Transit Analysis — 16 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 16 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Waxing Crescent (23.8% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The day's dominant energy is one of profound, subtle transformation, underscored by a perfect sextile between Neptune and Pluto (orb 0°, applying). This generational aspect, reaching peak intensity, facilitates deep spiritual and psychological evolution, encouraging us to dissolve old structures to build anew. This theme of intensity is echoed by a separating but still powerful square between Venus and Pluto (orb 0.13°), suggesting the recent peak of a crisis in relationships or values is now moving into a phase of integration and understanding. The emotional landscape is becoming more supportive; the Waxing Crescent Moon in Scorpio, now at 23.8% illumination, forms an applying trine to Mars (orb 1.23°) and an applying sextile to the Sun (orb 1.65°). This lends emotional courage and harmony, making it easier to align our feelings with our actions and conscious will.
A significant shift from yesterday is the ingress of Lilith into Capricorn, forming a tight, applying trine to retrograde Chiron (orb 0.15°). This new configuration offers a potent opportunity for grounding and structuring the healing of our most primal wounds and rejected instincts. The overall atmosphere is deeply introspective, with five planets—Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron—currently retrograde, pulling focus inward toward review and revision. This is not a time for hasty forward motion, but for consolidating recent lessons and allowing deeper truths to surface.
The BaZi chart for the day shifts dramatically to a Gui Si (Yin Water Snake) Day Master. This presents a dynamic of a weak Yin Water self sitting atop a powerful Fire (Wealth) element. Supported by the Metal (Resource) of the Ding You month, the day's theme is about skillfully managing abundant opportunities, finances, and responsibilities. The challenge lies in staying grounded and not being overwhelmed by the very wealth and activity one seeks to control, requiring wisdom and strategic thinking rather than brute force.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 7° 45' 0'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 23° 9' 36'' | Direct |
| Moon | Scorpio | 21° 30' 19'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 8° 44' 5'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 3° 24' 0'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 22° 44' 5'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 16° 45' 43'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 12° 42' 49'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 41' 7'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 16' 34'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 16' 30'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 11' 21'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 28° 30' 26'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 28° 30' 26'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 0° 2' 18'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 25° 47' 13'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 18° 47' 38'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Crescent | 23.8% | 58.35° | 24.7 days | 10 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0° | Applying |
| Venus Square Pluto | 0.13° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 0.15° | Applying |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 0.43° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Mars | 1.23° | Applying |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 1.53° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 1.53° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Moon | 1.65° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.68° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.68° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.41° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.41° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine Uranus | 3.05° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.09° | Separating |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 3.21° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 3.24° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 3.36° | Separating |
| Mercury Opposition Saturn | 3.98° | Applying |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 4.05° | Separating |
| Moon Square Jupiter | 4.74° | Separating |
| Venus Trine North Node | 4.89° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 4.89° | Separating |
| Mercury Opposition Neptune | 5.46° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Pluto | 5.46° | 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 | Sun | 23.16° Virgo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mars | 22.73° Cancer |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Moon | 21.51° Scorpio |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Jupiter | 16.76° Leo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 12.71° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Mercury | 8.73° Libra |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Venus | 3.40° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 1.49° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Purva Ashadha | 1 | Venus | Moksha | Dharma |
| Sun | Uttara Phalguni | 1 | Sun | Moksha | Dharma |
| Moon | Vishakha | 3 | Jupiter | Dharma | Kama |
| Mercury | Hasta | 2 | Moon | Moksha | Artha |
| 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 | 4 | Venus | Kama | Moksha |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 3 |
| Sun | Cancer | 7 |
| Moon | Capricorn | 7 |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 3 |
| Venus | Leo | 2 |
| Mars | Capricorn | 7 |
| Jupiter | Virgo | 6 |
| Saturn | Cancer | 4 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 |
| Pluto | Libra | 1 |
| Chiron | Capricorn | 1 |
| Northnode | Gemini | 9 |
| Southnode | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 1 |
| Midheaven | Gemini | 6 |
| 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 | 正财 Direct Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 偏财 Indirect Wealth | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 癸 Gui (Yin Water) | 巳 Si (Yin Fire · Snake) | Snake | 日主 Day Master | 长流水 Long Flow Water |
| Hour | 戊 Wu (Yang Earth) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 正官 Direct Officer | 天上火 Celestial Fire |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 己 Ji (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (巳 Si): 丙 Bing (Direct Wealth 正财), 庚 Geng (Direct Resource 正印), 戊 Wu (Direct Officer 正官) — 空亡: Wu, Wei
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 己 Ji (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Zi, Chou
Surya Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Scorpio | 3 | 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 | Capricorn | 5 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
Chandra Lagna (Scorpio as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 11 | Direct |
| Moon | Scorpio | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 12 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 1 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 9 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 10 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 4 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 4 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 10 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 3 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 11 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♆︎ Neptune & Pluto — Aries 3 deg 16 (R) & Aquarius 3 deg 16 (R) (Neptune Sextile Pluto (orb 0°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This exact sextile marks a peak moment for this slow-moving generational aspect. It facilitates a harmonious link between spiritual dissolution (Neptune) and deep transformation (Pluto), opening channels for profound societal and personal evolution.
♀︎ Venus & Pluto — Scorpio 3 deg 24 & Aquarius 3 deg 16 (R) (Venus Square Pluto (orb 0.13°, Major, separating))
Intensity: Challenging
Though separating, this incredibly tight square indicates the immediate aftermath of a significant challenge in relationships, finances, or self-worth. Power dynamics and deeply buried truths have likely surfaced, and the focus now shifts to processing and integrating these intense revelations.
⚷︎ Chiron & Lilith — Taurus 0 deg 11 (R) & Capricorn 0 deg 2 (Chiron Trine Lilith (orb 0.15°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Strong
With Lilith having just entered Capricorn, this tight trine to retrograde Chiron in Taurus offers a powerful opportunity for healing. It supports the practical, tangible structuring of our deepest wounds and primal instincts, allowing for profound integration of the parts of ourselves we often deny.
☉︎ Sun & Mars — Virgo 23 deg 9 & Cancer 22 deg 44 (Sun Sextile Mars (orb 0.43°, Major, separating))
Intensity: Positive
This supportive sextile, while separating, still provides an easy flow between personal will and direct action. Energy is applied with precision and care, blending Virgo's analytical focus with Cancer's protective instincts, making it a good time for productive, nurturing activities.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
From the soul's perspective, retrograde Saturn in the 8th house of transformation and crisis is a profound influence. As lord of the 5th (creativity) and 6th (obstacles), this placement demands a deep, internal restructuring of one's legacy and a confrontation with chronic issues, turning adversity into wisdom.
♂︎ Mars in Cancer — House 11 Intensity: Positive
Mars, the malefic lord of the 3rd and 8th houses, is well-placed in the 11th house of gains and community. This signifies that from a soul-level, assertive energy directed towards collective goals and friendships can overcome hidden obstacles and lead to significant long-term achievements and profits.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♀︎ Venus in Scorpio — House 1 Intensity: Positive
With Venus in the 1st house from the Moon, the emotional self is focused on beauty, harmony, and relationships. The mind seeks connection and feels more attractive, but with the depth and intensity of Scorpio, this can lead to profound, all-or-nothing emotional bonds and a desire to merge with another.
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 10 Intensity: Strong-Positive
Jupiter's placement in the 10th house from the Moon brings optimism and expansion to one's career and public life. The mind feels confident about its professional path and sees opportunities for growth, recognition, and sharing its wisdom on a larger stage. This is a powerful placement for emotional fulfillment through purposeful work.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♃︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's perspective, Jupiter acts as the highly auspicious lord of the 5th house (a Trikona of fortune) and is placed in the 10th house (a Kendra of action). This linkage creates a Raja Yoga, a combination for power and success, indicating that the mind feels its creativity and intelligence are directly fueling professional achievement and public status.
♂︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
Mars, as the lord of the 1st house (the self), is placed in the 9th house (dharma and fortune). This powerful alignment of two Trikona houses from the Chandra Lagna strengthens the emotional self, infusing it with courage and a drive to act in accordance with its highest principles and beliefs.
♄︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Challenging
From the Sun's perspective, Saturn rules the difficult 6th house and resides in the challenging 8th house. This forms a Viparita Raja Yoga, a 'reversal of fortune' configuration. It suggests that the soul can achieve sudden, transformative gains by courageously facing conflicts, health issues, or debts, turning adversity into a source of hidden power.
BaZi Summary
The day is defined by the Gui Si (癸巳), or Yin Water Snake, pillar. The Gui Day Master is inherently weak, as Yin Water finds no root in the Si Fire branch beneath it, and is further drained by the strong Fire element in the Year pillar. The day's salvation comes from the Month pillar, Ding You (丁酉), where the You Rooster (Yin Metal) provides a crucial source of Indirect Resource, offering support, intuition, and knowledge. The chart is dominated by the Wealth element (Fire), making this a day focused on finances, tangible assets, and managing opportunities. The key dynamic is that of a weak Day Master needing to skillfully manage immense Wealth; success depends not on force, but on leveraging the wisdom and support of the Resource element to make intelligent decisions.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 16 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.