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Current Planets
August 31, 20262:52 PM EDT (UTC-04:00)
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Sun is in Virgo
Moon is in Aries
Ascendant is in Sagittarius
Moon Phase is Full
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 Virgo (8°23')
9
Moon in Aries (22°30')
4
Mercury in Virgo (12°17')
9
Venus in Libra (23°
00')
10
Mars in Cancer (13°
15')
7
Jupiter in Leo (13°
39')
8
Saturn in Aries (13°41') 
4
Uranus in Gemini (5°
39')
6
Neptune in Aries (3°40')
3
Pluto in Aquarius (3°
30')
2
Chiron in Taurus (0°
31')
4
Node in Aquarius (29°18')
2
Lilith in Sagittarius (28°26')
1
Ascendant in Sagittarius (18°35')
Midheaven in Libra (9°44')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun
Virgo
8° 23'
9th
Moon
Aries
22° 30'
4th
Mercury
Virgo
12° 17'
9th
Venus
Libra
23° 00'
10th
Mars
Cancer
13° 15'
7th
Jupiter
Leo
13° 39'
8th
Saturn
Aries
13° 41'
4th
Uranus
Gemini
5° 39'
6th
Neptune
Aries
3° 40'
3rd
Pluto
Aquarius
3° 30'
2nd
Chiron
Taurus
0° 31'
4th
Node
Aquarius
29° 18'
2nd
Lilith
Sagittarius
28° 26'
1st
Ascendant
Sagittarius
18° 35'
-
Midheaven
Libra
9° 44'
-
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.
- Saturn in Aries (13°41′)
- Midheaven in Libra (9°44′)
- Mars in Cancer (13°15′)
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
- Neptune in Aries (3°40′)
- Sun in Virgo (8°23′)
- Pluto in Aquarius (3°30′)
Grand Trines
A Grand Trine occurs when three planets form an equilateral triangle in a birth chart (each roughly 120° apart), creating effortless energy flow and natural talents in the element of the involved signs.
- Saturn in Aries (13°41′)
- Jupiter in Leo (13°39′)
- Ascendant in Sagittarius (18°35′)
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.
- Neptune in Aries (3°40′)
- Uranus in Gemini (5°39′)
- Midheaven in Libra (9°44′)
- Pluto in Aquarius (3°30′)
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 Full phase, with an illumination of 85.86%. 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 September 10, 2026 at 11:27 PM EDT and the next Full Moon is on September 26, 2026 at 12:49 PM EDT.
The Moon is transiting through Aries at 22°30'. When the Moon is in Aries, people feel more bold and ready to take action. It’s a great time for starting something new, speaking up, and doing things independently.
The Moon is 378,388.6 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 -12.51. 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 0.26° (or 15.81 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)
Sagittarius
18° 35'
2nd
Capricorn
23° 59'
3rd
Pisces
4° 10'
4th (IC)
Aries
9° 44'
5th
Taurus
7° 12'
6th
Taurus
29° 02'
7th (DC)
Gemini
18° 35'
8th
Cancer
23° 59'
9th
Virgo
4° 10'
10th (MC)
Libra
9° 44'
11th
Scorpio
7° 12'
12th
Scorpio
29° 02'
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 Mercury (3°54′)
Sun Sextile Mars (4°52′)
Sun Square Uranus (2°43′)
Moon Opposite Venus (0°29′)
Moon Trine Ascendant (3°55′)
Mercury Sextile Mars (0°57′)
Venus Sextile Ascendant (4°24′)
Mars Square Saturn (0°25′)
Mars Square Midheaven (3°30′)
Jupiter Trine Saturn (0°02′)
Jupiter Trine Ascendant (4°55′)
Jupiter Sextile Midheaven (3°54′)
Saturn Trine Ascendant (4°53′)
Saturn Opposite Midheaven (3°56′)
Uranus Sextile Neptune (1°58′)
Uranus Trine Pluto (2°08′)
Uranus Trine Midheaven (4°05′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto (0°09′)
Pluto Square Chiron (2°59′)
Node Sextile Moon (6°48′)
Node Sextile Chiron (1°12′)
Lilith Trine Moon (5°55′)
Lilith Trine Chiron (2°04′)
Minor Aspects
Sun Sesquiquadrate Moon (0°52′)
Sun Semisquare Venus (0°23′)
Sun Semisextile Midheaven (1°21′)
Moon Semisquare Uranus (1°51′)
Mercury Semisextile Jupiter (1°21′)
Mercury Quincunx Saturn (1°23′)
Mars Semisextile Jupiter (0°24′)
Pluto Semisquare Ascendant (0°04′)
Node Sesquiquadrate Mars (1°03′)
Node Semisquare Saturn (0°37′)
Lilith Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (0°12′)
Aspect Key
Conjunction
0°
Opposition
180°
Sextile
60°
Square
90°
Trine
120°
Semisextile
30°
Semisquare
45°
Sesquiquadrate
135°
Quincunx
150°