Transit Analysis — 18 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 18 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: First Quarter (41.8% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The dominant astrological theme today is a potent and applying opposition between Mercury in Libra and a retrograde Saturn in Aries, with a tight orb of 0.68°. This aspect brings a serious tone to communications, demanding mental discipline, patience, and careful structuring of ideas. Negotiations may feel slow or encounter obstacles, as Saturn's retrograde status calls for a review of personal authority and boundaries before new agreements can be forged. This intellectual tension is softened by a benevolent, applying trine between the Moon in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Leo (orb 1.48°), which infuses the emotional landscape with optimism, faith, and a desire for expansive experiences. This provides a hopeful counterpoint to the Saturnine pressure, suggesting that while mental frameworks are being tested, the heart remains open to growth and positivity.
The Moon's phase has just shifted into the First Quarter, with an illumination of 41.8%. This marks a pivotal point in the lunar cycle, a 'crisis in action' where the initial intentions of the New Moon must now be translated into decisive steps and concrete plans. This energy resonates with the Mercury-Saturn opposition, urging a practical and structured approach to overcome challenges. The day's soul purpose, as indicated by the Sun's role as Atmakaraka in Virgo, is rooted in service, detailed work, and bringing order to chaos. A separating sextile from the Sun to Mars (orb 1.16°) provides lingering energy for productive, well-organized action.
Beneath the surface, a generational sextile between Neptune and Pluto, both retrograde, remains exceptionally tight (0.03° separating), subtly dissolving old societal power structures to make way for a more compassionate collective consciousness. This long-term transformative undercurrent influences the personal challenges of the day, framing them within a larger evolutionary context. The BaZi chart for the day features a Yi Wei (Yin Wood Goat) Day Master. This flexible Wood element is significantly weakened by the strong Fire of the Year and Month pillars, representing a high output of creative energy (Eating God and Hurting Officer) that can lead to exhaustion. The Day Master is under pressure, needing the support of Water (Resource) and Wood (Companion) elements to find balance and sustain its efforts.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 9° 28' 13'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 25° 6' 39'' | Direct |
| Moon | Sagittarius | 15° 40' 18'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 11° 53' 18'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 4° 26' 4'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 23° 57' 7'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 17° 9' 16'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 12° 34' 9'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 40' 30'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 13' 17'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 14' 57'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 7' 6'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 28° 24' 5'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 28° 24' 5'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 0° 15' 40'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 26° 4' 7'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 20° 55' 55'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | 41.8% | 80.56° | 22.9 days | 8.2 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.03° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 0.14° | Separating |
| Mercury Opposition Saturn | 0.68° | Applying |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 1.16° | Separating |
| Venus Square Pluto | 1.19° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Jupiter | 1.48° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.72° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.72° | Separating |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 1.86° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 1.86° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.43° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.45° | Applying |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 2.96° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Saturn | 3.1° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.13° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Mercury | 3.78° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 4.17° | Separating |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 4.32° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 4.59° | Separating |
| Sun Square Lilith | 5.15° | Applying |
| Mercury Sextile Jupiter | 5.27° | 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 | Sun | 25.11° Virgo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mars | 23.95° Cancer |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Jupiter | 17.15° Leo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Moon | 15.67° Sagittarius |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 12.57° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Mercury | 11.89° Libra |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Venus | 4.43° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 1.60° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Purva Ashadha | 1 | Venus | Moksha | Dharma |
| Sun | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
| Moon | Jyeshtha | 2 | Mercury | Artha | Artha |
| Mercury | Hasta | 3 | Moon | Moksha | Kama |
| Venus | Swati | 2 | Rahu | Artha | Artha |
| 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 | Uttara Phalguni | 1 | Sun | Moksha | Dharma |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 3 |
| Sun | Leo | 8 |
| Moon | Leo | 5 |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 4 |
| Venus | Leo | 2 |
| Mars | Aquarius | 8 |
| 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 | Cancer | 7 |
| 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 | 伤官 Hurting Officer | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 食神 Eating God | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 乙 Yi (Yin Wood) | 未 Wei (Yin Earth · Goat) | Goat | 日主 Day Master | 沙中金 Sand Metal |
| Hour | 壬 Ren (Yang Water) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 正印 Direct Resource | 杨柳木 Willow Wood |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Eating God 食神), 己 Ji (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (未 Wei): 己 Ji (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 丁 Ding (Eating God 食神), 乙 Yi (Companion 比肩) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Eating God 食神), 己 Ji (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Shen, You
Surya Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Sagittarius | 4 | 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 (Sagittarius as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 10 | Direct |
| Moon | Sagittarius | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 11 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 12 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 8 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 9 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 3 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 9 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 2 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 10 | Direct |
Key Highlights
☿︎ Mercury & Saturn — Libra 11° 53' & Aries 12° 34' (R) (Mercury Opposition Saturn (orb 0.68°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
This is the day's most powerful and demanding aspect. Communication requires precision and patience, and mental frameworks are tested against reality. Delays or serious critiques are possible, but this is an excellent influence for detailed planning and solidifying important decisions.
☽︎ Moon & Jupiter — Sagittarius 15° 40' & Leo 17° 9' (Moon Trine Jupiter (orb 1.48°, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
A wave of optimism and emotional generosity flows through the day. This aspect supports faith, learning, and a broad-minded perspective, providing a much-needed emotional buffer against other tensions. It's a favorable time for seeking wisdom and connecting with a sense of purpose.
☉︎ Sun — Virgo 25° 6' (Atmakaraka (Soul Planet))
Intensity: Strong
As the planet with the highest degree, the Sun signifies the core lesson for the soul today. Placed in Virgo, the emphasis is on humility, service, health, and meticulous attention to detail. The path to growth lies in perfecting one's craft and being of practical use to others.
♆︎ Neptune & Pluto — Aries 3° 13' (R) & Aquarius 3° 14' (R) (Neptune Sextile Pluto (orb 0.03°, separating))
Intensity: Moderate
Though separating, this generational aspect is nearly exact, providing a subtle but profound backdrop. It facilitates the gentle dissolution of rigid power structures, both personally and collectively, encouraging spiritual insight and transformation. It supports deep psychological work and connecting with transcendent ideals.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
From the soul's perspective, retrograde Saturn in the 8th house signals a period of profound and slow-moving transformation. This placement, a Dusthana lord in a Dusthana house, creates a Vipreet-style yoga where facing deep-seated fears, limitations, or crises can ultimately lead to empowerment and unexpected resources. It is a call for deep, structural inner work.
☿︎ Mercury in Libra — House 2 Intensity: Positive
The lord of the 1st house (self/purpose) and 10th house (career/action) resides in the 2nd house of resources. This powerfully connects the soul's identity and public role with the generation of value and wealth. Communication, negotiation, and intellectual pursuits are the primary means of building security and manifesting one's purpose in the material world.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 9 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective, this is an exceptionally fortunate placement. Jupiter, the lord of the 1st house (the emotional self), is in the 9th house of dharma, fortune, and higher wisdom. This creates a powerful Raja Yoga, fostering an emotional state of optimism, faith, and a deep connection to one's beliefs and long-term vision.
☉︎ Sun in Virgo — House 10 Intensity: Strong-Positive
The mind is focused on career and public standing today. The Sun, as the 9th lord of fortune, is placed in the 10th house of action, forming another powerful Raja Yoga. This indicates a strong emotional drive to achieve, to be seen, and to align one's professional life with a sense of higher purpose and integrity.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
☉︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Sun) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's perspective, the Sun is the lord of the 9th house (a Trikona of fortune) and is placed in the 10th house (a Kendra of action). This linkage forms a Raja Yoga, or 'royal union,' powerfully energizing career, ambition, and the ability to manifest one's purpose in the public sphere. The mind is geared for success and recognition.
♃︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
This highly auspicious configuration sees Jupiter, the lord of the 1st house (a Trikona representing the self), placed in the 9th house (another Trikona representing fortune and dharma). This strengthens the emotional body, promotes wisdom, and aligns the personal identity with a path of growth and higher principles. It is a source of great inner strength and positivity.
♄︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Challenging
From the Sun's perspective, Saturn rules the 6th house of obstacles (a Dusthana) and is placed in the 8th house of crises (another Dusthana). This forms a Viparita Raja Yoga, where challenging circumstances can unexpectedly transform into sources of strength. It suggests that from a soul level, confronting difficulties directly is the path to overcoming them and gaining profound insight.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is centered on the Yi Wei (Yin Wood Goat) Day Master. Yi Wood is adaptable and resilient, but it is in a weak state. The chart is dominated by the Fire element in the Month (Ding You) and Year (Bing Wu) pillars, representing strong Eating God and Hurting Officer energies. This indicates a high output of creative expression, performance, and a desire to challenge norms, but it severely drains the resources of the Day Master. The Day Branch Wei (Goat) contains Indirect Wealth, which the Yi Wood has a difficult time controlling when weak. Furthermore, the Wei combines with the Wu (Horse) in the Year Pillar to create even more Fire, increasing the pressure. The chart desperately needs the support of Water (Resource element) to nourish the Wood and Metal (Officer element) to be kept in check, creating a dynamic of high potential that requires careful energy management to avoid burnout.
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 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.