Transit Analysis — 9 October 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 9 October 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Balsamic Moon (3.3% illuminated) Retrograde: Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The celestial atmosphere today is one of release and quiet culmination, guided by the Balsamic Moon, now a mere sliver of light with just 3.3% illumination and only 1.7 days until the New Moon. This introspective mood is deepened by a significant shift in the Jaimini system, as the Moon in Virgo takes over from Jupiter as the Atmakaraka, or soul planet. The collective focus moves from broad wisdom to the refinement of emotions, service, and practical details. This sensitive backdrop is stirred by considerable tension. The day's tightest aspect is a nearly exact square between retrograde Neptune and Lilith (0.05°, applying), dredging up profound, perhaps unsettling, subconscious material where ideals clash with primal instincts. Adding to this friction, retrograde Venus in Scorpio is applying to a square with Mars in Leo (1.6°), a classic signature of conflict in relationships and a passionate, yet potentially frustrating, re-evaluation of desires and values.
While this internal pressure builds, the remnants of recent dynamic action are still felt. Mars is separating from a stimulating sextile to retrograde Uranus (0.89°) and a confrontational opposition to retrograde Pluto (3.18°), suggesting a period of sudden change and power struggles is now winding down. Communication and affection are still intertwined as Mercury separates from its conjunction with retrograde Venus (2.6°), but the backward motion of Venus urges a review of recent conversations and agreements rather than forging new ones. The broader generational theme of innovative social change continues to build, underlined by the applying trine between retrograde Uranus and retrograde Pluto (2.29°).
The BaZi chart for the day is defined by the 丙辰 (Bing Chen) or Yang Fire Dragon Day Master. This is a strong and vibrant day, as the Day Master is supported by a Companion stem in the Year and rooted in the Horse branch. The month of 戊戌 (Wu Xu) provides a mountain of Earth, the Day Master's output, in the form of the Eating God. This configuration points to a day of immense creativity, self-expression, and performance. However, with so much Fire producing so much Earth, there can be a tendency towards stubbornness or becoming lost in one's own creations without the balancing influence of external structure.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 14° 19' 51'' | — |
| Sun | Libra | 15° 40' 43'' | Direct |
| Moon | Virgo | 24° 53' 20'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 10° 27' 40'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 7° 51' 39'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Mars | Leo | 6° 15' 39'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 20° 58' 11'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 10° 57' 13'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 22' 8'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 2° 38' 41'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 4' 51'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Aries | 29° 15' 26'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 27° 17' 29'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 27° 17' 29'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 2° 35' 45'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 29° 1' 32'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 27° 5' 12'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsamic Moon | 3.3% | 339.21° | 1.7 days | 16.5 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Square Lilith | 0.05° | Applying |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.44° | Separating |
| Mars Sextile Uranus | 0.89° | Separating |
| Venus Square Mars | 1.6° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.97° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.97° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.29° | Applying |
| Mercury Conjunction Venus | 2.6° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.72° | Applying |
| Mars Opposition Pluto | 3.18° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 3.34° | Separating |
| Mars Trine Neptune | 3.62° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.82° | Separating |
| Mercury Square Mars | 4.2° | Separating |
| Mars Trine Saturn | 4.69° | Applying |
| Sun Opposition Saturn | 4.72° | Separating |
| Venus Square Pluto | 4.78° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 5.26° | Applying |
| Sun Sextile Jupiter | 5.29° | Applying |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 5.3° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 5.3° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 5.58° | Applying |
Houses (Whole Sign)
| House | Sign |
|---|---|
| 1st | Capricorn |
| 2nd | Aquarius |
| 3rd | Pisces |
| 4th | Aries |
| 5th | Taurus |
| 6th | Gemini |
| 7th | Cancer |
| 8th | Leo |
| 9th | Virgo |
| 10th | Libra |
| 11th | Scorpio |
| 12th | Sagittarius |
Jaimini Chara Karakas
| Karaka | Role | Planet | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmakaraka | Soul | Moon | 24.89° Virgo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Jupiter | 20.97° Leo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Sun | 15.68° Libra |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Saturn | 10.95° Aries |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Mercury | 10.46° Scorpio |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Venus | 7.86° Scorpio |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Mars | 6.26° Leo |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 2.71° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Purva Ashadha | 3 | Venus | Moksha | Kama |
| Sun | Hasta | 4 | Moon | Moksha | Moksha |
| Moon | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
| Mercury | Swati | 3 | Rahu | Artha | Kama |
| Venus | Swati | 3 | Rahu | Artha | Kama |
| Mars | Pushya | 3 | Saturn | Dharma | Kama |
| Jupiter | Ashlesha | 4 | Mercury | Dharma | Moksha |
| 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 | 3 | Mars | Dharma | Kama |
| Southnode | Magha | 1 | Ketu | Artha | Dharma |
| Lilith | Mula | 3 | Ketu | Kama | Kama |
| Midheaven | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 3 | Sun | Moksha | Kama |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Taurus | 5 |
| Sun | Aquarius | 5 |
| Moon | Leo | 8 |
| Mercury | Libra | 4 |
| Venus | Virgo | 3 |
| Mars | Taurus | 2 |
| Jupiter | Libra | 7 |
| Saturn | Cancer | 4 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 |
| Pluto | Libra | 1 |
| Chiron | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Northnode | Gemini | 9 |
| Southnode | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 1 |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 9 |
| Selena | Virgo | 9 |
BaZi Four Pillars 八字
| Pillar | Stem | Branch | Animal | Ten God | Nayin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 比肩 Companion | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 戊 Wu (Yang Earth) | 戌 Xu (Yang Earth · Dog) | Dog | 食神 Eating God | 平地木 Plain Wood |
| Day | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 辰 Chen (Yang Earth · Dragon) | Dragon | 日主 Day Master | 沙中土 Sand Earth |
| Hour | 甲 Jia (Yang Wood) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 偏印 Indirect Resource | 沙中金 Sand Metal |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Rob Wealth 劫财), 己 Ji (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (戌 Xu): 戊 Wu (Eating God 食神), 辛 Xin (Direct Wealth 正财), 丁 Ding (Rob Wealth 劫财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (辰 Chen): 戊 Wu (Eating God 食神), 乙 Yi (Direct Resource 正印), 癸 Gui (Direct Officer 正官) — 空亡: Zi, Chou
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Rob Wealth 劫财), 己 Ji (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Chen, Si
Surya Lagna (Libra as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Libra | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Virgo | 12 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 2 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Mars | Leo | 11 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 11 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Aries | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 5 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 11 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 4 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 12 | Direct |
Chandra Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Libra | 2 | Direct |
| Moon | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 3 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 3 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Mars | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 10 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 6 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 5 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♆︎ Neptune & Lilith — Neptune Aries 2° 38' (R) | Lilith Capricorn 2° 35' (Neptune Square Lilith with a 0.05° orb (applying))
Intensity: Challenging
This is the day's most exact and potent aspect. Retrograde Neptune's dissolving, idealistic energy in Aries clashes with the raw, instinctual power of Lilith in Capricorn. This can manifest as a powerful tension between spiritual ideals and earthly authority, or a struggle with subconscious fears that undermine ambition.
♀︎ Venus & Mars — Venus Scorpio 7° 51' (R) | Mars Leo 6° 15' (Venus Square Mars with a 1.6° orb (applying))
Intensity: Challenging
Desire confronts action in a tense, dynamic alignment. With Venus retrograde in Scorpio, relationships, values, and finances are under intense internal review, and this process now meets the assertive, performative drive of Mars in Leo. This can create passionate friction, creative breakthroughs born of conflict, or romantic frustrations.
☽︎ Moon — Virgo 24° 53' (Atmakaraka (Soul Planet))
Intensity: Strong
The Moon, having reached the highest degree of any planet, becomes the Atmakaraka, guiding the soul's purpose for the day. This shifts the collective focus towards emotional intelligence, service, health, and organization. The soul's lesson involves finding perfection in imperfection and offering practical care to others.
♅︎ Uranus & Pluto — Uranus Gemini 5° 22' (R) | Pluto Aquarius 3° 4' (R) (Uranus Trine Pluto with a 2.29° orb (applying))
Intensity: Moderate
This major generational aspect, linking innovation with transformation, continues to build. In harmonious air signs, it supports revolutionary ideas, technological advancement, and the restructuring of social networks. As both planets are retrograde, this energy is more geared towards refining and rethinking these large-scale changes.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 7 Intensity: Strong
From the soul's perspective (Sun in Libra), Saturn (R) occupies the 7th house of partnerships. As the Yogakaraka for this lagna, Saturn is immensely powerful, bringing structure, seriousness, and karmic lessons to all one-on-one relationships. Its retrograde motion suggests a period of reviewing commitments and understanding the true foundation of alliances.
☿︎ Mercury & Venus in Scorpio — House 2 Intensity: Positive
The 9th lord of fortune (Mercury) and the 1st lord of self (Venus R) are placed in the 2nd house of resources and values. This is a potent combination for manifesting wealth and speaking one's truth. However, with Venus retrograde, the soul's focus is on re-evaluating what is truly valuable and whether current resources align with core identity.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☽︎ Moon in Virgo — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective (Moon in Virgo), the Moon itself is in the 1st house of identity. This places emotions and mental processes at the forefront of the day's experience. There is a strong emotional need for order, analysis, and usefulness, and the self-concept is tied to being helpful and correct.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
The emotional body confronts deep, transformative energies as retrograde Saturn occupies the 8th house. This placement can bring up fears, anxieties, or a sense of limitation regarding shared resources and intimacy. It is a powerful, albeit challenging, transit for deep psychological work and confronting long-standing karmic patterns.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♄︎ Yogakaraka Active (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the Sun in Libra, Saturn rules both a Kendra (4th) and a Trikona (5th), making it the single most powerful and auspicious planet (Yogakaraka). Its placement in the 7th house, another powerful Kendra, activates its full potential for creating status, stability, and success through disciplined engagement with others. This is a profound influence for building lasting structures from the soul's perspective.
♄︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
This configuration highlights a key principle of Vedic astrology: when a lord of a Trikona house (1, 5, 9) is placed in a Kendra house (1, 4, 7, 10), a Raja Yoga (royal union) is formed. Here, Saturn as the lord of the 5th house (creativity, intelligence) sits in the 7th (partnerships, public life), linking purpose with power and promising achievement through alliances.
♄︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Challenging
From the Moon in Virgo, Saturn rules the challenging 6th house (obstacles, debt, illness) and is placed in the difficult 8th house (crisis, transformation). This creates a Vipreet Raja Yoga, where adversity can unexpectedly lead to positive outcomes. Emotionally, it signifies that facing deep-seated issues (8th house) can resolve persistent conflicts (6th house), bringing profound relief.
BaZi Summary
Today's chart is defined by the 丙辰 (Bing Chen), or Yang Fire Dragon, Day Master. This is a strong Day Master, drawing support from the 丙 (Bing) Yang Fire Companion stem in the Year Pillar and finding its root in the 午 (Wu) Horse branch. The month of 戊戌 (Wu Xu), Yang Earth Dog, presents a formidable expression of the Eating God (食神), indicating a powerful drive for creativity, self-expression, and pleasure. The Day Branch, 辰 (Chen) Dragon, also contains Eating God, further amplifying this theme of output. The dynamic is one of strong Fire producing abundant Earth. While this fosters great creativity and performance, the relative lack of the Water element (Officer) suggests a need for self-imposed discipline to avoid becoming scattered or overly indulgent. Similarly, the absence of the Metal element (Wealth) in the main pillars implies that financial gain will come as a direct result of tangible creative output rather than through other means.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 9 October 2026 at 12:00 local time.