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Solar activity was at low levels. The strongest flare of the period was an M4.2/2b flare (R1-Minor) at 22/2032 UTC from Region 3615 (S13E10, Ekc/beta-gamma-delta). Further coronagraph imagery is needed to determine if there was a CME associated with the event. The region remained the most complex on the visible disk and continued to grow in area over the past 24 hours.
NOAA reports a Minor Solar Storm! Retrograde effects are moderately increased. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
Solar wind parameters indicated waning influences of a CME that left the Sun on 17 Mar. Total magnetic field strength was between 4-10 nT. The Bz component was mostly oriented northward this period. Solar wind speeds varied between ~330-360 km/s.
There is a 15% 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 waxing moon is currently in Virgo, at 11 degrees, 09' 15", at a velocity of 11.81 degrees per day.
The Full moon is currently 13 days old. It is 405282.44 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 03 Ari 06' 40", and is 149108884km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Virgo
The Moon is at 11 Vir 09' 15", and is 406253km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Aries
Mercury is prograde at 21 Ari 32' 33", moving at 1.15 degrees per day, and is 140962597km away and approaching.
Alright, star gazers, buckle up! Because Mercury, that cheeky little planet with a need for speed, has swiped right on Aries! Now, I don't know about you, but when I think of Aries, I think of someone who was probably the first kid to cannonball into the deep end of the pool or who regularly breaks the sound barrier on their rollerblades. So, this match is like giving an espresso shot to a roadrunner. Fast and furious, baby!
Now what does this cosmic speed dating mean for us? It's easy. Imagine your mind on a treadmill, not just any treadmill, but one that's stuck on the 'Sprint' setting. That's right, we're all thinking faster, talking faster, and possibly even moving faster. If you've been hesitating to make that bold move, now's the time. Just remember, caution has left the building, and sensitivity might be hiding in the broom closet. So, be kind with your words, Einstein.
But there's a silver lining too! This celestial meet-cute between Mercury and Aries sparks some serious innovation. Suddenly, those pesky problems that have been hanging over your head like a deflated balloon are going to get a fresh burst of helium. And, just like a forgotten party balloon, they'll be floating away before you know it. Grab onto those flashes of brilliance as fast as you can, because this is Aries we're talking about, and the only speed it knows is lightning.
So, dear stargazers, let's make the most of this cosmic speed date. Remember, speak your mind, but do it with love; think fast, but think smart; and above all, enjoy the ride. Because Mercury in Aries is like a roller coaster – it’s quick, thrilling, and before you know it, it's over and you're left wondering, "What just happened?"
Venus
Venus is in Pisces
Venus is prograde at 14 Pis 02' 55", moving at 1.24 degrees per day, and is 238280142km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Pisces
Mars is prograde at 00 Pis 12' 44", moving at 0.78 degrees per day, and is 317733469km away and approaching.
Just when you thought life couldn't get any more unorthodox, Mars, that fiery red planet with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer, decides to prance into whimsical Pisces. I say prance because Mars, usually the poster child for assertiveness and action, suddenly finds itself in the land of dreams, imagination, and fish. It's a bit like watching a bulldozer try ballet, really.
So what does this mean for all you earthlings? Well, instead of charging forth with all the grace of a rhinoceros, Mars in Pisces encourages you to move your mountains in a more nuanced way. It's like being given a cosmic green light to take action, but instead of revving the engine and screeching off, you're supposed to... well, daydream it into reality. Or something like that.
During this transit, you might find yourself feeling like a superhero in a tie-dye t-shirt. You are now equipped with the power to push gently, express yourself creatively, and fight for higher purposes. So go ahead and save those whales, feed the homeless, paint a masterpiece, or simply write angry letters to your local council about the state of the footpaths. The world is your tofu burger, my friend.
But be warned: Mars in Pisces can also make us lash out with all the precision of a blindfolded ninja. So, before you charge into battle, make sure you actually have a target in sight and you're not just flailing wildly at passing butterflies. That's just embarrassing.
Lastly, let's not forget about Pisces' talent for touching our inner artists. Why use boring, ordinary communication when you can interpretive dance your feelings or write a sonnet about your morning coffee? Let Mars in Pisces be your reminder that life is but a canvas for your cosmic creativity.
So brace yourself. With Mars in Pisces, your life is about to become as predictable as quantum physics. But hey, at least it's not boring, right?
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 15 Tau 31' 17", moving at 0.2 degrees per day, and is 851609102km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 12 Pis 35' 40", moving at 0.12 degrees per day, and is 1591896350km away and approaching.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 20 Tau 23' 12", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 3031273458km away and receding.
Hmm, steady and stable, Taurus likes. Yes, hrrm. But surprise! Uranus, the cosmic prankster, loves a good shake-up it does! Clinging to the old ways, Taurus might. But alas, the best ways, they are not always. Go along for the cosmic ride, we must, even if our hooves dig into the ground. In the end, realize we will, that to a better place these changes have brought us, hmm.
Money, the expertise of Taurus it is, hmm. So, with Uranus vacationing in Taurus, expect some revolutionary money-handling we can! Galactic credits, golden galleons or even Bitcoin – brand new forms of currency may arise, they might! Banks could go on a galaxy-wide strike, housing markets might do the moonwalk, and stock markets may just decide to play hide and seek!
On a more personal asteroid belt, us to break free from the grips of money, Uranus in Taurus encourages. Debt, taxes, credit card interest, rent, mortgages – the real Death Stars they are, preventing us from saving money or using it the way we want. Trapped by our material possessions, we may feel. But fear not! Here to liberate us, Uranus is. Digging in our heels and resisting, will only make the ride bumpier. The changes we make during this interstellar journey, a point of greater stability they could bring. Long-lasting they can be, like Yoda’s wisdom!
Remember, friends, 3031216052.376097202km away Uranus may be, but its influence, closer than your next breath it is. And prograde it is currently. Forward motion, progress, evolution – the name of the game, they are! So buckle up, Taurus, for a cosmic ride we're in. May the force be with you and your wallet!
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 27 Pis 34' 44", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 4621581885km away and approaching.
Well, space cadets, it's time to adjust those telescope lenses and take a gander at the cosmos because our old buddy Neptune has decided to vacation in Pisces. That's right, the big blue gas giant is chillin' at a staggering 4,621,587,394.275033951km away (give or take a few light years for traffic delays).
Neptune, you see, is currently doing the cosmic version of a moonwalk - it's in prograde. So what’s that mean for us earthlings? Well, it's like getting the green light from the universe to start seeing things with a splash of Piscean perspicacity.
Picture this: Neptune in Pisces is like wearing a pair of emotional 3D glasses. Suddenly, you're seeing Avatar for the first time again, but this time it's your own life. You're starting to realize that squabbling over who ate the last slice of pizza is as futile as a screen door on a submarine. The beauty of unity is glowing brighter than your grandma's neon bingo marker.
This cosmic conga line is nudging us to look within and ask ourselves, "What can I bring to this interstellar potluck?" Maybe it's your gluten-free brownies, or perhaps it's your ability to solve a Rubik's cube in under a minute. Whatever it is, now's the time to share it with the world.
Now, I know what you're thinking, "But my comfort zone has such a lovely couch." Fear not, my star-gazing comrades, because the energy of Neptune in Pisces is here to support you. It's like having an ethereal cheerleader by your side, pom-poms and all.
So, why not seize this celestial moment? Get that online degree in crystal healing you've been eyeing, or simply create a sacred space at home for your Star Wars figurines. Neptune is here to remind us that every step toward sharing our unique gifts is a step toward unity. So, let's get out there and make some cosmic ripples!
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is prograde at 01 Aqu 43' 14", moving at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5302346616km away and approaching.
Planet | Position |
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Sun | 03 Ari 06' 40" |
Moon | 11 Vir 09' 15" |
Mercury | 21 Ari 32' 33" |
Venus | 14 Pis 02' 55" |
Mars | 00 Pis 12' 44" |
Jupiter | 15 Tau 31' 17" |
Saturn | 12 Pis 35' 40" |
Uranus | 20 Tau 23' 12" |
Neptune | 27 Pis 34' 44" |
Pluto | 01 Aqu 43' 14" |
The Sun
Venus
Venus