Transit Analysis — 28 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 28 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Waning Gibbous (98.1% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The dominant astrological theme is one of emotional culmination and crisis, driven by Mars, the Atmakaraka or soul planet, positioned at the critical 29th degree of Cancer. This anaretic placement signifies a point of no return, where matters of security, family, and inner feeling demand resolution. This intensity is sharpened by a very tight, separating square from Mars to the wounded healer, Chiron (orb 0.17°), suggesting that actions taken now are emerging from a place of deep vulnerability or past pain. The emotional landscape is further defined by the Waning Gibbous Moon, a phase of integration and release following yesterday's Full Moon, encouraging reflection on what has been illuminated.
Offsetting this intensity is a current of intellectual brilliance and innovation. The Sun in Libra forms an applying trine to retrograde Uranus (orb 0.72°), opening pathways for unconventional solutions and sudden breakthroughs, particularly in the realms of relationships and social justice. This is supported by Mercury's applying trine to the North Node (orb 1.32°), which facilitates fated conversations and aligns our thinking with our evolutionary path. The challenge lies in navigating the raw, instinctual drive of Mars with the detached, airy intellect of the Sun-Uranus connection. Many outer planets—Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron—remain retrograde, continuing a long-term theme of internal review and revision across many life areas.
The BaZi chart for the day reveals a Yi Si (Yin Wood Snake) Day Master. This is a day of high creative output and expression, as the Day Master is surrounded by the Fire element (Hurting Officer and Eating God in the Year and Month pillars). However, the Yi Wood is inherently weak and exhausted by this constant output, creating a dynamic of potential burnout. The day calls for conscious self-nourishment and support, as the prevailing energies drain personal resources in the service of creation and performance. The change from yesterday's Jia Chen day to today's Yi Si day shifts the entire dynamic from one of pioneering growth to one of flexible adaptation under pressure.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 4° 54' 42'' | — |
| Sun | Libra | 4° 51' 7'' | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 20° 52' 19'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 26° 33' 23'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 7° 57' 17'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 29° 54' 22'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 19° 2' 25'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 11° 48' 58'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 34' 23'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 2° 56' 46'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 8' 45'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Aries | 29° 43' 59'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 27° 52' 26'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 27° 52' 26'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 1° 22' 13'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 27° 28' 36'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 15° 19' 11'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waning Gibbous | 98.1% | 196.02° | 13.5 days | 28.2 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Mars Square Chiron | 0.17° | Separating |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.2° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Uranus | 0.72° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine North Node | 1.32° | Applying |
| Mercury Sextile South Node | 1.32° | Applying |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 1.58° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 1.64° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Pluto | 1.71° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Jupiter | 1.83° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.86° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.86° | Separating |
| Sun Opposition Neptune | 1.91° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.43° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.63° | Applying |
| Mars Trine Neptune | 3.04° | Applying |
| Mercury Opposition Chiron | 3.18° | Applying |
| Mars Opposition Pluto | 3.24° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Mars | 3.35° | Applying |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.41° | Separating |
| Sun Square Lilith | 3.48° | Separating |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 3.5° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 3.5° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile Lilith | 4.81° | Applying |
| Venus Square Pluto | 4.81° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 4.95° | Separating |
| Mars Sextile Uranus | 5.67° | Applying |
| Moon Opposition Mercury | 5.68° | 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 | 29.91° Cancer |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mercury | 26.56° Libra |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Moon | 20.87° Aries |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Jupiter | 19.04° Leo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 11.82° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Venus | 7.95° Scorpio |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Sun | 4.85° Libra |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 2.13° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Mula | 4 | Ketu | Kama | Moksha |
| Sun | Hasta | 1 | Moon | Moksha | Dharma |
| Moon | Revati | 4 | Mercury | Moksha | Moksha |
| Mercury | Chitra | 3 | Mars | Kama | Kama |
| 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 | Purva Phalguni | 3 | Venus | Kama | Kama |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Aquarius | 2 |
| Sun | Scorpio | 2 |
| Moon | Libra | 7 |
| 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 | Taurus | 5 |
| 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 | 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) | 巳 Si (Yin Fire · Snake) | Snake | 日主 Day Master | 覆灯火 Lamp Fire |
| 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 (巳 Si): 丙 Bing (Hurting Officer 伤官), 庚 Geng (Direct Officer 正官), 戊 Wu (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Eating God 食神), 己 Ji (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Shen, You
Surya Lagna (Libra as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Libra | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 7 | 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 (Aries as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Libra | 7 | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 7 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 8 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 4 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 5 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 3 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 11 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Aries | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 11 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 5 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 10 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 6 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♂︎ Mars — Cancer 29° 54' (Anaretic degree placement; Jaimini Atmakaraka.)
Intensity: Challenging
As the Atmakaraka, Mars represents the primary lesson for the soul. At the volatile 29th degree of Cancer, its sign of fall, there is a crisis point concerning emotional security, nurturing, and protective instincts, pushing for a definitive resolution or breakdown.
♂︎ Mars & Chiron — Cancer & Aries (Mars Square Chiron (orb 0.17°, separating))
Intensity: Strong
This extremely tight aspect, though separating, links the soul's urgent drive with core wounds. Actions may feel tender or trigger old vulnerabilities, and conflicts can arise from a place of defensiveness. It is a potent energy for understanding the roots of our anger and motivations.
☉︎ Sun & Uranus — Libra & Gemini (Sun Trine Uranus (orb 0.72°, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This harmonious and applying aspect brings flashes of insight and a desire for freedom. It encourages innovative approaches to relationships and social dynamics, fostering breakthroughs in communication and a willingness to embrace unconventional ideas. Retrograde Uranus internalizes this change, suggesting the breakthroughs are happening within.
☿︎ Mercury & North Node — Libra & Aquarius (Mercury Trine North Node (orb 1.32°, applying))
Intensity: Positive
Communication and thought processes are aligning with a higher purpose. This aspect favors important conversations, learning, and planning for the future. Ideas exchanged now can feel fated and help guide you toward your destined path.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♂︎ Mars in Cancer — House 10 Intensity: Challenging
From the soul's perspective (Surya Lagna), the Atmakaraka Mars occupies the 10th house of career and public status. Being in its fall and at a critical degree, this indicates a period of intense, emotionally charged struggle or culmination in one's professional life. The drive for purpose is paramount but fraught with vulnerability.
☿︎ Mercury in Libra — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
The lord of the 9th house of higher wisdom, Mercury, is placed in the 1st house of self. This is a powerful Raja Yoga, indicating that the soul's vitality is expressed through intellect, diplomacy, and communication. There is a strong alignment between personal identity and one's guiding beliefs.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 5 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective (Chandra Lagna), the great benefic Jupiter resides in the 5th house of creativity, romance, and children. This brings a sense of optimism, wisdom, and expansive joy to these areas of life. The emotional self finds happiness and fortune through creative expression and matters of the heart.
♄︎ Saturn, Neptune, Chiron in Aries — House 1 Intensity: Challenging
The mind and emotions are hosting retrograde Saturn, Neptune, and Chiron in the 1st house of identity. This creates a deeply introspective emotional state, focused on reviewing personal limitations, dissolving illusions about the self, and confronting core wounds. The emotional landscape is one of serious self-assessment.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♄︎ Yogakaraka Active (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
For the Libra solar ascendant, Saturn is the Yogakaraka, the single most powerful and beneficial planet, as it rules both a kendra (4th) and a trikona (5th). Its placement in the 7th house directs this potent energy toward relationships, partnerships, and public dealings, indicating that these areas are central to fulfilling the soul's purpose, though its retrograde motion suggests a period of review.
♃︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's perspective in Aries, Jupiter is the lord of the 9th house of fortune and is placed in the 5th house of creativity. This powerful connection between two trinal houses forms a Lakshmi Yoga, indicating that the mind finds immense fortune, wisdom, and grace through creative pursuits, intelligence, and acts of devotion.
☿︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
From the Sun's perspective in Libra, Mercury is the lord of the 9th house (a trikona) and is placed in the 1st house (a kendra and trikona). This linkage of power and fortune creates a Raja Yoga, bestowing intelligence, status, and success. The soul's path is advanced through diplomacy, learning, and skillful communication.
BaZi Summary
Today's Day Master is Yi Si (Yin Wood Snake), representing a flexible yet resourceful nature. The chart is dominated by the Fire element, seen in the Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) Year and Ding You (Yin Fire Rooster) Month pillars. This Fire represents Hurting Officer and Eating God, indicating a day of immense creative output, expression, and performance. However, this exhausts the weak Yi Wood Day Master, creating a risk of burnout. The You (Rooster) in the month pillar is Metal, the Seven Killings element, which directly controls and pressures the Day Master. The Snake in the Day Pillar forms a partial combination with the Rooster, further strengthening this challenging Metal influence. The chart desperately needs Water (Resource) for nourishment and Wood (Companion) for support to balance the overwhelming output and control.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 28 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.