Transit Analysis — 16 December 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 16 December 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waxing Crescent (37.3% illuminated) Retrograde: Jupiter, Uranus, Chiron
Summary
The dominant energetic shift today comes from the Moon's ingress into Pisces, a sign of its domicile co-ruler, Jupiter. This brings a sensitive, intuitive, and compassionate tone to the emotional landscape, a notable change from yesterday's more detached Aquarian Moon. At the 12:00 analysis time, the Moon at 9° Pisces is separating from a harmonious trine to Venus in Scorpio (orb 0.69°), creating a deep, flowing undercurrent that favors emotional connection and artistic expression. This watery harmony is tested by a separating opposition to Mars in Virgo (orb 2.58°), which can manifest as a tension between feeling and doing, or intuition versus practical analysis.
The Sun at 23° Sagittarius continues its journey through the sign of the archer, its focus on truth and expansion underscored by a very tight, separating trine to the South Node in Leo (orb 0.29°). This aspect encourages a graceful release of old ego patterns, allowing for the integration of past strengths in a way that serves future growth. The soul's focus for the day, as indicated by the Jaimini Atmakaraka, has shifted from the Moon to Jupiter retrograde in Leo. This places an emphasis on introspection regarding one's core beliefs, purpose, and capacity for generosity. Healing themes are potent, with Jupiter retrograde applying to a tight trine with Chiron retrograde (orb 0.42°), offering opportunities for profound inner work and the expansion of wisdom through vulnerability.
The Bazi chart reveals a Jia Zi (Yang Wood Rat) Day Master. This Jia Wood is well-supported by the Zi Water branch it sits upon, which represents Direct Resource. The month pillar is Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat), bringing more supportive Water but also the pressure of Seven Killings (Geng Metal) challenging the Day Master. This creates a dynamic of being well-resourced and supported internally while facing external pressures or intense challenges that demand growth and resilience.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 8° 57' 23'' | — |
| Sun | Sagittarius | 23° 59' 5'' | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 9° 19' 26'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 14° 42' 30'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 8° 38' 20'' | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 6° 44' 52'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 27° 0' 39'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 7° 57' 13'' | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 2° 51' 32'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 36' 56'' | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 54' 23'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 26° 35' 41'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 23° 41' 26'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 23° 41' 26'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 10° 10' 16'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 8° 36' 4'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Sagittarius | 6° 13' 25'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Crescent | 37.3% | 75.34° | 23.4 days | 8.6 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Trine South Node | 0.29° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile North Node | 0.29° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 0.42° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Venus | 0.69° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Lilith | 0.85° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 1.05° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 1.24° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 1.53° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Mars | 1.89° | Separating |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 2.22° | Separating |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 2.29° | Applying |
| Moon Opposition Mars | 2.58° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Chiron | 2.61° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 2.9° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 2.9° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Jupiter | 3.03° | Applying |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 3.32° | Applying |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 3.32° | Applying |
| Mars Trine Lilith | 3.42° | Applying |
| Mars Square Uranus | 3.89° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 4.05° | Separating |
| Venus Square Pluto | 4.73° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 5.09° | Separating |
| Moon Square Mercury | 5.38° | Applying |
| Jupiter Square Uranus | 5.85° | 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 | 27.01° Leo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Sun | 23.98° Sagittarius |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mercury | 14.71° Sagittarius |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Moon | 9.32° Pisces |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Venus | 8.64° Scorpio |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Saturn | 7.95° Aries |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Mars | 6.75° Virgo |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 6.31° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Shatabhisha | 3 | Rahu | Dharma | Kama |
| Sun | Jyeshtha | 4 | Mercury | Artha | Moksha |
| Moon | Shatabhisha | 3 | Rahu | Dharma | Kama |
| Mercury | Jyeshtha | 2 | Mercury | Artha | Artha |
| Venus | Swati | 3 | Rahu | Artha | Kama |
| 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 | 3 | Saturn | Dharma | Kama |
| Selena | Hasta | 2 | Moon | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Virgo | 3 |
| Sun | Scorpio | 8 |
| Moon | Virgo | 3 |
| Mercury | Leo | 5 |
| Venus | Virgo | 3 |
| Mars | Pisces | 3 |
| Jupiter | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Saturn | Gemini | 3 |
| Uranus | Libra | 1 |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 |
| Pluto | Scorpio | 2 |
| Chiron | Scorpio | 8 |
| Northnode | Taurus | 8 |
| Southnode | Scorpio | 8 |
| Lilith | Aries | 4 |
| Midheaven | Taurus | 2 |
| 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 | 食神 Eating God | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 七杀 Seven Killings | 壁上土 Wall Earth |
| Day | 甲 Jia (Yang Wood) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 日主 Day Master | 海中金 Sea Metal |
| Hour | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 七杀 Seven Killings | 路旁土 Roadside Earth |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Hurting Officer 伤官), 己 Ji (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Hurting Officer 伤官), 己 Ji (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
Surya Lagna (Sagittarius as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 4 | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 1 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 12 | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 10 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 5 | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 7 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 5 | Direct |
| 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 (Pisces as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 10 | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 10 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 9 | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 7 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 2 | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 4 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 2 | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 12 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 12 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 6 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 11 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 8 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter & Chiron — Leo 27° 0' 39'' (R) & Aries 26° 35' 41'' (R) (Jupiter Trine Chiron (orb 0.42°, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
Retrograde Jupiter in Leo forms a powerfully supportive and applying trine to retrograde Chiron in Aries. This aspect opens a significant portal for healing and growth, particularly around themes of identity, creative self-expression, and leadership. The retrograde motion turns the energy inward, encouraging a deep philosophical review of past wounds to find the wisdom and generosity within them.
☉︎ Sun & South Node — Sagittarius 23° 59' 5'' & Leo 23° 41' 26'' (Sun Trine South Node (orb 0.29°, separating))
Intensity: Positive
This very close trine indicates a comfortable and easy access to talents, strengths, and karmic patterns from the past. With the Sun in Sagittarius, there is an opportunity to tap into innate wisdom and a broad perspective to gracefully release old ego attachments or creative blocks represented by the Leo South Node. It's a day for shining a light on your inherent gifts without getting stuck in old stories.
☽︎ Moon & Venus — Pisces 9° 19' 26'' & Scorpio 8° 38' 20'' (Moon Trine Venus (orb 0.69°, separating))
Intensity: Positive
The Moon in Pisces forms a beautiful, flowing trine with Venus in Scorpio, both in water signs. This enhances emotional sensitivity, compassion, and the desire for deep, authentic connection. The separating nature of the aspect suggests a recent peak in this harmonious energy, which now settles into a gentle, intuitive understanding in relationships and creative pursuits.
♅︎ Uranus & Pluto — Gemini 2° 51' 32'' (R) & Aquarius 3° 54' 23'' (Uranus Trine Pluto (orb 1.05°, separating))
Intensity: Strong
This major generational aspect between retrograde Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius facilitates profound societal and technological transformation. The trine in air signs supports revolutionary ideas, breakthroughs in communication, and the restructuring of social networks. On a personal level, it encourages innovative thinking and the freedom to break from outdated community structures.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 9 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Surya Lagna), Jupiter, the lord of the 1st house, is powerfully placed in the 9th house of fortune, wisdom, and higher purpose. This is a profoundly beneficial placement, indicating the soul's path is aligned with expansion, learning, and faith. Its retrograde status suggests this journey is currently one of internal review and philosophical deepening.
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 10 Intensity: Strong
Mars occupies the 10th house of career and public action from the Sun's position. This placement provides immense drive, precision, and energy towards one's purpose and professional life. The soul's vitality is channeled directly into tangible achievements and the meticulous execution of its duties in the world.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♀︎ Venus in Scorpio — House 9 Intensity: Positive
From the mind's perspective (Chandra Lagna in Pisces), Venus in the 9th house brings a deep appreciation for beauty, philosophy, and meaningful connections. The emotional body finds fortune and grace through exploring higher truths and forming profound bonds. This placement fosters a love of learning and a compassionate worldview.
☉︎ Sun in Sagittarius — House 10 Intensity: Moderate
With the Sun in the 10th house from the Moon, the mind and emotions are focused on career, reputation, and public responsibility. There is a conscious drive to be seen and to achieve in the professional sphere. This can bring recognition, but also a feeling that one's emotional state is closely tied to external success.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♂︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
From the soul's perspective (Surya Lagna), Mars is the lord of the 5th house (a Trikona of creativity and intelligence) and is placed in the 10th house (a Kendra of action and career). This linkage between a Trikona and a Kendra house forms a powerful Raja Yoga, or 'royal combination,' infusing the day's vitality with ambition, purpose, and the drive to achieve significant results.
♃︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Surya Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
Jupiter, as the lord of the 1st house (a Trikona), is placed in the 9th house (another Trikona). This is one of the most fortunate combinations in Parashari astrology, indicating that the core self and vitality (1st house) are directly linked with fortune, higher wisdom, and grace (9th house). It creates a powerful flow of benefic energy supporting the soul's purpose.
♂︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
From the mind's perspective (Chandra Lagna), Mars becomes a functional benefic, ruling the 9th house of fortune (a Trikona). Its placement in the 7th house of relationships (a Kendra) forms a Raja Yoga. This indicates that partnerships and interactions with others are a source of fortune and purpose, and the mind is energized to seek growth through connection.
BaZi Summary
Today's Jia Zi (Yang Wood Rat) Day Master is strong and well-supported. The Jia stem, representing growth and uprightness, sits atop the Zi Rat branch, its Direct Resource, providing a deep well of nourishment and knowledge. This resource is amplified by the Month Pillar, Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat), which brings more Zi Water. However, the Geng Metal stem of the month acts as a powerful Seven Killings star, directly challenging the Jia Wood Day Master. This creates the central tension of the day: abundant inner resources to draw upon while facing significant external pressure, authority challenges, or a demanding pace. The Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) Year Pillar introduces an Eating God (Bing Fire), suggesting an outlet through creativity and expression, but the Wu Horse clashes with the two Zi Rats, indicating that this expressive drive may conflict with the day's supportive, resource-heavy foundation.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 16 December 2026 at 12:00 local time.