Retrograde Report for 11 August, 2023

There are currently 4 planets in retrograde:

General Horoscope: The Star Wars Edition

Well, hello there! Allow me these moments to guide you through the cosmos in the spirit of our good old friend, Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi. Picture this, if you will: Mercury, the messenger of the gods, is playing hide and seek in Virgo's wheat field. Mars too has decided to join this cosmic game of tag. Now, I don't need to be a Jedi Master to tell you that this might stir up some energy in your life! So, remember to ground yourself, but also stay open to new adventures. #MercuryinVirgo #MarsInVirgo

Meanwhile, Venus, that cheeky goddess of love, is parading around in Leo's royal courts. This may inspire some grand gestures or theatrical expressions of love. Embrace this energy and let your heart roar! Just make sure not to step on any Wookiee's toes. #VenusInLeo

The big boys - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are all hanging out in Taurus, Pisces and Capricorn. Jupiter is indulging in Taurus' earthly delights, while Saturn and Neptune are having deep spiritual talks in Pisces' ocean. Uranus is also there, trying to shake things up a bit. And Pluto? Well, he's just chilling in Capricorn's mountain retreat. Expect some serious wisdom bombs to drop from the sky. Just remember, as Obi-Wan would say, "The Force can have a strong influence on the weak-minded". So, keep your wits about you! #JupiterInTaurus #SaturnInPisces #UranusInTaurus #NeptuneInPisces #PlutoInCapricorn

May the Force (and the stars) be with you, always. Keep looking up, my galactic adventurers, and remember - this isn't the astrological forecast you're running from... it's the one you've been searching for!

The moon is currently in Gemini, at 21 degrees, 23' 00", at a velocity of 12.34 degrees per day.

The Waning Crescent moon is currently 24.9 days old. It is 393500.95 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 returned to background levels. Solar wind speeds were at or below 425 km/s with an increase to near 455 km/s late. Total field was generally between 4-7 nT with a slight increase to near 10 pfu late in the period. The Bz component varied between +5 to -4 nT for the majority of the period with readings of +7 late. The Phi angle was in a mostly negative orientation.

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.