Transit Analysis — 5 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 5 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Last Quarter (42.3% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The dominant astrological theme is one of deep, subtle, and inexorable transformation, underscored by the remarkably tight applying sextile between Neptune retrograde in Aries and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius (orb 0.13°). This generational influence encourages dissolving old structures to make way for innovative societal ideals. The emotional landscape is shaped by the Last Quarter Moon, with illumination at 42.3%, a phase that calls for re-evaluation and letting go. A separating square between the Moon in Gemini and Mercury in Virgo (orb 1.29°) suggests that any recent tension between feelings and logic is now easing, allowing for clearer communication.
Compared to yesterday, the Moon has shifted from Rohini nakshatra into the more curious and searching Mrigashira, and its conjunction with Uranus has passed, lessening the element of sudden surprise. Venus, the Atmakaraka or soul planet, continues its graceful journey through its home sign of Libra, now forming a harmonious trine to the North Node (orb 2.83°, applying), aligning personal values with collective destiny. The separating trine between Jupiter in Leo and Saturn retrograde in Aries (orb 1.09°) still provides a backdrop of structured growth, even as its peak influence wanes, offering opportunities to consolidate recent expansive efforts with discipline.
A significant shift is seen in the BaZi chart, where the Day Master is now Ren Wu (Yang Water Horse), a stark contrast to yesterday's Xin Si. The day's chart is overwhelmingly dominated by the Fire element, representing Wealth to the Ren Water Day Master. With three Bing (Yang Fire) stems visible in the Year, Month, and Hour pillars, the pressure to engage with finances, opportunities, and social connections is immense. While potentially lucrative, this can be draining for the unsupported Ren Water, which may feel like it's trying to extinguish a raging fire. The day calls for managing resources carefully and seeking moments of quiet replenishment amidst high-energy demands.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Sagittarius | 27° 58' 31'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 12° 27' 55'' | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 21° 21' 54'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 20° 4' 28'' | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 26° 15' 22'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 15° 55' 7'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 14° 32' 3'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 13° 26' 46'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 40' 57'' | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 33' 59'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 26' 29'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 31' 52'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 29° 5' 23'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 29° 5' 23'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 28° 48' 46'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 24° 14' 16'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 7° 8' 35'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 42.3% | 278.9° | 6.7 days | 21.4 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.13° | Applying |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 0.28° | Applying |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 0.28° | Applying |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 1.09° | Separating |
| Moon Square Mercury | 1.29° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.44° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.44° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 1.72° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.12° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.24° | Separating |
| Mars Square Saturn | 2.47° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 2.56° | Applying |
| Venus Trine North Node | 2.83° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 2.83° | Applying |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 2.91° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 3.45° | Applying |
| Mercury Sextile Mars | 4.16° | Separating |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 4.27° | Applying |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 4.75° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Venus | 4.89° | Applying |
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 | 26.26° Libra |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Moon | 21.36° Gemini |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mercury | 20.07° Virgo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Mars | 15.92° Cancer |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Jupiter | 14.53° Leo |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Saturn | 13.45° Aries |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Sun | 12.47° Virgo |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 0.91° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Mula | 2 | Ketu | Kama | Artha |
| Sun | Purva Phalguni | 2 | Venus | Kama | Artha |
| Moon | Mrigashira | 2 | Mars | Moksha | Artha |
| 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 | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Sun | Aries | 4 |
| Moon | Aries | 7 |
| Mercury | Cancer | 7 |
| 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 | Pisces | 3 |
| 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 | 偏财 Indirect Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 申 Shen (Yang Metal · Monkey) | Monkey | 偏财 Indirect Wealth | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 壬 Ren (Yang Water) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 日主 Day Master | 杨柳木 Willow Wood |
| Hour | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 偏财 Indirect Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Wealth 正财), 己 Ji (Direct Officer 正官) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (申 Shen): 庚 Geng (Indirect Resource 偏印), 壬 Ren (Companion 比肩), 戊 Wu (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Wealth 正财), 己 Ji (Direct Officer 正官) — 空亡: Shen, You
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Wealth 正财), 己 Ji (Direct Officer 正官) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
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 33 (R) & Aquarius 3 deg 26 (R) (Neptune Sextile Pluto (orb 0.13°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Strong
This extremely tight and applying sextile is a powerful generational undercurrent. It facilitates a gentle yet profound dismantling of old paradigms (Neptune) to create space for revolutionary community and technological ideals (Pluto). This energy supports visionary work and spiritual approaches to societal reform.
☊︎ North Node & Lilith — Aquarius 29 deg 5 & Sagittarius 28 deg 48 (North Node Sextile Lilith (orb 0.28°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Strong
This potent and applying sextile brings the raw, instinctual feminine archetype of Lilith into a cooperative alignment with collective destiny. It's an opportunity to integrate our untamed, authentic nature with our future path, especially in areas of belief and group dynamics. The accompanying trine from the South Node adds a sense of ease in releasing past patterns that suppressed this energy.
♃︎ Jupiter & Saturn — Leo 14 deg 32 & Aries 13 deg 26 (R) (Jupiter Trine Saturn (orb 1.09°, Major, separating))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This classic 'Great Conjunction' trine, though separating, continues to offer a stable foundation for growth. It blends Jupiter's optimism and expansion with Saturn's discipline and structure, favoring long-term planning, sustainable projects, and the wisdom to build things that last. The retrograde status of Saturn encourages a review of existing structures before expanding further.
♀︎ Venus — Libra 26 deg 15 (Atmakaraka (Soul Planet) in Libra)
Intensity: Strong-Positive
As the Jaimini Atmakaraka, Venus defines the core soul-purpose of the day. Placed in its domicile of Libra, the focus is on achieving balance, harmony, justice, and beauty in relationships and aesthetics. Its favorable aspects to Lilith and the North Node suggest the soul's path involves embracing authentic desires and aligning them with a higher collective purpose.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
☿︎ Mercury in Virgo — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Sun in Virgo), Mercury in the 1st house is a powerful placement. As Mercury is in its own sign of Virgo, this brings exceptional clarity, analytical skill, and articulate communication to the core identity and physical vitality for the day. This supports detailed work, planning, and self-expression.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
Retrograde Saturn's placement in the 8th house of transformation and hidden matters indicates a deep, internal review of long-term structures and responsibilities. From the soul's viewpoint, this is a period for confronting fears and limitations, slowly and deliberately working through karmic patterns to emerge with greater resilience and wisdom.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☽︎ Moon in Gemini — House 1 Intensity: Strong
With the Moon defining the ascendant of the mind, emotional identity is fluid, curious, and communicative. The mental focus is on gathering information, multitasking, and connecting with others. This placement can bring a restless intellectual energy but also a wonderful adaptability to the day's events.
♀︎ Venus in Libra — House 5 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective, Venus in the 5th house of creativity, romance, and pleasure is a source of immense joy and harmony. Venus is in its own sign, amplifying the desire for artistic expression, social grace, and pleasant interactions. The mind finds it easy to connect with things of beauty and to enjoy leisure.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
☿︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
From the Sun's perspective in Virgo, Mercury rules the 10th house (a Kendra, or angular house of action) and the 1st house (a Trikona, or trine house of fortune). Its placement in the 1st house creates a powerful Raja Yoga, linking purpose and public life directly with the self and vitality. This configuration grants intelligence, status, and the capacity to align one's actions with one's core identity.
♀︎ Trikona lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's perspective in Gemini, Venus is the highly benefic lord of the 5th house (a Trikona of good fortune) and is placed in its own sign within that same house. This is an exceptionally favorable placement for the mind, indicating emotional fulfillment through creativity, romance, and intelligence. It brings a natural grace and ease to matters of the heart and artistic pursuits.
♄︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Challenging
Viewed from the Sun, Saturn rules the 6th house of challenges (a Dusthana) and is placed in the 8th house of sudden events (another Dusthana). This forms a Viparita Raja Yoga, where a challenging placement creates an unexpected positive outcome. Difficulties related to service or health (6th) can be overcome through deep, transformative work (8th), ultimately leading to resilience and surprising gains.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by a Ren Wu (Yang Water Horse) Day Master. The Ren Water is inherently weak, sitting on its own opposing element, Wu Fire (Direct Wealth). The entire chart is ablaze with Fire, with the Year, Month, and Day pillars all containing strong Fire elements, including two prominent Bing (Yang Fire) stems. This creates an overwhelming presence of the Wealth element, which for a weak Day Master translates into immense pressure, potential exhaustion, and the feeling of being controlled by external demands and opportunities. The Month's Shen (Monkey) branch contains Geng Metal, a resource for Ren Water, but it is weakened by the surrounding Fire. To navigate the day successfully, the Day Master needs to consciously draw on support from Metal (resource) and Water (self) elements, manage energy levels carefully, and avoid being consumed by the pursuit of wealth or social status.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 5 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.