Transit Analysis — 12 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 12 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: New Moon (0.9% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The primary energetic shift today comes from the Moon's ingress into Libra, occurring around midday. Having perfected the New Moon in Virgo yesterday, the Moon now enters the diplomatic, relationship-oriented sign of Venus, bringing the focus from detailed analysis to social harmony and balance. This freshly minted lunar cycle, with illumination at just 0.9%, encourages new beginnings in how we relate to others. This theme is immediately amplified by the Moon's applying conjunction to Mercury in Libra (orb 2.15°), blending our emotional needs with our communicative style, urging fair-minded dialogue.
A complex mental and spiritual undercurrent flows from Mercury's other aspects: a precise, applying opposition to retrograde Neptune in Aries (orb 1.17°) and an equally tight, applying trine to retrograde Pluto in Aquarius (orb 1.12°). This configuration pits idealism, intuition, and potential confusion against a drive for profound, penetrating truth. Navigating this requires discerning spiritual fantasy from deep insight. Meanwhile, a constructive Sun in Virgo sextile to Mars in Cancer (orb 1.02°, applying) provides the grounded energy to act effectively on practical matters, especially those related to home and security. The deeper background is shaped by the extremely tight applying sextile between retrograde Neptune and retrograde Pluto (orb 0.05°), a generational influence that supports the subtle, spiritual dissolution of old power structures. More personally, Venus in Scorpio's applying square to retrograde Pluto (orb 2.27°) can introduce intensity and power dynamics into relationships and finances, demanding authenticity. Compared to yesterday, the emotional landscape has completely changed with the Moon's sign change, and the focus shifts from internal processing to external engagement. The BaZi chart for the day is a Ji Chou (Yin Earth Ox). The Day Master is strong, heavily supported by the Fire of the Year (Bing Wu) and Month (Ding You) pillars, which act as its Resource. This indicates a day with ample support, knowledge, and nurturing energy, but also a potential for dependency. The Metal in the Rooster month provides a welcome outlet for this strong Earth, channeling it into expression and creativity (Eating God), suggesting that articulate refinement is the best use of the day's inherent strength.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 4° 15' 41'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 19° 15' 50'' | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 0° 4' 1'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 2° 12' 49'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 1° 3' 51'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 20° 16' 45'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 15° 57' 53'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 12° 59' 35'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 41' 47'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 23' 2'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 19' 50'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 19' 23'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 28° 43' 8'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 28° 43' 8'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 29° 35' 33'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 25° 13' 25'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 14° 32' 0'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon | 0.9% | 10.8° | 28.6 days | 13.9 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.05° | Applying |
| Moon Square Lilith | 0.47° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 0.73° | Applying |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 0.74° | Separating |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 0.87° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 0.87° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 1.02° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine Pluto | 1.12° | Applying |
| Mercury Opposition Neptune | 1.17° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 1.47° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.6° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.6° | Separating |
| Moon Conjunction Mercury | 2.15° | Applying |
| Venus Square Pluto | 2.27° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.31° | Applying |
| Venus Trine North Node | 2.35° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 2.35° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.37° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Lilith | 2.62° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 2.97° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.01° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Pluto | 3.26° | Applying |
| Moon Opposition Neptune | 3.32° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine Uranus | 3.48° | Applying |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 3.79° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Uranus | 5.63° | 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 | Mars | 20.28° Cancer |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Sun | 19.26° Virgo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Jupiter | 15.96° Leo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Saturn | 12.99° Aries |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Mercury | 2.21° Libra |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Northnode | 1.28° Aquarius |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Venus | 1.06° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Moon | 0.07° Libra |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Mula | 4 | Ketu | Kama | Moksha |
| Sun | Purva Phalguni | 4 | Venus | Kama | Moksha |
| Moon | Uttara Phalguni | 3 | Sun | Moksha | Kama |
| Mercury | Uttara Phalguni | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
| Venus | Swati | 1 | Rahu | Artha | Dharma |
| 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 | 3 | Venus | Kama | Kama |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Aquarius | 2 |
| Sun | Gemini | 6 |
| Moon | Libra | 1 |
| Mercury | Libra | 1 |
| Venus | Cancer | 1 |
| Mars | Capricorn | 7 |
| Jupiter | Leo | 5 |
| Saturn | Cancer | 4 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Taurus | 2 |
| Pluto | Libra | 1 |
| Chiron | Capricorn | 1 |
| Northnode | Gemini | 9 |
| Southnode | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Midheaven | Taurus | 5 |
| 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 | 正印 Direct Resource | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 偏印 Indirect Resource | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 己 Ji (Yin Earth) | 丑 Chou (Yin Earth · Ox) | Ox | 日主 Day Master | 霹雳火 Thunder Fire |
| Hour | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 伤官 Hurting Officer | 路旁土 Roadside Earth |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Resource 偏印), 己 Ji (Companion 比肩) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (丑 Chou): 己 Ji (Companion 比肩), 癸 Gui (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 辛 Xin (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Wu, Wei
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Resource 偏印), 己 Ji (Companion 比肩) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
Surya Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 2 | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 2 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 3 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 11 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 10 | ℞ Retrograde |
| 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 (Libra as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 12 | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 1 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 2 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 10 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 11 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 5 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 11 | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 3 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 12 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♆︎ Neptune & Pluto — Aries 3° 23' (R) & Aquarius 3° 19' (R) (Neptune Sextile Pluto (orb 0.05°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Strong
This is the tightest aspect of the day, forming a subtle but powerful backdrop. As a generational aspect, it supports the gradual, spiritual transformation of societal structures and collective consciousness. Its precision today brings this theme of deep, fated change to the forefront of the subtle realms.
☉︎ Sun & Mars — Virgo 19° 15' & Cancer 20° 16' (Sun Sextile Mars (orb 1.02°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This harmonious and energizing aspect provides a steady hand for productive work. The Sun's practical focus in Virgo aligns beautifully with Mars' protective, nurturing drive in Cancer, making it an excellent day for projects related to home, family, health, and security.
☿︎ Mercury, Neptune & Pluto — Libra 2° 12', Aries 3° 23' (R), Aquarius 3° 19' (R) (Mercury Opposition Neptune (orb 1.17°, applying) & Mercury Trine Pluto (orb 1.12°, applying))
Intensity: Strong
Mercury is caught in a powerful T-square apex pattern with the Neptune-Pluto sextile. The opposition to Neptune can cloud judgment with idealism or confusion, while the trine to Pluto offers profound insight and focus. The challenge is to use Plutonian depth to discern Neptunian truth from illusion, especially in communications and relationships.
☽︎ Moon & Mercury — Libra 0° 4' & Libra 2° 12' (Moon Conjunction Mercury (orb 2.15°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Positive
Shortly after entering Libra, the Moon joins Mercury, aligning emotions and thoughts. This fosters communication centered on fairness, diplomacy, and aesthetics. It's a prime configuration for initiating conversations, negotiations, or creative collaborations that require a balanced and considerate approach.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
From the soul's perspective, retrograde Saturn in the 8th house signifies a period of deep, slow transformation. As the lord of the 5th (past karma, creativity) and 6th (obstacles), its placement here forces a confrontation with long-standing issues and limitations, which can ultimately lead to profound strength and resilience (a Vipreet Yoga effect).
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 12 Intensity: Moderate
Jupiter, the great benefic, resides in the 12th house of spirituality, retreat, and hidden matters. This directs the soul's quest for wisdom and expansion inward. It is a powerful placement for meditation, charitable acts, and exploring the subconscious, though it can also indicate a dissipation of resources if not consciously directed.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☽︎ Moon and Mercury in Libra — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
With the Moon and Mercury in the 1st house, the emotional and intellectual focus of the day is on the self, identity, and personal expression. As lords of the 10th (career) and 9th (fortune, wisdom) respectively, their conjunction here forms a powerful Raja Yoga, suggesting the mind is primed to integrate purpose and higher knowledge into one's immediate presence.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 7 Intensity: Strong
Saturn, the most powerful planet (Yogakaraka) for the Libra mind, occupies the 7th house of relationships. While retrograde and in its fall, this placement brings a serious, karmic, and structured focus to all partnerships. The mind is drawn to consider the long-term commitments and responsibilities inherent in one-on-one connections.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♄︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's perspective in Libra, Saturn becomes the Yogakaraka, the single most beneficial planet, as it rules both a Kendra (4th) and a Trikona (5th). Its placement in the 7th house, another Kendra, powerfully activates this Raja Yoga, focusing the mind on building lasting structures in relationships and public life.
☽︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Moon, Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
This powerful yoga occurs from the Moon's placement in Libra. The Moon itself, as lord of the 10th Kendra (career), is in the 1st Trikona/Kendra. Mercury, lord of the 9th Trikona (fortune), joins it there. This fusion of power and luck in the house of self gives the mind a strong sense of purpose and confidence.
♄︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Challenging
Viewing the chart from the Sun in Virgo, Saturn rules the 6th house of difficulties and is placed in the 8th house of sudden events. This forms a Vipreet (Harsha) Raja Yoga. From the soul's perspective, this means that facing adversity, delays, or chronic issues head-on can paradoxically lead to breakthroughs and empowerment.
BaZi Summary
Today's Day Master is Ji Chou (己丑), Yin Earth on an Earthy Ox. This creates a deeply rooted and stable, if somewhat stubborn, personal energy. The Day Master is quite strong, as it is supported by the abundant Fire in the Month (Ding You) and Year (Bing Wu) pillars, which acts as its Direct and Indirect Resource. This suggests a day rich with support, learning, and intuition, though a very strong Resource element can sometimes lead to complacency or being overly reliant on others. The You Rooster in the month provides a crucial outlet as the Eating God (Metal), allowing the strong Earth to express itself through creativity, refinement, and articulate speech. The Wu Horse in the year and Chou Ox of the day form a 'harm' relationship, indicating a potential for subtle friction or misunderstanding with authority figures, elders, or concerning foundational matters. Overall, the dynamic favors absorbing knowledge and then channeling it into elegant and productive output.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 12 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.