Retrograde Report for 13 September, 2023

There are currently 6 planets in retrograde:

Welcome, my celestial voyagers! This week's cosmic chaos is brought to you by the planetary retrograde, a phenomenon so astoundingly confusing it makes quantum physics seem like a piece of cake. If you've ever wondered if the universe is having a good old chuckle at your expense, this might just be the confirmation you need.

First off, Mercury, the speedy little planet that rules communication, has decided to take a breather in Virgo. You might find yourself over-analyzing everything from your grocery list to whether or not your cat's meow sounds sarcastic. Just remember, it's okay to ask questions, but it's probably best not to interrogate your canned beans about their motives. #MercuryInVirgo #Overthinking101

Meanwhile, Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, is strutting her stuff in Leo. Expect dramatic expressions of love, grand gestures and an overwhelming desire to wear sequins… even to the grocery store. Who said a trip to the vegetable aisle couldn’t be glamorous? #VenusInLeo #GroceryStoreGlam

Now, let's talk Mars in Libra. The planet of action is in the sign of balance, which could result in some serious dithering. It’s like trying to decide which type of pizza to order while on a roller coaster. Good luck with that. #MarsInLibra #IndecisivePizzaLoversUnite

Jupiter, our jolly giant, is chilling in Taurus. Expect a sudden urge to indulge in life's comforts (like finally ordering that pizza), but remember, too much of a good thing can leave you feeling less than stellar. #JupiterInTaurus #ComfortOverload

Saturn in Pisces is up next. The planet of responsibility in the sign of the fish might have us all feeling a bit like we're trying to organise a tea party underwater. It's a tad tricky, but who doesn't love a challenge? #SaturnInPisces #UnderwaterTeaParty

Uranus in Taurus is shaking things up by... not shaking things up. Expect the unexpected to be unexpectedly expected. Confused? So is Uranus. #UranusInTaurus #ExpectTheUnexpectedlyExpected

Neptune in Pisces is causing dreams to become a tad more surreal. If

The moon is currently in Virgo, at 00 degrees, 21' 13", at a velocity of 11.85 degrees per day.

The New moon is currently 27.9 days old. It is 405466.44 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.

Solar wind parameters began the period at an ambient-like, background state. At approximately 12/1127 UTC, shock was observed at L1, likely the product of a stealthy CME that left the sun on 7-8 Sep. Total field increased to a peak of 20 nT, and the Bz component spent the majority of the remainder of the period southward, reaching a sustained deflection of -18 to -19 nT between 12/1400-1430 UTC before slowing beginning to rotate back northward. Solar wind speeds underwent a relatively slight increase from ~350 km/s to 420 km/s during this time. Phi became predominantly positive shortly after initial shock arrival.

There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 25% chance of a minor event, a 5% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.