Retrograde Report for 17 December, 2023

There are currently 3 planets in retrograde:

Your Cosmic Forecast

Good day, fellow stargazers! Let's get this cosmic shindig started.

First up, Mercury is hanging out in Capricorn so you might find yourself organizing your sock drawer by color, then by thickness, then alphabetically by brand... or maybe that's just me. The point is, expect those OCD tendencies to run rampant. Embrace the chaos, my friends; it's what makes life interesting. #MercuryInCapricorn #OrganizedChaos

Venus is slinking around in sultry Scorpio, making love feel like a detective novel where everyone's a suspect and the butler probably didn't do it. Your heart may be pounding, but remember - the plot thickens and the truth always comes out eventually! #VenusInScorpio #HeartfeltMysteries

Mars is tearing through Sagittarius like a kid in a candy store. It's go, go, go all the way. If you've been on the fence about something, now's the time to hop off and charge ahead. Just don't forget to tie your shoelaces first. #MarsInSagittarius #ChargeAhead

Jupiter's lounging in Taurus, making us all want to indulge in life's finer things. If you're suddenly craving truffle-infused caviar on a gold leaf cracker, you know who to blame! Remember, though, moderation is key. #JupiterInTaurus #IndulgeResponsibly

Saturn is taking a deep dive in Pisces, so it's time to roll up our sleeves and deal with all that emotional baggage we've been carrying around. It's like doing laundry - no one likes it, but it's got to be done. #SaturnInPisces #EmotionalLaundryDay

Uranus is also chilling in Taurus, pushing us to break free from our comfort zones. You might suddenly want to take up yodeling or start a collection of antique spoons. Go with it, but maybe keep the yodeling to daytime hours. #UranusInTaurus #BreakFree

Neptune, like Saturn, is hanging out in Pisces, making us all a bit more sensitive and open to spiritual experiences. Don't be surprised if you find yourself

The moon is currently in Aquarius, at 21 degrees, 39' 30", at a velocity of 14.37 degrees per day.

The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 4.6 days old. It is 364132.93 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 11:58:05, 11 Jan 2024. The next full moon is at 17:54:43, 25 Jan 2024.

Solar wind parameters were indicative of persistent weak CME effects. Total field ranged from 3-11 nT while the Bz component was between +8/-7 nT. Solar wind speed decreased from approximately 520 km/s to near 440 km/s. Phi angle was mostly positive.

There is a 15% chance of solar activity, with a 25% chance of a minor event, a 30% chance of a moderate event, and a 25% chance of a strong event.