Transit Analysis — 23 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 23 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (85.8% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The dominant astrological theme is one of culmination and critical transition. The Sun, acting as the Jaimini Atmakaraka or soul planet, sits at the final, anaretic degree of Virgo (29°59'), poised to enter Libra and mark the Equinox. This signifies the end of a cycle focused on service, analysis, and order, preparing for a new phase centered on balance, relationships, and justice. This intense solar energy is amplified by an applying square to Lilith (orb 0.82°), challenging us to integrate our shadow self and confront uncomfortable truths about power and authenticity before moving forward. Since yesterday, the BaZi Day Master has shifted from Yin Earth to Yang Metal, fundamentally altering the day's elemental signature towards action, structure, and sharp expression.
The emotional landscape, defined by the Waxing Gibbous Moon in Aquarius, is expansive yet tense. The Moon is applying to an opposition with Jupiter in Leo (orb 2.45°), creating a dynamic pull between collective ideals and individual creative pride. This can manifest as generosity and big-picture thinking, but also a tendency towards emotional exaggeration or ideological standoffs. Further friction appears through an applying square between a sensitive Mars in Cancer and a retrograde Chiron in Aries (orb 2.97°), which may trigger old wounds around assertion and vulnerability, particularly concerning family or security matters.
Beneath these personal tensions, the slow-moving outer planets continue to rewire our collective reality. A tight separating sextile between Neptune and Pluto (orb 0.11°) dissolves old structures, supported by an applying trine between Uranus and Pluto (orb 2.44°) that facilitates innovative and revolutionary change. With five major bodies retrograde (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron), the day's powerful forward momentum is balanced by a deep, internal call to review, reflect, and reconsider our path before taking the next significant step. The BaZi chart for the Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) day shows a Day Master under pressure from the Fire of the year and month, seeking release through expression (Hurting Officer), suggesting a day where disciplined action meets a sharp, critical, and creative voice.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 13° 42' 36'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 29° 59' 45'' | Direct |
| Moon | Aquarius | 15° 39' 59'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 19° 28' 9'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 6° 34' 14'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 26° 57' 51'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 18° 6' 59'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 12° 11' 49'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 38' 2'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 5' 2'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 11' 32'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Aries | 29° 55' 53'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 28° 8' 11'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 28° 8' 11'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 0° 49' 5'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 26° 46' 21'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 26° 17' 32'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Gibbous | 85.8% | 135.67° | 18.4 days | 3.6 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.11° | Separating |
| Sun Square Lilith | 0.82° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 0.89° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile Jupiter | 1.35° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.79° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.79° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 2.27° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.44° | Applying |
| Moon Opposition Jupiter | 2.45° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.55° | Applying |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 2.68° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 2.68° | Separating |
| Mars Square Chiron | 2.97° | Applying |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 3.03° | Separating |
| Sun Opposition Neptune | 3.09° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Pluto | 3.2° | Applying |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.26° | Separating |
| Venus Square Pluto | 3.38° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Saturn | 3.47° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Mercury | 3.8° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Uranus | 5.64° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 5.75° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 5.92° | 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 | 30.00° Virgo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mars | 26.96° Cancer |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mercury | 19.47° Libra |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Jupiter | 18.12° Leo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Moon | 15.67° Aquarius |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Saturn | 12.20° Aries |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Venus | 6.57° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 1.86° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Purva Ashadha | 2 | Venus | Moksha | Artha |
| Sun | Uttara Phalguni | 3 | Sun | Moksha | Kama |
| Moon | Shravana | 4 | Moon | Artha | Moksha |
| Mercury | Chitra | 1 | Mars | Kama | Dharma |
| Venus | Swati | 2 | Rahu | Artha | Artha |
| Mars | Punarvasu | 4 | Jupiter | Artha | Moksha |
| Jupiter | Ashlesha | 3 | Mercury | Dharma | Kama |
| 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 | 3 | Ketu | Kama | Kama |
| Midheaven | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Taurus | 5 |
| Sun | Virgo | 9 |
| Moon | Aquarius | 5 |
| Mercury | Pisces | 6 |
| Venus | Leo | 2 |
| Mars | Pisces | 9 |
| Jupiter | Virgo | 6 |
| Saturn | Cancer | 4 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 |
| Pluto | Libra | 1 |
| Chiron | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Northnode | Gemini | 9 |
| Southnode | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 1 |
| Midheaven | Leo | 8 |
| Selena | Virgo | 9 |
BaZi Four Pillars 八字
| Pillar | Stem | Branch | Animal | Ten God | Nayin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 七杀 Seven Killings | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 正官 Direct Officer | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 日主 Day Master | 壁上土 Wall Earth |
| Hour | 壬 Ren (Yang Water) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 食神 Eating God | 杨柳木 Willow Wood |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Officer 正官), 己 Ji (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Rob Wealth 劫财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Officer 正官), 己 Ji (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Shen, You
Surya Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Aquarius | 6 | 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 | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 6 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 5 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
Chandra Lagna (Aquarius as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 8 | Direct |
| Moon | Aquarius | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 9 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 10 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 6 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 7 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 3 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 3 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Aries | 3 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 1 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 7 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 12 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 8 | Direct |
Key Highlights
☉︎ Sun — Virgo 29° 59' (Anaretic degree placement; Jaimini Atmakaraka (Soul Planet))
Intensity: Strong
The Sun at the very last degree of Virgo signifies a point of crisis, culmination, and mastery. As the Atmakaraka, this highlights a critical juncture in the soul's journey, demanding the integration of all lessons related to service, health, and discernment before a major life transition.
⚸︎ Sun & Lilith — Virgo 29° 59' & Capricorn 0° 49' (Square (orb 0.82°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
This tight, applying square intensifies the anaretic Sun's energy by challenging core identity with primal, untamed forces. It brings subconscious patterns, repressed power, and raw authenticity to the surface, demanding acknowledgement before the Sun changes signs.
☽︎ Moon & Jupiter — Aquarius 15° 39' & Leo 18° 6' (Opposition (orb 2.45°, applying))
Intensity: Moderate
Emotions are amplified as the humanitarian Aquarius Moon opposes the magnanimous Jupiter in Leo. This can lead to great generosity and social vision, but also a risk of over-promising, emotional drama, or a conflict between personal ego and group ideals.
♂︎ Mars & Chiron — Cancer 26° 57' & Aries 29° 55' (RETROGRADE) (Square (orb 2.97°, applying))
Intensity: Mild-Challenging
Protective, sensitive Mars in Cancer forms a tense aspect to the wounded healer, Chiron, in assertive Aries. This can trigger deep-seated vulnerabilities around taking action, defending oneself, or dealing with family conflicts, pushing for the healing of old wounds related to identity and instinct.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
☉︎ Sun in Virgo — House 1 Intensity: Strong
With the Sun defining the 1st house, the soul's focus is intensely on self-definition, purpose, and vitality. Its anaretic degree placement suggests a profound re-evaluation of identity is underway, a final purification of the self-concept before embarking on a new path.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
Retrograde Saturn in the 8th house of transformation and crisis provides a powerful, if challenging, focus for the soul. This placement compels a slow, methodical review of deep psychological patterns, shared resources, and karmic debts, offering profound regeneration through disciplined inner work.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☽︎ Moon in Aquarius — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
The Moon in the 1st house places the emotional identity squarely in the realm of the collective, innovation, and intellectual ideals. The mind experiences the day through a lens of social connection and future-oriented thinking, with retrograde Pluto and the North Node also here adding themes of profound personal and societal evolution.
♀︎ Venus in Scorpio — House 10 Intensity: Strong-Positive
As the highly auspicious Yogakaraka planet for this lagna, Venus in the 10th house of career and public status is a stellar placement. From the mind's perspective, this creates a powerful drive for recognition, success in relationships, and the skillful use of strategic diplomacy in professional matters.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♀︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Auspicious
From the perspective of the Aquarius Moon, Venus is the Yogakaraka, the single most beneficial planet, as it rules both a Kendra (4th house) and a Trikona (9th house). Its placement in another Kendra, the 10th house of career, activates a powerful Raja Yoga, indicating that the mind is aligned with achieving success, harmony, and status in the public sphere.
☿︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
This auspicious configuration sees Mercury, the lord of the 5th house (creativity, intellect), placed in the 9th house (higher wisdom, fortune). From the emotional perspective, this creates a powerful synergy between creative intelligence and philosophical insight, making it an excellent day for learning, teaching, and beneficial communications.
♄︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Neutral
From the soul's perspective (Virgo Sun), Saturn rules the challenging 6th house of obstacles and is placed in the difficult 8th house of transformation. This forms a Vipreet Raja Yoga, where adversity can lead to unexpected strength. It suggests that by confronting hidden issues or tackling difficult service, the soul can achieve profound breakthroughs and overcome long-standing problems.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by the Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) Day Master. Geng is formidable, like a sword or ore, but is weakened by the strong Fire element in the Ding You (Yin Fire Rooster) month and Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) year. This Fire represents the Direct Officer and Seven Killings stars, placing the Day Master under significant pressure to perform, conform, and meet high standards. The Day Master sits on its own expression, the Zi (Rat) branch, which is the Hurting Officer star, indicating a strong inner desire to push back, innovate, and speak with a sharp, critical intelligence. A clash between the year's Wu (Horse) and the day's Zi (Rat) creates a fundamental tension between one's public or ancestral karma and one's personal life and partnerships. The You (Rooster) in the month pillar is Rob Wealth, suggesting that competition is a key theme, but it also provides some metallic support to the pressured Day Master.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 23 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.