Vela The sky today
Where the planets are right now, 29 August 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 full moon in Pisces, about 98% illuminated.
| Planet | Sign | |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | ♍︎ Virgo | |
| Moon | ♓︎ Pisces | |
| Mercury | ♍︎ Virgo | |
| Venus | ♎︎ Libra | |
| Mars | ♋︎ Cancer | |
| Jupiter | ♌︎ Leo | |
| Saturn | ♈︎ Aries | retrograde |
| Uranus | ♊︎ Gemini | |
| Neptune | ♈︎ Aries | retrograde |
| Pluto | ♒︎ Aquarius | retrograde |
Saturn, 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 retrograde calendar.
Look up any date in the ephemeris, 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, 29 August 2026: Sun in Virgo, Moon in Pisces, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Libra, Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Aries (retrograde), Uranus in Gemini, Neptune in Aries (retrograde), Pluto in Aquarius (retrograde).
Which planets are retrograde right now?
Saturn, 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.