect seismic shifts in everything from science to civil rights. Imagine space travel becoming as common as taking an Uber, or governments actually working together (I know, right? Totally wild!). The power players of tomorrow won't be those with the deepest pockets, but those with the biggest hearts and the most innovative ideas.
On a personal level, Pluto in Aquarius is like a cosmic self-help guru urging you to rethink your place in the cosmos. It's time to think less "me" and more "we". It's asking, what if your first instinct was to help others? What if we valued collective progress over personal gain? Big questions, but hey, big changes require big thinking. So, are you ready to answer the cosmic call?
Remember, Pluto is a whopping 5373430458.324479103km away, but its influence is right here, right now. So buckle up, space cadets, it's going to be an out-of
Planet | Position |
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Sun | 00 Aqu 41' 15" |
Moon | 08 Gem 53' 51" |
Mercury | 08 Cap 36' 45" |
Venus | 27 Sag 24' 42" |
Mars | 12 Cap 28' 48" |
Jupiter | 06 Tau 20' 41" |
Saturn | 05 Pis 14' 42" |
Uranus | 19 Tau 06' 15" R |
Neptune | 25 Pis 28' 41" |
Pluto | 00 Aqu 00' 26" |
The Sun
You may feel strong forces at work today, forces of will, power, transformation, and regeneration. These forces might manifest as a desire to build or create something new or to make some sweeping change in your life. They might also appear in some sort of power play or desire to control someone. Realize that you can't control anyone but yourself and use the energies today to gain greater self-control and humility. Ego conflicts can be intense today.
Mercury
Pour constructive energy and action into communication, writing, reading and anything of a mental nature. Do all your errands today. Your mind is active and it may be difficult at times to slow it down and relax. Your nerves are wound up and it may be necessary for you at some time today to force yourself to seek a quiet place and recoup your strength. Watch a tendency to argue with friends, display impatience, especially while driving, and to generally be on edge. Do not let your high energy level today cause you to become reckless or careless. Pay attention to the things you do and slow down a bit. Remember, discipline. You feel very self-assertive today. Do not let your ego ride roughshod over the people you deal with today. Control your temper AND your tongue. Avoid petty gossip and talking about people behind their backs.
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Venus
Jupiter