Transit Analysis — 8 December 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 8 December 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: New Moon (1.1% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Summary
The dominant energetic signature of the day is the New Moon in Sagittarius, which occurred just hours ago at 3° 58' of the sign. With the Moon having moved out of the private depths of Scorpio and into the expansive, philosophical realm of Sagittarius to join the Sun and Mercury, the mood shifts decisively from release to initiation. This Sagittarian focus on truth, freedom, and new horizons is amplified, but it is not without tension. An applying square between the Moon and Mars in Virgo (orb 0.39°) injects a current of irritability and impatience, suggesting that new beginnings may be sparked by frustration or a desire for decisive, practical action. The mind is simultaneously electrified and scattered by Mercury's applying opposition to a retrograde Uranus (orb 0.75°), promising sudden insights, unexpected news, or nervous energy that can disrupt plans.
Beneath this restless, forward-looking energy, deeper transformative currents are at play. An applying square between Venus in Scorpio and Pluto in Aquarius (orb 1.28°) intensifies relational dynamics, bringing themes of power, control, and profound desire to the surface. This aspect demands honesty and a willingness to confront hidden truths in matters of the heart and finance. Meanwhile, the Jaimini Atmakaraka, or soul planet, is Jupiter in Leo, emphasizing a path of growth through generous self-expression and creative leadership. Jupiter's separating trine to a retrograde Chiron (orb 0.2°) offers a lingering sense of healing potential, suggesting that embracing our authentic, joyful nature is key to integrating old wounds.
The BaZi chart for the day features a strong 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) Day Master, supported by its own element in the Year pillar. This provides the vitality and confidence to pursue the day's Sagittarian ambitions. However, the Geng Zi (Yang Metal, Yang Water) Month pillar introduces the elements of Wealth and Authority, indicating that success comes through managing resources effectively while operating within established structures. The Day Master is powerful enough to handle both the opportunities (Wealth) and the challenges (Authority), suggesting a day where bold action can yield significant results, provided it is tempered with strategy and respect for boundaries.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 2° 32' 3'' | — |
| Sun | Sagittarius | 15° 51' 3'' | Direct |
| Moon | Sagittarius | 3° 58' 20'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 2° 25' 37'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 2° 26' 5'' | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 4° 22' 0'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 26° 58' 56'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 7° 56' 22'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 3° 10' 33'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 37' 12'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 42' 38'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 26° 46' 54'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 24° 6' 51'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 24° 6' 51'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 9° 16' 48'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 7° 28' 28'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Scorpio | 28° 41' 50'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon | 1.1% | 348.12° | 1 days | 15.7 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 0.2° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Pluto | 0.26° | Separating |
| Moon Square Mars | 0.39° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 0.53° | Separating |
| Mercury Opposition Uranus | 0.75° | Applying |
| Moon Opposition Uranus | 0.8° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Neptune | 0.81° | Separating |
| Mars Square Uranus | 1.19° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile Pluto | 1.28° | Applying |
| Venus Square Pluto | 1.28° | Applying |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 1.34° | Separating |
| Moon Conjunction Mercury | 1.55° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 1.56° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Mars | 1.93° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Mars | 1.94° | Applying |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 2.09° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Neptune | 2.35° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 2.67° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 2.67° | Separating |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 2.87° | Separating |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 2.87° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Saturn | 3.97° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 4.23° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 4.76° | Applying |
| Mars Trine Lilith | 4.91° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Jupiter | 5.44° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Jupiter | 5.45° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Saturn | 5.51° | Applying |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 5.65° | Separating |
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 | Jupiter | 26.98° Leo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Sun | 15.85° Sagittarius |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Saturn | 7.94° Aries |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Northnode | 5.89° Aquarius |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Mars | 4.37° Virgo |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Moon | 3.97° Sagittarius |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Venus | 2.43° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Mercury | 2.43° Sagittarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Shatabhisha | 1 | Rahu | Dharma | Dharma |
| Sun | Jyeshtha | 2 | Mercury | Artha | Artha |
| Moon | Anuradha | 2 | Saturn | Dharma | Artha |
| Mercury | Anuradha | 2 | Saturn | Dharma | Artha |
| Venus | Swati | 1 | Rahu | Artha | Dharma |
| Mars | Magha | 4 | Ketu | Artha | Moksha |
| 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 | 2 | Mars | Dharma | Artha |
| Southnode | Ashlesha | 4 | Mercury | Dharma | Moksha |
| Lilith | Purva Ashadha | 1 | Venus | Moksha | Dharma |
| Midheaven | Anuradha | 1 | Saturn | Dharma | Dharma |
| Selena | Hasta | 1 | Moon | Moksha | Dharma |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Cancer | 1 |
| Sun | Leo | 5 |
| Moon | Taurus | 2 |
| Mercury | Aries | 1 |
| 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 | Pisces | 9 |
| 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 | 比肩 Companion | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 偏财 Indirect Wealth | 壁上土 Wall Earth |
| Day | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 辰 Chen (Yang Earth · Dragon) | Dragon | 日主 Day Master | 沙中土 Sand Earth |
| Hour | 甲 Jia (Yang Wood) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 偏印 Indirect Resource | 沙中金 Sand Metal |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Rob Wealth 劫财), 己 Ji (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Direct Officer 正官) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (辰 Chen): 戊 Wu (Eating God 食神), 乙 Yi (Direct Resource 正印), 癸 Gui (Direct Officer 正官) — 空亡: Zi, Chou
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Rob Wealth 劫财), 己 Ji (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Chen, Si
Surya Lagna (Sagittarius as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Sagittarius | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 1 | 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 (Sagittarius as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Sagittarius | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 1 | 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 |
Key Highlights
☽︎ Moon & Mars — Sagittarius 3° 58' & Virgo 4° 22' (Moon Square Mars (orb 0.39°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
Emotional responses are sharp, immediate, and potentially combative. This aspect fuels impatience and a drive to act, but can easily lead to arguments if feelings of frustration are not channeled constructively into productive tasks. Be mindful of impulsive reactions, as the heart and the will are at cross-purposes.
☿︎ Mercury & Uranus — Sagittarius 2° 25' & Gemini 3° 10' (R) (Mercury Opposition Uranus (orb 0.75°, applying))
Intensity: Strong
The mind is buzzing with erratic, brilliant, and disruptive energy. Expect sudden news, flashes of insight, or technological glitches that demand a change of plans. Conversations may take unexpected turns, and it's a time where unconventional ideas can break through old mental patterns.
♀︎ Venus & Pluto — Scorpio 2° 26' & Aquarius 3° 42' (Venus Square Pluto (orb 1.28°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
Relationships, finances, and values are subject to intense pressure and transformation. This aspect unearths deep-seated desires and power dynamics, forcing a confrontation with what lies beneath the surface. It offers an opportunity for profound intimacy and authenticity, but may involve jealousy or control issues.
♃︎ Jupiter & Chiron — Leo 26° 58' & Aries 26° 46' (R) (Jupiter Trine Chiron (orb 0.2°, separating))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
A powerful wave of healing and wisdom is just beginning to recede, but its influence remains strong. This trine supports growth through confronting old wounds with optimism and faith. It's an excellent energy for teaching, mentoring, and finding meaning in past struggles.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 10 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective, there is a powerful drive for purposeful action and achievement in the public sphere. Mars, lord of the 5th house of creativity, occupies the 10th house of career, forming a Raja Yoga. This channels creative intelligence and personal passion directly into one's professional life and status.
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 9 Intensity: Strong-Positive
The soul's journey is powerfully aligned with higher purpose and fortune. Jupiter, the lord of the 1st house of self, resides in the 9th house of dharma and luck. This placement indicates that personal identity and vitality are expanded and supported through faith, wisdom, and adherence to one's core beliefs.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 10 Intensity: Strong
From an emotional standpoint, the mind is focused on career and public responsibilities. With Mars in the 10th house, there's a strong feeling and desire to make tangible progress and be recognized for one's competence. This can manifest as ambition and drive, but also impatience with delays in professional matters.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 5 Intensity: Mild-Challenging
The mind approaches creativity, romance, and self-expression with seriousness and discipline. Retrograde Saturn in the 5th house suggests an internal review of what brings joy and how one's creative talents are structured. There may be emotional inhibitions or a need to work hard to feel deserving of pleasure.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♂︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
This powerful yoga for success and status is formed by Mars, the lord of the 5th trikona house (creativity, intelligence), being placed in the 10th kendra house (career, action). From the soul's perspective, this indicates a day where one's innate talents and creative drive are directly linked to public life and achievement, granting the power to manifest one's purpose.
♃︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
From the mind's perspective, this yoga connects the 4th kendra house (emotional security, home) with the 9th trikona house (fortune, higher belief) via Jupiter. This creates a state where inner happiness is found through faith, optimism, and an expansive worldview. The mind feels fortunate and emotionally supported by a sense of higher purpose.
♀︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Challenging
This configuration, a form of Vipreet Raja Yoga, places Venus, the lord of the 6th house of conflicts and challenges, into the 12th house of loss and release. From the soul's perspective, this suggests that facing difficulties or dealing with adversaries can paradoxically lead to spiritual liberation or the dissolution of karmic debts. It is a 'reversal of misfortune' energy, where adversity becomes a catalyst for growth.
BaZi Summary
The Day Master is 丙 Bing (Yang Fire), sitting on the 辰 Chen (Dragon) branch. The Day Master is strong, drawing significant power from the 丙午 Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) Year pillar, which acts as a supportive Companion and provides a robust root. This inherent strength gives the capacity for leadership, passion, and endurance throughout the day. The Month pillar is 庚子 Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat), introducing strong Indirect Wealth (Metal) and Direct Officer (Water) elements. The powerful Day Master is well-equipped to pursue this wealth, but the controlling influence of the Officer star in the month's branch demands that this pursuit be strategic and respectful of rules and authority. The Dragon in the Day pillar is an Eating God, providing an outlet for creativity and expression, while its hidden stems offer a complex mix of resources, further authority, and self-expression, making for a resourceful and dynamic day.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 8 December 2026 at 12:00 local time.