There are currently 3 planets in retrograde:

Galactic Giggles: Your Nerdy Astrologer's Guide to the Universe

Oh, hey there stargazers and fellow time-travelers! Put on your tin-foil hats and cosmic peace-sign pendants because we're about to journey through the astral plane with some interstellar humor.

First stop, Mercury in Sagittarius. If messages were arrows, they'd be flying faster than a Sonic Screwdriver on overdrive. Keep a dictionary handy, or better yet, a translator from a galaxy far, far away, because things are about to get linguistically wild!

Next up, Venus in Libra, the lovey-dovey duo. It's like watching two peace-loving hippies in a never-ending hug. Pass the love around, but remember, nothing says 'I love you' like consent and mutual respect. That's real groovy, man!

Meanwhile, Mars in Scorpio is giving us all the mysterious vibes. It’s like a Star Trek episode where the red shirts actually survive. So buckle up, and prepare for some unexpected plot twists!

Jupiter in Taurus is as stubborn as a mule refusing to budge on a black hole. Embrace that tenacity, folks. Use it to argue with flat-earthers online or explain why Star Wars is scientifically possible.

Saturn in Pisces, oh boy, it's like trying to discipline a school of fish with ADHD. Good luck with that! Chaos? Yes. Beautiful? Absolutely.

Uranus in Taurus: Think of this like Spock and Kirk trying to teach a Yoga class on the Enterprise. It’s a bit awkward, but hey, at least they’re trying!

Neptune in Pisces is like a group of Ewoks hosting a spirituality retreat. You might not understand everything they're saying, but it sure feels enlightening.

Lastly, Pluto in Capricorn is like Darth Vader running a Fortune 500 company. Intense? Yes. Efficient? Heck Yeah! Just remember to keep your lightsabers at bay.

That's all for this week, space cadets. Remember: keep your telescopes focused, your minds open, and your Star Trek references handy. Until next time!

The moon is currently in Pisces, at 23 degrees, 19' 55", at a velocity of 14.16 degrees per day.

The Waxing Gibbous moon is currently 9.3 days old. It is 364265.29 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 23:32:07, 12 Dec 2023. The next full moon is at 0:33:43, 27 Dec 2023.

The IMF was enhanced with possible positive polarity CH HSS effects. Total field strength peaked at 13 nT at about 21/0630 UTC while the Bz component ranged from +6 nT to -13 nT. Solar wind speed gradually increased through the period from about 290 km/s to near 390 km/s at about 21/1230 UTC. Since then, wind speeds were steady at about 365 km/s. The phi angle was in a mostly positive orientation.

There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 20% chance of a minor event, a 5% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.