Transit Analysis — 22 December 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 22 December 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (93.4% illuminated) Retrograde: Jupiter, Uranus, Chiron
Summary
A significant energetic shift marks the day as the Sun makes its annual ingress into Capricorn, heralding the solstice. This turns the collective focus from the fiery expansion of Sagittarius toward structure, discipline, and long-term ambition. This foundational energy is immediately met with a degree of ambiguity, as the Sun forms an applying square to Neptune in Aries (orb 1.55°), blurring the lines between pragmatic goals and spiritual ideals. The emotional landscape also changes dramatically with the Moon's entry into airy, inquisitive Gemini. This mental restlessness is amplified by an applying conjunction between the Moon and retrograde Uranus (orb 2.31°), suggesting a day ripe for sudden insights, unexpected news, and a desire for intellectual freedom.
The undercurrent of the day is one of profound healing and philosophical reassessment. The tightest aspect is a potent trine between a retrograde Jupiter in Leo and a retrograde Chiron in Aries (orb 0.4°, applying). This configuration offers a powerful opportunity to revisit old wounds related to identity and self-worth, reframing them with newfound wisdom and a more expansive, generous perspective. As the Waxing Gibbous Moon grows to 93.4% illumination, just 2.4 days from full, there is a palpable sense of building energy, a time for refining plans and integrating the flashes of insight that arise.
The BaZi chart reflects this theme of refinement under pressure. The Day Master is Geng Wu (Yang Metal Horse), a strong, resilient element sitting on a branch of pure Fire (Direct Officer). With a Yang Fire Seven Killings in the Year pillar and a supportive Geng Companion in the Month, the day's dynamic is one of being forged. The intense heat of the Officer element challenges the Geng Metal to become more structured and useful, demanding discipline and integrity to withstand the pressure and manifest its highest potential.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 13° 47' 27'' | — |
| Sun | Capricorn | 0° 5' 27'' | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 0° 19' 41'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 24° 1' 47'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 13° 52' 45'' | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 8° 11' 50'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 26° 53' 40'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 8° 2' 28'' | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 2° 38' 10'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 38' 11'' | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 4° 3' 55'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 26° 29' 25'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 23° 22' 22'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 23° 22' 22'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 10° 50' 23'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 9° 26' 45'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Sagittarius | 11° 46' 51'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Gibbous | 93.4% | 150.24° | 17.2 days | 2.4 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 0.4° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine South Node | 0.66° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile North Node | 0.66° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 1° | Applying |
| Moon Sextile Neptune | 1.31° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 1.43° | Separating |
| Sun Square Neptune | 1.55° | Applying |
| Moon Conjunction Uranus | 2.31° | Applying |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 2.43° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine Chiron | 2.46° | Applying |
| Mars Trine Lilith | 2.64° | Applying |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 2.8° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Jupiter | 2.86° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 3.04° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 3.12° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 3.12° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Jupiter | 3.2° | Separating |
| Moon Square Jupiter | 3.43° | Separating |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 3.52° | Applying |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 3.52° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Chiron | 3.6° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Pluto | 3.74° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 3.98° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 5.41° | Separating |
| Mars Square Uranus | 5.56° | Separating |
| Venus Sextile Mars | 5.68° | Separating |
| Jupiter Square Uranus | 5.74° | 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 | 26.89° Leo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mercury | 24.03° Sagittarius |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Venus | 13.88° Scorpio |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Mars | 8.20° Virgo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 8.04° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Northnode | 6.63° Aquarius |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Moon | 0.33° Gemini |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Sun | 0.09° Capricorn |
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 | Krittika | 3 | Sun | Kama | 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 | 2 | Venus | Moksha | Artha |
| Midheaven | Jyeshtha | 1 | Mercury | Artha | Dharma |
| Selena | Hasta | 2 | Moon | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Scorpio | 5 |
| Sun | Capricorn | 1 |
| Moon | Libra | 1 |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 8 |
| Venus | Scorpio | 5 |
| 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 | 七杀 Seven Killings | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 比肩 Companion | 壁上土 Wall Earth |
| Day | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 日主 Day Master | 路旁土 Roadside Earth |
| Hour | 壬 Ren (Yang Water) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 食神 Eating God | 杨柳木 Willow Wood |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Officer 正官), 己 Ji (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Officer 正官), 己 Ji (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Officer 正官), 己 Ji (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Shen, You
Surya Lagna (Capricorn as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Capricorn | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 6 | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 12 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 11 | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 9 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 4 | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 4 | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 2 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 4 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 2 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 8 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 1 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 10 | Direct |
Chandra Lagna (Gemini as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Capricorn | 8 | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 7 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 6 | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 4 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 3 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 11 | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 11 | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 9 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 11 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 9 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 3 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 8 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 5 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter & Chiron — Leo 26° 53' (R) & Aries 26° 29' (R) (Jupiter Trine Chiron (orb 0.4°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
The day's tightest aspect offers a profound opportunity for healing and growth. With both planets retrograde, this is a time for deep inner work, where past wounds (Chiron) can be revisited and integrated through a lens of expanded wisdom and optimism (Jupiter). This alignment supports therapeutic breakthroughs and reframing personal narratives in a way that fosters confidence and spiritual understanding.
☉︎ Sun — Capricorn 0° 5' (Sun enters Capricorn (Solstice))
Intensity: Strong
The Sun's ingress into Capricorn marks a pivotal turning point of the year. The collective energy shifts from Sagittarian expansion to a more grounded, structured, and goal-oriented focus. This is a time for building foundations, taking on responsibility, and working with discipline toward long-term achievements.
☽︎ Moon & Uranus — Gemini 0° 19' & Gemini 2° 38' (R) (Moon Conjunction Uranus (orb 2.31°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Strong
The emotional atmosphere is electric, unpredictable, and mentally stimulating. This conjunction can bring sudden flashes of insight, surprising news, and a craving for novelty and freedom. Feelings may change in an instant, and conversations can lead to unexpected breakthroughs, though there's also a potential for nervous tension.
☉︎ Sun & Neptune — Capricorn 0° 5' & Aries 1° 38' (Sun Square Neptune (orb 1.55°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
As the Sun begins its journey through practical Capricorn, this square to ethereal Neptune can create confusion or a conflict between reality and ideals. It may be challenging to maintain focus, as daydreams or spiritual longings pull against the need for concrete action. This aspect calls for grounding spiritual practice in tangible, real-world efforts.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♀︎ Venus in Scorpio — House 11 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Sun in Capricorn), Venus, the most beneficial Yogakaraka planet, resides in the 11th house of gains, friendships, and aspirations. This is a powerful placement for manifesting ambitions and finding support within social and professional networks. The soul's purpose finds fulfillment through collaborative efforts and the achievement of long-held goals.
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 9 Intensity: Positive
Mars occupies the 9th house of dharma, higher purpose, and philosophy. This placement infuses the soul's quest for meaning with drive, precision, and an analytical approach. There is a strong energy directed toward understanding life's greater patterns and fighting for one's beliefs with strategic action.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 4 Intensity: Mild-Challenging
From the mind's perspective (Moon in Gemini), Mars in the 4th house of home and emotional security can create a restless inner environment. The mind may be preoccupied with perfecting the domestic sphere, leading to a flurry of activity or potential conflicts at home. There's a strong mental drive to analyze and fix foundational emotional issues.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 11 Intensity: Moderate
With Saturn in the 11th house of community and future hopes, the mind perceives goals and friendships through a serious, long-term lens. Emotional satisfaction from group activities comes through commitment and structured effort. This placement suggests that friendships may be tested for their durability, but those that remain are built on a solid foundation.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♀︎ Yogakaraka Active: Venus (Surya Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Auspicious
From the Sun's position in Capricorn, Venus becomes the Yogakaraka, the single most powerful and auspicious planet, as it rules a Kendra (10th house) and a Trikona (5th house). With Venus placed in the beneficial 11th house of gains, the soul's capacity to achieve its highest purpose and attract success is powerfully activated. This is a signature of fulfillment and fortunate outcomes.
♂︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga: Mars (Surya Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
A powerful Raja Yoga (royal union) is formed from the soul's perspective. Mars, as the lord of the 4th house (a Kendra, or angular house), is placed in the 9th house (a Trikona, or trinal house). This auspiciously links the domains of inner happiness and property (4th) with fortune, dharma, and higher wisdom (9th), indicating that success and status arise from principled action and a strong moral compass.
♀︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana: Venus (Chandra Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Challenging
From the mind's vantage point in Gemini, Venus rules the 12th house of loss and is placed in the 6th house of conflict. This forms a Vipreet Raja Yoga, a 'reversal of misfortune' combination. Emotionally, this suggests that facing challenges, dealing with hidden enemies, or engaging in acts of service (6th house) can unexpectedly resolve issues of isolation or loss (12th house), turning a difficult situation into a source of strength.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by the Geng Wu (Yang Metal Horse) Day Master. Geng Metal is inherently strong and resilient, but it is seated upon the Wu Horse, a branch containing powerful Ding Fire, its Direct Officer. This dynamic of metal being controlled and refined by fire is intensified by the Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) Year pillar, which brings a formidable Seven Killings star. The Day Master is under considerable pressure from this Officer element, which demands discipline, responsibility, and integrity. Support comes from the Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) Month pillar; the Geng stem acts as a Companion, lending strength, while the hidden Ji Earth (Direct Resource) in the Horse branches provides nourishment. The overall chart is weak due to the overwhelming Fire, creating a day where success comes through enduring challenges, adhering to structure, and allowing oneself to be forged into a more useful and refined form.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 22 December 2026 at 12:00 local time.