Current Planets

May 2, 2026
10:28 PM EDT (UTC-04:00)

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Sun is in Taurus

Moon is in Scorpio

Ascendant is in Sagittarius

Moon Phase is Full

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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 (12°

41')

Moon in Scorpio (27°

57')

Mercury in Aries (29°

57')

Venus in Gemini (10°

49')

Mars in Aries (17°

58')

Jupiter in Cancer (19°

12')

Saturn in Aries (9°

22')

Uranus in Gemini (0°

23')

Neptune in Aries (3°

19')

Pluto in Aquarius (5°

30')

Chiron in Aries (27°

37')

Node in Pisces (5°

42')

Lilith in Sagittarius (14°

56')

Ascendant in Sagittarius (14°

25')

Midheaven in Libra (4°

21')

Planet/Point

Sign

Position

House

Sun

Taurus

12° 41'

5th

Moon

Scorpio

27° 57'

12th

Mercury

Aries

29° 57'

4th

Venus

Gemini

10° 49'

6th

Mars

Aries

17° 58'

4th

Jupiter

Cancer

19° 12'

8th

Saturn

Aries

9° 22'

4th

Uranus

Gemini

0° 23'

6th

Neptune

Aries

3° 19'

3rd

Pluto

Aquarius

5° 30'

2nd

Chiron

Aries

27° 37'

4th

Node

Pisces

5° 42'

3rd

Lilith

Sagittarius

14° 56'

1st

Ascendant

Sagittarius

14° 25'

Midheaven

Libra

4° 21'

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

Mercury in Aries (29°57′)
Midheaven in Libra (4°21′)
Moon in Scorpio (27°57′)

Sun in Taurus (12°41′)
Jupiter in Cancer (19°12′)
Ascendant in Sagittarius (14°25′)

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.

Neptune in Aries (3°19′)
Uranus in Gemini (0°23′)
Midheaven in Libra (4°21′)
Pluto in Aquarius (5°30′)

Uranus in Gemini (0°23′)
Midheaven in Libra (4°21′)
Moon in Scorpio (27°57′)
Pluto in Aquarius (5°30′)

Neptune in Aries (3°19′)
Venus in Gemini (10°49′)
Midheaven in Libra (4°21′)
Pluto in Aquarius (5°30′)

Saturn in Aries (9°22′)
Venus in Gemini (10°49′)
Midheaven in Libra (4°21′)
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 Full phase, with an illumination of 98.06%. 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 Scorpio at 27°57'. The Moon in Scorpio makes feelings more intense and private. People may want deep emotional connections and might be more protective or serious than usual.

The Moon is 404,486.6 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 -12.51. 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 14.78 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)

Sagittarius

14° 25'

2^nd

Capricorn

18° 48'

3^rd

Aquarius

28° 18'

4^th (IC)

Aries

4° 21'

5^th

Taurus

2° 34'

6^th

Taurus

24° 52'

7^th (DC)

Gemini

14° 25'

8^th

Cancer

18° 48'

9^th

Leo

28° 18'

10^th (MC)

Libra

4° 21'

11^th

Scorpio

2° 34'

12^th

Scorpio

24° 52'

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

Moon Opposite Uranus (2°25′)

Moon Trine Neptune (5°22′)

Moon Sextile Pluto (7°32′)

Moon Sextile Midheaven (6°24′)

Mercury Square Pluto (5°32′)

Mercury Conjunct Chiron (2°20′)

Venus Sextile Saturn (1°26′)

Venus Trine Pluto (5°19′)

Venus Opposite Ascendant (3°35′)

Mars Square Jupiter (1°13′)

Mars Trine Ascendant (3°33′)

Saturn Trine Ascendant (5°02′)

Saturn Opposite Midheaven (5°01′)

Uranus Sextile Neptune (2°55′)

Uranus Trine Midheaven (3°58′)

Neptune Sextile Pluto (2°10′)

Neptune Opposite Midheaven (1°02′)

Pluto Trine Midheaven (1°08′)

Node Square Moon (7°45′)

Node Square Venus (5°07′)

Node Square Uranus (5°18′)

Lilith Opposite Venus (4°05′)

Lilith Trine Mars (3°02′)

Lilith Trine Saturn (5°32′)

Lilith Conjunct Ascendant (0°31′)

Minor Aspects

Sun Semisextile Venus (1°51′)

Sun Quincunx Ascendant (1°43′)

Moon Quincunx Mercury (2°00′)

Moon Quincunx Chiron (0°20′)

Mercury Semisextile Uranus (0°25′)

Mercury Sesquiquadrate Ascendant (0°32′)

Venus Semisquare Chiron (1°47′)

Node Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (1°29′)

Node Semisextile Pluto (0°12′)

Node Quincunx Midheaven (1°20′)

Lilith Sesquiquadrate Mercury (0°01′)

Chiron Sesquiquadrate Ascendant (1°48′)

Aspect Key

Conjunction

0°

Opposition

180°

Sextile

60°

Square

90°

Trine

120°

Semisextile

30°

Semisquare

45°

Sesquiquadrate

135°

Quincunx

150°