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Current Sky

The collective sky now: follow the Moon, the planets and the encounters shaping this moment.

Moon void of course until 08:56 7 active retrogrades

Updated at October 15, 2026 · 8:15 PM

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AI-generated illustration. The data below represents the calculated sky.

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Reading the moment

Between the Moon's last aspect and its next ingress, the sky opens a pause to integrate what is already in motion.

The void-of-course Moon does not interrupt the other transits, but it changes the reading's rhythm: this moment calls for less impulse and more assimilation.

7 retrograde movements add a layer of review, return and maturation.

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The Moon now

Waxing

Waxing Crescent Moon Sagittarius

Moon phases and illumination
25.8%
Position in the sign
Sagittarius · 23° 43′ 20″

Reference: October 15, 2026 · 8:15 PM · America/New_York

Next main phase: First Quarter Moon on 18/10/2026 · 12:12 · America/New_York.

View this day in the Lunar Calendar →

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Planets, positions and aspects

Geocentric longitudes in the tropical zodiac. No houses, Ascendant or personal location. Select a body in the list to highlight it in the chart.

♈︎♉︎♊︎♋︎♌︎♍︎♎︎♏︎♐︎♑︎♒︎♓︎Sun · 22° 39′ 33″☉Moon · 23° 43′ 20″☽Mercury · 17° 18′ 16″☿Venus · 5° 21′ 01″♀Mars · 10° 11′ 36″♂Jupiter · 22° 06′ 18″♃Saturn · 10° 24′ 31″♄Uranus · 5° 11′ 29″♅Neptune · 2° 27′ 33″♆Pluto · 3° 04′ 07″♇Chiron · 28° 49′ 04″⚷Lilith (Black Moon) · 3° 29′ 40″⚸North Node · 28° 08′ 19″☊
Geocentric tropical-zodiac chart. It shows the current signs, planets and aspects; it does not include houses or the Ascendant.
  • Flow: trine and sextile
  • Tension: square and opposition
  • Union: conjunction

Planetary positions

Select a planet to explore its themes and highlighted aspects.

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Upcoming movements

Times in America/New_York. This selection covers the next 30 days and keeps Mercury’s next change of direction visible even when it comes later.

  1. In 12 hoursEnd of void-of-course Moon · Moon enters Capricorn↗
  2. In approximately 3 daysFirst Quarter Moon↗
  3. In approximately 7 daysSun enters Scorpio
  4. In approximately 8 daysMercury stations retrograde
  5. In approximately 9 daysVenus enters Libra
  6. In approximately 10 daysFull Moon↗
  7. In approximately 17 daysLast Quarter Moon↗
  8. In approximately 24 daysNew Moon↗
  9. In approximately 29 daysVenus stations direct

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Highlighted aspects

Orb is the angular distance from an exact aspect. The smaller it is, the closer the encounter.

  1. Mars Saturn

    trine · Orb 0.22°

    The trine between Mars and Saturn supports cooperation. Themes in harmony: desire and action; boundaries and responsibility. Give this ease a practical direction.

    Moving towards exactness (applying)

  2. Sun Jupiter

    sextile · Orb 0.55°

    Sun and Jupiter support new possibilities. Themes in dialogue: identity and direction; expansion and meaning. Taking initiative helps make the most of this opening.

    Moving away from exactness (separating)

  3. Sun Moon

    sextile · Orb 1.06°

    Sun and Moon support new possibilities. Themes in dialogue: identity and direction; emotions and needs. Taking initiative helps make the most of this opening.

    Moving away from exactness (separating)

  4. Neptune Pluto

    sextile · Orb 0.61°

    Neptune and Pluto support new possibilities. Themes in dialogue: imagination and sensitivity; power and transformation. Taking initiative helps make the most of this opening.

    Moving away from exactness (separating)

  5. Moon Jupiter

    trine · Orb 1.62°

    The trine between Moon and Jupiter supports cooperation. Themes in harmony: emotions and needs; expansion and meaning. Give this ease a practical direction.

    Moving away from exactness (separating)

  6. Chiron North Node

    sextile · Orb 0.68°

    Chiron and North Node support new possibilities. Themes in dialogue: vulnerability and repair; direction of development. Taking initiative helps make the most of this opening.

    Moving away from exactness (separating)

A void-of-course Moon does not interrupt aspects between the other planets.

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Retrograde movements

See the rhythm of each motion and when the next change of direction occurs.

7 active movements

R indicates apparent retrograde motion. Chiron is a minor body; Lilith and the North Node are calculated points and follow their own dynamics.

  • Venus Scorpio · 5° 21′ 01″In this sign from 09/09/2026 until 24/10/2026 Returns to direct motion on 13/11/2026 · 18:59In approximately 29 days
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  • Saturn Aries · 10° 24′ 31″In this sign since 13/02/2026 Returns to direct motion on 10/12/2026 · 18:30In approximately 56 days
    R
  • Uranus Gemini · 5° 11′ 29″In this sign since 25/04/2026 Returns to direct motion on 08/02/2027 · 07:29In approximately 116 days
    R
  • Neptune Aries · 2° 27′ 33″In this sign since 26/01/2026 Returns to direct motion on 12/12/2026 · 17:16In approximately 58 days
    R
  • Pluto Aquarius · 3° 04′ 07″ Returns to direct motion on 17/10/2027 · 19:59In approximately 367 days
    R
  • Chiron Aries · 28° 49′ 04″ Returns to direct motion on 06/01/2027 · 06h (approximate)In approximately 82 days
    R
  • North Node Aquarius · 28° 08′ 19″In this sign since 26/07/2026 Nodal motion is predominantly retrograde and does not have an end of cycle equivalent to the planets.
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Reading guide

How to interpret the current sky

The current sky brings together today's planetary positions, the Moon phase, the tightest aspects and upcoming astrological movements. This collective view helps reveal the symbolic atmosphere of the present before connecting it to each person's birth chart.

Positions, signs and aspects

Each position shows the sign a planet is moving through. Aspects describe angular relationships: applying aspects are approaching exactness; separating aspects have already passed exactness and their themes are being assimilated.

The Moon and retrogrades today

In astrology, the Moon reflects emotional rhythms and the sky's fastest changes. Void of course is an astrological convention associated with review and completion, not a physical restriction. Retrograde planets appear to move backwards from a geocentric perspective and symbolise return, reassessment and maturation.

Collective sky and birth chart

Today's astrological transits are collective. A personalised reading emerges when the current sky chart is compared with the houses, planets and aspects of your birth. Explore your birth chart and transits.

Method and updates

Positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris from a geocentric perspective, using this site's time zone. Data is refreshed at short intervals; the interpretation is symbolic, does not determine events and does not replace personal context or professional advice. The four main lunar phases come from the Lunar Calendar catalogue. Approximate ingresses and stations are labelled.

Explore phases and events in the Lunar Calendar →

This is a symbolic reading of the geocentric sky. Personal experience depends on the birth chart and each person's context.