Transit Analysis — 9 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 9 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Waning Crescent (5.8% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The dominant astrological theme is one of culmination and relationship reckoning, driven by Venus, the Atmakaraka or soul planet, positioned at an intense 29 degrees of its home sign, Libra. This anaretic degree signifies a point of crisis or decision, amplified by an applying opposition to the wounded healer, Chiron retrograde (orb 1.31°), and a very tight applying sextile to the primal feminine archetype, Lilith (orb 0.15°). This suggests that deep-seated wounds in partnerships are surfacing, demanding a choice between harmony and authentic, untamed expression. The energy is geared towards resolving karmic patterns, supported by Venus's separating trine to the North Node (orb 0.23°), which points toward a destined path in relationships. The backdrop is one of profound, subtle transformation, with a nearly exact applying sextile between Neptune retrograde and Pluto retrograde (orb 0.09°), encouraging a gentle dissolution of old power structures both personally and collectively.
The emotional tone is set by the Waning Crescent Moon, with only 5.8% illumination, signaling a time for introspection, release, and quiet preparation for the next cycle. The Sun in practical Virgo forms a helpful applying sextile to Mars in nurturing Cancer (orb 2.07°), providing the focused energy needed to take caring, protective action based on the insights gained. This pragmatic drive is essential, as Mercury in Virgo squares Lilith (orb 2.13° applying), which can create tension between analytical thought and raw instinct. The shift from yesterday is significant; Venus has reached its critical final degree, and the BaZi Day Master has changed from Yin Wood to a powerful Yang Fire, altering the entire energetic signature of the day toward bold self-expression and leadership.
The BaZi chart for the day is defined by a strong 丙戌 (Bing Xu) or Yang Fire Dog Day Master. Supported by a Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) Year Pillar, the Day Master has ample strength, indicating confidence and a desire to lead. The primary dynamic involves this powerful Fire element seeking to control the Metal element, representing wealth, found in the Ding You (Yin Fire Rooster) Month Pillar. This creates a day focused on action, expression, and the management of resources, but with a potential for competition or impulsiveness (Rob Wealth). The key is to channel the abundant Fire energy constructively towards tangible goals without burning bridges.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 1° 35' 52'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 16° 20' 50'' | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 18° 28' 59'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 27° 7' 41'' | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 29° 6' 20'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 18° 25' 13'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 15° 21' 25'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 13° 11' 37'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 41' 44'' | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 27' 48'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 22' 34'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 25' 0'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 28° 52' 40'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 28° 52' 40'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 29° 15' 30'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 24° 48' 4'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 11° 21' 17'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waning Crescent | 5.8% | 332.14° | 2.3 days | 17.1 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.09° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 0.15° | Applying |
| Venus Trine North Node | 0.23° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 0.23° | Separating |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 0.38° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 0.38° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 1.16° | Applying |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 1.31° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.54° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.54° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 2.07° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Lilith | 2.13° | Applying |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 2.16° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.23° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.32° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 2.96° | Separating |
| Moon Conjunction Jupiter | 3.13° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 4.21° | Applying |
| Venus Square Pluto | 4.27° | Applying |
| Mars Square Saturn | 5.23° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Saturn | 5.29° | Separating |
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 | Venus | 29.11° Libra |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mercury | 27.13° Virgo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Moon | 18.48° Leo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Mars | 18.42° Cancer |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Sun | 16.35° Virgo |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Jupiter | 15.36° Leo |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Saturn | 13.19° Aries |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 1.12° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Mula | 3 | Ketu | Kama | Kama |
| Sun | Purva Phalguni | 3 | Venus | Kama | Kama |
| Moon | Ashlesha | 3 | Mercury | Dharma | Kama |
| Mercury | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
| Venus | Chitra | 4 | Mars | Kama | Moksha |
| Mars | Punarvasu | 2 | Jupiter | Artha | Artha |
| 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 | Purva Phalguni | 2 | Venus | Kama | Artha |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 1 |
| Sun | Taurus | 5 |
| Moon | Virgo | 6 |
| Mercury | Virgo | 9 |
| Venus | Gemini | 9 |
| Mars | Sagittarius | 6 |
| Jupiter | Leo | 5 |
| Saturn | Cancer | 4 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Taurus | 2 |
| Pluto | Scorpio | 2 |
| Chiron | Capricorn | 1 |
| Northnode | Gemini | 9 |
| Southnode | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Midheaven | Aries | 4 |
| 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 | 比肩 Companion | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 戌 Xu (Yang Earth · Dog) | Dog | 日主 Day Master | 屋上土 House Roof 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 (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (戌 Xu): 戊 Wu (Eating God 食神), 辛 Xin (Direct Wealth 正财), 丁 Ding (Rob Wealth 劫财) — 空亡: Wu, Wei
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Rob Wealth 劫财), 己 Ji (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Chen, Si
Surya Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 12 | 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 (Leo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 2 | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 2 | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 3 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 12 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 1 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 11 | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 10 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 7 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 1 | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 5 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 2 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♀︎ Venus — Libra 29 deg 6 (Anaretic degree placement as the Atmakaraka (Soul Planet))
Intensity: Strong
As the soul's guiding planet, Venus at the final, critical degree of its home sign brings relationship, aesthetic, and financial matters to a powerful climax. This is a point of decision and graduation, urging the completion of karmic lessons in partnership and values before a major shift occurs.
♆︎ Neptune & Pluto — Aries 3 deg 27 (R) & Aquarius 3 deg 22 (R) (Neptune Sextile Pluto (orb 0.09°, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This extremely tight aspect between two slow-moving, retrograde outer planets provides a deep undercurrent of spiritual and societal transformation. It offers a subtle opportunity to dissolve old, rigid structures and tap into collective evolutionary currents, facilitating profound inner change.
♀︎ Venus & Lilith — Libra 29 deg 6 & Sagittarius 29 deg 15 (Venus Sextile Lilith (orb 0.15°, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This potent and exact aspect weaves together themes of refined love with raw, untamed feminine power. It encourages the integration of shadow aspects within relationships and social dynamics, fostering authenticity and magnetic charm through unconventional expression.
☉︎ Sun & Mars — Virgo 16 deg 20 & Cancer 18 deg 25 (Sun Sextile Mars (orb 2.07°, applying))
Intensity: Positive
This harmonious and energizing aspect provides a steady hand for purposeful action. The Sun's analytical clarity in Virgo combines effectively with Mars' protective instincts in Cancer, supporting practical efforts, health-related tasks, and nurturing initiatives.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
☿︎ Mercury in Virgo — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
With the Sun in Virgo, Mercury resides in the 1st house of self, vitality, and identity. As the lord of the 1st and 10th (career), this placement creates a powerful yoga for intelligence and public success, indicating that the soul's purpose is expressed through articulate communication, analysis, and service.
♀︎ Venus in Libra — House 2 Intensity: Strong-Positive
Venus, the great benefic and lord of the 2nd (wealth) and 9th (fortune), is powerfully placed in the 2nd house. From the soul's perspective, this indicates a day where vitality is sustained through harmonious resources, beautiful possessions, and a strong connection to family values and fortunate speech.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the perspective of the mind, Jupiter in the 1st house brings emotional optimism, wisdom, and a sense of benevolent self-identity. As the lord of the 5th (creativity) and 8th (transformation), it suggests the mind is focused on creative self-expression and deep, philosophical understanding.
♂︎ Mars in Cancer — House 12 Intensity: Moderate
As the Yogakaraka (the most powerful planet for Leo), Mars' placement in the 12th house is complex for the emotional body. The mind's greatest drive and power may be directed toward spiritual pursuits, behind-the-scenes activities, or healing past losses. While this can diffuse direct ambition, it offers profound intuitive strength and protection from hidden enemies.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♂︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
For the Leo Chandra Lagna, Mars is the Yogakaraka, the single most powerful and auspicious planet as it rules both a Kendra (4th house) and a Trikona (9th house). This concentrates immense potential for success and fortune into Mars. Even with its challenging placement in the 12th house, its inherent beneficence shapes the emotional landscape, suggesting power is found in intuition and selfless action.
☿︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
From the soul's perspective (Virgo Lagna), Mercury rules the 10th house (a Kendra, representing action/career) and is placed in the 1st house (a Trikona, representing self/purpose). This powerful link forms a Raja Yoga, indicating that one's core identity and life path are fundamentally intertwined with their public role and professional achievements.
♄︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the mind's perspective (Leo Lagna), Saturn rules the 7th house (a Kendra, representing partnerships) and is placed in the 9th house (a Trikona, representing beliefs and fortune). This Raja Yoga connects the emotional need for partnership with the quest for higher meaning. The mind seeks structured, long-term relationships that align with a core philosophy or spiritual path.
BaZi Summary
Today's energy is defined by the 丙戌 (Bing Xu) Day Master, a powerful Yang Fire sitting on the Dog, which is a tomb of Fire, giving it deep reserves. The chart is strong, heavily supported by the 丙午 (Bing Wu) Year Pillar, which provides a Companion star and another powerful Fire branch. The Day Master is born in the 酉 (You) Rooster month of autumn, when Fire is declining, but the strong support from the Year pillar more than compensates. The dominant element is Fire, representing the self, drive, and expression. The key dynamic is this strong Fire element seeking to control the Metal element of the Rooster month, which represents Direct Wealth. This creates a day of ambition, leadership, and a focus on achieving tangible results and managing assets, though the presence of Rob Wealth in the chart suggests a need to be mindful of competition or financial impulsiveness.
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 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.