Transit Analysis — 31 August 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 31 August 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Waning Gibbous (91.3% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The dominant emotional signature of the day is one of disciplined action and potential frustration, a significant shift from yesterday's more fluid Pisces Moon. The Moon's ingress into fiery Aries brings it into an immediate conjunction with retrograde Saturn (1.87° applying), colouring the emotional landscape with sobriety and a sense of duty. This pairing is squared by an impassioned Mars in Cancer (0.98° applying), forming a tense T-square that pits the drive for protective action against internal or external limitations. This stop-start energy demands patience and a willingness to work within established structures, even when impulse screams for a breakthrough. The Waning Gibbous Moon, with 91.3% illumination, supports this theme, encouraging a period of analysis and refinement rather than bold new beginnings.
Providing a powerful counterpoint to this tension is a magnificent and tightly applying trine between Jupiter in Leo and retrograde Saturn in Aries (0.25° orb). This aspect offers a bridge between expansive vision and practical, revised realities. It suggests that creative ambitions (Jupiter in Leo) can find solid ground if one is willing to patiently restructure their approach (Saturn Rx). This is the key to navigating the day's challenges: using grand inspiration to inform a disciplined, step-by-step process. The soul's focus also shifts dramatically, as Venus becomes the Atmakaraka, moving the day's core lessons away from emotional processing and toward relationships, harmony, and intrinsic value.
A subtle but pervasive generational undercurrent is the applying sextile between retrograde Neptune and retrograde Pluto (0.16° orb). This aspect facilitates deep, alchemical changes in collective beliefs and power structures, a process that unfolds quietly in the background of our more immediate personal dramas. In the BaZi chart, the Day Master is Ding Chou (Yin Fire Ox), a stark contrast to yesterday's Yang Fire Rat. Supported by a chorus of Rob Wealth in the Year and Month pillars, the Ding Fire Day Master is strong but must navigate a competitive environment. The key lies in leveraging its inherent creative output (Eating God in the Day Branch) to stand out amidst the crowd, transforming potential rivalry into productive collaboration.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Sagittarius | 23° 18' 58'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 7° 37' 32'' | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 11° 52' 1'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 10° 48' 23'' | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 22° 22' 0'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 12° 45' 29'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 13° 29' 21'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 13° 44' 11'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 38' 50'' | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 41' 25'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 31' 49'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 39' 26'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 29° 21' 16'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 29° 21' 16'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 28° 15' 21'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 23° 32' 2'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 1° 55' 45'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waning Gibbous | 91.3% | 214.24° | 12 days | 26.7 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.16° | Applying |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 0.25° | Applying |
| Moon Square Mars | 0.89° | Applying |
| Mars Square Saturn | 0.98° | Applying |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 1.1° | Applying |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 1.1° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.3° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.3° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Jupiter | 1.62° | Applying |
| Moon Conjunction Saturn | 1.87° | Applying |
| Mercury Sextile Mars | 1.95° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 1.96° | Separating |
| Sun Square Uranus | 1.98° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.12° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 2.4° | Applying |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 2.87° | Separating |
| Sun Conjunction Mercury | 3.18° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 5.13° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Uranus | 5.16° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 5.43° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 5.89° | 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 | 22.37° Libra |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Saturn | 13.74° Aries |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Jupiter | 13.49° Leo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Mars | 12.76° Cancer |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Moon | 11.87° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Mercury | 10.81° Virgo |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Sun | 7.63° Virgo |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 0.65° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Jyeshtha | 4 | Mercury | Artha | Moksha |
| Sun | Purva Phalguni | 1 | Venus | Kama | Dharma |
| Moon | Revati | 1 | Mercury | Moksha | Dharma |
| Mercury | Purva Phalguni | 1 | Venus | Kama | Dharma |
| Venus | Chitra | 2 | Mars | Kama | Artha |
| 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 | 3 | Ketu | Artha | Kama |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 1 | Sun | Moksha | Dharma |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Libra | 7 |
| Sun | Pisces | 3 |
| Moon | Cancer | 4 |
| Mercury | Aries | 4 |
| Venus | Aries | 7 |
| Mars | Libra | 4 |
| Jupiter | Leo | 5 |
| 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 | Capricorn | 1 |
| Selena | Leo | 8 |
BaZi Four Pillars 八字
| Pillar | Stem | Branch | Animal | Ten God | Nayin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 申 Shen (Yang Metal · Monkey) | Monkey | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 丑 Chou (Yin Earth · Ox) | Ox | 日主 Day Master | 涧下水 Stream Water |
| Hour | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Companion 比肩), 己 Ji (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (申 Shen): 庚 Geng (Direct Wealth 正财), 壬 Ren (Direct Officer 正官), 戊 Wu (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (丑 Chou): 己 Ji (Eating God 食神), 癸 Gui (Seven Killings 七杀), 辛 Xin (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Shen, You
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Companion 比肩), 己 Ji (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
Surya Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 8 | 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 (Aries as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 6 | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 6 | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 7 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 4 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 5 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 3 | Direct |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 11 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 11 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 5 | Direct |
| Lilith | Sagittarius | 9 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 6 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter & Saturn — Leo 13 deg 29 & Aries 13 deg 44 (R) (Jupiter Trine Saturn (orb 0.25°, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This exceptionally tight and harmonious aspect provides the day's most significant supportive energy. Jupiter's creative confidence in Leo receives grounding and structure from Saturn's disciplined review in Aries, allowing for sustainable growth and the practical implementation of grand ideas. It rewards patience and methodical planning with tangible progress.
♂︎ Mars & Saturn — Cancer 12 deg 45 & Aries 13 deg 44 (R) (Mars Square Saturn (orb 0.98°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
This is the primary source of tension, creating a feeling of driving with the brakes on. Mars's instinct to act protectively and emotionally from Cancer is blocked or frustrated by Saturn's restrictive, authority-driven energy in Aries. This can manifest as delays, criticisms, or the need to overcome significant obstacles before action can be taken.
☽︎ Moon & Saturn — Aries 11 deg 52 & Aries 13 deg 44 (R) (Moon Conjunction Saturn (orb 1.87°, applying))
Intensity: Mild-Challenging
As the Moon enters Aries, its conjunction with retrograde Saturn sets a serious, responsible, and somewhat heavy emotional tone. Feelings may be restrained, and there's a focus on duty, long-term consequences, and perhaps a touch of melancholy or loneliness. It encourages emotional maturity and facing responsibilities squarely.
♀︎ Venus — Libra 22 deg 22 (Atmakaraka (Soul Planet))
Intensity: Strong
With the highest degree of any planet, Venus takes on the role of the Atmakaraka, guiding the soul's lessons for the day. Positioned in its own sign of Libra, the focus is powerfully on relationships, diplomacy, justice, and finding balance. The path to growth involves cultivating harmony and appreciating beauty in all its forms.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
☿︎ Mercury in Virgo — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective, Mercury in the 1st house in its home sign of Virgo provides immense clarity, analytical skill, and articulate self-expression. As the lord of the 10th house of purpose is also here, the soul's identity is deeply intertwined with its public role and life's work. This is a powerful placement for detailed planning and communicating one's core mission.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
Retrograde Saturn occupies the 8th house of transformation, secrets, and longevity. This indicates a period of deep, internal restructuring of the soul's approach to crisis and change. As lord of the 5th (creativity) and 6th (obstacles), this transit suggests that resolving old conflicts or revisiting creative blocks is the key to profound personal evolution.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☽︎ Moon & Saturn in Aries — House 1 Intensity: Strong
With the Moon and retrograde Saturn co-present in the 1st house from the Chandra Lagna, the mind and emotional identity take on a serious, self-reliant, and responsible tone. The Moon, as 4th lord, brings emotional needs to the forefront of self-awareness, while Saturn as 10th lord infuses the mental state with a strong sense of duty and career focus. The mind is primed for discipline and self-assessment.
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 5 Intensity: Strong-Positive
Jupiter, the great benefic, shines brightly in the 5th house of creativity, romance, and intelligence from the Moon's perspective. As the lord of the 9th house of fortune, this creates a powerful flow of optimism, wisdom, and luck into all 5th house matters. The mind feels hopeful, creatively inspired, and inclined towards joyful self-expression.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
☿︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
From the soul's perspective (Virgo Lagna), Mercury rules both a Kendra (1st house) and a Trikona (10th house) and is placed in the 1st. This powerful Raja Yoga links identity and purpose, creating a high potential for success, recognition, and the ability to manifest one's life's work through intellect and communication.
♃︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
From the mind's perspective (Aries Lagna), Jupiter rules the 9th house of dharma and fortune and is placed in the 5th house of creativity and past-life merit. This is a highly fortunate combination that blesses the mind with wisdom, optimism, and creative inspiration. It indicates an easy flow of grace and good luck in matters of the heart and self-expression.
♄︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
Also from the mind's perspective (Aries Lagna), Saturn rules the 10th house (a Kendra) and is placed in the 1st house (a Trikona). This Raja Yoga brings matters of career, status, and public responsibility directly into the core of one's emotional identity. The mind is focused on professional duty and building a legacy.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by the Ding Chou (Yin Fire Ox) Day Master. Ding, the gentle candle flame, finds itself in a powerfully fiery environment, with the Bing (Yang Fire) stems of the Year and Month pillars acting as strong Rob Wealth. This makes the Day Master strong and well-supported by companion energy, but it also introduces a theme of competition or rivalry. The key to success lies in the Day Master's own branch, the Chou (Ox), which contains the Eating God (Ji Earth). This indicates that personal talent, creativity, and unique expression are the best tools for navigating the competitive landscape. While the Month's Shen (Monkey) branch offers Direct Wealth, the omnipresent Rob Wealth suggests that any gains may need to be shared or will be sought after by others, making collaboration and networking essential strategies.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 31 August 2026 at 12:00 local time.