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Current Planets
May 16, 20265:03 PM EDT (UTC-04:00)
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Sun is in Taurus
Moon is in Taurus
Ascendant is in Libra
Moon Phase is New
Planet / Point Positions
The planetary position overview shows where the planets are currently positioned. It details each planet’s placement in the zodiac signs, its precise degree position, and the house it occupies.
Position
House
Sun in Taurus (26°00')
8
Moon in Taurus (26°36')
8
Mercury in Taurus (28°46')
8
Venus in Gemini (27°
24')
9
Mars in Aries (28°
26')
7
Jupiter in Cancer (21°
21')
9
Saturn in Aries (10°50')
6
Uranus in Gemini (1°10')
8
Neptune in Aries (3°43')
6
Pluto in Aquarius (5°
29') 
4
Chiron in Aries (28°24')
7
Node in Pisces (4°
58')
5
Lilith in Sagittarius (16°
28')
2
Ascendant in Libra (20°51')
Midheaven in Cancer (24°25')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun
Taurus
26° 00'
8th
Moon
Taurus
26° 36'
8th
Mercury
Taurus
28° 46'
8th
Venus
Gemini
27° 24'
9th
Mars
Aries
28° 26'
7th
Jupiter
Cancer
21° 21'
9th
Saturn
Aries
10° 50'
6th
Uranus
Gemini
1° 10'
8th
Neptune
Aries
3° 43'
6th
Pluto
Aquarius
5° 29'
4th
Chiron
Aries
28° 24'
7th
Node
Pisces
4° 58'
5th
Lilith
Sagittarius
16° 28'
2nd
Ascendant
Libra
20° 51'
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Midheaven
Cancer
24° 25'
-
Patterns
Certain planets are aligning into distinct aspect patterns. These configurations spotlight the key themes and energy flows at play, showing which astrological influences are the most powerful at this moment.
T-Squares
A T-Square signals a source of stress and drive, compelling you toward growth through challenge and conflict resolution. It’s calculated by two planets in direct opposition (180° apart) that each form a square (90°) to a third planet or point.
- Mars in Aries (28°26′)
- Ascendant in Libra (20°51′)
- Jupiter in Cancer (21°21′)
Stelliums
A Stellium occurs when three or more planets cluster within a 10° orb in a single sign or house, creating a powerful focus of energy. This pattern amplifies the qualities of the involved sign or house, indicating a strong emphasis on that area of life.
- Mercury in Taurus (28°46′)
- Moon in Taurus (26°36′)
- Sun in Taurus (26°00′)
Moon
As the Moon moves through different zodiac signs, it guides our daily emotions and gut reactions. The sign it’s in shows how we care for ourselves and others and shapes how we respond to what happens around us.
The Moon is in its New phase, with an illumination of 0.19%. The Moon's phase results from how the Earth, Moon, and Sun align. Each phase has its own astrological significance and influences how we experience emotions and energies.
The next Full Moon is on May 31, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT and the next New Moon is on June 14, 2026 at 10:55 PM EDT.
The Moon is transiting through Taurus at 26°36'. The Moon in Taurus brings a calm and steady feeling. People may want comfort, good food, and cozy surroundings, and they often enjoy slowing down and feeling secure.
The Moon is 358,532.4 km away from Earth. This distance represents the current separation between the Earth's center and the Moon's center, which varies throughout the lunar orbit as the moon follows an elliptical rather than circular path.
The magnitude (brightness) of the moon is -5.98. This is a measurement of the Moon's visual brightness as seen from Earth, where lower (more negative) numbers represent brighter objects. It varies throughout the lunar cycle, reaching a maximum (around -12.7) during a Full Moon.
The apparent angular radius of the moon is 0.28° (or 16.67 arcminutes) when viewed from the earth. This measurement describes how large the moon looks against the sky, expressed as an angle rather than a physical size.
House Cusps
The house cusp positions show where each of the twelve houses begins, marking their exact zodiac sign and degree. These cusps define the boundaries between houses, with each house governing a specific area of life.
1st (AC)
Libra
20° 51'
2nd
Scorpio
18° 25'
3rd
Sagittarius
20° 02'
4th (IC)
Capricorn
24° 25'
5th
Aquarius
27° 44'
6th
Pisces
26° 47'
7th (DC)
Aries
20° 51'
8th
Taurus
18° 25'
9th
Gemini
20° 02'
10th (MC)
Cancer
24° 25'
11th
Leo
27° 44'
12th
Virgo
26° 47'
Aspects
This section provides a detailed listing of the current major and minor aspects between the planets. Each aspect represents a specific angular relationship, highlighting the interactions that shape the cosmic energies at this moment.
Major Aspects
Sun Conjunct Moon (0°36′)
Sun Conjunct Mercury (2°46′)
Sun Sextile Jupiter (4°38′)
Sun Conjunct Uranus (5°10′)
Sun Sextile Midheaven (1°34′)
Moon Conjunct Mercury (2°10′)
Moon Sextile Jupiter (5°15′)
Moon Conjunct Uranus (4°34′)
Moon Sextile Neptune (7°05′)
Moon Sextile Midheaven (2°11′)
Mercury Conjunct Uranus (2°23′)
Mercury Sextile Neptune (4°56′)
Mercury Sextile Midheaven (4°21′)
Venus Sextile Mars (1°02′)
Venus Sextile Chiron (1°00′)
Mars Conjunct Chiron (0°02′)
Mars Square Midheaven (4°01′)
Jupiter Square Ascendant (0°30′)
Jupiter Conjunct Midheaven (3°03′)
Uranus Sextile Neptune (2°32′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto (1°46′)
Node Square Uranus (3°47′)
Lilith Trine Saturn (5°38′)
Lilith Sextile Ascendant (4°22′)
Chiron Square Midheaven (3°58′)
Minor Aspects
Sun Semisextile Venus (1°23′)
Sun Semisquare Saturn (0°09′)
Moon Semisextile Venus (0°47′)
Moon Semisextile Mars (1°49′)
Moon Semisquare Saturn (0°46′)
Moon Semisextile Chiron (1°47′)
Mercury Semisextile Venus (1°22′)
Mercury Semisextile Mars (0°19′)
Mercury Semisextile Chiron (0°22′)
Node Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (1°23′)
Node Semisextile Neptune (1°15′)
Node Semisextile Pluto (0°30′)
Node Sesquiquadrate Ascendant (0°52′)
Aspect Key
Conjunction
0°
Opposition
180°
Sextile
60°
Square
90°
Trine
120°
Semisextile
30°
Semisquare
45°
Sesquiquadrate
135°
Quincunx
150°