Current Planets

May 8, 2026
7:38 PM EDT (UTC-04:00)

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Sun is in Taurus

Moon is in Aquarius

Ascendant is in Scorpio

Moon Phase is Disseminating

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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 (18°

22')

Moon in Aquarius (8°

10')

Mercury in Taurus (11°

46')

Venus in Gemini (17°

55')

Mars in Aries (22°

28')

Jupiter in Cancer (20°

05')

Saturn in Aries (10°

01')

Uranus in Gemini (0°

43')

Neptune in Aries (3°

30')

Pluto in Aquarius (5°

30')

Chiron in Aries (27°

57')

Node in Pisces (5°

23')

Lilith in Sagittarius (15°

35')

Ascendant in Scorpio (15°

07')

Midheaven in Leo (25°

01')

Planet/Point

Sign

Position

House

Sun

Taurus

18° 22'

7th

Moon

Aquarius

8° 10'

3rd

Mercury

Taurus

11° 46'

6th

Venus

Gemini

17° 55'

8th

Mars

Aries

22° 28'

5th

Jupiter

Cancer

20° 05'

9th

Saturn

Aries

10° 01'

5th

Uranus

Gemini

0° 43'

7th

Neptune

Aries

3° 30'

5th

Pluto

Aquarius

5° 30'

3rd

Chiron

Aries

27° 57'

6th

Node

Pisces

5° 23'

4th

Lilith

Sagittarius

15° 35'

2nd

Ascendant

Scorpio

15° 07'

Midheaven

Leo

25° 01'

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.

Mercury in Taurus (11°46′)
Ascendant in Scorpio (15°07′)
Moon in Aquarius (8°10′)

Yods

A Yod forms when two planets in sextile (60° apart) both make quincunx angles (150°) to a third planet or point, creating a triangle. This powerful formation highlights a karmic pivot or life-calling that demands ongoing adjustment

Mars in Aries (22°28′)
Venus in Gemini (17°55′)
Ascendant in Scorpio (15°07′)

Saturn in Aries (10°01′)
Venus in Gemini (17°55′)
Ascendant in Scorpio (15°07′)

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 Disseminating phase, with an illumination of 58.98%. 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 New Moon is on May 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM EDT and the next Full Moon is on May 31, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT.

The Moon is transiting through Aquarius at 8°10'. When the Moon is in Aquarius, people feel more independent and open to new ideas. It’s a good time for thinking differently, helping others, and connecting with like-minded people.

The Moon is 397,547.6 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 -11.99. 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 0.25° (or 15.06 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.

1^st (AC)

Scorpio

15° 07'

2^nd

Sagittarius

14° 39'

3^rd

Capricorn

18° 55'

4^th (IC)

Aquarius

25° 01'

5^th

Pisces

27° 23'

6^th

Aries

23° 43'

7^th (DC)

Taurus

15° 07'

8^th

Gemini

14° 39'

9^th

Cancer

18° 55'

10^th (MC)

Leo

25° 01'

11^th

Virgo

27° 23'

12^th

Libra

23° 43'

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.