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 is a palpable tension between disciplined thought and expansive feeling. The Moon's shift into its First Quarter phase signals a time for decisive action, urging a push through recent obstacles. This is underscored by a tightening opposition between Mercury in Libra and a retrograde Saturn in Aries (orb 0.68°, applying), which may manifest as serious conversations, mental blocks, or the need to structure communications with great care. Providing a much-needed counterbalance is a flowing trine between the Moon in optimistic Sagittarius and Jupiter in Leo (orb 1.48°, applying), offering emotional buoyancy, faith, and a broader perspective that can help navigate the day's mental hurdles. The atmosphere is still colored by the separating Venus-Pluto square (orb 1.19°), suggesting that intense dynamics in relationships and finances are just beginning to cool.
A significant shift has occurred in the Jaimini karakas since yesterday; the Moon has now become the Matrikaraka (mother), placing a greater emphasis on emotional security and nurturing as a key life indicator. Simultaneously, Saturn takes on the Pitrikaraka (father) role, highlighting themes of responsibility and legacy. These reassignments suggest a recalibration of how we relate to our foundational support systems and long-term duties. The generational backdrop remains potent, with a near-exact sextile between Neptune and Pluto retrograde (orb 0.03°, separating) continuing to dissolve old societal structures, while an applying trine between Uranus and Pluto (orb 2.43°) hints at revolutionary technological and social innovations gaining momentum.
The BaZi chart reveals a Yi Wei (Yin Wood Goat) Day Master. This flexible Wood element is born in a Metal month and is heavily drained by a profusion of Fire in the Year, Day, and Hour pillars, rendering the Day Master very weak. The chart is dominated by the Hurting Officer and Eating God stars, indicating a powerful drive for creative self-expression, performance, and challenging the status quo. However, without sufficient resources (Water), this outpouring of energy can lead to burnout. The single Ren Water (Direct Resource) in the Hour is crucial for sustenance, though its position is tenuous, suggesting that support may arrive late or be less stable than desired.
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 |
| Mercury Square Ascendant | 2.42° | — |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.43° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.45° | Applying |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 2.96° | Applying |
| Mars Sextile Midheaven | 3.02° | — |
| Moon Trine Saturn | 3.1° | Separating |
| Saturn Square Ascendant | 3.1° | — |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.13° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Mercury | 3.78° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 4.17° | Separating |
| Sun Conjunction Midheaven | 4.18° | — |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 4.32° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 4.59° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Ascendant | 5.04° | — |
| Sun Square Lilith | 5.15° | Applying |
| Moon Square Midheaven | 5.26° | — |
| 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
Key Highlights
☿ Mercury & Saturn — Mercury at Libra 11° 53', Saturn at Aries 12° 34' RETROGRADE (Mercury Opposition Saturn (orb 0.68°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
Communication and thought processes encounter structure, limitation, and the weight of reality. This aspect demands mental discipline and serious consideration of consequences, potentially bringing sobering news or highlighting flaws in a plan. With Saturn retrograde, the challenges are likely internal or related to past responsibilities.
☽ Moon & Jupiter — Moon at Sagittarius 15° 40', Jupiter at Leo 17° 9' (Moon Trine Jupiter (orb 1.48°, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
A generous wave of emotional optimism and faith buoys the spirit. This harmonious aspect fosters confidence, generosity, and a sense of belonging, making it easier to connect with others and believe in positive outcomes. It provides a powerful emotional resource to draw upon when facing the day's more restrictive energies.
☽ Moon Phase — Sun at Virgo 25° 6', Moon at Sagittarius 15° 40' (First Quarter Moon (Sun-Moon elongation: 80.56°))
Intensity: Moderate
The lunar cycle reaches a point of dynamic tension, a 'crisis in action'. The initial momentum of the New Moon now meets its first significant challenge, requiring conscious effort and decisive choices to keep projects and intentions moving forward. This is a time to act, commit, and push through resistance.
♀ Venus & Pluto — Venus at Scorpio 4° 26', Pluto at Aquarius 3° 14' RETROGRADE (Venus Square Pluto (orb 1.19°, separating))
Intensity: Mild-Challenging
Intensity in relationships, values, and financial matters begins to recede but its effects linger. Power dynamics and deeply buried truths that recently surfaced are now being processed. This separating aspect encourages reflection on recent compulsions or attachments, offering a chance for transformation as the pressure eases.
BaZi Summary
The Day Master is Yi Wei (Yin Wood Goat), a flexible and adaptable element. Born in the You (Rooster) month, Metal's peak season, the Day Master is inherently weak as Metal controls Wood. This weakness is profoundly exacerbated by the chart's dominant Fire element, seen in the Year's Bing Wu, Month's Ding stem, and Hour's Ren Wu pillars; Fire exhausts Wood. The prevailing Ten Gods are Hurting Officer and Eating God, pointing to immense creative, expressive, and performative talent, but also a tendency to drain personal energy in these pursuits. The Day Master finds its only root in the hidden Yi (Companion) stem within its own pillar. The crucial Ren (Direct Resource) water in the hour stem offers vital support, but its position on a Fire branch makes it volatile, like water turning to steam. The combination of the Day's Wei (Goat) branch with the Year and Hour Wu (Horse) branches further strengthens the Fire element, increasing the risk of 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.