There are currently 4 planets in retrograde:

Well, well, well, buckle up my celestial comrades because the cosmic chessboard is absolutely lit! This week, the planets are partying harder than a pack of Star Trek fans at a comic-con.

First off, Mercury and Venus are spooning in Leo like a couple of lovesick teenagers. If you're feeling especially dramatic, passionate or just want to roar like you're on Broadway, blame these two. The universe has basically turned into a live taping of "The Lion King". #CircleOfLife #TheLionSleepsTonight

Mars, on the other hand, is chilling out in Virgo. Don't be surprised if you have a sudden urge to color-code your sock drawer or create a spreadsheet for your breakfast cereals. Yes, that's Mars giving you the OCD vibes! #MarthaStewartMode #OrganizedChaos

Jupiter is holding fort in Taurus, making everyone feel bullish about their prospects. Suddenly, your life goals might include owning three yachts and a private island. Just remember that 'ambitious' doesn’t have to mean 'over-zealous.' #BullishOnLife #SkyIsNotTheLimit

With Saturn in Pisces, you might feel like you're walking through a very sober, very serious dream. Don't worry, you're not losing your marbles, it's just Saturn playing tricks on you. So, if you start seeing unicorns, don't panic; they're friendly. #DreamySaturn #UnicornFriends

Uranus in Taurus might have you craving for some radical changes. Maybe you'll invent a toaster that also brews coffee or perhaps you'll decide to only wear neon colors. Whatever it is, go for it! Uranus says it's time to shake things up, folks! #InnovateOrBust #ShakeItUp

Neptune is also hanging out in Pisces, adding an extra layer of dreaminess to the mix. You might find yourself wanting to write poetry about the moon or start a band called 'The Cosmic Carrots'. It's all good. Neptune's got your back. #CosmicCreativity #DreamOn

And finally, Pluto in Capricorn is all about transformation. This is the time to embrace change like it's your long-lost twin. So, don't be afraid to do something different - like

The moon is currently in Sagittarius, at 03 degrees, 10' 18", at a velocity of 13.61 degrees per day.

The Waxing Gibbous moon is currently 9.7 days old. It is 379027.53 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 9:38:49, 16 Aug 2023. The next full moon is at 1:37:05, 31 Aug 2023.

Solar wind parameters decreased to near nominal levels. Solar wind speed decreased from approximately 530 km/s to near 430 km/s. Total field ranged from 5-7 nT while the Bz component was between +5/-3 nT. Phi was positive.

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.