Transit Analysis — 4 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 4 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Last Quarter (53.8% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The dominant energetic shift today is the Moon's move into mutable air sign Gemini, where it immediately passes over Uranus. This transition from yesterday's earthy Taurus Moon introduces a current of intellectual restlessness, sudden insights, and potentially disruptive news. The Moon's conjunction with Uranus (orb 1.49°, separating) electrifies the emotional landscape, favoring spontaneity and innovative thinking, but can also manifest as nervous tension. This occurs under the sky of a Last Quarter Moon (53.8% illumination), a phase that calls for re-evaluation and letting go of what no longer serves the path forward, amplifying the Uranian theme of breaking from the past.
The background is colored by a mix of stable and tense energies. A separating trine between Jupiter in Leo and a retrograde Saturn in Aries (orb 0.82°) still offers a framework for disciplined growth, though the peak of this opportunity has passed. More immediate is the separating square between Mars in Cancer and retrograde Saturn (orb 1.78°), a lingering friction between the drive to act on emotional impulse and the need for cautious review. The tightest aspect is a subtle but profound applying sextile between retrograde Neptune and retrograde Pluto (orb 0.13°), a generational influence that supports deep, alchemical transformation on both a personal and collective level.
Venus, as the day's Atmakaraka or soul planet, holds significant sway from its domicile in Libra, emphasizing a core drive toward harmony, justice, and refined relationships. Several planets remain retrograde—Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron—directing their energies inward for a period of profound reassessment and integration. The BaZi chart for the day features a Xin (Yin Metal) Day Master under considerable pressure from the strong Bing (Yang Fire) of the Year and Month pillars. This dynamic highlights a theme of being tested or controlled by external structures and authority, requiring diplomacy and resilience to navigate successfully.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Sagittarius | 27° 3' 20'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 11° 29' 47'' | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 7° 10' 7'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 18° 15' 39'' | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 25° 30' 21'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 15° 17' 22'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 14° 19' 36'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 13° 30' 24'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 40' 38'' | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 35' 30'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 27' 31'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 33' 28'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 29° 8' 34'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 29° 8' 34'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 28° 42' 5'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 24° 5' 49'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 6° 5' 44'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 53.8% | 265.67° | 7.7 days | 22.5 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.13° | Applying |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 0.44° | Applying |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 0.44° | Applying |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 0.82° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.42° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.42° | Separating |
| Moon Conjunction Uranus | 1.49° | Separating |
| Mars Square Saturn | 1.78° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 1.86° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.09° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.22° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 2.9° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile Mars | 2.97° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 3.2° | Applying |
| Moon Sextile Neptune | 3.58° | Separating |
| Venus Trine North Node | 3.64° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 3.64° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Pluto | 3.71° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 3.79° | Applying |
| Sun Square Moon | 4.33° | Applying |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 4.89° | Applying |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 5.05° | Applying |
| Sun Square Uranus | 5.82° | 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 | 25.51° Libra |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mercury | 18.26° Virgo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mars | 15.29° Cancer |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Jupiter | 14.33° Leo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 13.51° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Sun | 11.50° Virgo |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Moon | 7.17° Gemini |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 0.86° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Mula | 1 | Ketu | Kama | Dharma |
| Sun | Purva Phalguni | 2 | Venus | Kama | Artha |
| Moon | Rohini | 1 | Moon | Moksha | Dharma |
| Mercury | Purva Phalguni | 4 | Venus | Kama | Moksha |
| Venus | Chitra | 3 | Mars | Kama | Kama |
| Mars | Punarvasu | 1 | Jupiter | Artha | Dharma |
| Jupiter | Ashlesha | 2 | Mercury | Dharma | Artha |
| 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 | 4 | Ketu | Artha | Moksha |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 1 | Sun | Moksha | Dharma |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Sun | Aries | 4 |
| Moon | Sagittarius | 3 |
| Mercury | Gemini | 6 |
| 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 | 正官 Direct Officer | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 申 Shen (Yang Metal · Monkey) | Monkey | 正官 Direct Officer | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 辛 Xin (Yin Metal) | 巳 Si (Yin Fire · Snake) | Snake | 日主 Day Master | 白蜡金 White Wax Metal |
| Hour | 甲 Jia (Yang Wood) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 正财 Direct Wealth | 沙中金 Sand Metal |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Seven Killings 七杀), 己 Ji (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (申 Shen): 庚 Geng (Rob Wealth 劫财), 壬 Ren (Hurting Officer 伤官), 戊 Wu (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (巳 Si): 丙 Bing (Direct Officer 正官), 庚 Geng (Rob Wealth 劫财), 戊 Wu (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Shen, You
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Seven Killings 七杀), 己 Ji (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Chen, Si
Surya Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 10 | 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 (Gemini as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 4 | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 4 | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 5 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 2 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 3 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 11 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 1 | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 11 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 12 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 9 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 3 | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 7 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 4 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♆︎ Neptune & Pluto — Aries 3 deg 35 (R) & Aquarius 3 deg 27 (R) (Neptune Sextile Pluto (orb 0.13°, applying))
Intensity: Strong
This extremely tight, applying sextile is the day's most precise aspect. As a generational influence, it provides a subtle yet powerful undercurrent for profound spiritual and structural transformation, dissolving old paradigms to allow for deeper truths to emerge.
☽︎ Moon & Uranus — Gemini 7 deg 10 & Gemini 5 deg 40 (Moon Conjunction Uranus (orb 1.49°, separating))
Intensity: Strong
The Moon's passage over Uranus in Gemini creates a volatile and electric emotional atmosphere. Expect sudden news, flashes of insight, and a strong urge for intellectual freedom and novelty. This energy can be exciting and liberating but may also manifest as anxiety or unpredictability.
♃︎ Jupiter & Saturn — Leo 14 deg 19 & Aries 13 deg 30 (R) (Jupiter Trine Saturn (orb 0.82°, separating))
Intensity: Moderate
This supportive trine between the great benefic and the great malefic offers a fading opportunity for structured, sustainable growth. It bridges optimistic expansion with pragmatic realism, making it easier to build lasting foundations, though the separating orb suggests the main work is already underway.
♀︎ Venus — Libra 25 deg 30 (Atmakaraka (Soul Planet) in Domicile)
Intensity: Strong-Positive
As the planet with the highest degree, Venus is the Atmakaraka, signifying the core desire of the soul. In its own sign of Libra, this points to a life path centered on creating beauty, harmony, and balanced relationships, with a deep need for justice and diplomacy.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
☿︎ Mercury in Virgo — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective, Mercury in the 1st house in its own sign of Virgo is exceptionally powerful. This placement grants the core self a sharp, analytical intellect and a gift for detailed communication. The life path is strongly defined by logic, service, and the pursuit of perfection.
♀︎ Venus in Libra — House 2 Intensity: Positive
With Venus in its domicile in the 2nd house of resources and values, the soul's journey is deeply connected to cultivating wealth through beauty, art, and harmonious partnerships. This placement suggests a natural talent for attracting resources and an innate understanding of value, both material and interpersonal.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☽︎ Moon & Uranus in Gemini — House 1 Intensity: Strong
From the mind's perspective, the Moon and Uranus in the 1st house create an identity that is restless, curious, and unconventional. The emotional self feels most alive when learning, communicating, and experiencing intellectual freedom. This can lead to a brilliant but sometimes scattered mental state.
♀︎ Venus in Libra — House 5 Intensity: Strong-Positive
Venus in its own sign in the 5th house of creativity and pleasure is a source of great joy for the mind. Emotionally, there is a strong pull towards romance, artistic expression, and intellectual games. The heart finds fulfillment in social grace and the pursuit of refined pleasures.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
☿︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
From the Sun's perspective, Mercury is the lord of the 10th house of career (a Kendra) and is placed in the 1st house of self (a Trikona). This powerful Raja Yoga links status and action directly to the soul's identity, suggesting success comes through personal intelligence and communication skills.
♄︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Challenging
Saturn, as the lord of the 6th house of obstacles, is placed in the 8th house of transformation. This Vipreet-style configuration indicates that the soul can experience unexpected gains or deep breakthroughs by confronting challenges, debts, or health issues head-on, turning adversity into strength.
♀︎ Trikona lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's perspective, Venus rules the 5th house of creativity and intellect (a Trikona) and is placed within it. This strengthens the house immensely, giving the mind a natural affinity for art, romance, and speculation, and bringing ease and fortune to these areas of life.
BaZi Summary
The Day Master is Xin Si (Yin Metal Snake), representing refined, decorative metal. The Day Master is considered weak, as it sits on a Fire branch (Snake) and is confronted by powerful Bing (Yang Fire) stems in both the Year and Month pillars. This creates a chart dominated by the Direct Officer element, which controls and puts pressure on the Day Master. The individual may feel a strong sense of duty, responsibility, or scrutiny from authority figures. While this pressure can be challenging, it also provides the potential for status and achievement. The Snake branch offers some support through its hidden stems of Geng (Rob Wealth) and Wu (Direct Resource), providing a subtle root of resilience and assistance, but the overall dynamic is one of navigating external demands with grace and diplomacy.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 4 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.