There are currently 4 planets in retrograde:

Cosmic Shenanigans with Your Astro-Nerd

Alright, you starry-eyed dreamers, let's get ready for a planetary hoedown! It's like a sci-fi movie up there, only it's real, and there's no popcorn. Unless you have some. If so, share, will ya? #FeedYourAstroNerd

Mercury is in Virgo right now, which basically means that the universe's fastest planet is playing dress-up as a meticulous librarian. Expect lots of 'shushes' and punctuality. So, don't be surprised if you feel the sudden urge to alphabetize your spice rack or color-code your socks. It's not OCD, it's just celestial influence! #MercuryInVirgo #SockRainbow

Next up, we've got Venus doing a flamenco dance in Leo. So, it's all about dramatic love declarations, extravagant gestures, and possibly a sudden interest in salsa dancing. If you've been feeling extra sassy and fabulous lately, now you know why! #VenusInLeo #BringtheDrama

Mars in Virgo? Now that's a strange combo. Imagine a warrior trying to fight with a feather duster instead of a sword. Or a gladiator obsessing over a spotless arena. You might find yourself with heightened energy, yet using it to perfect your environment. Just don't challenge anyone to a clean-off. That's not a thing. #MarsInVirgo #FeatherDusterWarrior

Jupiter in Taurus is like a cosmic Santa Claus, generously sprinkling luck cookies all over the place. So, keep an eye out for those unexpected blessings and opportunities. And maybe some actual cookies, too. Fingers crossed! #JupiterInTaurus #LuckCookies

With Saturn in Pisces, you might feel like a disciplined monk trying to meditate underwater. It's a challenging mix of responsibility and dreams. Just remember, even if life feels like a wet blanket, it's just temporary.

The moon is currently in Taurus, at 26 degrees, 13' 38", at a velocity of 12.86 degrees per day.

The Third Quarter moon is currently 23 days old. It is 384293.13 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 9:38:49, 16 Aug 2023. The next full moon is at 1:37:05, 31 Aug 2023.

Solar wind parameters remained weakly enhanced, yet fairly stable, during the period. Solar wind speeds averaged near 490 km/s, total field was between 2-8 nT, and Bz was between +/- 6 nT. Phi oscillated between positive and negative orientations.

There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 25% chance of a minor event, a 10% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.