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Solar activity was low with background X-ray flux at C-class levels and ten visible sunspot groups present. Region 3500 (S18W30, Ekc/beta-gamma) remained moderately complex with a mixed magnetic configuration, but underwent some decay. The region only produced a few low-level C-class flares. All other regions underwent minor decay or were little changed and mainly inactive.
The solar kp index is active, reinforcing retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
Solar wind parameters were indicative of ambient, background conditions of a slow regime for the vast majority of the period. Total IMF strength was primarily 4-5 nT, with early occasions of 6 nT. The Bz component underwent mainly weak deviations. Solar wind speed began the period near 400 km/s and slowly declined to near 350 km/s. The phi angle reflected a positive sector. At the very end of the summary period, a weak enhancement pushed total field to 11 nT, Bz saw a southward deflection to -11 nT, and wind speeds increased to near 460 km/s.
There is a 3% chance of solar activity, with a 20% chance of a minor event, a 20% chance of a moderate event, and a 55% chance of a strong event.
The waning moon is currently in Cancer, at 25 degrees, 01' 47", at a velocity of 12.38 degrees per day.
The Waning Gibbous moon is currently 18.6 days old. It is 399659.83 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 23:32:07, 12 Dec, 2023. The next full moon is at 0:33:43, 27 Dec, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Sagittarius
The Sun is at 08 Sag 46' 42", and is 147524711km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Cancer
The Moon will change from Cancer to Leo in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 25 Can 01' 47", and is 396965km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Sagittarius
Mercury will change from Sagittarius to Capricorn in the next 24 hours.
Mercury is prograde at 29 Sag 35' 36", moving at 1.2 degrees per day, and is 162399485km away and approaching.Attention fellow space adventurers! Mercury, our celestial mailman, has just zipped into the wild prairies of Sagittarius. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Why should I care, oh nerdy astrologer?" Well, grab your lightsabers and strap on your proton packs because this transit is about as subtle as a Wookiee at a tea party!
See, Mercury is that detail-oriented friend who insists on reading every line of the Death Star's user manual, while Sagittarius is that free-spirited hippie who'd rather explore Tatooine's sand dunes than be cooped up indoors. When these two cross paths, it's like trying to teach a droid to ride a Tauntaun - entertaining, but also a little chaotic!
With the chatty Mercury in thrill-seeking Sagittarius, expect a whirlwind of enthusiastic words, confident messages, and passionate debates. It's a time for big ideas and even bigger ambitions, but remember, folks - don't let your excitement make you overlook the details. No one wants to end up like the guy who forgot to shield the Death Star's exhaust port, right?
However, be warned - in the excitement of discovering life's greatest mysteries, we might blurt out things faster than R2-D2 on a caffeine rush. Triple-check your words during this transit, or you might end up revealing your secret rebel base location to Darth Vader himself!
Sagittarius, represented by the galactic explorer, the Archer, urges us to expand our horizons. This is the perfect time to plan that trip to Naboo, enroll in Jedi training, or start that new job at the Mos Eisley Cantina. So, let's use our 'Force'-filled words wisely, stay open-minded, and embark on this epic space odyssey with Mercury in Sagittarius!
May the cosmic forces be with you all!
Venus
Venus is in Libra
Venus is prograde at 25 Lib 52' 34", moving at 1.17 degrees per day, and is 146054062km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Sagittarius
Mars is prograde at 04 Sag 53' 01", moving at 0.72 degrees per day, and is 374435812km away and approaching.
Well, well, well, if it isn't Mars sauntering into Sagittarius like it owns the place! It's like a high school reunion where the jock (Mars) meets the class president (Sagittarius) and suddenly everyone's talking about the 'good old days'. But don’t worry, no need to drag out your yearbook just yet.
Mars in Sagittarius is kind of like that eccentric aunt who shows up at family events with wild stories and new tattoos. She’s traveled the world, seen things you can’t even imagine, and has a zest for life that is contagious. And now she's in town, ready to shake things up!
With Mars in this house, we all become visionaries with jetpacks. We're less focused on what's right in front of us - like that pile of laundry that's been growing since the last lunar eclipse - because we're too busy daydreaming about what comes next. The downside? We might go a bit overboard. Like, 'let's buy a llama farm in Peru' overboard. Moderation, folks, moderation!
It’s a cosmic clearance sale, and Mars in Sagittarius wants it all! Knowledge, experiences, culture, that weird looking fruit in the international food aisle…you name it, we want it! It's a truth-seeking missile of cosmic proportions! This transit encourages us to stay open, because the answers we seek could be hiding anywhere - like Waldo, but with existential undertones.
And let me tell you something, if you've been itching to escape your living room's gravitational pull, now is the time! It's not about sipping margaritas on a beach somewhere (although that does sound nice), it's about seeking out experiences that expand our minds and hearts. Though, if you're unable to physically travel, no worries! Just remember, exploration doesn't always require a passport. Crack open a book on a new subject, take an online class, or have a chat with your neighbor from another culture. Let's boldly go where no one...er, where we haven’t gone before!
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 07 Tau 04' 46", moving backwards at 0.1 degrees per day, and is 615366625km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 01 Pis 08' 27", moving at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 1470316227km away and receding.
Hold onto your telescopes, space cadets, because Saturn—that big daddy of the zodiac—is making a splash in the deep Piscean waters. This cosmic event is exactly 1470230894.594222307km away, and yes, I checked my calculations twice. As Saturn goes prograde, it's time to get serious about those daydreams of yours. How serious, you ask? Well, if you’ve ever considered writing a book or opening a business, now is the time to start drafting that business plan or outline. Don't fret, you’re not on your own; you're about to get a celestial coaching from Saturn himself!
But be warned, folks. Saturn in Pisces isn't all rainbows and unicorns. In fact, it's more like that annoyingly nosy, but ultimately well-meaning, parent who insists on tidying up your room even though you've explicitly told them to stay out. Yes, Saturn might quite literally burst your dream bubble, but trust me, it's for your own good.
In the midst of all this, don’t be surprised if you find yourself tossing and turning at night. With Saturn stirring up the dreamy waters of Pisces, your sleep might be as elusive as the solution to Schrödinger's cat paradox. Do yourself a favor, take some time to chillax—meditate, amble through the woods, practice deep breathing, or just take a nap (but keep that dream journal handy). Heck, you might even want to hit the hay a tad early to make sure your brain gets its beauty rest. Remember, the secrets of the universe won’t reveal themselves if you’re too exhausted to listen.
So, buckle up, space rangers. As we navigate through the cosmos with Saturn at the helm, let’s make sure we learn the lessons he's teaching us. After all, he’s only trying to help us chart a course to our dreams.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 20 Tau 20' 59", moving backwards at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 2794543347km away and receding.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 24 Pis 53' 46", moving backwards at 0 degrees per day, and is 4430481295km away and receding.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is prograde at 28 Cap 30' 37", moving at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5315297232km away and receding.
Say hello to Pluto, the cosmic underdog who got demoted to a dwarf planet but is still flexing its interstellar muscles! Right now, it's hanging out in Capricorn, approximately 5,315,251,354.693389893km away (but who's counting?). And guess what? It's currently in prograde, which in astro-nerd speak means it's moving 'forward' in its orbit. Fun fact, huh?
Now, Pluto and Capricorn are like the Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter of the cosmos. They're both fixated on success and power, sharing a laser-like focus that makes them hyper-efficient in their tasks. However, this dynamic duo can get a bit carried away. They might occasionally forget that other people exist with valid viewpoints. So, during this transit, if you find yourself dismissing others’ ideas faster than a photon travels through a vacuum... it's a gentle cosmic nudge to check your intolerance at the door.
Now, let’s talk about Pluto's personal mission - it’s here to help us ditch our negative patterns. Of course, this involves some constructive destruction. It’s a bit like cleaning out your garage by detonating a small explosive. Boom! Instant space for new stuff. Only... maybe don’t take this metaphor literally. Be deliberate in what you destroy in your life as you create. Just remember, no actual explosives, okay? We don't need any visits from the local constabulary.
So, in a nutshell: embrace the power of Pluto in Capricorn, aim for the stars (but remember others are aiming too), and make room for positive change. And hey, if you do decide to literally blow up your garage, please YouTube it. For science!
The Sun
You should have lots of energy and vitality today. Go out and get some exercise. Be careful not to get into arguments with your superiors or with people in authority, like policemen. Avoid confrontations that involve your ego. Instead, channel the energy and potential hostility into something creative like your favorite hobby. The important thing is to express yourself in a constructive manner. How about playing in the park with a group of children? Do not overexert yourself or put too much strain on your heart. This means controlling your temper. Anger is one of the hardest things on your heart. Don't lay out in the sun too long. You may burn easier today than normal. Watch yourself around the stove or anything hot. Focus on being humble. Put your ego in the backseat.
Mercury
Venus