Transit Analysis — 13 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 13 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The emotional landscape today is one of release and re-evaluation, as the Moon in Libra separates from a tense opposition to a retrograde Saturn in Aries (orb 0.47°). This suggests a peak of emotional pressure or duty has passed, allowing for a more balanced perspective to emerge. The delicate Waxing Crescent Moon, with only 4% illumination, supports this theme of a fragile new beginning, asking for gentle intention rather than forceful action. The day's energy is underpinned by a powerful applying sextile between the Sun in meticulous Virgo and Mars in nurturing Cancer (orb 0.66°). This provides a steady, productive current, encouraging focused work and decisive action that aligns with emotional and domestic security, a significant theme as Mars is the day's Atmakaraka, or soul planet.
Intellectually, a period of recent confusion begins to clear. Mercury in Libra is now separating from a disorienting opposition to retrograde Neptune (orb 0.51°) and a revealing trine to retrograde Pluto (orb 0.56°). The insights gained are now ready to be channeled into new frameworks, as Mercury applies to an innovative trine with retrograde Uranus. However, relationships and values may face intensity, as Venus in Scorpio forms an applying square to retrograde Pluto (orb 1.64°), bringing themes of power, control, and transformation to the forefront. This aspect demands honesty and a willingness to look beneath the surface.
Compared to yesterday, the Moon has moved further into Libra, and its challenging aspect to Saturn is now waning, softening the emotional tone. The Jaimini Karakas have also shifted, with the Moon taking on the role of Matrikaraka (mother) and Saturn becoming Pitrikaraka (father), re-casting the day's parental and authority archetypes. The BaZi chart for the day features a Geng Yin (Yang Metal Tiger) Day Master. This Geng Metal is under considerable pressure from the strong Fire element in the Month (Ding You) and Year (Bing Wu) pillars, representing authority and challenges. Though the Day Master finds a root in the month's Rooster branch, the dynamic is one of a weakened self needing to skillfully navigate external demands while managing its own resources (the Tiger's Wood element).
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 5° 8' 24'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 20° 14' 14'' | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 13° 23' 27'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 3° 52' 16'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 1° 40' 45'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 20° 53' 45'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 16° 9' 56'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 12° 55' 28'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 41' 42'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 21' 26'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 18' 58'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 17' 26'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 28° 39' 58'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 28° 39' 58'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 29° 42' 14'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 25° 21' 52'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 15° 35' 47'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Crescent | 4% | 23.15° | 27.6 days | 12.9 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.04° | Applying |
| Moon Opposition Saturn | 0.47° | Separating |
| Mercury Opposition Neptune | 0.51° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Pluto | 0.56° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 0.59° | Applying |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 0.66° | Applying |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 1.04° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 1.04° | Separating |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 1.39° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.62° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.62° | Separating |
| Venus Square Pluto | 1.64° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine Uranus | 1.82° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 1.98° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.34° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.38° | Applying |
| Moon Sextile Jupiter | 2.77° | Applying |
| Venus Trine North Node | 3.01° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 3.01° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.03° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 3.24° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 3.65° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Lilith | 4.17° | 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 | Mars | 20.90° Cancer |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Sun | 20.24° Virgo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Jupiter | 16.17° Leo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Moon | 13.39° Libra |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 12.92° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Mercury | 3.87° Libra |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Venus | 1.68° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 1.33° Aquarius |
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 | Hasta | 3 | Moon | Moksha | Kama |
| Mercury | Uttara Phalguni | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
| Venus | Swati | 1 | Rahu | Artha | Dharma |
| Mars | Punarvasu | 3 | Jupiter | Artha | Kama |
| 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 | Cancer | 7 |
| Moon | Aquarius | 5 |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 2 |
| 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 | 七杀 Seven Killings | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 正官 Direct Officer | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 寅 Yin (Yang Wood · Tiger) | Tiger | 日主 Day Master | 松柏木 Pine Wood |
| Hour | 壬 Ren (Yang Water) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 食神 Eating God | 杨柳木 Willow Wood |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Officer 正官), 己 Ji (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Rob Wealth 劫财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (寅 Yin): 甲 Jia (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 丙 Bing (Seven Killings 七杀), 戊 Wu (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Wu, Wei
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Officer 正官), 己 Ji (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Shen, You
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
☽︎ Moon & Saturn — Libra 13° 23' & Aries 12° 55' (R) (Moon Opposition Saturn, with a separating orb of 0.47°. Saturn is retrograde.)
Intensity: Moderate
A feeling of emotional restriction or duty is beginning to lift. This separating aspect signifies the resolution of a recent emotional test, allowing for greater objectivity and a return to balance in relationships and personal feelings.
☉︎ Sun & Mars — Virgo 20° 14' & Cancer 20° 53' (Sun Sextile Mars, with an applying orb of 0.66°.)
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This supportive and energizing aspect provides the stamina and focus to get things done. It harmonizes personal will with decisive action, making it an excellent time for practical tasks, health initiatives, and activities that secure the home front. As Mars is the Atmakaraka, this alignment strongly supports the soul's purpose for the day.
☿︎ Mercury & Neptune — Libra 3° 52' & Aries 3° 21' (R) (Mercury Opposition Neptune, with a separating orb of 0.51°. Neptune is retrograde.)
Intensity: Mild-Challenging
Mental fog and uncertainty from the recent past are now dissipating. This separating aspect suggests that clarity is returning after a period of potential confusion, deception, or idealistic thinking. It's a time to integrate intuitive insights with rational thought.
♀︎ Venus & Pluto — Scorpio 1° 40' & Aquarius 3° 18' (R) (Venus Square Pluto, with an applying orb of 1.64°. Pluto is retrograde.)
Intensity: Challenging
Relationships, finances, and values are under pressure to transform. This aspect can bring power dynamics, jealousy, or obsessive feelings to the surface, demanding a deep and honest look at what truly holds value and where control is being exerted or experienced.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
From the soul's perspective (Virgo Lagna), retrograde Saturn in the 8th house signals a period of profound, slow-moving transformation. This placement encourages confronting deep-seated fears, secrets, and long-term financial matters. It is a challenging but ultimately strengthening transit for karmic resolution and building resilience.
☽︎ Moon & Mercury in Libra — House 2 Intensity: Positive
The soul's focus is drawn to the 2nd house of resources, values, and speech. The Moon and Mercury here emphasize securing emotional and financial stability through communication, negotiation, and balanced decision-making. There's a vital need to align one's words and assets with inner values.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☽︎ Moon & Mercury in Libra — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective (Libra Lagna), the Moon and Mercury in the 1st house place emotion and intellect at the forefront of identity. The mental state is highly relational, communicative, and concerned with balance and diplomacy. It's a day where self-perception is shaped by a need to connect and understand.
♂︎ Mars in Cancer — House 10 Intensity: Strong
The mind is powerfully driven towards career and public life, with Mars, the Atmakaraka, in the 10th house. This placement provides the ambition and energy to take initiative in professional matters. Actions taken in the public sphere feel emotionally significant and aligned with one's core purpose.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♄︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the emotional perspective of the Chandra Lagna (Libra), Saturn is the Yogakaraka, the single most auspicious planet, as it rules both a Kendra (4th house) and a Trikona (5th house). Its placement in the 7th house, another Kendra, forms a powerful Raja Yoga, energizing relationships, partnerships, and public dealings with structure, commitment, and karmic significance.
☿︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
A second powerful Raja Yoga from the Chandra Lagna involves Mercury. As the lord of the 9th house of fortune and wisdom (a Trikona), its placement in the 1st house of self (a Kendra and Trikona) directly connects higher knowledge and good fortune to the mind's identity, promoting intelligent and graceful self-expression.
♄︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Challenging
From the soul's perspective (Surya Lagna), Saturn rules the 6th house of obstacles and is placed in the 8th house of sudden events, forming a Vipreet Raja Yoga. This challenging configuration suggests that confronting conflicts, health issues, or debts (6th house) can lead to unexpected breakthroughs and profound transformation (8th house). Adversity becomes a catalyst for empowerment.
BaZi Summary
Today's chart is defined by the Geng Yin (Yang Metal Tiger) Day Master. Geng Metal is inherently strong and sharp, but its strength is significantly challenged by the surrounding elements. The Year Pillar, Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse), and the Month Stem, Ding You (Yin Fire Rooster), create a powerful Fire environment, representing the Seven Killings and Direct Officer respectively. This intense Fire seeks to control and forge the Geng Metal, creating a high-pressure dynamic of external demands, challenges, and responsibilities. The Day Master finds some support in the You (Rooster) branch of the month, which is its own element and provides a root. However, the Day Master sits on Yin (Tiger), which is Wood (Indirect Wealth). While this represents resources to be managed, the act of controlling Wood further consumes the Metal's already depleted energy. The overall picture is of a resilient but pressured individual needing to skillfully navigate intense external forces while carefully managing their own strength and assets.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 13 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.