Transit Analysis — 10 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 10 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Balsamic Moon (1.6% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
Today's energy is defined by a deep, introspective turn as the Moon enters analytical Virgo, joining the Sun and Mercury in their home sign. This shift from yesterday's fiery Leo Moon brings focus to details, service, and purification. The atmosphere is further intensified by the Balsamic Moon phase, with just 1.6% illumination, signaling a time for release, rest, and contemplation before the New Moon arrives in 1.2 days. This is a period for tying up loose ends and clearing space, not for initiating new ventures. The celestial backdrop remains charged with subtle, transformative power, underscored by a nearly exact applying sextile between Neptune and Pluto (orb 0.08°), encouraging profound psychological and spiritual shifts.
The most personal and potent configuration involves Venus, the Jaimini Atmakaraka or soul planet. Positioned at a critical 29th degree of Libra, Venus signifies a culmination point in matters of relationships, values, and aesthetics. This is sharpened by an applying opposition to the wounded healer, Chiron retrograde (orb 0.61°), demanding a confrontation with and healing of old wounds related to self-worth and partnership. Meanwhile, Mercury, also at the end of its home sign Virgo, forms a tight applying square to Lilith (orb 0.53°), creating a palpable tension between precise, logical thought and wild, untamed instinct. A helpful, applying sextile between the Sun and Mars (orb 1.72°) provides a constructive outlet, channeling analytical energy into decisive, productive action.
From a Vedic perspective, the Moon's ingress into Virgo places it in the nakshatra of Magha, ruled by the ancestors (Pitris), suggesting a day for honoring lineage and drawing upon ancestral wisdom. Both the Sun and Moon occupy the same sign, creating a powerful focus on the themes of health, order, and service, which is reinforced by Mercury's presence there. The Parashari lens, with Virgo as the ascendant from both the solar and lunar perspectives, highlights a powerful Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga involving Mercury, promising success through intelligence and communication.
The BaZi chart for the day shifts to a Ding Hai (Yin Fire Pig) Day Master. The heavenly stems are dominated by Fire (Bing in the Year, Ding in the Month), making the Day Master exceptionally strong and surrounded by companions and competitors. The Pig branch under the Day Master provides a crucial element of control through its hidden Direct Officer (Water), bringing structure and preventing the powerful Fire from becoming reckless. The day's dynamic is one of strong personal drive and social connection, which must be balanced with responsibility and awareness of wealth opportunities presented by the Rooster in the Month pillar.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 2° 29' 26'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 17° 19' 8'' | Direct |
| Moon | Virgo | 2° 33' 59'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 28° 50' 32'' | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 29° 46' 35'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 19° 2' 29'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 15° 33' 37'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 13° 7' 40'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 41' 48'' | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 26' 14'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 21' 39'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 23' 10'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 28° 49' 30'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 28° 49' 30'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 29° 22' 11'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 24° 56' 31'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 12° 24' 45'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsamic Moon | 1.6% | 345.25° | 1.2 days | 16 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.08° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 0.41° | Separating |
| Mercury Square Lilith | 0.53° | Applying |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 0.54° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 0.54° | Separating |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 0.61° | Applying |
| Venus Trine North Node | 0.95° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 0.95° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 1.02° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.56° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.56° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 1.72° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Chiron | 2.18° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.26° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.34° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 2.43° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Venus | 2.79° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 2.97° | Separating |
| Moon Square Uranus | 3.13° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Lilith | 3.2° | Separating |
| Venus Square Pluto | 3.58° | Applying |
| Moon Conjunction South Node | 3.74° | Separating |
| Moon Opposition North Node | 3.74° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 4.07° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine Pluto | 4.52° | Applying |
| Mercury Opposition Neptune | 4.59° | Applying |
| Mars Square Saturn | 5.91° | 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 | 29.78° Libra |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mercury | 28.84° Virgo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mars | 19.04° Cancer |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Sun | 17.32° Virgo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Jupiter | 15.56° Leo |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Saturn | 13.13° Aries |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Moon | 2.57° Virgo |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 1.18° 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 | Magha | 3 | Ketu | Artha | Kama |
| Mercury | Uttara Phalguni | 3 | Sun | Moksha | Kama |
| 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 | Gemini | 6 |
| Moon | Capricorn | 1 |
| 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 | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 比肩 Companion | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 亥 Hai (Yin Water · Pig) | Pig | 日主 Day Master | 屋上土 House Roof Earth |
| Hour | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Companion 比肩), 己 Ji (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (亥 Hai): 壬 Ren (Direct Officer 正官), 甲 Jia (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Wu, Wei
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Companion 比肩), 己 Ji (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
Surya Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Virgo | 1 | 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 (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Virgo | 1 | 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 |
Key Highlights
♀︎ Venus & Chiron — Venus in Libra 29 deg 46, Chiron in Taurus 0 deg 23 (Retrograde) (Venus Opposition Chiron (orb 0.61°, applying). Venus is also the Atmakaraka at a critical anaretic degree.)
Intensity: Strong-Challenging
As the soul-defining Atmakaraka, Venus at the final degree of its home sign brings relationship and value systems to a point of crisis or culmination. The applying opposition to retrograde Chiron forces a direct look at deep-seated wounds around worthiness and belonging, offering a powerful opportunity for healing through honest connection.
♆︎ Neptune & Pluto — Neptune in Aries 3 deg 26 (Retrograde), Pluto in Aquarius 3 deg 21 (Retrograde) (Neptune Sextile Pluto (orb 0.08°, applying))
Intensity: Strong
This extremely tight, long-term aspect provides a subtle but pervasive backdrop of profound change. It facilitates the gentle dissolution of old societal structures and belief systems, opening pathways for visionary and regenerative transformation on both a collective and personal level.
☿︎ Mercury & Lilith — Mercury in Virgo 28 deg 50, Lilith in Sagittarius 29 deg 22 (Mercury Square Lilith (orb 0.53°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
Intellect is at odds with instinct. Mercury, powerful in its own sign of Virgo, seeks order and precision, but the square to Lilith at the galactic center challenges this with raw, primal truths that defy easy categorization. This can manifest as sharp words or a frustrating conflict between a logical plan and a gut feeling.
☉︎ Sun & Mars — Sun in Virgo 17 deg 19, Mars in Cancer 19 deg 2 (Sun Sextile Mars (orb 1.72°, applying))
Intensity: Positive
This supportive aspect provides a constructive flow of energy, blending the Sun's purposeful identity with Mars' drive to act. It's an excellent configuration for tackling detailed work, organizing your environment, or taking decisive steps to improve health and daily routines. The energy is focused and effective, particularly when directed toward nurturing goals.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♀︎ Venus in Libra — House 2 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective, Venus in the 2nd house of resources, in its own sign, is exceptionally strong. This indicates that the core purpose is deeply connected to cultivating values, appreciating beauty, and generating material and inner wealth through diplomacy and harmonious relationships.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
Retrograde Saturn in the 8th house suggests a deep, slow-moving transformation is a key part of the soul's journey. This placement requires confronting hidden fears, inherited patterns, and life's great mysteries, with the retrograde motion prompting an internal review of structures and limitations.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☿︎ Mercury in Virgo — House 1 Intensity: Strong
With the Moon in Virgo, the mind's ascendant lord is Mercury, placed right in the 1st house. This creates a powerful mental focus on self-analysis, communication, and organization. The emotional state is tied to logic, efficiency, and a desire to be useful and correct.
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 12 Intensity: Positive
From the mind's perspective, Jupiter in the 12th house points to an emotional need for sanctuary and spiritual expansion. Wisdom and optimism are found in retreat, meditation, and behind-the-scenes generosity. This placement can bring emotional peace through faith and a connection to something larger than oneself.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
☿︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
Mercury, as the lord of the 10th house of career (a Kendra), is placed in the 1st house of self (a Trikona). This forms a powerful Raja Yoga, or 'royal union', aligning action and identity. From the soul's perspective, this indicates that purpose is actualized through intelligence, communication, and personal skill.
♄︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Challenging
From the mind's perspective, Saturn rules the difficult 6th house (conflict, health) and resides in the 8th house (transformation, crisis). This creates a Viparita Yoga, where adversity can lead to unexpected breakthroughs. Emotionally, it suggests that facing difficulties head-on can unlock hidden strengths and resolve deep-seated issues.
♄︎ Trikona lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Challenging
Saturn, as the ruler of the auspicious 5th house of creativity and good fortune (a Trikona), is placed in the challenging 8th house (a Dusthana). This indicates that the soul's creative expression and luck may be found through transformative, research-oriented, or psychologically deep experiences, though not without struggle and delay.
BaZi Summary
The day is defined by a Ding Hai (Yin Fire Pig) Day Master. The Ding Fire, representing candlelight or a guiding star, is extremely strong, heavily supported by the Bing Fire (Rob Wealth) in the Year and another Ding Fire (Companion) in the Month. This abundance of Fire suggests a day of high energy, charisma, and social interaction, but also significant competition. The Day Master sits on the Hai (Pig) branch, which contains hidden Ren Water (Direct Officer) and Jia Wood (Direct Resource). This internal combination is fortunate, as the Direct Officer provides necessary control and discipline to the strong Fire, while the Direct Resource fuels it with wisdom. The Month Pillar's You (Rooster) branch provides Xin Metal (Indirect Wealth), offering a clear path for the strong Day Master to create prosperity. The overall dynamic is one of a powerful, influential individual who must navigate competitive social landscapes while using internal discipline to achieve tangible success.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 10 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.