Current Planets

May 8, 2026
1:18 PM EDT (UTC-04:00)

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Sun is in Taurus

Moon is in Aquarius

Ascendant is in Virgo

Moon Phase is Disseminating

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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 (18°

07')

Moon in Aquarius (4°

58')

Mercury in Taurus (11°

13')

Venus in Gemini (17°

36')

Mars in Aries (22°

16')

Jupiter in Cancer (20°

02')

Saturn in Aries (9°

59')

Uranus in Gemini (0°

42')

Neptune in Aries (3°

29')

Pluto in Aquarius (5°

30')

Chiron in Aries (27°

56')

Node in Pisces (5°

24')

Lilith in Sagittarius (15°

33')

Ascendant in Virgo (0°

00')

Midheaven in Taurus (24°

24')

Planet/Point

Sign

Position

House

Sun

Taurus

18° 07'

9th

Moon

Aquarius

4° 58'

6th

Mercury

Taurus

11° 13'

9th

Venus

Gemini

17° 36'

10th

Mars

Aries

22° 16'

9th

Jupiter

Cancer

20° 02'

11th

Saturn

Aries

9° 59'

8th

Uranus

Gemini

0° 42'

10th

Neptune

Aries

3° 29'

8th

Pluto

Aquarius

5° 30'

6th

Chiron

Aries

27° 56'

9th

Node

Pisces

5° 24'

7th

Lilith

Sagittarius

15° 33'

4th

Ascendant

Virgo

0° 00'

Midheaven

Taurus

24° 24'

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

Neptune in Aries (3°29′)
Ascendant in Virgo (0°00′)
Moon in Aquarius (4°58′)

Neptune in Aries (3°29′)
Ascendant in Virgo (0°00′)
Pluto in Aquarius (5°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 Disseminating phase, with an illumination of 61.50%. 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 Aquarius at 4°58'. When the Moon is in Aquarius, people feel more independent and open to new ideas. It’s a good time for thinking differently, helping others, and connecting with like-minded people.

The Moon is 398,621.5 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 -12.03. 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 0.25° (or 15.02 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)

Virgo

0° 00'

2^nd

Virgo

23° 03'

3^rd

Libra

21° 15'

4^th (IC)

Scorpio

24° 24'

5^th

Sagittarius

29° 23'

6^th

Aquarius

1° 47'

7^th (DC)

Pisces

0° 00'

8^th

Pisces

23° 03'

9^th

Aries

21° 15'

10^th (MC)

Taurus

24° 24'

11^th

Gemini

29° 23'

12^th

Leo

1° 47'

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 Sextile Jupiter (1°55′)

Sun Conjunct Midheaven (6°16′)

Moon Square Mercury (6°15′)

Moon Sextile Saturn (5°01′)

Moon Trine Uranus (4°15′)

Moon Sextile Neptune (1°28′)

Moon Conjunct Pluto (0°32′)

Moon Square Chiron (7°01′)

Mercury Square Pluto (5°43′)

Venus Sextile Mars (4°39′)

Mars Square Jupiter (2°13′)

Mars Conjunct Chiron (5°40′)

Jupiter Sextile Midheaven (4°21′)

Uranus Sextile Neptune (2°46′)

Uranus Square Ascendant (0°42′)

Neptune Sextile Pluto (2°00′)

Node Square Uranus (4°42′)

Node Opposite Ascendant (5°24′)

Lilith Opposite Venus (2°02′)

Lilith Trine Saturn (5°34′)

Chiron Trine Ascendant (2°03′)

Minor Aspects

Sun Semisextile Venus (0°30′)

Sun Semisquare Neptune (0°22′)

Moon Sesquiquadrate Venus (2°21′)

Mercury Semisextile Saturn (1°14′)

Saturn Semisquare Midheaven (0°35′)

Node Semisextile Moon (0°26′)

Node Semisquare Mars (1°51′)

Node Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (0°21′)

Node Semisextile Neptune (1°54′)

Node Semisextile Pluto (0°06′)

Aspect Key

Conjunction

0°

Opposition

180°

Sextile

60°

Square

90°

Trine

120°

Semisextile

30°

Semisquare

45°

Sesquiquadrate

135°

Quincunx

150°