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Current Planets
April 16, 20267:08 PM EDT (UTC-04:00)
New York, NY, USA
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Sun is in Aries
Moon is in Aries
Ascendant is in Libra
Moon Phase is Balsamic
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 (26°57')
7
Moon in Aries (19°43')
6
Mercury in Aries (2°36')
6
Venus in Taurus (21°
13')
8
Mars in Aries (5°33')
6
Jupiter in Cancer (17°
10')
9
Saturn in Aries (7°30')
6
Uranus in Taurus (29°31')
8
Neptune in Aries (2°47')
6
Pluto in Aquarius (5°
25')
4
Chiron in Aries (26°39')
7
Node in Pisces (6°
33') 
5
Lilith in Sagittarius (13°
07')
2
Ascendant in Libra (22°14')
Midheaven in Cancer (26°05')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun
Aries
26° 57'
7th
Moon
Aries
19° 43'
6th
Mercury
Aries
2° 36'
6th
Venus
Taurus
21° 13'
8th
Mars
Aries
5° 33'
6th
Jupiter
Cancer
17° 10'
9th
Saturn
Aries
7° 30'
6th
Uranus
Taurus
29° 31'
8th
Neptune
Aries
2° 47'
6th
Pluto
Aquarius
5° 25'
4th
Chiron
Aries
26° 39'
7th
Node
Pisces
6° 33'
5th
Lilith
Sagittarius
13° 07'
2nd
Ascendant
Libra
22° 14'
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Midheaven
Cancer
26° 05'
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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.
- Moon in Aries (19°43′)
- Ascendant in Libra (22°14′)
- Jupiter in Cancer (17°10′)
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°30′)
- Mars in Aries (5°33′)
- Neptune in Aries (2°47′)
- Saturn in Aries (7°30′)
- Mars in Aries (5°33′)
- Neptune in Aries (2°47′)
- Mercury in Aries (2°36′)
- Mars in Aries (5°33′)
- Neptune in Aries (2°47′)
- Mercury in Aries (2°36′)
- Saturn in Aries (7°30′)
- Neptune in Aries (2°47′)
- Mercury in Aries (2°36′)
- Saturn in Aries (7°30′)
- Mars in Aries (5°33′)
- Mercury in Aries (2°36′)
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 0.49%. 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 April 17, 2026 at 7:52 AM EDT and the next Full Moon is on May 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM EDT.
The Moon is transiting through Aries at 19°43'. 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 365,895.7 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 -6.97. 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 0.27° (or 16.36 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)
Libra
22° 14'
2nd
Scorpio
19° 54'
3rd
Sagittarius
21° 38'
4th (IC)
Capricorn
26° 05'
5th
Aquarius
29° 23'
6th
Pisces
28° 20'
7th (DC)
Aries
22° 14'
8th
Taurus
19° 54'
9th
Gemini
21° 38'
10th (MC)
Cancer
26° 05'
11th
Leo
29° 23'
12th
Virgo
28° 20'
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 (7°15′)
Sun Conjunct Chiron (0°18′)
Sun Opposite Ascendant (4°43′)
Sun Square Midheaven (0°51′)
Moon Square Jupiter (2°32′)
Moon Conjunct Chiron (6°56′)
Moon Opposite Ascendant (2°31′)
Moon Square Midheaven (6°22′)
Mercury Conjunct Mars (2°56′)
Mercury Conjunct Saturn (4°53′)
Mercury Sextile Uranus (3°06′)
Mercury Conjunct Neptune (0°10′)
Mercury Sextile Pluto (2°47′)
Venus Sextile Jupiter (4°02′)
Venus Sextile Midheaven (4°52′)
Mars Conjunct Saturn (1°57′)
Mars Conjunct Neptune (2°46′)
Mars Sextile Pluto (0°07′)
Jupiter Square Ascendant (5°04′)
Saturn Sextile Pluto (2°05′)
Uranus Sextile Midheaven (3°25′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto (2°37′)
Lilith Trine Moon (6°35′)
Lilith Trine Saturn (5°37′)
Chiron Opposite Ascendant (4°25′)
Chiron Square Midheaven (0°33′)
Minor Aspects
Moon Semisextile Venus (1°30′)
Venus Semisquare Mars (0°39′)
Venus Semisquare Saturn (1°17′)
Venus Quincunx Ascendant (1°01′)
Node Semisquare Moon (1°50′)
Node Semisextile Mars (1°00′)
Node Semisextile Saturn (0°57′)
Node Semisextile Pluto (1°08′)
Node Sesquiquadrate Ascendant (0°40′)
Lilith Sesquiquadrate Chiron (1°28′)
Aspect Key
Conjunction
0°
Opposition
180°
Sextile
60°
Square
90°
Trine
120°
Semisextile
30°
Semisquare
45°
Sesquiquadrate
135°
Quincunx
150°