planetary positions calculator

Where Were the Planets When You Were Born? Your Sun sign is just the captain of your ship, but the other planets are the crew. From how you think (Mercury) to how you love (Venus), every planet shapes a different part of your personality. Use our free Planetary Position Calculator below to reveal your complete cosmic team and the exact zodiac placement of every planet at the moment of your birth.

🪐 Planetary Positions

Discover the precise location of every planet at your birth.

Aligning the cosmos...

How to Read Your Results

When you generate your planetary positions, you will see a list of planets next to zodiac signs and numbers. Here is a quick cheat sheet to understand what you are looking at:

  • The Planet (The “What”): Think of the planet as a character in a movie.

    • Example: Venus represents your love style and what you value.

       

  • The Sign (The “How”): The zodiac sign is the costume that character is wearing.

    • Example: Venus in Leo means your love style is bold, dramatic, and affectionate (wearing a Leo costume).

       

  • The Degree (The Precision): The number (0° to 29°) shows exactly where the planet was within that sign.

    • Note: This is important for calculating “Aspects” (how planets talk to each other).

  • Rx (Retrograde): If you see a small “Rx” next to a planet, it means that planet was moving backward (Retrograde) when you were born. Its energy is directed inward rather than outward.

Track Cosmic Shifts with a Planetary Position Calculator

Astrology isn’t static; the planets are always moving. While your birth chart is fixed, you can also use a Planetary Position Calculator to check the current location of the planets right now (just set the date to “today”). This allows you to see how current transits—like a Mercury Retrograde or a Saturn Return—are interacting with your personal natal chart

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does a Planetary Position Calculator actually show?

 While your horoscope usually focuses only on the Sun, a Planetary Position Calculator maps the entire solar system at your exact moment of birth. It reveals the zodiac sign and specific degree for every major celestial body—from Mercury (communication) and Venus (love) out to Pluto (transformation).

The planets are in constant motion orbiting the Sun. While heavy planets like Saturn move slowly, the Moon and the “Rising” point move very quickly. To get an accurate map of our Solar System as it appeared from your specific location on Earth, the calculator needs your precise time and place of birth.

Next to each planet, you will see a number (e.g., 15° Aries). The zodiac circle is 360 degrees, divided into 12 signs of 30 degrees each. This number tells you exactly how far into that sign the planet was. This is crucial for advanced astrology, as it helps determine “aspects” or mathematical angles between planets.

If you see “Rx” next to a planet (like Mercury or Saturn), it means that planet was Retrograde at your birth. This suggests that the energy of that planet is turned inward. You might process those themes (like communication or discipline) more internally or reflectively than others.

There is no single “most important” planet; it depends on what you are asking.

  • For Career: Look at your Sun and Mars.

  • For Love: Look at Venus and Moon.

  • For Luck: Look at Jupiter.

  • For Life Lessons: Look at Saturn.

Yes! You can enter today’s date (or a future date) to see the current “Transits.” This helps you understand the cosmic weather right now and how the current planetary lineup might be affecting your mood or decisions.

Interpreting Your Planetary Positions

Once you know that your Venus is in Scorpio or your Mars is in Capricorn, what comes next? Each placement adds a layer of depth to your character.

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