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Current Planets
April 12, 20264:41 AM EDT (UTC-04:00)
New York, NY, USA
40°42'N, 74°00'W
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Sun is in Aries
Moon is in Aquarius
Ascendant is in Pisces
Moon Phase is Third Quarter
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 (22°27')
1
Moon in Aquarius (17°00')
12
Mercury in Pisces (26°12')
1
Venus in Taurus (15°
35')
2
Mars in Aries (1°58')
1
Jupiter in Cancer (16°
42')
5
Saturn in Aries (6°56')
1
Uranus in Taurus (29°17')
3
Neptune in Aries (2°37')
1
Pluto in Aquarius (5°22')
12
Chiron in Aries (26°22')
2
Node in Pisces (6°48') 
12
Lilith in Sagittarius (12°
36')
9
Ascendant in Pisces (7°30')
Midheaven in Sagittarius (17°52')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun
Aries
22° 27'
1st
Moon
Aquarius
17° 00'
12th
Mercury
Pisces
26° 12'
1st
Venus
Taurus
15° 35'
2nd
Mars
Aries
1° 58'
1st
Jupiter
Cancer
16° 42'
5th
Saturn
Aries
6° 56'
1st
Uranus
Taurus
29° 17'
3rd
Neptune
Aries
2° 37'
1st
Pluto
Aquarius
5° 22'
12th
Chiron
Aries
26° 22'
2nd
Node
Pisces
6° 48'
12th
Lilith
Sagittarius
12° 36'
9th
Ascendant
Pisces
7° 30'
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Midheaven
Sagittarius
17° 52'
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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.
Golden Yods
A Golden Yod forms when one planet creates biquintiles (144° aspects) with two other planets that are themselves connected by a quintile (72°), forming a narrow triangle. This pattern is a beneficial configuration that highlight innate strengths and artistic potential.
- Jupiter in Cancer (16°42′)
- Midheaven in Sagittarius (17°52′)
- Moon in Aquarius (17°00′)
- Venus in Taurus (15°35′)
- Jupiter in Cancer (16°42′)
- Midheaven in Sagittarius (17°52′)
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 (6°56′)
- Neptune in Aries (2°37′)
- Mars in Aries (1°58′)
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 Third Quarter phase, with an illumination of 29.36%. 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 Aquarius at 17°00'. 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 390,296.1 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 -11.27. 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 15.33 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
7° 30'
2nd
Aries
24° 00'
3rd
Taurus
24° 54'
4th (IC)
Gemini
17° 52'
5th
Cancer
8° 50'
6th
Leo
2° 39'
7th (DC)
Virgo
7° 30'
8th
Libra
24° 00'
9th
Scorpio
24° 54'
10th (MC)
Sagittarius
17° 52'
11th
Capricorn
8° 50'
12th
Aquarius
2° 39'
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 Moon (5°27′)
Sun Square Jupiter (5°45′)
Sun Conjunct Chiron (3°55′)
Sun Trine Midheaven (4°35′)
Moon Square Venus (1°24′)
Moon Sextile Midheaven (0°52′)
Mercury Conjunct Mars (5°46′)
Mercury Sextile Uranus (3°04′)
Mercury Conjunct Neptune (6°24′)
Venus Sextile Jupiter (1°06′)
Mars Conjunct Saturn (4°58′)
Mars Sextile Uranus (2°41′)
Mars Conjunct Neptune (0°38′)
Mars Sextile Pluto (3°23′)
Saturn Sextile Pluto (1°34′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto (2°45′)
Node Conjunct Ascendant (0°42′)
Lilith Sextile Moon (4°23′)
Lilith Trine Saturn (5°39′)
Lilith Square Ascendant (5°05′)
Minor Aspects
Sun Semisquare Ascendant (0°03′)
Moon Semisquare Mars (0°01′)
Moon Quincunx Jupiter (0°18′)
Moon Semisquare Neptune (0°37′)
Mercury Semisextile Chiron (0°10′)
Venus Semisquare Mars (1°23′)
Jupiter Quincunx Midheaven (1°10′)
Saturn Semisextile Ascendant (0°33′)
Node Semisquare Sun (0°39′)
Node Semisextile Saturn (0°09′)
Node Semisextile Pluto (1°25′)
Lilith Sesquiquadrate Chiron (1°13′)
Aspect Key
Conjunction
0°
Opposition
180°
Sextile
60°
Square
90°
Trine
120°
Semisextile
30°
Semisquare
45°
Sesquiquadrate
135°
Quincunx
150°