The sky today
Where the planets are right now, 14 July 2026, computed from the actual sky. Vela reads the moving sky as a rhythm to reflect against, never a force acting on you. Today the Moon is a new moon in Cancer, about 0% illuminated.
| Planet | Sign | |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | ♋ Cancer | |
| Moon | ♋ Cancer | |
| Mercury | ♋ Cancer | retrograde |
| Venus | ♍ Virgo | |
| Mars | ♊ Gemini | |
| Jupiter | ♌ Leo | |
| Saturn | ♈ Aries | |
| Uranus | ♊ Gemini | |
| Neptune | ♈ Aries | retrograde |
| Pluto | ♒ Aquarius | retrograde |
Mercury, Neptune, Pluto, North Node, South Node are currently retrograde. A retrograde is not a force acting on you; it is a fitting cue to slow down and review. Read the honest version of Mercury retrograde, or see the full 2026 retrograde calendar.
Read today's daily horoscopes, the Moon phase today, or learn what a transit is.
Frequently asked
What signs are the planets in today?
Today, 14 July 2026: Sun in Cancer, Moon in Cancer, Mercury in Cancer (retrograde), Venus in Virgo, Mars in Gemini, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Aries, Uranus in Gemini, Neptune in Aries (retrograde), Pluto in Aquarius (retrograde).
Which planets are retrograde right now?
Mercury, Neptune, Pluto, North Node, South Node are retrograde today. Vela reads a retrograde as a season to review, not a force that acts on you.