Transit Analysis — 5 December 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 5 December 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waning Crescent (15.1% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Summary
The celestial energy today is one of integration and deepening, following the peak of several intense aspects. The two tightest configurations, a harmonious trine between Jupiter and Chiron (orb 0.05°, separating) and a disruptive square between Mars and Uranus (orb 0.06°, separating), are now waning. This suggests a period of processing recent healing breakthroughs and sudden changes, allowing insights to settle. The Moon in late Libra reinforces this, separating from an opposition to Chiron and a sextile to Jupiter, indicating that emotional balance is being found after a period of significant adjustment. The atmosphere is further colored by the Waning Crescent Moon, with its low 15.1% illumination, encouraging release and introspection as we approach the New Moon in 3.8 days.
A significant shift has occurred overnight with Venus's ingress into Scorpio. This moves the collective focus in relationships and values from the airy harmony of Libra to the watery depths of Scorpio, emphasizing intensity, loyalty, and transformation. Another crucial change is the designation of Mercury as the Jaimini Atmakaraka, or soul planet for the day. Yesterday's focus on Venusian harmony gives way to a Mercurial imperative to communicate deeply, investigate truths, and engage the intellect as the primary path for growth. This Mercury, at a late degree of Scorpio, urges us to plumb the depths of our understanding.
The BaZi Four Pillars chart reveals a day of considerable pressure. The Gui Chou (Yin Water Ox) Day Master is inherently weak and is under immense control from the strong Ji Earth (Seven Killings) element present in the Month and Day pillars. The Year's Fire further strengthens this challenging Earth element. The dominant theme is one of responsibility, facing challenges head-on, and navigating authority. Resilience and strategic thinking are required to manage the day's demands without feeling overwhelmed.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 0° 7' 59'' | — |
| Sun | Sagittarius | 12° 48' 18'' | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 27° 4' 40'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 27° 53' 38'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 0° 23' 45'' | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 3° 21' 21'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 26° 55' 4'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 7° 57' 51'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 3° 17' 56'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 37' 52'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 38' 34'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 26° 51' 55'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 24° 16' 23'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 24° 16' 23'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 8° 56' 45'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 7° 3' 7'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Scorpio | 25° 50' 7'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waning Crescent | 15.1% | 314.27° | 3.8 days | 18.5 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 0.05° | Separating |
| Mars Square Uranus | 0.06° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Jupiter | 0.16° | Separating |
| Moon Opposition Chiron | 0.21° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 0.34° | Separating |
| Mercury Square Jupiter | 0.98° | Separating |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 0.98° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 1.67° | Applying |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 2.01° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 2.59° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 2.59° | Separating |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 2.64° | Separating |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 2.64° | Separating |
| Moon Trine North Node | 2.8° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile South Node | 2.8° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Mars | 2.96° | Applying |
| Venus Square Pluto | 3.25° | Applying |
| Moon Conjunction Venus | 3.32° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Jupiter | 3.48° | Separating |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 3.53° | Separating |
| Mercury Square North Node | 3.62° | Separating |
| Mercury Square South Node | 3.62° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Neptune | 3.74° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 4.32° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 4.67° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Saturn | 4.84° | Separating |
| Mercury Opposition Uranus | 5.41° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Mars | 5.46° | Applying |
| Mars Trine Lilith | 5.59° | Applying |
| Mercury Sextile Pluto | 5.75° | Applying |
Houses (Whole Sign)
| House | Sign |
|---|---|
| 1st | Pisces |
| 2nd | Aries |
| 3rd | Taurus |
| 4th | Gemini |
| 5th | Cancer |
| 6th | Leo |
| 7th | Virgo |
| 8th | Libra |
| 9th | Scorpio |
| 10th | Sagittarius |
| 11th | Capricorn |
| 12th | Aquarius |
Jaimini Chara Karakas
| Karaka | Role | Planet | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmakaraka | Soul | Mercury | 27.89° Scorpio |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Moon | 27.08° Libra |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Jupiter | 26.92° Leo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Sun | 12.80° Sagittarius |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 7.96° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Northnode | 5.73° Aquarius |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Mars | 3.36° Virgo |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Venus | 0.40° Scorpio |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Dhanishta | 4 | Mars | Dharma | Moksha |
| Sun | Jyeshtha | 1 | Mercury | Artha | Dharma |
| Moon | Chitra | 3 | Mars | Kama | Kama |
| Mercury | Anuradha | 1 | Saturn | Dharma | Dharma |
| 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 | 4 | Jupiter | Dharma | Moksha |
| Selena | Hasta | 1 | Moon | Moksha | Dharma |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Cancer | 1 |
| Sun | Cancer | 4 |
| Moon | Gemini | 9 |
| Mercury | Pisces | 9 |
| Venus | Cancer | 1 |
| Mars | Aquarius | 2 |
| Jupiter | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Saturn | Gemini | 3 |
| Uranus | Libra | 1 |
| 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 | 正财 Direct Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 己 Ji (Yin Earth) | 亥 Hai (Yin Water · Pig) | Pig | 七杀 Seven Killings | 平地木 Plain Wood |
| Day | 癸 Gui (Yin Water) | 丑 Chou (Yin Earth · Ox) | Ox | 日主 Day Master | 桑柘木 Mulberry Wood |
| 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 (亥 Hai): 壬 Ren (Rob Wealth 劫财), 甲 Jia (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (丑 Chou): 己 Ji (Seven Killings 七杀), 癸 Gui (Companion 比肩), 辛 Xin (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 己 Ji (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Zi, Chou
Surya Lagna (Sagittarius as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 11 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 12 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 12 | 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 | Scorpio | 2 | 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° 55' & Aries 26° 51' (R) (Jupiter Trine Chiron (orb 0.05°, separating))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This exceptionally tight but separating trine signifies the integration of a profound healing opportunity. Wisdom (Jupiter) and old wounds (Chiron Retrograde) have found a point of synthesis, allowing for a more generous and optimistic perspective on past pain. The lessons are now settling in, fostering a sense of wholeness.
♂︎ Mars & Uranus — Virgo 3° 21' & Gemini 3° 17' (R) (Mars Square Uranus (orb 0.06°, separating))
Intensity: Challenging
The fallout from recent sudden actions or nervous tension is the focus of this aspect. With the square now separating, the impulse for abrupt change or rebellion is fading, leaving a need to analyze and organize the results. It's a time to bring order to what was recently disrupted.
♀︎ Venus — Scorpio 0° 23' (Venus enters Scorpio)
Intensity: Strong
Having just left her home sign of Libra, Venus's entry into Scorpio marks a dramatic shift in relational dynamics. The focus moves from social grace to deep, private bonding and emotional intensity. Matters of love, finance, and values now take on a more passionate, all-or-nothing quality.
☿︎ Mercury — Scorpio 27° 53' (Atmakaraka (Soul Planet))
Intensity: Strong
As the planet at the highest degree, Mercury becomes the Atmakaraka, guiding the soul's lessons for the day. In Scorpio, the path to growth lies in deep investigation, uncovering hidden truths, and transformative communication. This placement urges a move beyond superficial understanding to psychological and spiritual insight.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 9 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective, Jupiter's placement in the 9th house of fortune, philosophy, and higher learning is exceptionally auspicious. As the lord of the 1st house (self), this connects one's core vitality directly to themes of wisdom, faith, and expansive growth. It signals a day where the soul's purpose is advanced through learning and belief.
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 10 Intensity: Positive
Mars energizes the 10th house of career and public action, indicating a strong drive to achieve and make a mark. As the lord of the 5th house of creativity, this placement channels creative and speculative energies into professional ambitions. From the Sun's viewpoint, this is a day for purposeful, strategic action in the outer world.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 7 Intensity: Moderate
Emotionally, the focus is on relationships, with Saturn Retrograde in the 7th house. As the Yogakaraka (most beneficial planet) for Libra, Saturn brings a serious and karmic quality to partnerships. This placement encourages a review of commitments and responsibilities within relationships, seeking a more mature and stable foundation.
♀︎ Mercury & Venus in Scorpio — House 2 Intensity: Moderate
With Venus (the mind's identity) and Mercury (higher wisdom) in the 2nd house of resources and values, the mind is preoccupied with matters of security. The Scorpionic influence brings an intense emotional focus to finances, possessions, and speech. There's a deep-seated need to secure one's foundation and speak with emotional truth.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♄︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's perspective (Libra), 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, a kendra of relationships, powerfully activates this Raja Yoga. This indicates that the mind finds structure, stability, and karmic growth through partnerships and agreements today.
♂︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
From the Sun's perspective (Sagittarius), Mars links a house of fortune (Trikona 5th) to a house of power (Kendra 10th). This creates a Raja Yoga, or 'royal union,' that empowers career and public life with creative energy and purpose. The soul's vitality is directed towards ambitious, tangible achievement.
♀︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Challenging
This configuration, a Vipreet (adverse) Raja Yoga, sees Venus as lord of the challenging 6th house placed in the difficult 12th house. From the soul's perspective, this means that conflicts or obstacles (6th) can be resolved through retreat, surrender, or behind-the-scenes work (12th). It's a pattern where letting go of a struggle can lead to an unexpected resolution.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is centered on the Gui Chou (Yin Water Ox) Day Master, a gentle and adaptable Yin Water element. However, the Day Master is quite weak, as it sits on a controlling Earth branch (Chou) and is directly confronted by the Ji Earth stem of the Month pillar. This Ji Earth represents the Seven Killings, a star of pressure, challenges, and authority. The Year pillar, Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse), further strengthens this dominant Earth element, creating a scenario where the Day Master feels under significant duress. The main dynamic of the day involves navigating high expectations and responsibilities. While there is some support from hidden Water elements, the prevailing energy demands resilience, structure, and a careful approach to handling stress and 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 5 December 2026 at 12:00 local time.