There are currently 2 planets in retrograde:

Planetary Retrograde Horoscope

Gather 'round, space cowboys and cosmic kittens! It's time to talk about the current planetary retrograde and how it'll be affectin' our shiny lives. We're like a bunch of leaves in the wind, but don't fret – I got you covered with some nerdy astro insights!

First up, we got Mercury chillin' in Taurus, makin' us all feel like we're walkin' through mud when tryin' to communicate. Just remember, patience is a virtue, so y'all better take a deep breath before you start spoutin' technobabble like ol' Wash.

Now, Venus is cozied up in Cancer, blessin' our relationships with some warm, fuzzy feelings. If you've been hidin' your love like Inara hidin' her true feelings for Mal, this is the moment you've been waitin' for. Open up and give that special someone a big ol' hug – even if they're as prickly as Jayne sometimes.

With Mars in Cancer, we might be feelin' a bit more emotional than usual, but it's a great time to channel that energy into protectin' our crew – I mean, our loved ones. Just don't go all River Tam on 'em, okay? Keep it shiny and civil.

Jupiter's in Aries, which means we're all feelin' a bit more adventurous than usual. Don't be afraid to take the captain's seat and steer your life in a new direction. Who knows, you might even find your own Serenity.

Saturn's chillaxin' in Pisces, remindin' us to reflect on our past mistakes and learn from 'em. Maybe it's time to let go of that grudge you've been holdin' onto like Book's mysterious past.

And talk about a shindig – Uranus is in Taurus, bringin' some unexpected changes to our lives. Embrace the chaos and remember: every

The moon is currently in Capricorn, at 03 degrees, 49' 18", at a velocity of 14.19 degrees per day.

The Waning Gibbous moon is currently 18.5 days old. It is 367829.65 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 15:55:56, 19 May 2023. The next full moon is at 3:43:56, 4 Jun 2023.

Solar wind parameters were indicative of weakening CME influences (from the previous CME activity) and continuing, unsteady CH HSS effects. Total IMF strength began the period in an enhanced state, with a peak of 12 nT at 08/0010 UTC. The total field declined shortly afterwards and was at 4-6 nT later in the period. The Bz component was in a pronounced southward direction when the period began, with a maximum deflection of -12 nT, but shifted mainly northward by 08/0046 UTC, however, brief southward deviations still occurred. Solar wind speed was unsteady between mainly 450-500 km/s most of the period, but briefly escalated to near 550 km/s between 08/1500-1800 UTC, before it declined. The phi angle was variable, but was predominantly positive from about 08/0200-1330 UTC.

There is a 30% chance of solar activity, with a 40% chance of a minor event, a 15% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.