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Current Planets

August 21, 2026
2:02 AM EDT (UTC-04:00)
New York, NY, USA
40°42'N, 74°00'W
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Astrolis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 28° 13' 28° 13' 10° 43' 21° 32' 13° 56' 29' 11° 24' 14° 12' 31' 54' 43' 43' 43' 29° 52' 27° 16' AC MC DC IC
Sun is in Leo
Leo
Moon is in Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Ascendant is in Cancer
Cancer
Moon Phase is First Quarter
First Quarter

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  Sun in Leo (28°Leo13')
3
Moon  Moon in Sagittarius (10°Sagittarius43')
6
Mercury  Mercury in Leo (21°Leo32')
3
Venus  Venus in Libra (13°Libra56')
4
Mars  Mars in Cancer (6°Cancer29')
12
Jupiter  Jupiter in Leo (11°Leo24')
2
Saturn  Saturn in Aries (14°Aries12') Retrograde
10
Uranus  Uranus in Gemini (5°Gemini31')
12
Neptune  Neptune in Aries (3°Aries54') Retrograde
10
Pluto  Pluto in Aquarius (3°Aquarius43') Retrograde
8
Chiron  Chiron in Taurus (0°Taurus43') Retrograde
11
Node  Node in Aquarius (29°Aquarius52') Retrograde
9
Lilith  Lilith in Sagittarius (27°Sagittarius16')
6
AC  Ascendant in Cancer (7°Cancer08')
MC  Midheaven in Pisces (14°Pisces52')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun  Sun
Leo Leo
28° 13'
3rd
Moon  Moon
Sagittarius Sagittarius
10° 43'
6th
Mercury  Mercury
Leo Leo
21° 32'
3rd
Venus  Venus
Libra Libra
13° 56'
4th
Mars  Mars
Cancer Cancer
29'
12th
Jupiter  Jupiter
Leo Leo
11° 24'
2nd
Saturn  Saturn
Aries Aries
14° 12' Retrograde
10th
Uranus  Uranus
Gemini Gemini
31'
12th
Neptune  Neptune
Aries Aries
54' Retrograde
10th
Pluto  Pluto
Aquarius Aquarius
43' Retrograde
8th
Chiron  Chiron
Taurus Taurus
43' Retrograde
11th
Node  Node
Aquarius Aquarius
29° 52' Retrograde
9th
Lilith  Lilith
Sagittarius Sagittarius
27° 16'
6th
AC  Ascendant
Cancer Cancer
08'
-
MC  Midheaven
Pisces Pisces
14° 52'
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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.
astrolis.com T-Square
  • Saturn in Aries (14°12′)
  • Venus in Libra (13°56′)
  • Mars in Cancer (6°29′)
astrolis.com T-Square AC
  • Saturn in Aries (14°12′)
  • Venus in Libra (13°56′)
  • Ascendant in Cancer (7°08′)
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
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  • Neptune in Aries (3°54′)
  • Sun in Leo (28°13′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°43′)
astrolis.com Yod MC
  • Mercury in Leo (21°32′)
  • Venus in Libra (13°56′)
  • Midheaven in Pisces (14°52′)
astrolis.com Yod AC
  • Ascendant in Cancer (7°08′)
  • Moon in Sagittarius (10°43′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°43′)
astrolis.com Yod
  • Mars in Cancer (6°29′)
  • Moon in Sagittarius (10°43′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°43′)
astrolis.com Yod MC
  • Jupiter in Leo (11°24′)
  • Venus in Libra (13°56′)
  • Midheaven in Pisces (14°52′)
Kites
A Kite pattern emerges when a fourth planet opposes one point of a Grand Trine while forming sextiles (60° aspects) with the other two points, creating a kite-shaped configuration. This "focused trine" harnesses the natural talents and harmonious flow of the Grand Trine while the opposition provides direction and purpose.
astrolis.com Kite
  • Neptune in Aries (3°54′)
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°31′)
  • Jupiter in Leo (11°24′)
  • Moon in Sagittarius (10°43′)
astrolis.com Kite
  • Saturn in Aries (14°12′)
  • Jupiter in Leo (11°24′)
  • Venus in Libra (13°56′)
  • Moon in Sagittarius (10°43′)
astrolis.com Kite
  • Neptune in Aries (3°54′)
  • Jupiter in Leo (11°24′)
  • Moon in Sagittarius (10°43′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°43′)
Grand Sextiles
A Grand Sextile appears when six planets position approximately 60° apart, creating a hexagonal pattern that typically contains two interlocking Grand Trines with three pairs of oppositions. This rare configuration combines all four elements into exceptional harmony, providing numerous opportunities and talents that flow effortlessly.
astrolis.com Grand Sextile
  • Neptune in Aries (3°54′)
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°31′)
  • Jupiter in Leo (11°24′)
  • Venus in Libra (13°56′)
  • Moon in Sagittarius (10°43′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°43′)

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.
First Quarter
The Moon is in its First Quarter phase, with an illumination of 60.89%. 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 August 28, 2026 at 12:19 AM EDT and the next New Moon is on September 10, 2026 at 11:27 PM EDT.

Sagittarius
The Moon is transiting through Sagittarius at 10°43'. When the Moon is in Sagittarius, there’s a feeling of excitement and adventure. People often feel more positive, eager to learn, and open to exploring new places or ideas.

Moon Distance
The Moon is 403,907.9 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.

Moon Brightness
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.

Moon Angular Radius
The apparent angular radius of the moon is 0.25° (or 14.82 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)
Cancer  Cancer
08'
2nd
Cancer  Cancer
26° 45'
3rd
Leo  Leo
18° 12'
4th (IC)
Virgo  Virgo
14° 52'
5th
Libra  Libra
19° 50'
6th
Sagittarius  Sagittarius
35'
7th (DC)
Capricorn  Capricorn
08'
8th
Capricorn  Capricorn
26° 45'
9th
Aquarius  Aquarius
18° 12'
10th (MC)
Pisces  Pisces
14° 52'
11th
Aries  Aries
19° 50'
12th
Gemini  Gemini
35'

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.
Sun
Moon
Mercury
Semisquare
Sextile
Venus
Semisquare
Mars
Trine
Sextile
Jupiter
Trine
Opposite
Trine
Saturn
Opposite
Semisextile
Uranus
Trine
Square
Sextile
Neptune
Sextile
Trine
Sextile
Pluto
Opposite
Sesquiquadrate
Semisquare
Square
Node
Semisquare
Conjunct
Semisextile
Square
AC
Square
Quincunx
Semisextile
MC

Major Aspects

Sun Trine Chiron  Sun Trine Chiron  (2°30′)
Moon Sextile Venus  Moon Sextile Venus  (3°13′)
Moon Trine Jupiter  Moon Trine Jupiter  (0°40′)
Moon Trine Saturn  Moon Trine Saturn  (3°29′)
Moon Opposite Uranus  Moon Opposite Uranus  (5°12′)
Moon Trine Neptune  Moon Trine Neptune  (6°48′)
Moon Sextile Pluto  Moon Sextile Pluto  (7°00′)
Moon Square MC  Moon Square Midheaven  (4°09′)
Venus Sextile Jupiter  Venus Sextile Jupiter  (2°32′)
Venus Opposite Saturn  Venus Opposite Saturn  (0°16′)
Mars Square Neptune  Mars Square Neptune  (2°34′)
Mars Conjunct AC  Mars Conjunct Ascendant  (0°38′)
Jupiter Trine Saturn  Jupiter Trine Saturn  (2°47′)
Uranus Sextile Neptune  Uranus Sextile Neptune  (1°36′)
Uranus Trine Pluto  Uranus Trine Pluto  (1°48′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto  Neptune Sextile Pluto  (0°11′)
Neptune Square AC  Neptune Square Ascendant  (3°13′)
Pluto Square Chiron  Pluto Square Chiron  (2°59′)
Node Opposite Sun  Node Opposite Sun  (1°38′)
Node Square Uranus  Node Square Uranus  (5°38′)
Node Sextile Chiron  Node Sextile Chiron  (0°51′)
Lilith Trine Sun  Lilith Trine Sun  (0°57′)
Lilith Trine Mercury  Lilith Trine Mercury  (5°43′)
Lilith Trine Chiron  Lilith Trine Chiron  (3°28′)

Minor Aspects

Sun Semisquare Venus  Sun Semisquare Venus (0°43′)
Mercury Semisquare Mars  Mercury Semisquare Mars (0°03′)
Mercury Semisquare AC  Mercury Semisquare Ascendant (0°35′)
Venus Quincunx MC  Venus Quincunx Midheaven (0°55′)
Mars Semisextile Uranus  Mars Semisextile Uranus (0°58′)
Saturn Semisextile MC  Saturn Semisextile Midheaven (0°40′)
Uranus Semisextile AC  Uranus Semisextile Ascendant (1°37′)
Node Sesquiquadrate Venus  Node Sesquiquadrate Venus (0°55′)
Node Semisquare Saturn  Node Semisquare Saturn (0°39′)
Lilith Sesquiquadrate Jupiter  Lilith Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (0°51′)
Chiron Semisquare MC  Chiron Semisquare Midheaven (0°51′)

Aspect Key

Conjunction
Conjunct
Opposition
Opposite
180°
Sextile
Sextile
60°
Square
Square
90°
Trine
Trine
120°
Semisextile
Semisextile
30°
Semisquare
Semisquare
45°
Sesquiquadrate
Sesquiquadrate
135°
Quincunx
Quincunx
150°