Transit Analysis — 19 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 19 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: First Quarter (51.3% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
Today's energy is defined by a dynamic tension pushing for decisive action, symbolized by the First Quarter Moon phase. The Sun in Virgo and Moon in Sagittarius form a separating square with a 1.48° orb, creating a sense of urgency to overcome obstacles and build upon the intentions set at the last New Moon. A key shift from yesterday is the Moon becoming the Atmakaraka, the indicator of the soul's path, placing our emotional truth and intuitive wisdom at the center of the day's purpose. This highlights the Moon's applying trine to the South Node (orb 0.79°), suggesting that tapping into past wisdom and releasing old emotional patterns will be a source of strength and flow.
The intellectual climate, however, remains somewhat sober and constrained. Mercury in Libra is separating from its opposition to a retrograde Saturn in Aries (orb 0.94°), indicating that while the peak of a difficult conversation or mental block may have passed, the need for careful, structured thinking and communication persists. This is not a day for frivolous words; reality checks and consequences are still very much in focus. Supporting this is a separating square between Venus and retrograde Pluto (orb 1.68°), which continues to bring underlying power dynamics in relationships and finances to the surface for final processing.
The broader generational backdrop, a nearly exact sextile between retrograde Neptune and retrograde Pluto (orb 0.04°, separating), supports a subtle but profound spiritual and societal transformation. In BaZi, the day is governed by a strong 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) Day Master. Supported by Fire in the Year pillar and Month stem, the Day Master has the strength to control the abundant Metal (Wealth) element in the Month and Day branches. This points to a day of confident action, ambition, and the pursuit of tangible results, where personal drive and competitive energy can be channeled effectively toward achieving goals.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 10° 19' 30'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 26° 5' 12'' | Direct |
| Moon | Sagittarius | 27° 33' 43'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 13° 26' 20'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 4° 54' 54'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 24° 33' 28'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 17° 20' 57'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 12° 29' 45'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 40' 6'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 11' 39'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 14' 14'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 4' 56'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 28° 20' 54'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 28° 20' 54'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 0° 22' 21'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 26° 12' 33'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 22° 0' 9'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | 51.3% | 91.48° | 22 days | 7.3 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.04° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 0.29° | Separating |
| Moon Trine South Node | 0.79° | Applying |
| Moon Sextile North Node | 0.79° | Applying |
| Mercury Opposition Saturn | 0.94° | Separating |
| Sun Square Moon | 1.48° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 1.53° | Separating |
| Venus Square Pluto | 1.68° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.73° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.73° | Separating |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 2.02° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 2.02° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.43° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.47° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Chiron | 2.52° | Applying |
| Moon Conjunction Lilith | 2.81° | Applying |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 2.82° | Applying |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.15° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile Jupiter | 3.91° | Applying |
| Sun Square Lilith | 4.29° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 4.54° | Separating |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 4.83° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 4.85° | Separating |
| Mars Square Chiron | 5.52° | Applying |
| Moon Square Neptune | 5.63° | 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 | Moon | 27.56° Sagittarius |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Sun | 26.09° Virgo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mars | 24.56° Cancer |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Jupiter | 17.35° Leo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Mercury | 13.44° Libra |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Saturn | 12.50° Aries |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Venus | 4.91° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 1.65° 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 | Mula | 2 | Ketu | Kama | Artha |
| Mercury | Hasta | 3 | Moon | Moksha | Kama |
| Venus | Swati | 2 | Rahu | Artha | Artha |
| Mars | Punarvasu | 4 | Jupiter | Artha | Moksha |
| 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 | Aries | 4 |
| Sun | Leo | 8 |
| Moon | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Mercury | Aquarius | 5 |
| 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 | 比肩 Companion | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| 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 (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Direct Wealth 正财) — 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 (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 — Mercury at Libra 13° 26' 20'', Saturn at Aries 12° 29' 45'' (Retrograde) (Mercury Opposition Saturn (orb 0.94°, separating))
Intensity: Challenging
Communication and agreements meet with a reality check. Though the aspect is separating, its influence lingers, demanding serious thought, disciplined planning, and a pragmatic approach to negotiations. Ideas are tested against limitations and established structures.
☽︎ Moon — Sagittarius 27° 33' 43'' (Atmakaraka (Soul Planet) of the day.)
Intensity: Strong
As the planet at the highest degree, the Moon becomes the guide for the soul's journey today. Emotional fulfillment, intuition, and the pursuit of philosophical truth become primary drivers. Its placement in fiery, expansive Sagittarius encourages a quest for meaning and freedom.
☉︎ Sun & Moon — Sun at Virgo 26° 5' 12'', Moon at Sagittarius 27° 33' 43'' (Sun Square Moon (orb 1.48°, separating))
Intensity: Moderate
This First Quarter square creates a dynamic tension between the need for practical order (Sun in Virgo) and the desire for freedom and belief (Moon in Sagittarius). It's a crisis point that demands action and conscious choices to move forward, forcing a resolution between details and the big picture.
♀︎ Venus & Pluto — Venus at Scorpio 4° 54' 54'', Pluto at Aquarius 3° 14' 14'' (Retrograde) (Venus Square Pluto (orb 1.68°, separating))
Intensity: Mild-Challenging
Intensity in relationships, values, and finances is still being processed. This separating square suggests the peak of a power struggle or profound revelation has passed, but the lessons around control, desire, and transformation continue to integrate, demanding honesty and depth.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
From the soul's perspective, retrograde Saturn in the 8th house signifies a period of profound, slow-moving internal transformation. This placement encourages confronting deep-seated fears, restructuring long-term finances or shared resources, and finding strength through enduring life's mysteries and challenges.
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 12 Intensity: Positive
The great benefic Jupiter resides in the 12th house of spirituality, retreat, and endings. From the vital perspective of the Sun, this directs expansive energy towards inner growth, compassionate service, and finding wisdom in solitude. It is a call for the soul to connect with the universal, beyond the material plane.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 9 Intensity: Strong-Positive
With the Moon in Sagittarius, its ruler Jupiter is powerfully placed in the 9th house of fortune, higher learning, and philosophy. This creates a powerful mental and emotional alignment with optimism, faith, and a search for truth. The mind feels guided, expansive, and drawn towards teachers, travel, and belief systems.
☉︎ Sun in Virgo — House 10 Intensity: Strong
From the emotional perspective, the Sun's placement in the 10th house of career and public status brings a desire for recognition and purpose. The mind is focused on professional duties, reputation, and achieving tangible results in the world. There's a strong emotional drive to lead and make a mark through diligent service.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
☉︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Sun) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's perspective in Sagittarius, the Sun rules the 9th house (a Trikona of fortune) and is placed in the 10th house (a Kendra of action). This powerful link forms a Raja Yoga, aligning one's core beliefs and purpose with public life and career, granting authority and success.
♃︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
Jupiter, the lord of the 1st house (a Trikona of self), is placed in the 9th house (another Trikona of fortune). This is a highly fortunate configuration that powerfully supports wisdom, faith, and overall well-being. Emotionally, it fosters a deep sense of optimism and connection to a higher purpose.
♄︎ [Challenging] Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Challenging
From the Sun's perspective in Virgo, Saturn rules the 6th house of obstacles (a Dusthana) and is placed in the 8th house of crises (another Dusthana). This creates a Viparita Raja Yoga, where difficulties can unexpectedly transform into profound strengths or gains. It's the archetype of finding power by facing adversity head-on.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by a strong 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) Day Master. Seated on 申 Shen (Monkey), which contains Indirect Wealth, the Day Master is powerful enough to manage the resources and challenges presented. The Year Pillar of 丙午 Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) provides a strong root and Companion support, while the Month Pillar of 丁酉 Ding You (Yin Fire Rooster) offers further Fire support via its stem and a strong Direct Wealth element in its branch. The chart is thus characterized by a dynamic interplay between a very strong self-element (Fire) and a prominent wealth element (Metal). This configuration fuels ambition, confidence, and a drive to take action and achieve tangible, financial, or material outcomes. The presence of Rob Wealth in the Month stem suggests a competitive environment, where success may involve outperforming others.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 19 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.