The sky on Sunday, 13 September 2026
the Sun catches the eye of Mars — and two more scenes from the real sky of Sunday, 13 September 2026.
The planets are characters here. The astronomy under them is real — every sign, degree and orb on this page is computed for this date, and printed so you can check it.
the Sun catches the eye of Mars
an open door neither has walked through yet
☉ the Sun I'll start, shall I.
♂ Mars I'll go first, then. You come when you're ready.
☉ the Sun I don't actually know what I'm like when nobody's watching.
the Sun 20° Virgo · sextile · Mars 21° Cancer · orb 0.48°, applying
Mercury agrees far too readily with Uranus
easy, which is its own kind of danger
☿ Mercury Before we start, can I clarify one detail. Or four.
♅ Uranus Oh, now this is interesting.
☿ Mercury I'd love to just sit with something once.
♅ Uranus You don't have to come with me. I'll tell you what I find.
Mercury 4° Libra · trine · Uranus 5° Gemini ℞ · orb 1.01°, applying
Venus will not let it go with Pluto
friction, and both of them are right
♀ Venus I'd like it to be pleasant. That's all.
♇ Pluto You already know. You're just not saying it yet.
♀ Venus I'd rather be liked than right, and I know what that costs.
♇ Pluto I'm not going anywhere. Take as long as you need.
Venus 1° Scorpio · square · Pluto 3° Aquarius ℞ · orb 1.33°, applying
These are the sky's aspects, the same for everybody. Yours are the ones they make to your chart.