Transit Analysis — 2 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 2 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Waning Gibbous (75.3% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The dominant energetic shift today comes from the Moon's ingress into earthy, stable Taurus, leaving behind the fiery impulsiveness of Aries. This grounding influence is beautifully supported by an applying trine from the Sun in practical Virgo, an aspect with a tight orb of 0.4°. This creates a harmonious flow between purpose and feeling, making it an excellent day for tangible progress on detailed work that also brings sensual satisfaction. The atmosphere is one of productive refinement, underscored by the Waning Gibbous Moon phase, now at 75.3% illumination. A lingering sense of structured growth continues from the separating Jupiter-Saturn trine (orb 0.29°), though a separating square between Mars and retrograde Saturn (orb 0.4°) may still present some friction, where actions feel checked by past limitations or responsibilities.
The soul's focus, as indicated by the Jaimini Atmakaraka, has shifted significantly from the Moon to Venus. With Venus at home in Libra, the day's highest purpose is found in cultivating balance, diplomacy, and beauty in relationships and surroundings. The continued retrograde motion of Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron encourages deep, internal review of structures, beliefs, and collective transformations.
The BaZi chart for the day features a Ji Mao (Yin Earth Rabbit) Day Master. This places the Day Master on its own Seven Killings star, indicating a baseline of pressure and challenge. However, the chart is strongly supported by double Bing (Yang Fire) stems in the Year and Month pillars, providing a powerful stream of Direct Resource energy. This suggests that while challenges are present, support from elders, education, and established systems is readily available to nourish the weak Day Master and help it navigate the day's demands.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Sagittarius | 25° 11' 55'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 9° 33' 36'' | Direct |
| Moon | Taurus | 9° 9' 51'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 14° 34' 25'' | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 23° 57' 45'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 14° 1' 36'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 13° 54' 33'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 13° 37' 26'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 39' 49'' | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 38' 29'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 29' 38'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 36' 32'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 29° 14' 55'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 29° 14' 55'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 28° 28' 43'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 23° 48' 56'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 4° 0' 27'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waning Gibbous | 75.3% | 239.6° | 9.9 days | 24.6 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.15° | Applying |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 0.29° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Moon | 0.4° | Applying |
| Mars Square Saturn | 0.4° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile Mars | 0.55° | Separating |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 0.77° | Applying |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 0.77° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.36° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.36° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.02° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 2.13° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.17° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 2.88° | Separating |
| Sun Square Uranus | 3.9° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 4.47° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 4.52° | Applying |
| Moon Square Jupiter | 4.75° | Applying |
| Moon Sextile Mars | 4.86° | Applying |
| Sun Conjunction Mercury | 5.01° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 5.16° | Applying |
| Venus Trine North Node | 5.29° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 5.29° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Mercury | 5.41° | Applying |
| Moon Square Pluto | 5.67° | Separating |
Houses (Whole Sign)
| House | Sign |
|---|---|
| 1st | Sagittarius |
| 2nd | Capricorn |
| 3rd | Aquarius |
| 4th | Pisces |
| 5th | Aries |
| 6th | Taurus |
| 7th | Gemini |
| 8th | Cancer |
| 9th | Leo |
| 10th | Virgo |
| 11th | Libra |
| 12th | Scorpio |
Jaimini Chara Karakas
| Karaka | Role | Planet | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmakaraka | Soul | Venus | 23.96° Libra |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mercury | 14.57° Virgo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mars | 14.03° Cancer |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Jupiter | 13.91° Leo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 13.62° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Sun | 9.56° Virgo |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Moon | 9.16° Taurus |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 0.75° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Mula | 1 | Ketu | Kama | Dharma |
| Sun | Purva Phalguni | 1 | Venus | Kama | Dharma |
| Moon | Bharani | 1 | Venus | Artha | Dharma |
| Mercury | Purva Phalguni | 3 | Venus | Kama | Kama |
| Venus | Chitra | 2 | Mars | Kama | Artha |
| Mars | Ardra | 4 | Rahu | Kama | Moksha |
| Jupiter | Ashlesha | 1 | Mercury | Dharma | Dharma |
| Saturn | Revati | 1 | Mercury | Moksha | Dharma |
| Uranus | Rohini | 1 | Moon | Moksha | Dharma |
| Neptune | Uttara Bhadrapada | 2 | Saturn | Kama | Artha |
| Pluto | Uttara Ashadha | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
| Chiron | Ashwini | 2 | Ketu | Dharma | Artha |
| Northnode | Dhanishta | 4 | Mars | Dharma | Moksha |
| Southnode | Magha | 2 | Ketu | Artha | Artha |
| Lilith | Mula | 2 | Ketu | Kama | Artha |
| Midheaven | Magha | 3 | Ketu | Artha | Kama |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 1 | Sun | Moksha | Dharma |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Scorpio | 8 |
| Sun | Pisces | 3 |
| Moon | Pisces | 3 |
| Mercury | Taurus | 5 |
| Venus | Taurus | 8 |
| Mars | Scorpio | 5 |
| Jupiter | Leo | 5 |
| Saturn | Leo | 5 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Taurus | 2 |
| Pluto | Scorpio | 2 |
| Chiron | Capricorn | 1 |
| Northnode | Gemini | 9 |
| Southnode | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Midheaven | Aquarius | 2 |
| Selena | Leo | 8 |
BaZi Four Pillars 八字
| Pillar | Stem | Branch | Animal | Ten God | Nayin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 正印 Direct Resource | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 申 Shen (Yang Metal · Monkey) | Monkey | 正印 Direct Resource | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 己 Ji (Yin Earth) | 卯 Mao (Yin Wood · Rabbit) | Rabbit | 日主 Day Master | 城头土 City Wall Earth |
| Hour | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 伤官 Hurting Officer | 路旁土 Roadside Earth |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Resource 偏印), 己 Ji (Companion 比肩) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (申 Shen): 庚 Geng (Hurting Officer 伤官), 壬 Ren (Direct Wealth 正财), 戊 Wu (Rob Wealth 劫财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (卯 Mao): 乙 Yi (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Shen, You
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Resource 偏印), 己 Ji (Companion 比肩) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
Surya Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Taurus | 9 | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 2 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 11 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 10 | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 6 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 4 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
Chandra Lagna (Taurus as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 5 | Direct |
| Moon | Taurus | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 5 | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 6 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 3 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 4 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 12 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 2 | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 12 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 10 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 10 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 4 | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 8 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 5 | Direct |
Key Highlights
☉︎ Sun & Moon — Virgo 9° 33' & Taurus 9° 9' (Sun Trine Moon (orb 0.4°, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This harmonious and supportive trine fosters an easy alignment between conscious will and emotional needs. The practical, detail-oriented Virgo Sun works seamlessly with the steady, security-seeking Taurus Moon, making this an excellent time for tasks that require both focus and patience. Emotional well-being and practical productivity are beautifully linked.
♃︎ Jupiter & Saturn — Leo 13° 54' & Aries 13° 37' (R) (Jupiter Trine Saturn (orb 0.29°, separating))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
Though separating, this major trine remains exceptionally potent. It signifies a period where expansive vision and disciplined structure work together, allowing for sustainable growth and the successful implementation of long-term plans. The wisdom gained from past efforts can now be applied with confidence and creative flair.
♂︎ Mars & Saturn — Cancer 14° 1' & Aries 13° 37' (R) (Mars Square Saturn (orb 0.4°, separating))
Intensity: Challenging
This tight, separating square creates friction between the drive to act and the forces of limitation or responsibility. Actions may feel blocked, delayed, or met with frustrating obstacles. It's a call to proceed with caution and deliberation rather than force, addressing underlying structural weaknesses before pushing forward.
♀︎ Venus — Libra 23° 57' (Atmakaraka (Soul Planet) for the day)
Intensity: Strong
Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and relationships, takes on the role of Atmakaraka, guiding the soul's purpose. Being in its domicile of Libra amplifies its themes, emphasizing the profound lessons to be learned through partnership, diplomacy, justice, and the creation of harmony. The day's highest path involves cultivating balance and appreciating aesthetic value.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
☽︎ Moon in Taurus — House 9 Intensity: Positive
From the soul's perspective (Sun in Virgo), the Moon occupies the 9th house of fortune, higher wisdom, and dharma. This brings an emotional and intuitive connection to one's beliefs and life path. The soul finds comfort and security in established philosophies and may experience a sense of being gracefully guided by a higher purpose.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
Retrograde Saturn, as lord of the 5th and 6th houses, resides in the 8th house of transformation and crisis. This indicates that the soul's journey involves a deep, slow restructuring of creative expression and methods of dealing with conflict. It is a profound, if challenging, placement for facing karmic debts and transforming limitations from within.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☿︎ Mercury in Virgo — House 5 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective (Moon in Taurus), Mercury is exalted in the 5th house of intellect, creativity, and speculation. This is an exceptionally powerful placement for clear, analytical, and productive thinking. The mind takes great pleasure in learning, problem-solving, and expressing its intelligence through creative or strategic pursuits.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 12 Intensity: Moderate
Saturn, the Yogakaraka (most powerful planet for this lagna), is placed in the 12th house of endings, solitude, and the subconscious. Emotionally, this directs the mind's most potent structuring energy toward introspection and spiritual release. While it can feel isolating, it offers the profound potential to resolve old karma and build a solid foundation for spiritual life.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♄︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the emotional perspective of the Taurus Moon, Saturn is the Yogakaraka, the single most powerful and beneficial planet. It rules both a Kendra (10th house of action) and a Trikona (9th house of fortune), creating a potent Raja Yoga. Its placement in the 12th house channels this immense potential towards spiritual pursuits, liberation, and dealing with hidden matters.
☿︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
From the soul's perspective of the Virgo Sun, Mercury forms a powerful Raja Yoga. As the lord of the 1st house (a Trikona) and the 10th house (a Kendra), its placement in the 1st house strengthens the self, purpose, and public standing. This configuration bestows intelligence, status, and the capacity to align one's actions with one's core identity.
☉︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Sun) Nature: Auspicious
From the mental/emotional perspective of the Taurus Moon, the Sun creates a Raja Yoga. As the lord of the 4th house of happiness and home (a Kendra), its placement in the 5th house of creativity and intellect (a Trikona) links emotional security with intelligent self-expression. The mind finds power and purpose in creative acts that bring a sense of inner contentment.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by the Ji Mao (Yin Earth Rabbit) Day Master. Ji Earth is akin to soft garden soil, while the Rabbit branch it sits upon is Yin Wood, representing the Seven Killings (Qi Sha) element that controls and pressures it. This makes for an inherently weak Day Master facing innate challenges. However, the chart receives powerful and essential support from the Year and Month pillars, both of which feature the Bing (Yang Fire) stem. This double dose of Direct Resource (Zheng Yin) energy acts like a warm sun, nourishing the soil and providing the strength, knowledge, and backing needed to thrive despite the pressure. The Month Branch is the Shen Monkey, which contains the Day Master's Hurting Officer, Wealth, and Rob Wealth stars, but its primary influence is providing a root for the supportive Fire element. The dynamic is one of navigating pressure through wisdom, education, and reliance on established structures.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 2 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.