Transit Analysis — 20 December 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 20 December 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (77.5% illuminated) Retrograde: Jupiter, Uranus, Chiron
Summary
The dominant energetic signature today is one of profound healing potential and integration, underscored by the tight, applying trine between retrograde Jupiter in Leo and retrograde Chiron in Aries (orb 0.42°). This fire trine encourages a deep, internal review of creative identity and personal wounds, offering opportunities for expansive self-acceptance. This theme is supported by the Sun in Sagittarius, which, though separating from its own trines to Jupiter (orb 1.11°) and Chiron (orb 1.53°), still carries the resonance of recent breakthroughs in wisdom and healing. The atmosphere is one of consolidating recent gains in self-understanding before moving forward.
A significant shift from yesterday is the Moon's ingress into the stable, earthy sign of Taurus. This grounds the day's energy, turning focus toward security, tangible reality, and sensory experience after a period of fiery Aries initiation. However, this newfound stability is immediately tested by an applying square from the Moon to Pluto in Aquarius (orb 2.57°), suggesting that emotional security may clash with radical, future-oriented ideals or group dynamics. The Waxing Gibbous Moon, with 77.5% illumination and just 4.6 days until the Full Moon, amplifies this feeling of adjustment and refinement, urging a careful examination of what truly provides value and sustenance.
Beneath the surface, a long-term generational sextile between retrograde Uranus in Gemini and Neptune in Aries is applying (orb 1.08°), weaving a thread of innovative spiritual thought into the collective. This aspect favors unconventional approaches to belief and pioneering new forms of communication. The day's Jaimini Atmakaraka, or soul planet, is the Sun at a late 28° of Sagittarius, indicating a soul-level focus on completing a quest for knowledge and truth. The Darakaraka, representing the spouse or partner, has shifted from the North Node to the Moon, highlighting the importance of emotional and physical security in relationships today.
The BaZi chart for the day features a very strong Wu Chen (Yang Earth Dragon) Day Master. Supported by a powerful Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) Year pillar providing abundant Resource, and its own strong Earthly Branch, the Day Master has immense personal strength. The Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) month pillar provides a productive outlet, with the Eating God (creativity) generating Direct Wealth (results). This creates a dynamic where a strong, stable self has the capacity and drive to produce tangible outcomes and manifest abundance.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 12° 10' 40'' | — |
| Sun | Sagittarius | 28° 3' 18'' | Direct |
| Moon | Taurus | 1° 26' 35'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 20° 54' 44'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 12° 5' 4'' | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 7° 44' 55'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 26° 56' 46'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 8° 0' 17'' | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 2° 42' 31'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 37' 38'' | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 4° 0' 40'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 26° 31' 17'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 23° 28' 44'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 23° 28' 44'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 10° 37' 1'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 9° 9' 51'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Sagittarius | 9° 56' 9'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Gibbous | 77.5% | 123.39° | 19.4 days | 4.6 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 0.42° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 1.08° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Jupiter | 1.11° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 1.3° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 1.47° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Chiron | 1.53° | Separating |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 2.38° | Applying |
| Moon Square Pluto | 2.57° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine South Node | 2.57° | Applying |
| Mercury Sextile North Node | 2.57° | Applying |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 2.61° | Separating |
| Mars Trine Lilith | 2.87° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 3.04° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 3.04° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Moon | 3.39° | Separating |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 3.47° | Applying |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 3.47° | Applying |
| Sun Square Neptune | 3.57° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 3.99° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Mars | 4.34° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Jupiter | 4.5° | Separating |
| Sun Trine South Node | 4.58° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile North Node | 4.58° | Separating |
| Moon Conjunction Chiron | 4.92° | Separating |
| Mars Square Uranus | 5.04° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 5.3° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Chiron | 5.61° | Applying |
| Jupiter Square Uranus | 5.76° | 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 | Sun | 28.06° Sagittarius |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Jupiter | 26.95° Leo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mercury | 20.91° Sagittarius |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Venus | 12.08° Scorpio |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 8.00° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Mars | 7.75° Virgo |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Northnode | 6.52° Aquarius |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Moon | 1.44° Taurus |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Shatabhisha | 4 | Rahu | Dharma | Moksha |
| Sun | Mula | 2 | Ketu | Kama | Artha |
| Moon | Ashwini | 3 | Ketu | Dharma | Kama |
| Mercury | Jyeshtha | 4 | Mercury | Artha | Moksha |
| 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 | Capricorn | 1 |
| Mercury | Libra | 7 |
| 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 | 偏印 Indirect Resource | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 食神 Eating God | 壁上土 Wall Earth |
| Day | 戊 Wu (Yang Earth) | 辰 Chen (Yang Earth · Dragon) | Dragon | 日主 Day Master | 大林木 Great Forest Wood |
| Hour | 戊 Wu (Yang Earth) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 比肩 Companion | 天上火 Celestial Fire |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Resource 正印), 己 Ji (Rob Wealth 劫财) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (辰 Chen): 戊 Wu (Companion 比肩), 乙 Yi (Direct Officer 正官), 癸 Gui (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Resource 正印), 己 Ji (Rob Wealth 劫财) — 空亡: Zi, Chou
Surya Lagna (Sagittarius as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Taurus | 6 | 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 (Taurus as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 8 | Direct |
| Moon | Taurus | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 8 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 7 | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 5 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 4 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 12 | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 12 | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 10 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 12 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 10 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 4 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 9 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 6 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter & Chiron — Jupiter in Leo 26° 56' 46'' R, Chiron in Aries 26° 31' 17'' R (Jupiter Trine Chiron (orb 0.42°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
The day's tightest aspect fosters a powerful current of healing and expansion. With both planets retrograde in fire signs, the focus is on an internal journey to reclaim confidence, creative expression (Leo), and the courage to be oneself (Aries). This is a prime opportunity to address old wounds related to identity and purpose with wisdom and optimism.
☽︎ Moon & Pluto — Moon in Taurus 1° 26' 35'', Pluto in Aquarius 4° 0' 40'' (Moon Square Pluto (orb 2.57°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
Having just entered Taurus, the Moon's desire for comfort and stability is immediately challenged by Pluto's transformative imperative. This can manifest as emotional intensity or power dynamics surrounding resources, values, or friendships. Subconscious material may surface, demanding an honest look at what we are truly attached to.
♅︎ Uranus & Neptune — Uranus in Gemini 2° 42' 31'' R, Neptune in Aries 1° 37' 38'' (Uranus Sextile Neptune (orb 1.08°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Moderate
This slow-moving aspect links innovative thought with spiritual vision. Retrograde Uranus in Gemini encourages a re-evaluation of ideas and communication, while Neptune in Aries pioneers new spiritual frontiers. Together, they open pathways for inspired insights and visionary conversations that can gently reshape belief systems.
☉︎ Sun — Sagittarius 28° 3' 18'' (Atmakaraka (Soul Planet) at a critical degree)
Intensity: Strong
As the Jaimini Atmakaraka, the Sun signifies the core lessons of the soul's journey. At 28 degrees of Sagittarius, it is in a culminating phase, focused on integrating a lifetime of searching for truth, wisdom, and higher meaning. This placement suggests a day for profound philosophical reflection and understanding one's personal beliefs.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 10 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Sagittarius Lagna), Mars occupies the 10th house of career and public status. This placement provides immense drive, precision, and a strategic approach to achieving one's purpose. The soul's energy is channeled effectively into work, service, and building a legacy with meticulous effort.
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 9 Intensity: Strong-Positive
Jupiter, the ruler of this lagna, resides in the 9th house of dharma, fortune, and higher wisdom. This is an exceptionally blessed placement, indicating that the soul's path is supported by faith, optimism, and good fortune. The retrograde motion suggests an internal deepening of one's philosophical and spiritual beliefs.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 12 Intensity: Mild-Challenging
From the mind's perspective (Taurus Lagna), the powerful Yogakaraka Saturn is in the 12th house of endings, solitude, and the subconscious. This can bring a feeling of emotional limitation or a need for retreat and introspection. It is a potent time for disciplined spiritual practice and working through hidden psychological patterns with patience.
♀︎ Venus in Scorpio — House 7 Intensity: Strong
The Moon's ruler, Venus, is in the 7th house of partnerships, focusing the mind and emotions squarely on relationships. In Scorpio, this signifies a desire for deep, transformative, and intensely loyal connections. The emotional landscape is colored by a need for profound bonding and an all-or-nothing approach to others.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♂︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
From the soul's perspective (Sagittarius Lagna), Mars rules the auspicious 5th house (a Trikona) and is placed in the powerful 10th house (a Kendra). This linkage of creativity and intelligence (5th) with career and action (10th) forms a Raja Yoga, a combination for success and status. It indicates that purposeful, dynamic action in the world is a primary vehicle for the soul's expression today.
♄︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the mind's perspective (Taurus Lagna), Saturn is the Yogakaraka, the single most powerful and beneficial planet as it rules both a Kendra (10th) and a Trikona (9th). Though placed in the challenging 12th house, its inherent power is active, guiding the emotions toward long-term spiritual structure and karmic understanding. This configuration promises eventual success through discipline and facing limitations.
♃︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
Jupiter, lord of the 1st and 4th houses (Trikona and Kendra), is placed in the 9th house (a Trikona). This double connection between angular and trine houses creates a powerful Raja Yoga from the perspective of the soul's vitality. It signifies that the core identity and inner happiness are deeply aligned with higher purpose, wisdom, and good fortune.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by the Wu Chen (Yang Earth Dragon) Day Master, a pillar of immense inherent strength and stability. This strength is massively reinforced by the Year Pillar, Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse), which acts as a powerful Indirect Resource, feeding the Day Master with inspiration and support. The Day Master is self-assured and well-rooted. The Month Pillar, Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat), introduces the crucial elements of Output and Wealth. The Geng Metal stem is the Eating God, providing a channel for the Day Master's formidable energy to be expressed creatively, while the Zi Water branch represents Direct Wealth, the tangible result of that expression. The flow from the Day Master, supported by Resource, to Output and then to Wealth is smooth and productive. The overall dynamic is that of a powerful individual with the resources and the drive to create and achieve.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 20 December 2026 at 12:00 local time.