Transit Analysis — 24 October 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 24 October 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (93.8% illuminated) Retrograde: Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Summary
A significant shift occurs as the Sun ingresses into Scorpio, moving the collective focus from Libran balance to Scorpionic depth, transformation, and intensity. This transition is immediately electrified by a powerfully tight, applying conjunction between the Sun and a retrograde Venus at 0° Scorpio (orb 0.32°). This aspect signals a profound, internal review of values, relationships, and finances, asking for an honest confrontation with what lies beneath the surface. The change in the Sun's position also shifts the Jaimini Atmakaraka, or soul planet, from the Sun to Jupiter, indicating that the path to growth now lies through wisdom, expansion, and higher meaning rather than sheer vitality and identity.
The emotional landscape is equally dynamic, with the Moon having just entered assertive, pioneering Aries. It immediately forms an applying conjunction with retrograde Neptune (orb 0.52°), blending fiery impulse with boundless sensitivity, spiritual longing, and potential confusion. This creates a psychic mist over the day's assertive drive, where intuition and gut feelings are potent but may be hard to distinguish from illusion. As the Moon is in a Waxing Gibbous phase with 93.8% illumination, emotions are high and building towards a climax, with the Full Moon just 2.4 days away.
Adding to the intensity, Mercury in Scorpio forms an applying square to Jupiter in Leo (orb 2.3°), pushing for big ideas and expansive statements, but risking exaggeration or conflicts of belief. The underlying tension of the day is underscored by the Sun and retrograde Venus both applying to a square with Pluto in Aquarius, suggesting power dynamics and hidden truths are pressing for exposure. The BaZi chart for the day features a strong Xin Wei (Yin Metal Goat) Day Master, heavily supported by the Earth of the month pillar. This provides resilience and resources, which are needed to navigate the controlling influence of the Year's Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) pillar, symbolizing external pressures and responsibilities. The day's theme is one of deep internal alignment under external pressure, using available support to manage transformative forces.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 26° 38' 27'' | — |
| Sun | Scorpio | 0° 33' 13'' | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 1° 44' 25'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 20° 58' 16'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 0° 52' 18'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Mars | Leo | 14° 28' 19'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 23° 16' 25'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 9° 49' 30'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 4° 57' 10'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 2° 15' 48'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 4' 59'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 28° 33' 47'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 26° 29' 50'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 26° 29' 50'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 4° 16' 1'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 1° 8' 16'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Libra | 13° 9' 50'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Gibbous | 93.8% | 151.19° | 17.1 days | 2.4 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Conjunction Venus | 0.32° | Applying |
| Moon Conjunction Neptune | 0.52° | Applying |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.82° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Pluto | 1.34° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 1.87° | Applying |
| Sun Opposition Chiron | 1.99° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 2° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 2.07° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 2.07° | Separating |
| Venus Square Pluto | 2.21° | Separating |
| Mercury Square Jupiter | 2.3° | Applying |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 2.31° | Applying |
| Sun Square Pluto | 2.53° | Applying |
| Moon Square Lilith | 2.53° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.69° | Applying |
| Moon Sextile Uranus | 3.21° | Applying |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 3.22° | Applying |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 3.22° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 3.4° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Lilith | 3.71° | Applying |
| Sun Trine North Node | 4.06° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile South Node | 4.06° | Separating |
| Venus Trine North Node | 4.37° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 4.37° | Applying |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 4.52° | Separating |
| Mars Trine Saturn | 4.65° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 4.87° | Applying |
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 5.29° | Applying |
| Mercury Square North Node | 5.53° | Applying |
| Mercury Square South Node | 5.53° | Applying |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 5.56° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 5.7° | Separating |
Houses (Whole Sign)
| House | Sign |
|---|---|
| 1st | Capricorn |
| 2nd | Aquarius |
| 3rd | Pisces |
| 4th | Aries |
| 5th | Taurus |
| 6th | Gemini |
| 7th | Cancer |
| 8th | Leo |
| 9th | Virgo |
| 10th | Libra |
| 11th | Scorpio |
| 12th | Sagittarius |
Jaimini Chara Karakas
| Karaka | Role | Planet | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmakaraka | Soul | Jupiter | 23.27° Leo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mercury | 20.97° Scorpio |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mars | 14.47° Leo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Saturn | 9.82° Aries |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Northnode | 3.50° Aquarius |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Moon | 1.74° Aries |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Venus | 0.87° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Sun | 0.55° Scorpio |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Uttara Ashadha | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
| Sun | Chitra | 4 | Mars | Kama | Moksha |
| Moon | Uttara Bhadrapada | 2 | Saturn | Kama | Artha |
| Mercury | Vishakha | 3 | Jupiter | Dharma | Kama |
| Venus | Swati | 1 | Rahu | Artha | Dharma |
| Mars | Ashlesha | 2 | Mercury | Dharma | Artha |
| Jupiter | Ashlesha | 4 | Mercury | Dharma | Moksha |
| Saturn | Uttara Bhadrapada | 4 | Saturn | Kama | Moksha |
| Uranus | Rohini | 1 | Moon | Moksha | Dharma |
| Neptune | Uttara Bhadrapada | 2 | Saturn | Kama | Artha |
| Pluto | Uttara Ashadha | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
| Chiron | Ashwini | 2 | Ketu | Dharma | Artha |
| Northnode | Dhanishta | 3 | Mars | Dharma | Kama |
| Southnode | Magha | 1 | Ketu | Artha | Dharma |
| Lilith | Mula | 4 | Ketu | Kama | Moksha |
| Midheaven | Hasta | 3 | Moon | Moksha | Kama |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Leo | 8 |
| Sun | Cancer | 1 |
| Moon | Aries | 1 |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 7 |
| Venus | Cancer | 1 |
| Mars | Leo | 5 |
| Jupiter | Libra | 7 |
| Saturn | Gemini | 3 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 |
| Pluto | Libra | 1 |
| Chiron | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Northnode | Taurus | 8 |
| Southnode | Scorpio | 8 |
| Lilith | Aquarius | 2 |
| Midheaven | Capricorn | 4 |
| Selena | Libra | 1 |
BaZi Four Pillars 八字
| Pillar | Stem | Branch | Animal | Ten God | Nayin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 正官 Direct Officer | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 戊 Wu (Yang Earth) | 戌 Xu (Yang Earth · Dog) | Dog | 正印 Direct Resource | 平地木 Plain Wood |
| Day | 辛 Xin (Yin Metal) | 未 Wei (Yin Earth · Goat) | Goat | 日主 Day Master | 路旁土 Roadside Earth |
| Hour | 甲 Jia (Yang Wood) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 正财 Direct Wealth | 沙中金 Sand Metal |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Seven Killings 七杀), 己 Ji (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (戌 Xu): 戊 Wu (Direct Resource 正印), 辛 Xin (Companion 比肩), 丁 Ding (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (未 Wei): 己 Ji (Indirect Resource 偏印), 丁 Ding (Seven Killings 七杀), 乙 Yi (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Seven Killings 七杀), 己 Ji (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Chen, Si
Surya Lagna (Scorpio as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 6 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 1 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Mars | Leo | 10 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 10 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 4 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 4 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 10 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 3 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 12 | Direct |
Chandra Lagna (Aries as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio | 8 | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 8 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Mars | Leo | 5 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 5 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 3 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| 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 & Venus — Scorpio 0° (Sun Conjunction Venus (orb 0.32°, applying). Venus is retrograde.)
Intensity: Strong
This is the day's defining aspect. The Sun illuminates the retrograde Venus, initiating a new cycle of re-evaluating relationships, values, and aesthetics. Occurring at the first degree of Scorpio, this conjunction demands a deep, transformative, and brutally honest look at our desires and attachments.
☽︎ Moon & Neptune — Aries 1-2° (Moon Conjunction Neptune (orb 0.52°, applying). Neptune is retrograde.)
Intensity: Strong
The impulsive Aries Moon merges with dreamy, spiritual Neptune, heightening intuition, empathy, and creative inspiration. However, this can also bring emotional confusion, escapism, or feeling overwhelmed by psychic impressions. Trusting instinct is key, but so is maintaining clear boundaries.
☿︎ Mercury & Jupiter — Scorpio 20° & Leo 23° (Mercury Square Jupiter (orb 2.3°, applying).)
Intensity: Moderate
Communication and thinking are amplified, pushing for grand plans and philosophical debates. While this can lead to breakthroughs, the square aspect warns against dogmatism, exaggeration, and promising more than can be delivered. Fixed sign intensity means opinions will be strongly held.
♅︎ Uranus & Pluto — Gemini 4° & Aquarius 3° (Uranus Trine Pluto (orb 1.87°, applying). Uranus is retrograde.)
Intensity: Positive
This long-term, generational aspect facilitates harmonious and radical change. Innovative ideas (Uranus in Gemini) find fertile ground within societal structures and technological networks (Pluto in Aquarius). It supports breakthroughs in communication, community, and technology that can reshape the future.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♂︎ Mars & Jupiter in Leo — House 10 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Sun in Scorpio), the 10th house of career and public life is powerfully activated. Mars, the lagna lord, brings drive and ambition, while Jupiter, a functional benefic, brings wisdom and expansion. This is a potent combination for pursuing one's purpose with confidence and vision.
☉︎ Mercury, Venus (R), Sun in Scorpio — House 1 Intensity: Strong
With the Sun, retrograde Venus, and Mercury all in the 1st house, the soul's focus is intensely on self-definition, identity, and personal magnetism. This stellium signifies a period of deep introspection and transformation of the self-image. It's a time for the soul to powerfully express its core essence.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♄︎ Saturn (R), Neptune (R), Chiron (R) in Aries — House 1 Intensity: Challenging
From the mind's perspective (Moon in Aries), the 1st house of self contains retrograde Saturn, Neptune, and Chiron. This creates a complex emotional state: a sense of responsibility and limitation (Saturn), blended with spiritual sensitivity (Neptune) and old wounds seeking healing (Chiron). The emotional identity is undergoing a serious and profound restructuring.
♃︎ Jupiter & Mars in Leo — House 5 Intensity: Strong-Positive
The mind finds joy, confidence, and creative expression through the 5th house. Jupiter, the 9th lord of fortune, and Mars, the 1st lord of self, combine here, fueling a powerful drive for creative projects, romance, and speculation. This placement brings an optimistic and dynamic emotional focus to matters of the heart and personal genius.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♃︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
From the Sun's perspective in Scorpio, Jupiter functions as the lord of the 5th trikona house (creativity, intelligence) and is placed in the 10th kendra house (career, status). This linkage of a trine and an angle forms a powerful Raja Yoga, or 'royal union,' indicating that the soul's path to success and public recognition is paved with wisdom and creative intelligence.
♄︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's perspective in Aries, Saturn rules the 10th kendra house (profession) and is placed in the 1st trikona house (self). This Raja Yoga brings matters of career, duty, and public life directly into the core of one's emotional identity. The mind experiences a profound sense that one's responsibilities define the self.
♂︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Mars, Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
From the emotional standpoint of the Aries Moon, two powerful Trikona lords are in another Trikona. Mars, lord of the 1st house (self), and Jupiter, lord of the 9th house (fortune), are both in the 5th house (creativity). This creates an exceptionally fortunate combination, where the mind feels empowered, lucky, and driven to express itself creatively.
BaZi Summary
The Day Master is Xin Wei (Yin Metal Goat), representing refined metal or jewelry. The Xin stem sits on Wei, an Earth branch containing Indirect Resource, giving the Day Master a seat of support. The Month Pillar, Wu Xu (Yang Earth Dog), is a formidable mountain of Earth, acting as a powerful Direct Resource. This makes the Day Master strong and well-supported, capable of handling pressure. However, the Year Pillar is Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse), a strong Direct Officer element that controls and challenges the Metal Day Master. The overall dynamic is one of a capable and resourceful individual facing significant responsibilities and external structures. The productive cycle from the Year's Fire to the Month's Earth to the Day's Metal is favorable, suggesting that challenges (Fire) can be transformed into support (Earth) that ultimately strengthens the self (Metal).
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 24 October 2026 at 12:00 local time.