Sun
Themes of identity and vitality
9° Scorpio
Direct
Planet reference and celestial field notes · November 1, 2026
Planets in astrology
Learn the symbolic roles assigned to the ten major astrological bodies used by this site, then compare that reference material with today’s calculated geocentric tropical positions and aspects.
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In astrology, a planet describes a function or subject. Its zodiac sign describes how that function tends to be expressed, its house describes where it is emphasized, and aspects describe how it connects with other planetary functions.
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Sun
identity and vitality
purpose · visibility · creative confidence
Read the full meaning →☽Moon
feelings and instincts
emotional needs · belonging · habitual responses
Read the full meaning →☿Mercury
thought and communication
ideas · language · learning
Read the full meaning →♀Venus
values and relationships
connection · attraction · reciprocity
Read the full meaning →♂Mars
action and desire
initiative · assertion · motivation
Read the full meaning →♃Jupiter
growth and perspective
expansion · meaning · confidence
Read the full meaning →♄Saturn
structure and responsibility
boundaries · discipline · limits
Read the full meaning →♅Uranus
change and originality
innovation · freedom · disruption
Read the full meaning →♆Neptune
imagination and ideals
intuition · compassion · vision
Read the full meaning →♇Pluto
transformation and power
depth · regeneration · hidden dynamics
Read the full meaning →Reading a complete chart
Planets, signs, houses, and aspects work together
A planet should not be read as a standalone prediction or complete personality verdict. Compare its function with its zodiac sign, its calculated natal house, and its aspects to other planets. The resulting interpretation remains reflective astrology rather than scientific proof of character or future events.
Calculated for November 1, 2026
Current planetary positions
These positions are calculated from apparent geocentric tropical ecliptic longitudes. They describe the current sky, not an individual natal chart.
Moon
Themes of feelings and instincts
5° Leo
Direct
Mercury
Themes of thought and communication
16° Scorpio
Retrograde
Venus
Themes of values and relationships
25° Libra
Retrograde
Mars
Themes of action and desire
18° Leo
Direct
Jupiter
Themes of growth and perspective
24° Leo
Direct
Saturn
Themes of structure and responsibility
9° Aries
Retrograde
Uranus
Themes of change and originality
4° Gemini
Retrograde
Neptune
Themes of imagination and ideals
2° Aries
Retrograde
Pluto
Themes of transformation and power
3° Aquarius
Direct
Calculated geometry
Today’s major aspects
Each aspect compares one unique pair of planets using their smallest angular separation, including pairs crossing the 0°/360° boundary.
13 aspects in orb
Sextile · exact 60°
☽ Moon⚹♅ Uranus
- Separation
- 60.86°
- Orb difference
- 0.86°
Included within a 4° sextile orb.
Sextile · exact 60°
♆ Neptune⚹♇ Pluto
- Separation
- 58.94°
- Orb difference
- 1.06°
Included within a 4° sextile orb.
Trine · exact 120°
♅ Uranus△♇ Pluto
- Separation
- 121.52°
- Orb difference
- 1.52°
Included within a 6° trine orb.
Sextile · exact 60°
♀ Venus⚹♃ Jupiter
- Separation
- 61.57°
- Orb difference
- 1.57°
Included within a 4° sextile orb.
Opposition · exact 180°
☽ Moon☍♇ Pluto
- Separation
- 177.62°
- Orb difference
- 2.38°
Included within a 8° opposition orb.
Sextile · exact 60°
♅ Uranus⚹♆ Neptune
- Separation
- 62.58°
- Orb difference
- 2.58°
Included within a 4° sextile orb.
Square · exact 90°
☿ Mercury□♂ Mars
- Separation
- 87.10°
- Orb difference
- 2.90°
Included within a 6° square orb.
Trine · exact 120°
☽ Moon△♆ Neptune
- Separation
- 123.44°
- Orb difference
- 3.44°
Included within a 6° trine orb.
Square · exact 90°
☉ Sun□☽ Moon
- Separation
- 93.63°
- Orb difference
- 3.63°
Included within a 6° square orb.
Trine · exact 120°
☽ Moon△♄ Saturn
- Separation
- 116.27°
- Orb difference
- 3.73°
Included within a 6° trine orb.
Conjunction · exact 0°
♂ Mars☌♃ Jupiter
- Separation
- 5.48°
- Orb difference
- 5.48°
Included within a 8° conjunction orb.
Conjunction · exact 0°
☉ Sun☌☿ Mercury
- Separation
- 6.86°
- Orb difference
- 6.86°
Included within a 8° conjunction orb.
Conjunction · exact 0°
♄ Saturn☌♆ Neptune
- Separation
- 7.17°
- Orb difference
- 7.17°
Included within a 8° conjunction orb.
Default aspect orbs
conjunction ±8°sextile ±4°square ±6°trine ±6°opposition ±8°
How to read this
Planet + sign
A planet describes the function. The sign describes the style through which that function is expressed. Current-sky placements are collective context rather than personalized natal placements.
Calculation note
Astronomical positions
Positions use Astronomy Engine to calculate apparent geocentric tropical ecliptic longitudes. Retrograde status is derived from longitudinal motion, while aspects are matched deterministically against configured angular orbs.