Transit Analysis — 18 November 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 18 November 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: First Quarter (54.6% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Summary
A dynamic of ambitious expansion and karmic reckoning defines the day. The Sun in Scorpio forms a tight, applying square to Jupiter in Leo (orb 0.41°), amplifying confidence, grand plans, and a tendency toward overreach. This potent energy is channeled through the lens of destiny, as the Sun separates from a square to the karmic Nodes (orb 0.44°). Meanwhile, the still-powerful separating conjunction of Mars and Jupiter in Leo (orb 0.61°) fuels this drive with assertive, fiery action, suggesting that recent bold moves are now being tested. The most significant internal shift from yesterday is the Moon's ingress into Pisces, moving the collective emotional focus from the detached, intellectual currents of Aquarius to a more sensitive, intuitive, and compassionate space. This change softens the day's more aggressive signatures.
The Moon phase is a First Quarter, with 54.6% illumination, signaling a crisis in action—a time to push forward with initiatives seeded at the New Moon, overcoming initial obstacles. The continued retrograde motion of Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Chiron emphasizes that this forward momentum is best balanced with deep internal review, particularly around structures, societal ideals, spiritual beliefs, and personal healing. This is a day for bold, purposeful action, but it requires careful self-awareness to avoid the pitfalls of arrogance and ensure that ambition is aligned with a higher purpose.
The BaZi chart for the day features a strong 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) Day Master, seated on 申 Shen (Monkey). The Day Master is heavily supported by the Year Pillar, 丙午 Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse), providing a solid foundation of self-confidence and competitive drive (Companion). However, this is challenged by the Month Pillar, 己亥 Ji Hai (Yin Earth Pig), which introduces a creative but potentially rebellious Hurting Officer and a controlling Seven Killings element. The day's core dynamic is thus one of a powerful, expressive individual navigating conflicting influences of support, creative drain, and external pressure, with a strong drive towards acquiring resources and taking calculated risks (Indirect Wealth in the Day Branch).
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Aquarius | 16° 35' 24'' | — |
| Sun | Scorpio | 25° 36' 39'' | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 0° 50' 58'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 6° 35' 32'' | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 23° 10' 8'' | Direct |
| Mars | Leo | 26° 38' 11'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 26° 1' 28'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 8° 24' 9'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 4° 0' 34'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 47' 16'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 19' 24'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 27° 27' 22'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 25° 10' 24'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 25° 10' 24'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 7° 3' 7'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 4° 39' 29'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Scorpio | 9° 8' 39'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | 54.6% | 95.24° | 21.7 days | 7 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Square Jupiter | 0.41° | Applying |
| Sun Square North Node | 0.44° | Separating |
| Sun Square South Node | 0.44° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile Lilith | 0.46° | Applying |
| Mars Conjunction Jupiter | 0.61° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 0.69° | Applying |
| Mars Trine Chiron | 0.82° | Applying |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 0.85° | Separating |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 0.85° | Separating |
| Sun Square Mars | 1.03° | Applying |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 1.35° | Applying |
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 1.43° | Applying |
| Mars Conjunction South Node | 1.46° | Separating |
| Mars Opposition North Node | 1.46° | Separating |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 1.54° | Separating |
| Venus Trine North Node | 2° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 2° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.22° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 2.28° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 2.28° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Jupiter | 2.86° | Applying |
| Moon Square Uranus | 3.16° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Pluto | 3.27° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Chiron | 3.39° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Mars | 3.47° | Applying |
| Moon Opposition Mars | 4.21° | Separating |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 4.29° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 4.39° | Applying |
| Moon Opposition Jupiter | 4.83° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 5.08° | Applying |
| Sun Square Moon | 5.24° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 5.26° | Separating |
| Moon Conjunction North Node | 5.68° | Separating |
| Moon Opposition South Node | 5.68° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Mercury | 5.74° | Applying |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 5.87° | Separating |
Houses (Whole Sign)
| House | Sign |
|---|---|
| 1st | Aquarius |
| 2nd | Pisces |
| 3rd | Aries |
| 4th | Taurus |
| 5th | Gemini |
| 6th | Cancer |
| 7th | Leo |
| 8th | Virgo |
| 9th | Libra |
| 10th | Scorpio |
| 11th | Sagittarius |
| 12th | Capricorn |
Jaimini Chara Karakas
| Karaka | Role | Planet | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmakaraka | Soul | Mars | 26.64° Leo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Jupiter | 26.02° Leo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Sun | 25.61° Scorpio |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Venus | 23.17° Libra |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 8.40° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Mercury | 6.59° Scorpio |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Northnode | 4.83° Aquarius |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Moon | 0.85° Pisces |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Shravana | 4 | Moon | Artha | Moksha |
| Sun | Vishakha | 4 | Jupiter | Dharma | Moksha |
| Moon | Shatabhisha | 1 | Rahu | Dharma | Dharma |
| Mercury | Swati | 2 | Rahu | Artha | Artha |
| Venus | Chitra | 2 | Mars | Kama | Artha |
| Mars | Magha | 1 | Ketu | Artha | Dharma |
| Jupiter | Magha | 1 | Ketu | Artha | Dharma |
| Saturn | Uttara Bhadrapada | 4 | Saturn | Kama | Moksha |
| Uranus | Krittika | 4 | Sun | Kama | Moksha |
| Neptune | Uttara Bhadrapada | 2 | Saturn | Kama | Artha |
| Pluto | Uttara Ashadha | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
| Chiron | Ashwini | 1 | Ketu | Dharma | Dharma |
| Northnode | Dhanishta | 3 | Mars | Dharma | Kama |
| Southnode | Magha | 1 | Ketu | Artha | Dharma |
| Lilith | Mula | 4 | Ketu | Kama | Moksha |
| Midheaven | Swati | 3 | Rahu | Artha | Kama |
| Selena | Hasta | 1 | Moon | Moksha | Dharma |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Aquarius | 5 |
| Sun | Aquarius | 8 |
| Moon | Cancer | 1 |
| Mercury | Leo | 2 |
| Venus | Aries | 7 |
| Mars | Scorpio | 8 |
| Jupiter | Scorpio | 8 |
| Saturn | Gemini | 3 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 |
| Pluto | Libra | 1 |
| Chiron | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Northnode | Taurus | 8 |
| Southnode | Scorpio | 8 |
| Lilith | Pisces | 3 |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 3 |
| Selena | Scorpio | 2 |
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 | 己 Ji (Yin Earth) | 亥 Hai (Yin Water · Pig) | Pig | 伤官 Hurting Officer | 平地木 Plain Wood |
| Day | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 申 Shen (Yang Metal · Monkey) | Monkey | 日主 Day Master | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| 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 (亥 Hai): 壬 Ren (Seven Killings 七杀), 甲 Jia (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (申 Shen): 庚 Geng (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 壬 Ren (Seven Killings 七杀), 戊 Wu (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Rob Wealth 劫财), 己 Ji (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Chen, Si
Surya Lagna (Scorpio as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 5 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 1 | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 12 | Direct |
| Mars | Leo | 10 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 10 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 4 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 4 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 10 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 3 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 12 | Direct |
Chandra Lagna (Pisces as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio | 9 | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 9 | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 8 | Direct |
| Mars | Leo | 6 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 6 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 4 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 12 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 12 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 6 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 11 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 8 | Direct |
Key Highlights
☉︎ Sun & Jupiter — Scorpio 25° 36' & Leo 26° 1' (Sun Square Jupiter with a 0.41° applying orb.)
Intensity: Strong
This is the day's tightest applying aspect, creating a powerful tension between the Sun's focused will and Jupiter's expansive optimism. It can fuel overconfidence and exaggeration, but also provides the courage to take big leaps of faith. The challenge is to channel this abundant energy productively without promising more than can be delivered.
♂︎ Mars & Jupiter — Leo 26° 38' & Leo 26° 1' (Mars Conjunction Jupiter with a 0.61° separating orb.)
Intensity: Strong
Though separating, this fiery conjunction in Leo remains a dominant force, supercharging ambition, courage, and the desire for recognition. It represents a peak of energetic output and enthusiasm, perfect for decisive action and leadership. As it is also conjunct the South Node, these actions carry a strong karmic weight, drawing on past talents and patterns.
♅︎ Uranus & Pluto — Gemini 4° 0' (R) & Aquarius 3° 19' (Uranus Trine Pluto with a 0.69° applying orb.)
Intensity: Strong
This major generational aspect provides a backdrop of profound, harmonious transformation. With both planets in air signs, it supports revolutionary ideas, technological breakthroughs, and the restructuring of social networks. It facilitates systemic change, allowing innovative concepts to take root and reshape the future.
☿︎ Mercury & Lilith — Scorpio 6° 35' & Capricorn 7° 3' (Mercury Sextile Lilith with a 0.46° applying orb.)
Intensity: Moderate
This subtle but potent aspect creates an opportunity for deep and strategic communication. It favors uncovering hidden truths and speaking about taboo subjects with authority and precision. It is an excellent time for research, investigation, and articulating complex power dynamics in a way that is both clear and impactful.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♂︎ Mars & Jupiter in Leo — House 10 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Scorpio lagna), both Mars (lagna lord) and Jupiter (a key benefic) are in the 10th house of career and public life. This is an exceptionally powerful placement for ambition, leadership, and professional success. The soul's core drive is directed towards achieving public recognition and fulfilling its purpose in the world with great vitality and confidence.
☽︎ Moon in Pisces — House 5 Intensity: Positive
The Moon, as the benefic lord of the 9th house of fortune, resides in the 5th house of creativity, romance, and intelligence. This placement indicates that the soul's vitality is nourished through creative expression and intuitive wisdom. It brings a fortunate and emotionally fulfilling quality to artistic pursuits and matters of the heart.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♄︎ Saturn, Neptune & Chiron in Aries — House 2 Intensity: Challenging
With the Moon in Pisces, the mind perceives three challenging retrograde planets in the 2nd house of resources and self-worth. Saturn (R) demands a serious review of finances and values, Neptune (R) can dissolve boundaries or bring spiritual confusion to material matters, and Chiron (R) highlights core wounds around security. This creates a deeply introspective and potentially anxious focus on what one truly values.
☿︎ Mercury in Scorpio — House 9 Intensity: Positive
From the mind's perspective (Pisces lagna), Mercury is placed in the 9th house of higher wisdom, philosophy, and long-distance travel. This encourages deep, investigative thinking about life's big questions. The mind is drawn to esoteric subjects, research, and uncovering profound truths, finding emotional solace in understanding the deeper patterns of existence.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♃︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
From the Sun's perspective in Scorpio, Jupiter functions as the highly benefic lord of the 5th trikona house (creativity, intelligence) and is placed in the 10th kendra house (career). This linkage creates a powerful Raja Yoga, a 'royal combination' that allows one's innate talents and intelligence to translate directly into public success and status. The soul's purpose is energized by this fortunate alignment.
☿︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's perspective in Pisces, Mercury rules two kendra houses (4th and 7th) and is placed in the 9th trikona house (fortune). This forms a Raja Yoga that connects the mind's need for emotional security (4th) and partnership (7th) with higher purpose and luck. This configuration suggests that mental peace and successful relationships are achieved through a philosophical and expansive outlook.
☽︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Surya Lagna) (Moon) Nature: Auspicious
The Moon, ruling the 9th trikona house of fortune from the Surya Lagna, is placed in the 5th trikona house of creativity. This is a highly auspicious configuration that creates a seamless flow of positive energy between two houses of good fortune. It greatly enhances the soul's capacity for creative inspiration, intuitive wisdom, and luck in speculative ventures.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by a strong 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) Day Master, whose innate power is significantly boosted by the 丙午 Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) in the Year Pillar. This combination of Yang Fire and the Horse, the Day Master's 'Emperor's Lamp' or prosperous rooting, creates a foundation of immense self-confidence, passion, and leadership potential. The dominant Ten God is 比肩 Companion, indicating a day of strong self-assertion and peer interaction. However, this strength is met with complexity from the 己亥 Ji Hai (Yin Earth Pig) Month Pillar. The 己 Ji Earth stem acts as a 伤官 Hurting Officer, channeling the Fire's intensity into creativity and a tendency to challenge norms, while the 亥 Hai Pig branch introduces a hidden 七杀 Seven Killings water element, representing pressure and control. The Day Master sits on 申 Shen (Monkey), which is 偏财 Indirect Wealth, fueling ambition and a desire for tangible results. The overall dynamic is one of a powerful, expressive, and ambitious day, where personal drive must navigate the conflicting demands of creative expression and external pressures.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 18 November 2026 at 12:00 local time.