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Current Planets
May 4, 202612:10 PM EDT (UTC-04:00)
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Sun is in Taurus
Moon is in Sagittarius
Ascendant is in Leo
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 Taurus (14°12')
10
Moon in Sagittarius (16°41')
5
Mercury in Taurus (3°01')
9
Venus in Gemini (12°
43')
11
Mars in Aries (19°
11')
9
Jupiter in Cancer (19°
26')
12
Saturn in Aries (9°33')
9
Uranus in Gemini (0°28')
10
Neptune in Aries (3°22')
9
Pluto in Aquarius (5°
30')
6
Chiron in Aries (27°42')
9
Node in Pisces (5°
37') 
8
Lilith in Sagittarius (15°06')
5
Ascendant in Leo (13°35')
Midheaven in Taurus (3°16')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun
Taurus
14° 12'
10th
Moon
Sagittarius
16° 41'
5th
Mercury
Taurus
3° 01'
9th
Venus
Gemini
12° 43'
11th
Mars
Aries
19° 11'
9th
Jupiter
Cancer
19° 26'
12th
Saturn
Aries
9° 33'
9th
Uranus
Gemini
0° 28'
10th
Neptune
Aries
3° 22'
9th
Pluto
Aquarius
5° 30'
6th
Chiron
Aries
27° 42'
9th
Node
Pisces
5° 37'
8th
Lilith
Sagittarius
15° 06'
5th
Ascendant
Leo
13° 35'
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Midheaven
Taurus
3° 16'
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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.
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
- Sun in Taurus (14°12′)
- Jupiter in Cancer (19°26′)
- Moon in Sagittarius (16°41′)
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.
- Mars in Aries (19°11′)
- Venus in Gemini (12°43′)
- Ascendant in Leo (13°35′)
- Moon in Sagittarius (16°41′)
- Saturn in Aries (9°33′)
- Venus in Gemini (12°43′)
- Ascendant in Leo (13°35′)
- Moon in Sagittarius (16°41′)
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 92.06%. 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 Sagittarius at 16°41'. When the Moon is in Sagittarius, there’s a feeling of excitement and adventure. People often feel more positive, eager to learn, and open to exploring new places or ideas.
The Moon is 405,808.6 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 -12.43. 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 14.75 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)
Leo
13° 35'
2nd
Virgo
4° 51'
3rd
Libra
1° 01'
4th (IC)
Scorpio
3° 16'
5th
Sagittarius
9° 27'
6th
Capricorn
13° 55'
7th (DC)
Aquarius
13° 35'
8th
Pisces
4° 51'
9th
Aries
1° 01'
10th (MC)
Taurus
3° 16'
11th
Gemini
9° 27'
12th
Cancer
13° 55'
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 Square Ascendant (0°36′)
Moon Opposite Venus (3°57′)
Moon Trine Mars (2°30′)
Moon Trine Saturn (7°07′)
Moon Trine Ascendant (3°06′)
Mercury Square Pluto (2°28′)
Mercury Conjunct Chiron (5°18′)
Mercury Conjunct Midheaven (0°15′)
Venus Sextile Saturn (3°10′)
Venus Sextile Ascendant (0°51′)
Mars Square Jupiter (0°15′)
Mars Trine Ascendant (5°35′)
Saturn Trine Ascendant (4°02′)
Uranus Sextile Neptune (2°53′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto (2°08′)
Pluto Square Midheaven (2°13′)
Node Sextile Mercury (2°36′)
Node Square Uranus (5°08′)
Node Sextile Midheaven (2°20′)
Lilith Conjunct Moon (1°34′)
Lilith Opposite Venus (2°22′)
Lilith Trine Mars (4°04′)
Lilith Trine Saturn (5°33′)
Lilith Trine Ascendant (1°31′)
Minor Aspects
Sun Quincunx Moon (2°28′)
Sun Semisextile Venus (1°28′)
Moon Sesquiquadrate Mercury (1°20′)
Moon Quincunx Jupiter (2°45′)
Moon Sesquiquadrate Midheaven (1°35′)
Mercury Semisextile Neptune (0°21′)
Venus Semisquare Chiron (0°01′)
Neptune Semisextile Midheaven (0°06′)
Node Semisquare Mars (1°26′)
Node Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (1°10′)
Node Semisextile Pluto (0°06′)
Lilith Quincunx Sun (0°54′)
Aspect Key
Conjunction
0°
Opposition
180°
Sextile
60°
Square
90°
Trine
120°
Semisextile
30°
Semisquare
45°
Sesquiquadrate
135°
Quincunx
150°