Current Planets

April 17, 2026
7:57 PM EDT (UTC-04:00)

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Sun is in Aries

Moon is in Taurus

Ascendant is in Scorpio

Moon Phase is New

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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 Aries (27°

58')

Moon in Taurus (4°

55')

Mercury in Aries (4°

08')

Venus in Taurus (22°

28')

Mars in Aries (6°

21')

Jupiter in Cancer (17°

17')

Saturn in Aries (7°

37')

Uranus in Taurus (29°

34')

Neptune in Aries (2°

49')

Pluto in Aquarius (5°

25')

Chiron in Aries (26°

43')

Node in Pisces (6°

30')

Lilith in Sagittarius (13°

14')

Ascendant in Scorpio (2°

39')

Midheaven in Leo (8°

56')

Planet/Point

Sign

Position

House

Sun

Aries

27° 58'

6th

Moon

Taurus

4° 55'

7th

Mercury

Aries

4° 08'

5th

Venus

Taurus

22° 28'

7th

Mars

Aries

6° 21'

5th

Jupiter

Cancer

17° 17'

9th

Saturn

Aries

7° 37'

5th

Uranus

Taurus

29° 34'

7th

Neptune

Aries

2° 49'

5th

Pluto

Aquarius

5° 25'

3rd

Chiron

Aries

26° 43'

6th

Node

Pisces

6° 30'

4th

Lilith

Sagittarius

13° 14'

2nd

Ascendant

Scorpio

2° 39'

Midheaven

Leo

8° 56'

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.

Midheaven in Leo (8°56′)
Pluto in Aquarius (5°25′)
Moon in Taurus (4°55′)

Sun in Aries (27°58′)
Ascendant in Scorpio (2°39′)
Pluto in Aquarius (5°25′)

Moon in Taurus (4°55′)
Ascendant in Scorpio (2°39′)
Pluto in Aquarius (5°25′)

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 (2°49′)
Uranus in Taurus (29°34′)
Ascendant in Scorpio (2°39′)

Mercury in Aries (4°08′)
Uranus in Taurus (29°34′)
Ascendant in Scorpio (2°39′)

Mars in Aries (6°21′)
Uranus in Taurus (29°34′)
Ascendant in Scorpio (2°39′)

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.

Mars in Aries (6°21′)
Mercury in Aries (4°08′)
Neptune in Aries (2°49′)

Saturn in Aries (7°37′)
Mercury in Aries (4°08′)
Neptune in Aries (2°49′)

Saturn in Aries (7°37′)
Mars in Aries (6°21′)
Mercury in Aries (4°08′)
Neptune in Aries (2°49′)

Saturn in Aries (7°37′)
Mars in Aries (6°21′)
Mercury in Aries (4°08′)

Saturn in Aries (7°37′)
Mars in Aries (6°21′)
Neptune in Aries (2°49′)

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 New phase, with an illumination of 0.51%. 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 Full Moon is on May 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM EDT and the next New Moon is on May 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM EDT.

The Moon is transiting through Taurus at 4°55'. 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 362,956.4 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 -7.02. 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 16.47 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)

Scorpio

2° 39'

2^nd

Sagittarius

1° 04'

3^rd

Capricorn

3° 45'

4^th (IC)

Aquarius

8° 56'

5^th

Pisces

12° 00'

6^th

Aries

9° 54'

7^th (DC)

Taurus

2° 39'

8^th

Gemini

1° 04'

9^th

Cancer

3° 45'

10^th (MC)

Leo

8° 56'

11^th

Virgo

12° 00'

12^th

Libra

9° 54'

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°57′)

Sun Conjunct Chiron (1°15′)

Sun Opposite Ascendant (4°41′)

Moon Square Pluto (0°30′)

Moon Opposite Ascendant (2°15′)

Moon Square Midheaven (4°00′)

Mercury Conjunct Mars (2°12′)

Mercury Conjunct Saturn (3°29′)

Mercury Sextile Uranus (4°34′)

Mercury Conjunct Neptune (1°19′)

Mercury Sextile Pluto (1°17′)

Mercury Trine Midheaven (4°47′)

Mars Conjunct Saturn (1°16′)

Mars Conjunct Neptune (3°31′)

Mars Sextile Pluto (0°55′)

Mars Trine Midheaven (2°34′)

Saturn Sextile Pluto (2°12′)

Saturn Trine Midheaven (1°18′)

Neptune Sextile Pluto (2°36′)

Pluto Square Ascendant (2°45′)

Pluto Opposite Midheaven (3°30′)

Node Sextile Moon (1°34′)

Node Trine Ascendant (3°50′)

Lilith Trine Saturn (5°36′)

Chiron Opposite Ascendant (5°56′)

Minor Aspects

Sun Semisextile Uranus (1°36′)

Moon Semisextile Mercury (0°46′)

Moon Semisextile Mars (1°25′)

Moon Semisextile Saturn (2°42′)

Moon Semisextile Neptune (2°06′)

Mercury Quincunx Ascendant (1°28′)

Venus Semisquare Mars (1°07′)

Venus Semisquare Saturn (0°09′)

Neptune Quincunx Ascendant (0°09′)

Node Semisextile Mars (0°09′)

Node Semisextile Saturn (1°07′)

Node Semisextile Pluto (1°04′)

Lilith Sesquiquadrate Chiron (1°31′)

Aspect Key

Conjunction

0°

Opposition

180°

Sextile

60°

Square

90°

Trine

120°

Semisextile

30°

Semisquare

45°

Sesquiquadrate

135°

Quincunx

150°