Retrograde Report for 18 August, 2023

There are currently 4 planets in retrograde:

First off, we've got Mercury, that fast-talking little planet, doing the backstroke in Virgo. This could mean your emails autocorrect to the weirdest things. You might type "meeting at noon" and it comes out as "meating at moon". 🌙 Oops! #MercuryRetrograde #SpellcheckYourselfBeforeYouWreckYourself

Now, Venus, the goddess of love, is strutting her stuff in Leo. Expect dramatic declarations of love, possibly involving poetry, interpretive dance, or a sudden desire to reenact scenes from The Lion King. 🦁 #VenusInLeo #HakunaMatataLove

Mars, the planet of action, is also hanging out in Virgo. This can lead to an unexpected fascination with color-coding your sock drawer or alphabetizing your cereal boxes. Embrace the madness! 🧦🥣 #MarsInVirgo #OrganizedChaos

Looking at Jupiter in Taurus, it's time to expand your horizons...or maybe just your couch potato potential. Either way, expect the unexpected, like finding philosophy in your favorite sitcom or seeing the face of Albert Einstein in your mashed potatoes. 👀 #JupiterInTaurus #PotatoPhilosophy

Saturn in Pisces? That's going to bring about dreams so weird you might just start a blog about them. Flying llamas? A city made of Jello? You as the world's first intergalactic stand-up comedian? Why not? 🌌 #SaturnInPisces #DreamsGoneWild

Meanwhile, Uranus in Taurus might have you considering to disrupt the status quo. Maybe you'll invent a new dance move or start a campaign to make every day Pajama Day. Go for it! #UranusInTaurus #RebelWithACause

Neptune in Pisces is all about mystical experiences. Ever wanted to talk to a tree or hug a cloud? This is your time, my friend. Just remember to keep your

The moon is currently in Virgo, at 15 degrees, 11' 42", at a velocity of 11.86 degrees per day.

The New moon is currently 1.6 days old. It is 404076.44 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 1:40:05, 15 Sep 2023. The next full moon is at 9:58:21, 29 Sep 2023.

Conditions reflected the initial onset of a weak CIR. Total field strength peaked at 9 nT while the Bz component varied between +/-8 nT. Wind speeds remained low, varying between 300-350 km/s. The phi angle was in a mostly positive orientation through 17/1900 UTC when it rotated into a negative orientation.

There is a 40% chance of solar activity, with a 10% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.