Transit Analysis — 24 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 24 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
A significant energetic shift marks the day as the Sun makes its ingress into Libra, moving from the diligent earth of Virgo into the relational air of the Scales. This transition redefines the solar focus towards balance, justice, and partnership, a theme underscored by the Sun's immediate and applying opposition to retrograde Neptune in Aries (orb 2.08°). This introduces a tension between idealized relationships and nebulous realities, asking us to find harmony without losing ourselves in illusion. The Moon, now the soul's designated Atmakaraka, travels through the final degrees of Aquarius, having just separated from a tight conjunction with the North Node (orb 0.11°). This places a strong emphasis on aligning our emotional state with our future path and collective purpose. The approaching Waxing Gibbous Moon, with 92% illumination, builds towards a culmination, heightening emotional sensitivity.
Compared to yesterday, the change of the Sun's sign is paramount, shifting the entire Surya Lagna and its associated Parashari dynamics. The Atmakaraka has also transferred from the Sun to the Moon, moving the core spiritual lessons from detailed service to humanitarian ideals. The day's tightest aspect, a separating square between the Sun and Lilith (orb 0.04°), highlights a subtle but potent friction between our conscious identity and the untamed, instinctual feminine principle. Meanwhile, an applying square between Mars in its fall in Cancer and a retrograde Chiron at a critical final degree of Aries (orb 2.33°) warns of actions that can easily touch upon old wounds, demanding sensitivity and conscious emotional regulation.
The BaZi chart for the day shifts to a Xin Chou (Yin Metal Ox) Day Master. Supported by the Earth of its own Ox branch and the Metal of the Rooster month branch, the Xin Metal self is inherently strong. However, it stands against a formidable array of Fire from the Year (Bing Wu) and Month (Ding You) pillars. This creates a dynamic of a resilient, refined individual facing intense external pressures from authority (Direct Officer) and sudden challenges (Seven Killings). The day is a forge, testing the strength and integrity of the Yin Metal through significant trials, demanding both flexibility and an unyielding core.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 14° 32' 55'' | — |
| Sun | Libra | 0° 58' 27'' | Direct |
| Moon | Aquarius | 28° 11' 39'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 20° 56' 1'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 6° 54' 46'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 27° 33' 40'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 18° 18' 18'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 12° 7' 15'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 37' 24'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 3' 22'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 10' 56'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Aries | 29° 53' 33'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 28° 5' 1'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 28° 5' 1'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 0° 55' 46'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 26° 54' 48'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 27° 21' 58'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Gibbous | 92% | 147.22° | 17.5 days | 2.7 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Square Lilith | 0.04° | Separating |
| Moon Conjunction North Node | 0.11° | Separating |
| Moon Opposition South Node | 0.11° | Separating |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.13° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 1.04° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Chiron | 1.7° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.81° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.81° | Separating |
| Sun Opposition Neptune | 2.08° | Applying |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 2.13° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Pluto | 2.21° | Applying |
| Mars Square Chiron | 2.33° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.44° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.57° | Applying |
| Mercury Sextile Jupiter | 2.63° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Lilith | 2.74° | Applying |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 2.85° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 2.85° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.29° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 3.41° | Separating |
| Venus Square Pluto | 3.73° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Uranus | 4.65° | Applying |
| Mars Trine Neptune | 5.5° | Applying |
| Mars Opposition Pluto | 5.62° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 5.98° | 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 | Moon | 28.19° Aquarius |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mars | 27.56° Cancer |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mercury | 20.93° Libra |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Jupiter | 18.31° Leo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 12.12° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Venus | 6.91° Scorpio |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Northnode | 1.92° Aquarius |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Sun | 0.97° Libra |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Purva Ashadha | 3 | Venus | Moksha | Kama |
| Sun | Uttara Phalguni | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
| Moon | Dhanishta | 4 | Mars | Dharma | Moksha |
| Mercury | Chitra | 2 | Mars | Kama | Artha |
| Venus | Swati | 2 | Rahu | Artha | Artha |
| Mars | Pushya | 1 | Saturn | Dharma | Dharma |
| 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 | Libra | 1 |
| Moon | Gemini | 9 |
| Mercury | Aries | 7 |
| Venus | Virgo | 3 |
| 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 | Virgo | 9 |
| 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 | 正官 Direct Officer | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 七杀 Seven Killings | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 辛 Xin (Yin Metal) | 丑 Chou (Yin Earth · Ox) | Ox | 日主 Day Master | 壁上土 Wall Earth |
| Hour | 甲 Jia (Yang Wood) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 正财 Direct Wealth | 沙中金 Sand Metal |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Seven Killings 七杀), 己 Ji (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Companion 比肩) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (丑 Chou): 己 Ji (Indirect Resource 偏印), 癸 Gui (Eating God 食神), 辛 Xin (Companion 比肩) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Seven Killings 七杀), 己 Ji (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Chen, Si
Surya Lagna (Libra as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Libra | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Aquarius | 5 | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 1 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 2 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 10 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 11 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Aries | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 5 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 11 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 4 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 12 | Direct |
Chandra Lagna (Aquarius as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Libra | 9 | 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 & Lilith — Libra 0° 58' & Capricorn 0° 55' (Sun Square Lilith (orb 0.04°, separating))
Intensity: Strong
With an almost exact orb, this square creates a palpable tension between the newly established Libran drive for harmony and the raw, instinctual power of Lilith in structured Capricorn. It challenges us to integrate our primal truths and shadow aspects into our social identity and relationships without causing disruptive imbalances. This aspect speaks to confronting uncomfortable power dynamics in the name of authentic connection.
☽︎ Moon & North Node — Aquarius 28° 11' & Aquarius 28° 5' (Moon Conjunction North Node (orb 0.11°, separating))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
The Moon, representing our emotional body and today's Atmakaraka (soul planet), aligns precisely with the North Node of destiny. This potent conjunction, occurring at the very end of Aquarius, signifies a powerful moment of emotional clarity regarding our future path and collective purpose. Feelings and intuitions now are strongly indicative of the correct evolutionary direction.
♆︎ Sun & Neptune — Libra 0° 58' & Aries 3° 3' (R) (Sun Opposition Neptune (orb 2.08°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
As the Sun enters Libra, its first major aspect is this applying opposition to retrograde Neptune. This can dissolve boundaries in relationships, fostering empathy but also creating potential for confusion, deception, or idealization. The challenge is to maintain personal integrity and clarity while navigating the compassionate, yet potentially illusory, call of the other.
♂︎ Mars & Chiron — Cancer 27° 33' & Aries 29° 53' (R) (Mars Square Chiron (orb 2.33°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
Mars, in the emotionally sensitive sign of its fall, Cancer, forms a tense, applying square to the wounded healer, Chiron, retrograde at a critical anaretic degree. Actions taken from a place of defensiveness or emotional insecurity are likely to trigger deep-seated wounds related to identity and the right to exist. This aspect calls for extreme care in how we assert ourselves, urging healing over aggression.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
☿︎ Mercury in Libra — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Sun in Libra), Mercury occupies the 1st house of self and identity. As the lord of the 9th house of higher wisdom and fortune, this placement creates a powerful Raja Yoga, infusing the core self with intelligence, diplomacy, and a connection to dharma. The soul's expression today is articulate, balanced, and oriented towards higher principles.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 7 Intensity: Strong
Saturn, the Yogakaraka (most powerful planet) for the Libra solar lagna, is placed retrograde in the 7th house of partnership. While its power is immense, its retrograde motion in Aries (its fall) signifies significant karmic lessons and responsibilities within relationships. The soul's vitality is focused on restructuring partnerships with discipline and maturity, though this process may feel slow and challenging.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♀︎ Venus in Scorpio — House 10 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective (Moon in Aquarius), Venus shines in the 10th house of career and public status. As the Yogakaraka (bestower of power and fortune) for this lagna, this placement is exceptionally favorable for professional life. The mind finds fulfillment and success through work that involves diplomacy, aesthetics, and deep, transformative connections, colored by the intensity of Scorpio.
♂︎ Mars in Cancer — House 6 Intensity: Mild-Challenging
The emotional body experiences Mars, a functional malefic, in the 6th house of obstacles, health, and daily conflicts. While Mars is in its fall in Cancer, placing a malefic in a challenging house can be surprisingly effective for overcoming adversity. The mind may feel emotionally agitated by daily struggles, yet it possesses a potent, if reactive, energy to fight through them.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♄︎ Yogakaraka Active (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the Sun's position in Libra, Saturn rules both a kendra (4th house) and a trikona (5th house), making it the single most beneficial planet, or Yogakaraka. Its placement in the 7th house directs this powerful, structuring energy towards relationships and contracts. This indicates that from a soul-level perspective, the day's primary work involves bringing karmic order and long-term stability to partnerships.
♀︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's placement in Aquarius, Venus functions as the Yogakaraka, ruling the 4th (kendra) and 9th (trikona) houses. Venus's position in the 10th house of career forms a powerful Raja Yoga. This blesses the emotional and mental state with a profound capacity for success, recognition, and finding harmony in one's professional life and public duties.
☽︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Moon) Nature: Auspicious
This configuration arises from the Sun in Libra, where the Moon, as the lord of the 10th house (a kendra of action/career), is placed in the 5th house (a trikona of creativity/intellect). This auspicious linkage creates a Raja Yoga, indicating that the soul's purpose and public actions are deeply connected to and supported by creative intelligence and speculation. Professional endeavors are best fueled by inspiration.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by the Xin Chou (Yin Metal Ox) Day Master. The Xin, a refined and precious metal, sits on its own resource (Chou Earth), granting it foundational support and stability. This strength is significantly amplified by the You (Rooster) in the Month Pillar, the peak of the metal season, which acts as a powerful Companion. The Day Master is therefore strong and resilient. However, this strength is met with intense pressure from the Year and Month pillars. The Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) Year and Ding You (Yin Fire Rooster) Month bring a formidable combination of Direct Officer and Seven Killings fire elements, which control and challenge the Xin Metal. The dynamic of the day is one of a capable, well-supported individual facing significant external demands, responsibilities, and sudden pressures, requiring both integrity and adaptability to navigate successfully.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 24 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.