Transit Analysis — 26 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 26 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Full Moon (99.4% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The dominant astrological theme is a profound tension between illusion and truth, catalyzed by an extremely tight, applying opposition between the Sun in Libra and Neptune retrograde in Aries (orb 0.07°). This alignment can dissolve boundaries and ego structures, fostering spiritual insight but also creating potential for confusion, deception, or escapism. Fortunately, this is grounded by the Sun's simultaneous applying trine to Pluto retrograde in Aquarius (orb 0.23°), which provides the focus, psychological depth, and transformative power needed to see through the Neptunian fog. This combination encourages using deep intuition to navigate relationships and find authentic personal power, rather than getting lost in fantasy. The emotional landscape is amplified as we are in the Full Moon phase (99.4% illumination), with the sensitive Pisces Moon highlighting the need for compassion and spiritual release.
Compared to yesterday, the Sun-Neptune opposition has perfected to become the day's most exact and influential aspect, intensifying its effects. The Moon has journeyed deeper into Pisces, increasing emotional and psychic sensitivity. A significant shift occurs in the Jaimini schema, with the Moon now taking the role of Amatyakaraka (career), suggesting that emotional intelligence and intuition are key to professional matters today. Mars, the Atmakaraka (soul planet), remains at a critical degree in Cancer, its applying square to Chiron retrograde (orb 1.06°) indicating that the soul's primary work involves confronting old wounds through emotionally-driven actions.
The BaZi chart for the day shifts to a Gui Mao (Yin Water Rabbit) Day Master. This introduces a gentler, more creative, and intuitive energy compared to yesterday's Yang Water Tiger. Gui Water is supported by the Metal Rooster of the month, providing resources, but is also drained by the strong Fire (Wealth) element in the Year pillar. The Rabbit in the day pillar clashes with the Rooster in the month pillar, suggesting a conflict between personal creative expression and the surrounding environment or support structures. The day's dynamic is one of navigating this internal tension to resourcefully manage opportunities.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 16° 13' 3'' | — |
| Sun | Libra | 2° 55' 57'' | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 24° 11' 33'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 23° 48' 35'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 7° 30' 12'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 28° 44' 58'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 18° 40' 44'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 11° 58' 3'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 35' 58'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 0' 2'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 9' 46'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Aries | 29° 48' 46'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 27° 58' 40'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 27° 58' 40'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 1° 9' 8'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 27° 11' 42'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 29° 30' 51'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | 99.4% | 171.26° | 15.5 days | 0.7 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Opposition Neptune | 0.07° | Applying |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.16° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Pluto | 0.23° | Applying |
| Mars Square Chiron | 1.06° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 1.34° | Separating |
| Sun Square Lilith | 1.78° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.84° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.84° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 1.85° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.44° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.6° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Uranus | 2.67° | Applying |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 3.17° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 3.17° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.35° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine North Node | 4.17° | Applying |
| Mercury Sextile South Node | 4.17° | Applying |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 4.18° | Separating |
| Mars Trine Neptune | 4.25° | Applying |
| Venus Square Pluto | 4.34° | Separating |
| Mars Opposition Pluto | 4.41° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Mars | 4.56° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Mars | 4.94° | Applying |
| Mercury Sextile Jupiter | 5.13° | Separating |
| Mercury Opposition Chiron | 6° | 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 | Mars | 28.75° Cancer |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Moon | 24.19° Pisces |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mercury | 23.81° Libra |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Jupiter | 18.68° Leo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 11.97° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Venus | 7.50° Scorpio |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Sun | 2.93° Libra |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 2.02° Aquarius |
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 | Purva Bhadrapada | 4 | Jupiter | Artha | Moksha |
| Mercury | Chitra | 2 | Mars | Kama | Artha |
| Venus | Swati | 3 | Rahu | Artha | Kama |
| 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 | 3 | Sun | Moksha | Kama |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Taurus | 5 |
| Sun | Libra | 1 |
| Moon | Aquarius | 8 |
| Mercury | Taurus | 8 |
| 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 | 正财 Direct Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 偏财 Indirect Wealth | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 癸 Gui (Yin Water) | 卯 Mao (Yin Wood · Rabbit) | Rabbit | 日主 Day Master | 金箔金 Gold Foil Metal |
| Hour | 戊 Wu (Yang Earth) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 正官 Direct Officer | 天上火 Celestial Fire |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 己 Ji (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (卯 Mao): 乙 Yi (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 己 Ji (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Zi, Chou
Surya Lagna (Libra as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Libra | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 6 | 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 (Pisces as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Libra | 8 | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 8 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 9 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 5 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 6 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 4 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 12 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Aries | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 12 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 6 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 11 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 7 | Direct |
Key Highlights
☉︎ Sun & Neptune — Libra 2° 55' & Aries 3° 0' (R) (Sun Opposition Neptune with a 0.07° applying orb.)
Intensity: Strong
This is the most exact and powerful aspect of the day, creating a powerful pull between the conscious self (Sun) and the boundless, spiritual, and potentially illusory realm (Neptune). It can bring profound spiritual insights and heightened creativity, but also risks confusion, deception, or a desire to escape reality. Grounding practices are essential to navigate this ethereal energy constructively.
♇︎ Sun & Pluto — Libra 2° 55' & Aquarius 3° 9' (R) (Sun Trine Pluto with a 0.23° applying orb.)
Intensity: Strong-Positive
Providing a powerful counterpoint to the Sun-Neptune opposition, this harmonious trine offers access to deep reserves of personal power, focus, and psychological insight. It supports transformation and empowers the will to cut through superficiality and get to the core of any matter. This aspect helps channel Neptune's visionary potential into tangible, meaningful change.
♂︎ Mars & Chiron — Cancer 28° 44' & Aries 29° 48' (R) (Mars Square Chiron with a 1.06° applying orb.)
Intensity: Challenging
With Mars at a late, urgent degree in emotional Cancer, actions are driven by a deep need for security. This tense square to Chiron retrograde at the final degree of Aries indicates that these actions can easily trigger old, unhealed wounds related to identity, independence, and the right to exist. Be mindful of defensive reactions or impulsive moves rooted in past pain.
♂︎ Mars — Cancer 28° 44' (Jaimini Atmakaraka (Soul Planet).)
Intensity: Strong
As the planet with the highest degree, Mars signifies the primary lesson for the soul today. Its placement in Cancer emphasizes themes of emotional security, family, and nurturing. The soul's purpose is engaged through protective, feeling-based actions, but its late degree suggests a crisis point or culmination of a long emotional cycle.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
☿︎ Mercury in Libra — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Sun in Libra), Mercury in the 1st house places intellect, communication, and diplomacy at the core of one's identity. The day's vitality is expressed through balanced thinking and a desire to connect with others through dialogue. This placement fosters mental clarity and an ability to see multiple perspectives.
♂︎ Mars in Cancer — House 10 Intensity: Strong
The soul's purpose is directed towards the 10th house of career and public life, energized by Mars. This indicates a powerful drive to take initiative and make an impact in the professional sphere. Actions are emotionally motivated and protective, aimed at establishing a secure public standing or defending one's legacy.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☽︎ Moon in Pisces — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
With the Moon in the 1st house of its own lagna, the emotional self is the central reference point for the day. This creates a highly intuitive, sensitive, and empathetic mindset. The mind feels most comfortable when aligned with the flow of feelings and psychic impressions, making this a powerful time for introspection and spiritual connection.
♂︎ Mars in Cancer — House 5 Intensity: Positive
From the mind's perspective, Mars in the 5th house ignites passion for creativity, romance, and children. The emotional focus is on protecting what one loves and pouring energy into creative self-expression. This can manifest as a fierce maternal or paternal instinct, or a powerful drive to bring a personal project to life.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♄︎ Yogakaraka Active (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the soul's perspective (Libra Lagna), Saturn is the Yogakaraka, the single most powerful and beneficial planet, as it rules both a Kendra (4th house) and a Trikona (5th house). Placed in the 7th house of partnership, Saturn retrograde brings its potent, structuring, and karmic energy to all relationships. This forms a powerful Raja Yoga, indicating that significant life purpose and status are achieved through disciplined and committed interactions with others.
☿︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Surya Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
This configuration is a powerful Raja Yoga from the perspective of the soul's vitality. Mercury, as the lord of the 9th house of fortune and higher wisdom, is placed in the 1st house of self. This directly connects the day's core identity with themes of luck, dharma, and higher learning, making it an auspicious time for study, teaching, and aligning personal action with guiding principles.
☽︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Moon) Nature: Auspicious
From the mind's perspective (Pisces Lagna), the Moon is the lord of the 5th house of creativity and intelligence, and it is placed in the 1st house of the self. This forms a potent Raja Yoga, indicating that the emotional body is deeply aligned with creative intelligence. The mind is fertile, intuitive, and finds its identity through heart-centered expression and progeny.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is centered on the Gui Mao (癸卯), or Yin Water Rabbit, Day Master. Gui is gentle, adaptable, and intuitive Yin Water. It sits atop its Eating God (Mao/Rabbit), which provides a strong outlet for creativity, expression, and the pursuit of pleasure, though this also drains the Day Master's strength. The Day Master is considered somewhat weak, as the autumn month of You (Rooster) is primarily Metal, which produces Water but does not make it inherently strong. The Rooster in the Month Pillar provides a crucial source of support (Indirect Resource), feeding the Day Master's intellectual and spiritual needs. However, a clash between the Day Branch Rabbit (Mao) and the Month Branch Rooster (You) creates internal tension between one's personal creative drive and the external environment or support system. The strong Fire element in the Year Pillar represents Wealth, indicating abundant opportunities, but the weak Day Master may feel overwhelmed or drained in pursuing them. The day's core dynamic involves using one's resources wisely to manage opportunities while navigating this internal conflict.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 26 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.