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Current Planets
April 18, 20264:39 AM EDT (UTC-04:00)
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Sun is in Aries
Moon is in Taurus
Ascendant is in Pisces
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 Aries (28°19')
1
Moon in Taurus (10°18')
2
Mercury in Aries (4°41')
1
Venus in Taurus (22°55')
2
Mars in Aries (6°38')
1
Jupiter in Cancer (17°
19')
5
Saturn in Aries (7°40')
1
Uranus in Taurus (29°35')
2
Neptune in Aries (2°50')
1
Pluto in Aquarius (5°
25')
11
Chiron in Aries (26°44')
1
Node in Pisces (6°29') 
12
Lilith in Sagittarius (13°
17')
9
Ascendant in Pisces (16°34')
Midheaven in Sagittarius (22°51')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun
Aries
28° 19'
1st
Moon
Taurus
10° 18'
2nd
Mercury
Aries
4° 41'
1st
Venus
Taurus
22° 55'
2nd
Mars
Aries
6° 38'
1st
Jupiter
Cancer
17° 19'
5th
Saturn
Aries
7° 40'
1st
Uranus
Taurus
29° 35'
2nd
Neptune
Aries
2° 50'
1st
Pluto
Aquarius
5° 25'
11th
Chiron
Aries
26° 44'
1st
Node
Pisces
6° 29'
12th
Lilith
Sagittarius
13° 17'
9th
Ascendant
Pisces
16° 34'
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Midheaven
Sagittarius
22° 51'
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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.
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
- Venus in Taurus (22°55′)
- Jupiter in Cancer (17°19′)
- Midheaven in Sagittarius (22°51′)
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.
- Saturn in Aries (7°40′)
- Mars in Aries (6°38′)
- Mercury in Aries (4°41′)
- Neptune in Aries (2°50′)
- Saturn in Aries (7°40′)
- Mercury in Aries (4°41′)
- Neptune in Aries (2°50′)
- Saturn in Aries (7°40′)
- Mars in Aries (6°38′)
- Mercury in Aries (4°41′)
- Mars in Aries (6°38′)
- Mercury in Aries (4°41′)
- Neptune in Aries (2°50′)
- Saturn in Aries (7°40′)
- Mars in Aries (6°38′)
- Neptune in Aries (2°50′)
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 1.25%. 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 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM EDT and the next New Moon is on May 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM EDT.
The Moon is transiting through Taurus at 10°18'. 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 362,314.7 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 -8.0. 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 16.50 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)
Pisces
16° 34'
2nd
Taurus
1° 22'
3rd
Gemini
0° 33'
4th (IC)
Gemini
22° 51'
5th
Cancer
13° 59'
6th
Leo
8° 57'
7th (DC)
Virgo
16° 34'
8th
Scorpio
1° 22'
9th
Sagittarius
0° 33'
10th (MC)
Sagittarius
22° 51'
11th
Capricorn
13° 59'
12th
Aquarius
8° 57'
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 Chiron (1°35′)
Sun Trine Midheaven (5°28′)
Moon Sextile Jupiter (7°00′)
Moon Square Pluto (4°52′)
Moon Sextile Ascendant (6°16′)
Mercury Conjunct Mars (1°57′)
Mercury Conjunct Saturn (2°59′)
Mercury Conjunct Neptune (1°51′)
Mercury Sextile Pluto (0°45′)
Venus Conjunct Uranus (6°40′)
Mars Conjunct Saturn (1°02′)
Mars Conjunct Neptune (3°47′)
Mars Sextile Pluto (1°11′)
Jupiter Trine Ascendant (0°45′)
Saturn Sextile Pluto (2°14′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto (2°35′)
Node Sextile Moon (3°49′)
Lilith Trine Saturn (5°36′)
Lilith Square Ascendant (3°17′)
Chiron Trine Midheaven (3°52′)
Minor Aspects
Sun Semisextile Uranus (1°15′)
Moon Semisextile Saturn (2°38′)
Moon Sesquiquadrate Midheaven (2°27′)
Venus Semisquare Mars (1°17′)
Venus Semisquare Saturn (0°15′)
Venus Quincunx Midheaven (0°03′)
Node Semisextile Mercury (1°48′)
Node Semisextile Mars (0°09′)
Node Semisextile Saturn (1°11′)
Node Semisextile Pluto (1°03′)
Lilith Sesquiquadrate Sun (0°02′)
Lilith Quincunx Moon (2°58′)
Lilith Sesquiquadrate Chiron (1°32′)
Aspect Key
Conjunction
0°
Opposition
180°
Sextile
60°
Square
90°
Trine
120°
Semisextile
30°
Semisquare
45°
Sesquiquadrate
135°
Quincunx
150°