Retrograde Report for 17 September, 2023

There are currently 5 planets in retrograde:

First off, Mercury is lounging about in Virgo, akin to Spock meditating in his quarters. ✌️🖖 It's an opportune time for intense introspection and making rational decisions. Just remember, it's not logical to overthink everything! #MercuryInVirgo #OverthinkingIsIllogical

Venus, the goddess of love, is currently strutting her stuff in Leo. It's like watching Captain Kirk try to charm an alien queen. Expect a boost in confidence, creativity, and a bit of drama in your personal relationships. #VenusInLeo #StarshipRomance

Meanwhile, Mars is awkwardly making small talk in Libra. Think of it as Scotty trying to fix the warp core with a sonic screwdriver. This could mean some friction in your actions and decisions, but remember, even Scotty got the Enterprise running eventually! #MarsInLibra #PatienceIsAVirtue

Jupiter in Taurus is like Chekov bragging about how everything was invented in Russia. Expect abundance and expansion in your material world, but don't forget to share the wealth! #JupiterInTaurus #SharingIsCaring

Saturn in Pisces is like McCoy doing Vulcan mind melds. There might be some hard lessons in empathy and emotions, but you'll come out stronger, and possibly more Vulcan-like, afterwards. #SaturnInPisces #EmotionalGrowth

Uranus in Taurus is akin to Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation trying to understand humor. Expect some sudden changes in your finances or values, and remember, it's okay to laugh at the unexpected! #UranusInTaurus #SurpriseSurprise

Neptune in Pisces is like Q playing tricks on the Enterprise. There might be some confusion or illusion in your life. But hey, isn't that part of the adventure? #NeptuneInPisces #LifeIsAnAdventure

And finally, Pluto in Capricorn is like Worf leading a Klingon opera. It's a time for transformation and reb

The moon is currently in Libra, at 18 degrees, 16' 22", at a velocity of 12.19 degrees per day.

The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 2 days old. It is 397302.91 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 17:55:08, 14 Oct 2023. The next full moon is at 20:24:27, 28 Oct 2023.

Solar wind conditions trended towards background levels. Total magnetic field strength steady at ~5nT. Bz was oriented around -5 nT for the latter half of the UT day. Solar wind speeds were mostly between 400-450 km/s. Phi was predominantly oriented in the negative sector.

There is a 30% chance of solar activity, with a 35% chance of a minor event, a 15% chance of a moderate event, and a 5% chance of a strong event.