Transit Analysis — 3 December 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 3 December 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waning Crescent (32.2% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Summary
The emotional landscape undergoes a significant shift as the Moon enters diplomatic Libra, immediately forming an exquisitely tight, separating opposition to Neptune retrograde in Aries (orb 0.06°). This creates a delicate, sensitive atmosphere where idealism and illusion are finely balanced, and emotional boundaries can feel porous. This relational theme is amplified by Venus, Libra's ruler, which is not only the day's Atmakaraka (soul planet) but is also poised at a critical 29th degree of Libra, signalling a culmination or turning point in matters of partnership, values, and aesthetics. The energy is one of seeking harmony, but the Neptune influence adds a layer of potential confusion or spiritual longing that can cloud judgment.
Beneath this ethereal surface, a powerful current of healing and growth is active, courtesy of a nearly exact applying trine between Jupiter in Leo and Chiron retrograde in Aries (orb 0.07°). This is a profound opportunity to address old wounds related to identity and self-worth with courage, creativity, and expansive wisdom. However, this gentle influence is contrasted by a volatile and disruptive applying square between Mars in Virgo and Uranus retrograde in Gemini (orb 0.73°). This aspect warns of sudden breakdowns, unexpected news, or rebellious actions that disrupt carefully laid plans. The need for precision (Mars in Virgo) clashes with the desire for radical intellectual freedom (Uranus in Gemini), creating nervous tension.
The Moon's phase is a Waning Crescent, with 32.2% illumination, indicating a time of introspection, release, and clearing space before the next cycle begins. This aligns with the day's Jaimini signature, where the Moon has now become the Darakaraka (spouse/partner), further cementing the focus on relationship dynamics and emotional release. Compared to yesterday, the Sun's supportive trine to Saturn has faded, removing a source of structure and stability, while the Moon's ingress into Libra and its new aspects to Neptune, Uranus and Pluto dramatically alter the mood from practical analysis to interpersonal sensitivity.
From a BaZi perspective, the day is defined by the Xin Hai (Yin Metal Pig) Day Master. This is a weak Xin Metal, heavily drained by the prominent Water element (Hurting Officer) in both the Day and Month pillars. This produces a highly expressive, intelligent, and creative energy that instinctively challenges authority. A conflict is established by the Year Pillar's Bing Wu (Fire Horse), whose Direct Officer energy attempts to impose control, setting up a dynamic tension between personal expression and external rules for the entire day.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Aquarius | 28° 32' 5'' | — |
| Sun | Sagittarius | 10° 46' 34'' | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 1° 34' 48'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 24° 54' 49'' | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 29° 8' 24'' | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 2° 38' 58'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 26° 51' 32'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 7° 59' 24'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 3° 22' 55'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 38' 29'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 35' 58'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 26° 55' 30'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 24° 22' 44'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 24° 22' 44'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 8° 43' 23'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 6° 46' 13'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Scorpio | 23° 54' 50'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waning Crescent | 32.2% | 290.8° | 5.7 days | 20.4 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Moon Opposition Neptune | 0.06° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 0.07° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 0.22° | Separating |
| Mercury Square North Node | 0.53° | Separating |
| Mercury Square South Node | 0.53° | Separating |
| Mars Square Uranus | 0.73° | Applying |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 0.73° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 1.74° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Uranus | 1.8° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Jupiter | 1.95° | Applying |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 1.96° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Pluto | 2.02° | Applying |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 2.22° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Jupiter | 2.28° | Separating |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 2.48° | Separating |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 2.48° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 2.55° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 2.55° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Saturn | 2.79° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Mars | 3.51° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 4.39° | Applying |
| Venus Square Pluto | 4.46° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 4.61° | Applying |
| Venus Trine North Node | 4.76° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 4.76° | Separating |
| Mars Trine Chiron | 5.72° | Separating |
| Mars Conjunction Jupiter | 5.79° | Separating |
Houses (Whole Sign)
| House | Sign |
|---|---|
| 1st | Aquarius |
| 2nd | Pisces |
| 3rd | Aries |
| 4th | Taurus |
| 5th | Gemini |
| 6th | Cancer |
| 7th | Leo |
| 8th | Virgo |
| 9th | Libra |
| 10th | Scorpio |
| 11th | Sagittarius |
| 12th | Capricorn |
Jaimini Chara Karakas
| Karaka | Role | Planet | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmakaraka | Soul | Venus | 29.14° Libra |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Jupiter | 26.86° Leo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mercury | 24.91° Scorpio |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Sun | 10.78° Sagittarius |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 7.99° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Northnode | 5.62° Aquarius |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Mars | 2.65° Virgo |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Moon | 1.58° Libra |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Dhanishta | 4 | Mars | Dharma | Moksha |
| Sun | Anuradha | 4 | Saturn | Dharma | Moksha |
| Moon | Uttara Phalguni | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
| Mercury | Vishakha | 4 | Jupiter | Dharma | Moksha |
| Venus | Chitra | 4 | Mars | Kama | Moksha |
| Mars | Magha | 3 | Ketu | Artha | Kama |
| Jupiter | Magha | 1 | Ketu | Artha | Dharma |
| Saturn | Uttara Bhadrapada | 4 | Saturn | Kama | Moksha |
| Uranus | Krittika | 4 | Sun | Kama | Moksha |
| Neptune | Uttara Bhadrapada | 2 | Saturn | Kama | Artha |
| Pluto | Uttara Ashadha | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
| Chiron | Ashwini | 1 | Ketu | Dharma | Dharma |
| Northnode | Dhanishta | 3 | Mars | Dharma | Kama |
| Southnode | Magha | 1 | Ketu | Artha | Dharma |
| Lilith | Purva Ashadha | 1 | Venus | Moksha | Dharma |
| Midheaven | Vishakha | 3 | Jupiter | Dharma | Kama |
| Selena | Hasta | 1 | Moon | Moksha | Dharma |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Gemini | 9 |
| Sun | Cancer | 4 |
| Moon | Libra | 1 |
| Mercury | Aquarius | 8 |
| Venus | Gemini | 9 |
| Mars | Capricorn | 1 |
| Jupiter | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Saturn | Gemini | 3 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 |
| Pluto | Scorpio | 2 |
| Chiron | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Northnode | Taurus | 8 |
| Southnode | Scorpio | 8 |
| Lilith | Pisces | 3 |
| Midheaven | Aquarius | 8 |
| Selena | Sagittarius | 3 |
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 | 己 Ji (Yin Earth) | 亥 Hai (Yin Water · Pig) | Pig | 偏印 Indirect Resource | 平地木 Plain Wood |
| Day | 辛 Xin (Yin Metal) | 亥 Hai (Yin Water · Pig) | Pig | 日主 Day Master | 钗钏金 Hairpin Metal |
| 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 (亥 Hai): 壬 Ren (Hurting Officer 伤官), 甲 Jia (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (亥 Hai): 壬 Ren (Hurting Officer 伤官), 甲 Jia (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Seven Killings 七杀), 己 Ji (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Chen, Si
Surya Lagna (Sagittarius as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 11 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 12 | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 11 | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 10 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 9 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 3 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 9 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 2 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 11 | Direct |
Chandra Lagna (Libra as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 3 | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 2 | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 1 | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 12 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 11 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 5 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 5 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 11 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 4 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 1 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter & Chiron — Leo 26 deg 51 & Aries 26 deg 55 R (Jupiter Trine Chiron (orb 0.07°, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This exceptionally tight and benevolent trine offers a profound opportunity for healing and growth. Jupiter in confident Leo expands our capacity to address the core wounds to identity and initiative represented by Chiron in Aries, fostering wisdom, optimism, and courageous self-acceptance.
♂︎ Mars & Uranus — Virgo 2 deg 38 & Gemini 3 deg 22 R (Mars Square Uranus (orb 0.73°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
A volatile and disruptive influence is building, pitting the meticulous, detail-oriented drive of Mars in Virgo against the chaotic, freedom-seeking intellect of Uranus in Gemini. Expect sudden changes of plan, technological frustrations, or rebellious outbursts that challenge established routines.
☽︎ Moon & Neptune — Libra 1 deg 34 & Aries 1 deg 38 R (Moon Opposition Neptune (orb 0.06°, separating))
Intensity: Strong
Having just perfected, this opposition suffuses the emotional atmosphere with sensitivity, empathy, and potential confusion. Feelings are heightened, and there's a strong pull towards idealism and fantasy, but it may be difficult to distinguish intuition from wishful thinking.
♀︎ Venus — Libra 29 deg 8 (Anaretic Atmakaraka)
Intensity: Strong
As the planet with the highest degree, Venus is the Atmakaraka, guiding the soul's purpose for the day. Its position at the critical 29th degree of its home sign, Libra, signifies an urgent culmination or final decision regarding relationships, values, and social harmony.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 9 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective, Jupiter resides in the 9th house of fortune, higher wisdom, and dharma. As the ruler of the 1st house (self), this placement creates a powerful alignment between the core self and its highest purpose, blessing the day with optimism and opportunities for growth.
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 10 Intensity: Strong
The soul's vitality is directed towards public life and career, as Mars occupies the 10th house. This placement energizes ambition and provides the drive to take decisive, practical action in the professional sphere, focusing on service, efficiency, and skill.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♀︎ Venus in Libra — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
With Venus, the lord of the 1st house, located in the 1st house, the mind and emotions are profoundly focused on harmony, relationships, and aesthetics. This is a mentally gracious and diplomatic placement, where emotional well-being is tied directly to the quality of one's social connections and surroundings.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 7 Intensity: Mild-Challenging
Retrograde Saturn in the 7th house of partnerships brings a serious and karmic tone to the emotional experience of relationships. The mind is drawn to review commitments, responsibilities, and the underlying structures of one-on-one connections, potentially feeling a sense of duty or limitation.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♄︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon in Libra, Saturn becomes the most beneficial planet (Yogakaraka) as it rules both a Kendra (house 4) and a Trikona (house 5). Its placement in the 7th house (a Kendra) fully activates its potential, bringing profound structure, karmic lessons, and long-term stability to the mind's focus on relationships.
♂︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
A powerful Raja Yoga (royal union) is formed from the Sun's perspective. Mars, as the lord of the 5th house (a Trikona of creativity and intelligence), is placed in the 10th house (a Kendra of action and career). This auspiciously links creative power directly with public life, fueling ambition and success.
♃︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Surya Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
This highly fortunate configuration occurs from the Sun's position. Jupiter, the lord of the 1st Trikona house (self, vitality), is placed in the 9th Trikona house (dharma, higher purpose). This creates an effortless flow of grace and wisdom, aligning the soul's identity with its spiritual path.
BaZi Summary
Today's chart is built around a Xin Hai (Yin Metal Pig) Day Master. The Xin is delicate, refined metal, but it is in a weak state, exhausted by the strong Water element of the Hai (Pig) branch beneath it. This dynamic is reinforced by the Month Pillar, Ji Hai (Yin Earth Pig), which adds another powerful Pig branch, making the Hurting Officer (Water) element exceptionally dominant. This points to a day of sharp intelligence, artistic expression, and a strong drive to speak one's mind, often in ways that challenge tradition or authority. The Ji Earth in the month stem offers some Indirect Resource, providing unconventional support to the fragile Day Master. However, the Year Pillar of Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) presents a strong Direct Officer, creating a fundamental conflict: the impulse for free expression (Hurting Officer) clashes directly with the pressure of rules, responsibilities, and authority (Direct Officer), a classic 'Hurting Officer sees Officer' combination that can lead to friction and rebellion.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 3 December 2026 at 12:00 local time.