Transit Analysis — 21 December 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 21 December 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (86.3% illuminated) Retrograde: Jupiter, Uranus, Chiron
Summary
The energy of the day is one of profound culmination and transition, dominated by the Sun's position at an anaretic 29 degrees of Sagittarius. As the Jaimini Atmakaraka, or soul planet, the Sun's critical degree signals the end of a major cycle of belief and expansion, preparing for the structural shift into Capricorn. This theme of deep-level adjustment is reinforced by the day's tightest aspect, an applying trine between retrograde Jupiter and retrograde Chiron (orb 0.42°), offering a potent opportunity for healing old wounds related to self-worth and purpose through quiet introspection. The Waxing Gibbous Moon, now 86.3% illuminated and just 3.6 days from full, encourages refinement and analysis of our emotional security, having shifted from impulsive Ashwini into the more grounded, transformative nakshatra of Bharani.
Compared to yesterday, the most significant change is the BaZi Day Master, which has shifted from Wu Chen (Yang Earth Dragon) to Ji Si (Yin Earth Snake), fundamentally altering the day's energetic signature from one of broad stability to one of more focused, resourceful nurturing. The Jaimini Darakaraka (spouse indicator) has also shifted from the Moon to the North Node, tilting the focus of relationships away from emotional comfort and toward shared future goals and karmic destiny. Communication aligns with this forward-looking theme, as Mercury forms a tight, applying sextile to the North Node (orb 0.96°), facilitating conversations and ideas that pave the way for future growth.
The day's BaZi chart features a strong Ji Si (Yin Earth Snake) Day Master, well-supported by the Direct Resource of the Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) Year Pillar. This provides a solid foundation of inner strength and resources. However, the Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) Month Pillar introduces a dynamic of Hurting Officer (Geng) producing Indirect Wealth (Zi). This indicates a day where sharp intellect and creativity can lead to opportunities, but a careful, diplomatic approach is needed to avoid the potential for conflict inherent in the Hurting Officer's expression. The overall picture is one of using personal strength and wisdom to navigate a pivotal moment of change, both internally and externally.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 12° 59' 2'' | — |
| Sun | Sagittarius | 29° 4' 23'' | Direct |
| Moon | Taurus | 15° 39' 6'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 22° 28' 10'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 12° 58' 34'' | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 7° 58' 39'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 26° 55' 19'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 8° 1' 20'' | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 2° 40' 20'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 37' 53'' | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 4° 2' 18'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 26° 30' 19'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 23° 25' 33'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 23° 25' 33'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 10° 43' 42'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 9° 18' 18'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Sagittarius | 10° 51' 33'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Gibbous | 86.3% | 136.58° | 18.3 days | 3.6 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 0.42° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine South Node | 0.96° | Applying |
| Mercury Sextile North Node | 0.96° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 1.04° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 1.37° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Jupiter | 2.15° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 2.25° | Separating |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 2.41° | Applying |
| Sun Square Neptune | 2.56° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Chiron | 2.57° | Separating |
| Moon Opposition Venus | 2.68° | Separating |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 2.71° | Separating |
| Mars Trine Lilith | 2.75° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 3.08° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 3.08° | Separating |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 3.5° | Applying |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 3.5° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 3.98° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Chiron | 4.04° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine Jupiter | 4.45° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Lilith | 4.92° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Mars | 5° | Separating |
| Mars Square Uranus | 5.31° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 5.35° | Separating |
| Sun Trine South Node | 5.65° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile North Node | 5.65° | Separating |
| Jupiter Square Uranus | 5.75° | 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 | 29.07° Sagittarius |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Jupiter | 26.92° Leo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mercury | 22.47° Sagittarius |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Moon | 15.65° Taurus |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Venus | 12.98° Scorpio |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Saturn | 8.02° Aries |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Mars | 7.98° Virgo |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 6.57° Aquarius |
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 | Bharani | 3 | Venus | Artha | 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 | Jyeshtha | 1 | Mercury | Artha | Dharma |
| Selena | Hasta | 2 | Moon | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Libra | 4 |
| Sun | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Moon | Taurus | 5 |
| 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 | Cancer | 4 |
| 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 | 正印 Direct Resource | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 伤官 Hurting Officer | 壁上土 Wall Earth |
| Day | 己 Ji (Yin Earth) | 巳 Si (Yin Fire · Snake) | Snake | 日主 Day Master | 大林木 Great Forest Wood |
| Hour | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 伤官 Hurting Officer | 路旁土 Roadside Earth |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Resource 偏印), 己 Ji (Companion 比肩) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (巳 Si): 丙 Bing (Direct Resource 正印), 庚 Geng (Hurting Officer 伤官), 戊 Wu (Rob Wealth 劫财) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Resource 偏印), 己 Ji (Companion 比肩) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
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
☉︎ Sun — Sagittarius 29° 4' 23'' (Anaretic degree (29°) and Atmakaraka)
Intensity: Strong
The Sun, as the soul-indicator (Atmakaraka), occupies the final, critical degree of Sagittarius. This anaretic placement signifies a point of mastery or crisis, urging a final review of beliefs, philosophies, and long-range goals before a new cycle of structure and discipline begins with the ingress into Capricorn.
♃︎ Jupiter & Chiron — Leo 26° 55' 19'' (R) & Aries 26° 30' 19'' (R) (Jupiter Trine Chiron (orb 0.42°, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This is the tightest aspect of the day, linking two retrograde planets in a harmonious trine. It offers a profound opportunity for inner healing, where re-examining past beliefs (Jupiter) can soothe deep wounds related to identity and the right to exist (Chiron). The retrograde motion internalizes this process, favoring reflection over action.
☿︎ Mercury & Nodes — Sagittarius 22° 28' 10'' & Aquarius/Leo 23° 25' 33'' (Mercury Sextile North Node / Trine South Node (orb 0.96°, applying))
Intensity: Positive
Communication and thought processes are harmoniously aligned with the karmic axis. This aspect facilitates insightful conversations and mental breakthroughs that help release old, ego-driven narratives (South Node in Leo) and embrace a more innovative, community-oriented future (North Node in Aquarius).
☽︎ Moon — Taurus 15° 39' 6'' (Moon in Bharani Nakshatra)
Intensity: Moderate
The Moon's presence in Bharani nakshatra, ruled by Yama (the lord of death and discipline), brings a sober, grounded, and transformative quality to the emotional landscape. This energy encourages confronting truths and understanding life's cycles, shifting the focus from yesterday's initiating spark to today's need for endurance and containment.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 9 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Sun in Sagittarius), Jupiter, the ruler of the 1st house itself, resides in the 9th house of dharma, higher wisdom, and fortune. This is an exceptionally auspicious placement, indicating that the core life path is intrinsically linked to growth, philosophy, and belief. The retrograde motion suggests this wisdom is cultivated through deep inner reflection.
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 10 Intensity: Strong
The soul's vitality is directed toward public life and career, with Mars energizing the 10th house. This placement indicates a powerful drive to achieve and make an impact, channeled through the meticulous, service-oriented, and analytical sign of Virgo. Actions are precise and aimed at bringing order and improvement to one's professional domain.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♀︎ Venus in Scorpio — House 7 Intensity: Strong
From the mind's perspective (Moon in Taurus), Venus, the ruler of the 1st house, is in the 7th house of partnerships. This places relationships at the forefront of the emotional experience. The Scorpio placement suggests a deep psychological and emotional need for intensity, truth, and transformation through one-on-one connections.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 12 Intensity: Moderate
Saturn, the most beneficial planet (Yogakaraka) for the Taurus Moon, is in the 12th house of endings, solitude, and spirituality. The mind may find its greatest stability and long-term success through disciplined spiritual practice, solitary work, and letting go of past attachments. It's a call for emotional maturity through introspection.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♂︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
From the soul's perspective, Mars, as the lord of the 5th house of creativity and intelligence (a Trikona), is placed in the 10th house of career and status (a Kendra). This forms a powerful Raja Yoga, or 'royal union,' indicating that the soul's purpose is advanced through dynamic, purposeful action where creative talents are applied directly to one's public life.
♃︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
Jupiter, lord of the 1st and 4th houses (Kendra), is placed in the 9th house (Trikona), forming another potent Raja Yoga from the Surya Lagna. This configuration beautifully links the core self and one's inner foundation with higher purpose, wisdom, and fortune. It signifies a life path blessed with guidance and opportunities for expansive growth.
♄︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the emotional perspective of the Taurus Moon, Saturn is the Yogakaraka, the single most powerful and auspicious planet as it rules both a Kendra (10th house) and a Trikona (9th house). Its placement in the 12th house suggests that the path to emotional stability, success, and fortune is found through discipline, spiritual retreat, and patient, behind-the-scenes work.
BaZi Summary
The Day Master is Ji Si (Yin Earth Snake), representing receptive, fertile earth. It is a strong Day Master, well-supported by the Fire element in its own Snake branch (a Resource) and powerfully reinforced by the Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) Year pillar, which provides abundant Direct Resource. This establishes a baseline of resilience, stability, and inner nourishment for the entire day. The Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) Month pillar introduces a key dynamic: the Geng stem is the Hurting Officer, an outlet for the Day Master's energy into sharp intellect, creativity, and expression. This Hurting Officer, in turn, produces the Zi Rat's Indirect Wealth, suggesting that innovative ideas or performances can generate opportunities. However, the Hurting Officer can also be abrasive, creating a tension between the day's supportive, nurturing foundation and a more challenging, outspoken mode of interaction.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 21 December 2026 at 12:00 local time.