Transit Analysis — 29 August 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 29 August 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Full Moon (99.3% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The day's energy is defined by a sharp, electric tension that is just beginning to resolve. A very tight, separating square between the Sun in Virgo and Uranus in Gemini (orb 0.07°) suggests that sudden changes, surprising information, or breakthroughs have just occurred, and the focus now is on integrating these disruptions into a practical framework. This theme of intellectual recalibration is underscored by a separating conjunction between the Sun and Mercury (orb 1.27°), which also squares Uranus. While this can feel unsettling, a beautifully constructive and applying trine between Jupiter in Leo and a retrograde Saturn in Aries (orb 0.78°) offers a powerful stabilizing force. This aspect encourages building new structures with both optimism and sober realism, turning innovative ideas into something tangible and lasting.
The emotional landscape is colored by a Full Moon that has just passed its peak, with the Moon now at 15° Pisces. This keeps feelings heightened and intuition sharp, encouraging release and forgiveness. The atmosphere is one of culmination, where the results of recent efforts become clear. Mars in Cancer's applying square to retrograde Saturn (orb 2.36°) injects a note of friction, a classic 'stop-start' energy where assertive action meets with delays or restrictions. This requires patience and a methodical approach rather than brute force.
Compared to yesterday, the Sun-Uranus square has perfected and is now separating, shifting the focus from the shock to the aftermath. The Moon has moved deeper into Pisces, amplifying empathy and spiritual sensitivity. The most significant shift is in the BaZi chart, where the Day Master changes from Jia Xu (Yang Wood Dog) to the more flexible and resourceful 乙亥 Yi Hai (Yin Wood Pig). This day's BaZi chart is dominated by strong Fire elements in the Year and Month pillars—Bing Wu and Bing Shen. For the Yi Wood Day Master, this represents powerful 'Hurting Officer' energy, a signature of brilliant creativity, sharp expression, and a tendency to challenge the status quo. Supported by the Water of its own Hai branch, the Day Master has the resources to fuel this intense creative output, making it a day for artistic expression and innovative problem-solving.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Sagittarius | 21° 24' 24'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 5° 41' 36'' | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 15° 27' 2'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 6° 57' 47'' | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 20° 43' 18'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 11° 29' 2'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 13° 3' 59'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 13° 50' 38'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 37' 38'' | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 44' 18'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 34' 4'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 42' 8'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 29° 27' 37'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 29° 27' 37'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 28° 1' 58'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 23° 15' 8'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Leo | 29° 51' 40'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | 99.3% | 189.76° | 14 days | 28.7 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Square Uranus | 0.07° | Separating |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.17° | Applying |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 0.78° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.24° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.24° | Separating |
| Sun Conjunction Mercury | 1.27° | Separating |
| Mercury Square Uranus | 1.34° | Separating |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 1.43° | Applying |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 1.43° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 1.89° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.06° | Separating |
| Mars Square Saturn | 2.36° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 2.67° | Applying |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 2.87° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Mars | 3.97° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile Mars | 4.52° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Chiron | 4.99° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 5.71° | Applying |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 5.79° | Applying |
Houses (Whole Sign)
| House | Sign |
|---|---|
| 1st | Sagittarius |
| 2nd | Capricorn |
| 3rd | Aquarius |
| 4th | Pisces |
| 5th | Aries |
| 6th | Taurus |
| 7th | Gemini |
| 8th | Cancer |
| 9th | Leo |
| 10th | Virgo |
| 11th | Libra |
| 12th | Scorpio |
Jaimini Chara Karakas
| Karaka | Role | Planet | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmakaraka | Soul | Venus | 20.72° Libra |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Moon | 15.45° Pisces |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Saturn | 13.84° Aries |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Jupiter | 13.07° Leo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Mars | 11.48° Cancer |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Mercury | 6.96° Virgo |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Sun | 5.69° Virgo |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 0.54° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Jyeshtha | 4 | Mercury | Artha | Moksha |
| Sun | Magha | 4 | Ketu | Artha | Moksha |
| Moon | Purva Bhadrapada | 1 | Jupiter | Artha | Dharma |
| Mercury | Magha | 4 | Ketu | Artha | Moksha |
| Venus | Chitra | 1 | Mars | Kama | Dharma |
| Mars | Ardra | 4 | Rahu | Kama | Moksha |
| Jupiter | Ashlesha | 1 | Mercury | Dharma | Dharma |
| 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 | Magha | 2 | Ketu | Artha | Artha |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 1 | Sun | Moksha | Dharma |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Libra | 7 |
| Sun | Aquarius | 2 |
| Moon | Scorpio | 5 |
| Mercury | Pisces | 3 |
| Venus | Aries | 7 |
| Mars | Libra | 4 |
| Jupiter | Cancer | 4 |
| Saturn | Leo | 5 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Taurus | 2 |
| Pluto | Scorpio | 2 |
| Chiron | Capricorn | 1 |
| Northnode | Gemini | 9 |
| Southnode | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Midheaven | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Selena | Cancer | 7 |
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 | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 申 Shen (Yang Metal · Monkey) | Monkey | 伤官 Hurting Officer | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 乙 Yi (Yin Wood) | 亥 Hai (Yin Water · Pig) | Pig | 日主 Day Master | 山头火 Mountain 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 (申 Shen): 庚 Geng (Direct Officer 正官), 壬 Ren (Direct Resource 正印), 戊 Wu (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (亥 Hai): 壬 Ren (Direct Resource 正印), 甲 Jia (Rob Wealth 劫财) — 空亡: Shen, You
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Eating God 食神), 己 Ji (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Shen, You
Surya Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 7 | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 2 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 11 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 10 | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 6 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 4 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
Chandra Lagna (Pisces as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 7 | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 7 | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 8 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 5 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 6 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 4 | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 12 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 3 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 12 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 6 | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 10 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 7 | Direct |
Key Highlights
☉︎ Sun & Uranus — Virgo 5° 41' & Gemini 5° 37' (Sun Square Uranus (orb 0.07°, Major, separating))
Intensity: Strong-Challenging
This extremely tight square, now separating, signifies the immediate aftermath of a sudden disruption or breakthrough. The energy shifts from shock to integration, as unexpected insights challenge existing routines and analytical frameworks. It's a call to embrace flexibility and innovate, even if the process feels nervy or unstable.
♃︎ Jupiter & Saturn — Leo 13° 3' & Aries 13° 50' (R) (Jupiter Trine Saturn (orb 0.78°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This harmonious and applying trine provides the day's foundational stability. Jupiter's confident expansion is grounded by Saturn's practical, retrograde wisdom, creating superb conditions for sustainable growth. This is an excellent influence for long-term planning, disciplined creativity, and building structures that last.
♂︎ Mars & Saturn — Cancer 11° 29' & Aries 13° 50' (R) (Mars Square Saturn (orb 2.36°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
Action meets restriction under this classic challenging aspect. Mars in Cancer's emotionally driven initiatives may encounter frustrating delays or structural obstacles from retrograde Saturn. This aspect teaches patience and strategy, demanding that energy be applied with discipline rather than impulsive force.
♀︎ Venus — Libra 20° 43' (Atmakaraka (Soul Planet) in Domicile)
Intensity: Strong-Positive
As the Atmakaraka, Venus defines the soul's primary lesson for the day, focusing on relationships, harmony, and justice. Placed in Libra, its own sign, its quest for balance and beauty is exceptionally strong and dignified. This placement urges a conscious cultivation of diplomacy, fairness, and aesthetic appreciation in all interactions.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
☿︎ Mercury in Virgo — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective, the self (1st house) is defined by powerful intellect and communication. With Mercury, the lagna lord, in its own sign of exaltation here, there is an exceptional capacity for analysis, organization, and articulating one's purpose with precision. This forms a Raja Yoga, aligning identity with public action.
♀︎ Venus in Libra — House 2 Intensity: Strong-Positive
The soul's resources and values (2nd house) are fortified by Venus in its domicile. This indicates an innate connection to abundance, beauty, and harmonious speech. It suggests that wealth and security are best cultivated through diplomacy, artistic pursuits, and fair-minded partnerships.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☽︎ Moon in Pisces — House 1 Intensity: Strong
From the mind's perspective, the emotional self (1st house) is paramount today. The Moon in its own lagna makes the inner world exceptionally vivid, sensitive, and intuitive. This placement fosters empathy and a spiritual outlook, though it can also lead to absorbing the feelings of others too readily.
♂︎ Mars in Cancer — House 5 Intensity: Moderate
The mind finds its drive focused on creativity, romance, and children (5th house). Although Mars is in its fall in Cancer, it is a functional benefic for this lagna, channeling its energy into fiercely protective and nurturing creative impulses. This placement suggests a strong emotional investment in one's passions and offspring.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
☿︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
From the soul's perspective, a powerful Yoga of royalty and success is formed. Mercury, as lord of the 10th house of action (a Kendra), is placed in the 1st house of self (a Trikona), linking power with purpose. This indicates a day where one's identity and public life are seamlessly aligned, fostering recognition and achievement.
☽︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Moon) Nature: Auspicious
From the mind's perspective, this is a highly fortunate alignment. The Moon, as lord of the 5th house of creativity and intelligence (a Trikona), resides in the 1st house of self (also a Trikona). This blesses the mind with creative inspiration, emotional intelligence, and a feeling of being aligned with one's dharma.
♂︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
A second powerful Trikona combination energizes the emotional landscape. Mars, as the lord of the 9th house of fortune and higher purpose, is placed in the 5th house of creativity and past-life merit. This auspiciously links one's drive and actions with good fortune, suggesting that creative pursuits will feel guided and blessed.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is centered on the 乙亥 (Yi Hai) Day Master, a Yin Wood Pig. The Yi Wood is inherently flexible and adaptable, like a vine or flower. It sits atop the Hai (Pig) branch, which contains strong壬 (Ren) Water, its Direct Resource. This configuration provides a solid foundation, making the Day Master strong and well-nourished. The dominant energetic theme, however, comes from the Year and Month pillars: 丙午 (Bing Wu) and 丙申 (Bing Shen). The double 丙 (Bing) Yang Fire stems are powerful 'Hurting Officers' for Yi Wood, signifying a tremendous outflow of creative, expressive, and rebellious energy. This chart describes a day where a resourceful and resilient core (Yi Hai) fuels brilliant, unconventional, and performative expression. The challenge lies in managing this intense output to avoid burnout or unnecessary conflict with authority.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 29 August 2026 at 12:00 local time.