Transit Analysis — 19 December 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 19 December 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (67.7% illuminated) Retrograde: Jupiter, Uranus, Chiron
Summary
The dominant astrological theme is a potent, albeit separating, Grand Fire Trine, creating a current of expansive optimism and opportunities for profound healing. The Sun at 27° Sagittarius forms a near-exact, separating trine with retrograde Jupiter at 26° Leo (orb 0.07°), an aspect that floods the day with confidence and a sense of purpose. This is supported by both planets trining retrograde Chiron in Aries, with Jupiter's applying trine being particularly tight (orb 0.43°), suggesting that this expansive energy is best directed toward an internal review of old wounds, transforming them through wisdom and a broader perspective. A significant shift from yesterday is the Sun taking over as the Jaimini Atmakaraka, placing the soul's focus squarely on dharma, truth, and personal identity.
The emotional landscape, defined by the Waxing Gibbous Moon in fiery Aries, is aligned with this proactive theme. An applying trine between the Moon and Mercury in Sagittarius (orb 1.62°) ensures that feelings and ideas flow together easily, encouraging bold communication and intuitive leaps. While the overall mood is bright, a separating square from Saturn in Aries to Lilith in Capricorn (orb 2.52°) hints at residual structural tensions or limitations that challenge our more instinctual drives. The energy is building toward the Full Moon, heightening emotional intensity and the need for conscious expression.
The BaZi chart reveals a day of dynamic contrast. The Day Master is Ding Mao (Yin Fire Rabbit), a refined, candle-like fire supported by the Wood of its own branch. The Year and Hour pillars of Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) provide a powerful surge of supportive Companion and Rob Wealth energy, making the Day Master quite strong. However, the Month pillar, Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat), introduces both Direct Wealth (Geng) and a strong challenge from the Seven Killings (Zi Water) which directly controls the Ding Fire. This sets up a primary tension for the day: using one's abundant personal strength and resources to manage external pressures and successfully attain goals.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 11° 22' 18'' | — |
| Sun | Sagittarius | 27° 2' 14'' | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 17° 44' 19'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 19° 21' 27'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 11° 12' 16'' | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 7° 30' 40'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 26° 58' 2'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 7° 59' 21'' | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 2° 44' 44'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 37' 24'' | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 59' 5'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 26° 32' 18'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 23° 31' 54'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 23° 31' 54'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 10° 30' 20'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 9° 1' 24'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Sagittarius | 9° 0' 38'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Gibbous | 67.7% | 110.7° | 20.4 days | 5.7 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Trine Jupiter | 0.07° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 0.43° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Chiron | 0.5° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 0.7° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 1.12° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 1.24° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Mercury | 1.62° | Applying |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 2.36° | Applying |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 2.52° | Separating |
| Mars Trine Lilith | 2.99° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 3.01° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 3.01° | Separating |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 3.44° | Applying |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 3.44° | Applying |
| Sun Trine South Node | 3.51° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile North Node | 3.51° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Mars | 3.69° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 4° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine South Node | 4.17° | Applying |
| Mercury Sextile North Node | 4.17° | Applying |
| Sun Square Neptune | 4.59° | Applying |
| Mars Square Uranus | 4.77° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 5.24° | Separating |
| Jupiter Square Uranus | 5.78° | Separating |
| Moon Trine South Node | 5.79° | Applying |
| Moon Sextile North Node | 5.79° | 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 | Sun | 27.04° Sagittarius |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Jupiter | 26.97° Leo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mercury | 19.36° Sagittarius |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Moon | 17.74° Aries |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Venus | 11.20° Scorpio |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Saturn | 7.99° Aries |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Mars | 7.51° Virgo |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 6.47° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Shatabhisha | 4 | Rahu | Dharma | Moksha |
| Sun | Mula | 1 | Ketu | Kama | Dharma |
| Moon | Revati | 3 | Mercury | Moksha | Kama |
| Mercury | Jyeshtha | 3 | Mercury | Artha | Kama |
| Venus | Swati | 4 | Rahu | Artha | Moksha |
| Mars | Purva Phalguni | 1 | Venus | Kama | Dharma |
| 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 | 4 | Saturn | Dharma | Moksha |
| Selena | Hasta | 2 | Moon | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Libra | 4 |
| Sun | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Moon | Virgo | 6 |
| Mercury | Virgo | 6 |
| Venus | Libra | 4 |
| 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 | Gemini | 3 |
| 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 | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 正财 Direct Wealth | 壁上土 Wall Earth |
| Day | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 卯 Mao (Yin Wood · Rabbit) | Rabbit | 日主 Day Master | 炉中火 Furnace Fire |
| 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 (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (卯 Mao): 乙 Yi (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Companion 比肩), 己 Ji (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
Surya Lagna (Sagittarius as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 5 | 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 (Aries as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 9 | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 9 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 8 | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 6 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 1 | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 3 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 11 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 11 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 5 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 10 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 7 | Direct |
Key Highlights
☉︎ Sun & Jupiter — Sagittarius 27° 2' & Leo 26° 58' (R) (Sun Trine Jupiter, a separating major aspect with an orb of 0.07°.)
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This is an exceptionally tight and benevolent aspect, marking the day with a powerful sense of optimism, fortune, and expanded awareness. Though separating, its influence is profound, encouraging faith in oneself and the future. Jupiter's retrograde motion suggests this confidence stems from recent internal growth and philosophical review.
♃︎ Jupiter & Chiron — Leo 26° 58' (R) & Aries 26° 32' (R) (Jupiter Trine Chiron, an applying major aspect with an orb of 0.43°.)
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This supportive trine offers a significant opportunity for healing through expansion. Retrograde Jupiter's wisdom helps re-frame the core wounds represented by retrograde Chiron, allowing for growth through a more generous and philosophical understanding of past pain. This is a time for finding the teachings hidden within our vulnerabilities.
☽︎ Moon & Mercury — Aries 17° 44' & Sagittarius 19° 21' (Moon Trine Mercury, an applying major aspect with an orb of 1.62°.)
Intensity: Positive
Emotional expression and intellectual understanding are in beautiful harmony. This aspect facilitates heartfelt conversations, intuitive thinking, and the ability to articulate feelings with clarity and passion. It's an excellent influence for brainstorming, learning, and sharing ideas that are aligned with one's authentic emotional state.
♅︎ Uranus & Pluto — Gemini 2° 44' (R) & Aquarius 3° 59' (Uranus Trine Pluto, a separating major aspect with an orb of 1.24°.)
Intensity: Moderate
This long-standing generational aspect fosters harmonious, revolutionary change. It connects innovative ideas (Uranus in Gemini) with societal transformation (Pluto in Aquarius). The retrograde status of Uranus suggests that breakthroughs now come from reconsidering information and communicating established truths in entirely new ways.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 9 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective, the ruler of the 1st house (self), Jupiter, is in the 9th house of dharma, higher learning, and fortune. This is an exceptionally powerful placement for aligning one's core identity with a higher purpose. The retrograde motion emphasizes an internal, philosophical quest for truth as the foundation of being.
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 10 Intensity: Strong
The soul's vitality is channeled toward ambitious, detail-oriented action in the public sphere. Mars in the 10th house of career provides immense drive and a focus on practical achievement. This placement indicates that a key part of the soul's journey today involves mastering skills and making a tangible impact through work.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 5 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective, Jupiter in the 5th house brings joy, creativity, and expansive optimism. This placement fosters an emotional desire for play, romance, and self-expression. As the lord of the 9th house (fortune), its placement here links happiness directly to following one's heart and engaging in creative pursuits.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 1 Intensity: Mild-Challenging
The emotional self (Chandra Lagna) is colored by Saturn's serious, disciplined, and sometimes restrictive nature. This can manifest as a feeling of emotional responsibility, caution, or a need to build stronger inner structures. While potentially heavy, it encourages emotional maturity and self-reliance.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♂︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
This powerful Raja Yoga forms because Mars, as the lord of a Trikona house (the 5th), is placed in a Kendra house (the 10th). From the soul's perspective, this creates a direct link between innate intelligence and creativity (5th house) and one's career and public action (10th house). This yoga provides the energy and status to manifest one's creative purpose in the world.
♃︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
Jupiter, lord of a Kendra house (the 4th), is powerfully placed in a Trikona house (the 9th). This configuration links the soul's need for inner peace and security (4th house) with its quest for higher truth and fortune (9th house). This auspicious yoga suggests that true vitality and purpose are found when one's philosophical beliefs provide a deep sense of inner belonging.
☉︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Sun, Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
From the mind's perspective, two powerful Trikona lords are in other Trikona houses: the Sun (lord of the 5th) is in the 9th, and Jupiter (lord of the 9th) is in the 5th. This exchange strengthens both houses, creating a highly fortunate mental state where creativity (5th) is fueled by higher wisdom (9th), and one's sense of purpose (9th) is expressed joyfully and creatively (5th).
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by the Ding Mao (Yin Fire Rabbit) Day Master. This is a gentle, refined fire, like that of a lantern or candle, sitting atop its own resource, Yin Wood, which ensures a steady source of fuel. The Day Master is strong, bolstered significantly by the Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) Year pillar, which brings powerful Rob Wealth and Companion energy. This abundance of Fire provides confidence and allies. The central dynamic revolves around the Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) Month pillar; the Geng Metal represents Direct Wealth, an attainable goal, but the Zi Rat branch brings intense pressure in the form of Seven Killings Water, which seeks to extinguish the Ding Fire. The day's challenge is to use the Day Master's strength and resources to withstand this pressure, control the challenge, and successfully grasp the opportunities for wealth.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 19 December 2026 at 12:00 local time.