There are currently 4 planets in retrograde:

Well, well, my dear celestial travelers! We find ourselves in quite a cosmic conundrum, don't we? Mercury and Mars are both vacationing in Scorpio like a pair of mischievous twins. Now, you know what they say about too much Scorpio energy - it's like having that extra shot of espresso. You're either going to conquer the world or end up twitchier than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

Now let's turn our gaze to our lovely lady Venus, who's decided to stay in Virgo. She's probably there making spreadsheets about her feelings, bless her heart. Remember, embracing your inner Virgo means finding joy in the mundane. So go ahead, alphabetize your spices. Color code your wardrobe. Just don't forget to loosen up once in a while!

Jupiter, the big, jolly uncle of our solar system, is currently lounging in Taurus: eating, drinking, and being merry. So if you're feeling an urge to indulge - in food, in love, in life - blame it on him! But remember, moderation is key—unless it comes to laughter. Always overindulge in laughter!

Moving on to Saturn. Old man Saturn is in Pisces, lost in dreams and fantasies. You might find yourself daydreaming more than usual. If you find yourself imagining you're a dragon-riding, laser-sword-wielding space explorer, don't worry. It's just Saturn messing with your head. Enjoy the trip!

Now, Uranus in Taurus may cause some unexpected changes in your routine. Maybe your alarm clock will decide to take a day off, or your coffee machine will brew tea instead. Embrace the unpredictability. It’s Uranus's way of keeping life entertaining.

Next, we have Neptune, the dreamy-eyed poet, also hanging out in Pisces. Expect your dreams to be more vivid and possibly weirder than usual. If you dream about being a fish wearing a top hat, don't be alarmed. It's just Neptune’s poetic license at work.

Finally, our brooding buddy Pluto is chilling in Capricorn. This means power structures are on shaky grounds. Don't be surprised if your hamster tries to overthrow you as head of the household. Stand your ground but remember, sharing is caring!

So there you have it, folks! Em

The moon is currently in Cancer, at 29 degrees, 19' 35", at a velocity of 12.14 degrees per day.

The Third Quarter moon is currently 21.1 days old. It is 401540.78 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 9:27:15, 13 Nov 2023. The next full moon is at 9:16:41, 27 Nov 2023.

Solar wind parameters indicated a predominately nominal environment. Total field readings were at a steady 3-4 nT while the Bz component varied between +/- 3 nT. Solar wind speed data recorded speeds between about 440-490 km/s. Phi angle was in a predominately positive orientation.

There is a 20% 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.