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Solar activity reached moderate levels (R1-Minor) with an impulsive M1.4 flare at 19/0229 UTC and an M2.1 at 19/2327 UTC from Region 3615 (S12E48, Eac/beta-gamma). This region was also responsible for numerous C-class activity to include a C5.3 at 19/0516 UTC, a C5.9/1f at 19/1253 UTC, a C7.1/Sn at 19/1726 UTC and a C5.8 at 19/1958 UTC. The region exhibited intermediate and leader spot growth.
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 reflected likely transient influences beginning late on 18 Mar. Total field increased to 9-11 nT, and the Bz component underwent a prolonged, southward deflection reaching -7 nT. Solar wind speeds gradually increased from ~360 km/s to ~410 km/s. Phi was variable throughout the period.
There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 40% chance of a minor event, a 10% chance of a moderate event, and a 5% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Leo, at 05 degrees, 26' 36", at a velocity of 12.07 degrees per day.
The Waxing Gibbous moon is currently 10.3 days old. It is 399286.05 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 18:23:21, 8 Apr, 2024. The next full moon is at 23:51:09, 23 Apr, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Aries
The Sun is at 00 Ari 08' 01", and is 148984554km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Leo
The Moon is at 05 Leo 26' 36", and is 401649km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Aries
Mercury is prograde at 17 Ari 38' 10", moving at 1.44 degrees per day, and is 153153727km away and approaching.
Alright stargazers, it's time to strap on your celestial running shoes because Mercury is partying it up in Aries! Now, I know what you're thinking... "How does one exactly party in a fiery ram sign?" Well, let me tell you, it's like downing a cosmic Red Bull. No waiting, no daydreaming, and certainly no time for a second guess!
With Mercury in Aries, our minds are on hyperdrive, bouncing around like a pinball in a machine. Aries waits for no one, and neither will our thoughts. It's like having a mental squirrel on caffeine... constantly on the move, looking for the next big thing.
And you know what else? It's time to crank up that megaphone because communication lines are as open as they ever will be. With Aries playing host to Mercury, we'll all have the confidence of a cat at a dog show. So go ahead, speak your mind! Just remember, while your words may be as sharp as a samurai sword, not everyone is prepared for battle. So, sensitive conversations might require a softer touch, like a velvet glove... or maybe just a marshmallow.
But hey, it's not all hurry-scurry. This transit is like a flash sale at the "innovation store". Brilliant insights and fresh solutions to old problems will pop up like toast. So keep your mental butter ready! Although, be quick, because these eureka moments vanish faster than a pizza at a gamer convention.
So, in conclusion, Mercury in Aries is like being on a cosmic rollercoaster. It's fast, exciting, and a little bit scary. But, hey, that's what makes life interesting, right? So embrace the energy and let your inner genius shine!
Venus
Venus is in Pisces
Venus is prograde at 10 Pis 20' 17", moving at 1.24 degrees per day, and is 236641954km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Aquarius
Mars is prograde at 27 Aqu 52' 42", moving at 0.78 degrees per day, and is 319462467km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 14 Tau 54' 46", moving at 0.2 degrees per day, and is 846561029km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 12 Pis 14' 29", moving at 0.12 degrees per day, and is 1594371987km away and approaching.
Alright, my starry-eyed companions, get ready to strap on your space boots because we have a cosmic mission ahead of us! Saturn, aka the Taskmaster of the Universe, has clocked in at 1,594,398,766.126419067km away and is currently showing his best side because he's in prograde. (Pro tip: Prograde is Astro-speak for moving forward, just like you on a good caffeine high).
Saturn's made itself cozy in Pisces, and let me tell you, it's not just for the interstellar fish and chips. No, this is the time when our dreams, however wild they may be, get a reality check. It's as if Saturn is that stern but well-meaning professor who says, "You want to open a wormhole in your backyard? Great! Now, show me your calculations." Prepare yourself because we're about to receive some serious cosmic coaching.
Now, don't get your moon rocks in a twist. Saturn in Pisces might feel like your personal bubble of daydreams has been invaded by a rogue gravity wave, but trust me, it's for the best. Even the most starry-eyed dreamer needs a reality check now and then. So instead of hanging that "Keep Out" sign on your mental door, invite Saturn in for a cup of cosmic tea.
Considering all these Piscean vibes (which are basically the universe's way of saying "nap time"), you might find yourself more restless than a caffeinated astronaut on a spacewalk. Don't panic! This is the perfect opportunity to harness your inner hippie. Meditate, take a moonlit walk, breathe like you've discovered alien plant life, or even take a nap (but keep a dream journal on standby for any interstellar insights).
Remember to get a good night's sleep, even if it means hitting the hay earlier than usual. Who knows, you might just dream up the next groundbreaking theory in quantum physics. So embrace this transit, my cosmic cadets, and let the wisdom of the universe guide you through your dreams.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 20 Tau 15' 34", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 3025512149km away and receding.
Alright, stargazers and cosmic voyagers! Buckle up because Uranus, the rebellious teenager of our celestial family, just moved into the comfy recliner that is Taurus, and boy... it's like watching Spock try to navigate an IKEA store. You know, the one who loves logic, prefers stability and would rather deal with Klingons than sudden changes.
Now, imagine this. Uranus, dressed in its flashy nebula tie-dye, blasting David Bowie's 'Changes' on a cosmic boombox while Taurus, in classic earth-toned flannel, is trying to keep everything as neat as a new spreadsheet. This is gonna be a space ride worthy of a Star Trek episode!
Fun fact about Taurus: they're like the Bill Gates of the zodiac. They love their money, they know how to handle it, and they might even sleep on a bed made of gold coins. But with Uranus now in Taurus, we could see some major shifts in the way we deal with money. We're talking cryptocurrency, digital wallets, or maybe even trading with alien currency (I'm looking at you, Mars!). Your bank might suddenly decide to go full Star Wars and become a hologram, or your stocks might start bouncing like they're on a trampoline.
Moving from the macro to the micro, Uranus in Taurus is also saying, "Hey, let's not let money or material possessions define us." It's like a cosmic Marie Kondo asking if your debt brings you joy. Spoiler alert: it doesn't. So, during this transit, prepare yourself to rethink your relationship with money and materialism. Resisting these changes would be like trying to tell a black hole to stop being so...well, hole-y. It's futile, folks.
But fear not, my celestial cherubs! These changes, while they might feel like a warp speed journey through unknown territories, are here to liberate us. By the end of this transit, you might find yourself in a much better place. A place where perhaps money doesn't buy happiness, but understanding its value might just bring you the peace you've been looking for.
So, let's boldly go where no man or woman has gone before. Embrace these changes like a free fall through the universe. Remember, the only constant thing in this universe
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 27 Pis 27' 55", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 4622019629km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is prograde at 01 Aqu 39' 48", moving at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5308642923km away and approaching.
Planet | Position |
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Sun | 00 Ari 08' 01" |
Moon | 05 Leo 26' 36" |
Mercury | 17 Ari 38' 10" |
Venus | 10 Pis 20' 17" |
Mars | 27 Aqu 52' 42" |
Jupiter | 14 Tau 54' 46" |
Saturn | 12 Pis 14' 29" |
Uranus | 20 Tau 15' 34" |
Neptune | 27 Pis 27' 55" |
Pluto | 01 Aqu 39' 48" |
The Sun
You may feel a need to identify with others, to really understand them, and get closer to them sympathetically. At the same time, you may feel a need to escape from the trials of the world and get into a world of your own. Escaping like this is okay as long as it is done in a positive way, say, through meditation. Escaping by means of alcohol or drugs could be dangerous. Even though you may be tempted, do not give in to a desire to avoid all duty and responsibility today. Do not run away. Face things squarely. Be on guard for trickery.
The Sun
Venus