There are currently 4 planets in retrograde:

Welcome, young Padawans of the Zodiac! As your humble astrological Obi-Wan Kenobi, I'm here to guide you through this cosmic episode we call life. So, buckle up, because we're about to take a ride through the stars faster than the Millennium Falcon on Kessel Run day!

Firstly, Mercury, that quicksilver messenger, is nestled comfortably in Virgo. That's like if C-3PO became fluent in over six million forms of organization. Expect some serious Jedi-level tidying up in your life. #MercuryInVirgo #StarWarsTidyingUp

Venus, our Lady Love, is strutting her stuff in Leo, the sign of royalty. She's got more confidence than Han Solo at a wookiee arm wrestling match. If ever there was a time to channel your inner Princess Leia and demand what you deserve, it's now! #VenusInLeo #LeiaConfidence

Mars, our warrior planet, has also taken up residence in Virgo. That's like if Darth Vader decided to use the Force for a spring cleaning spree. Get ready to tackle your to-do list with the precision of a lightsaber slice! #MarsInVirgo #LightsaberPrecision

Jupiter, the jolly giant, is chilling in Taurus. That's as comfortable as Chewbacca in a high-stakes game of Dejarik (Holochess for the uninitiated). Good fortune comes to those who are patient and persistent. #JupiterInTaurus #WookieeWins

Saturn in Pisces is a bit like Yoda meditating on Dagobah. It's time for contemplation, learning and understanding the mysterious ways of the Force... I mean, life. #SaturnInPisces #YodaWisdom

Uranus in Taurus? Well, that's like R2-D2 going off-script and improvising a solution to our heroes' problems. Expect some unexpected plot twists and turns in your journey. #UranusInTaurus #R2D2Fixes

Now Neptune in Pisces is like Luke Skywalker gazing longingly at the twin suns of Tatooine. It's a time for dreams, spirituality, and perhaps a bit of wanderlust. #NeptuneInPisces #TwinSunsDream

The moon is currently in Cancer, at 15 degrees, 43' 42", at a velocity of 12.04 degrees per day.

The Waning Crescent moon is currently 26.7 days old. It is 400699.62 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 were near background levels. Total magnetic field strength was at 5-7 nT and the Bz component was between +6 and -5 nT. Solar wind speeds averaged near 450 km/s early in the period with a gradual trend to a 425 km/s average. Phi was oriented in the positive solar sector.

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