Current Planets

May 16, 2026
4:58 AM EDT (UTC-04:00)

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Sun is in Taurus

Moon is in Taurus

Ascendant is in Taurus

Moon Phase is Balsamic

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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 (25°

31')

Moon in Taurus (18°

58')

Mercury in Taurus (27°

40')

Venus in Gemini (26°

48')

Mars in Aries (28°

04')

Jupiter in Cancer (21°

16')

Saturn in Aries (10°

47')

Uranus in Gemini (1°

09')

Neptune in Aries (3°

42')

Pluto in Aquarius (5°

29')

Chiron in Aries (28°

22')

Node in Pisces (5°

00')

Lilith in Sagittarius (16°

25')

Ascendant in Taurus (10°

13')

Midheaven in Capricorn (22°

46')

Planet/Point

Sign

Position

House

Sun

Taurus

25° 31'

1st

Moon

Taurus

18° 58'

1st

Mercury

Taurus

27° 40'

1st

Venus

Gemini

26° 48'

2nd

Mars

Aries

28° 04'

12th

Jupiter

Cancer

21° 16'

3rd

Saturn

Aries

10° 47'

12th

Uranus

Gemini

1° 09'

1st

Neptune

Aries

3° 42'

12th

Pluto

Aquarius

5° 29'

10th

Chiron

Aries

28° 22'

12th

Node

Pisces

5° 00'

11th

Lilith

Sagittarius

16° 25'

8th

Ascendant

Taurus

10° 13'

Midheaven

Capricorn

22° 46'

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.

Jupiter in Cancer (21°16′)
Midheaven in Capricorn (22°46′)
Mars in Aries (28°04′)

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 Balsamic phase, with an illumination of 0.50%. 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 Taurus at 18°58'. 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 359,428.7 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 -7.04. 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 16.64 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)

Taurus

10° 13'

2^nd

Gemini

9° 44'

3^rd

Cancer

1° 43'

4^th (IC)

Cancer

22° 46'

5^th

Leo

17° 30'

6^th

Virgo

22° 09'

7^th (DC)

Scorpio

10° 13'

8^th

Sagittarius

9° 44'

9^th

Capricorn

1° 43'

10^th (MC)

Capricorn

22° 46'

11^th

Aquarius

17° 30'

12^th

Pisces

22° 09'

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 (6°32′)

Sun Conjunct Mercury (2°09′)

Sun Sextile Jupiter (4°14′)

Sun Conjunct Uranus (5°38′)

Sun Trine Midheaven (2°44′)

Moon Sextile Jupiter (2°17′)

Moon Trine Midheaven (3°47′)

Mercury Conjunct Uranus (3°28′)

Mercury Trine Midheaven (4°54′)

Venus Sextile Mars (1°16′)

Venus Sextile Chiron (1°34′)

Mars Conjunct Chiron (0°18′)

Mars Square Midheaven (5°17′)

Jupiter Opposite Midheaven (1°29′)

Uranus Sextile Neptune (2°32′)

Neptune Sextile Pluto (1°46′)

Pluto Square Ascendant (4°43′)

Node Square Uranus (3°51′)

Lilith Trine Saturn (5°37′)

Minor Aspects

Sun Semisextile Venus (1°17′)

Sun Semisquare Saturn (0°16′)

Moon Semisquare Neptune (0°16′)

Mercury Semisextile Venus (0°52′)

Mercury Semisextile Mars (0°23′)

Mercury Semisquare Saturn (1°53′)

Mercury Semisextile Chiron (0°42′)

Venus Semisquare Ascendant (1°34′)

Saturn Semisextile Ascendant (0°34′)

Node Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (1°16′)

Node Semisextile Neptune (1°18′)

Node Semisextile Pluto (0°29′)

Lilith Quincunx Moon (2°32′)

Aspect Key

Conjunction

0°

Opposition

180°

Sextile

60°

Square

90°

Trine

120°

Semisextile

30°

Semisquare

45°

Sesquiquadrate

135°

Quincunx

150°