Transit Analysis — 25 December 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 25 December 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waning Gibbous (98.8% illuminated) Retrograde: Jupiter, Uranus, Chiron
Summary
The dominant energy of the day flows from a deeply restorative and emotionally harmonious alignment, even as underlying currents of confusion persist. The tightest aspect is an applying trine between a retrograde Jupiter in Leo and a retrograde Chiron in Aries (orb 0.34°), offering a potent opportunity for internal healing around themes of identity and creative self-worth. This is beautifully supported by an applying trine between the Moon, in its domicile of Cancer, and Venus in Scorpio (orb 0.7°), fostering an atmosphere of profound emotional connection, intimacy, and ease in relationships. The Moon, now in its Waning Gibbous phase with 98.8% illumination, encourages the sharing and integration of feelings that came to a head during yesterday's Full Moon.
However, a degree of mental fog or idealism clouds the picture. The Sun is separating from a square to Neptune (orb 1.49°), leaving a residual sense of uncertainty where reality and dreams may not align. This theme is amplified by Mercury, the Jaimini Atmakaraka or soul planet, which is positioned at a critical 28th degree of Sagittarius. Mercury's applying square to Neptune (orb 2.93°) suggests that communications, beliefs, and major decisions require extra clarity to avoid misunderstandings or self-deception. The intellectual certainty of Sagittarius is being dissolved by the boundless nature of Neptune, urging a turn towards intuition over pure logic.
Compared to yesterday, the direct Sun-Moon opposition has passed, softening the emotional tension. The most notable shift is the new, tight trine between the Moon and Venus, bringing a much more fluid and pleasant emotional tone to the day. The BaZi chart has also fundamentally shifted, with the Day Master changing from Yang Water Monkey to Yin Water Rooster (Gui You). This Gui Water Day Master is extremely strong, born in the peak water month of the Rat (Zi). A clash between the Fire Horse in the Year pillar and the Water Rat in the Month pillar creates a dynamic tension between personal drive and the management of wealth and resources, suggesting that while personal power is high, achieving external goals may face some instability.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 16° 12' 47'' | — |
| Sun | Capricorn | 3° 8' 44'' | Direct |
| Moon | Cancer | 15° 57' 1'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 28° 43' 44'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 16° 39' 6'' | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 8° 48' 8'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 26° 47' 34'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 8° 6' 34'' | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 2° 31' 51'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 39' 18'' | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 4° 8' 55'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 26° 27' 2'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 23° 12' 51'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 23° 12' 51'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 11° 10' 26'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 9° 52' 6'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Sagittarius | 14° 32' 12'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waning Gibbous | 98.8% | 192.8° | 13.7 days | 28.5 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 0.34° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Venus | 0.7° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 0.88° | Applying |
| Sun Square Neptune | 1.49° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 1.62° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Jupiter | 1.94° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Chiron | 2.28° | Separating |
| Mars Trine Lilith | 2.37° | Applying |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 2.49° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Neptune | 2.93° | Applying |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 3.06° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 3.24° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 3.24° | Separating |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 3.58° | Applying |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 3.58° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 3.96° | Separating |
| Sun Conjunction Mercury | 4.42° | Applying |
| Moon Opposition Lilith | 4.78° | Separating |
| Sun Square Saturn | 4.96° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 5.48° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine South Node | 5.51° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile North Node | 5.51° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 5.58° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Mars | 5.66° | Applying |
| 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 | Mercury | 28.73° Sagittarius |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Jupiter | 26.79° Leo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Venus | 16.65° Scorpio |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Moon | 15.95° Cancer |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Mars | 8.80° Virgo |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Saturn | 8.11° Aries |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Northnode | 6.79° Aquarius |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Sun | 3.15° Capricorn |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Purva Bhadrapada | 1 | Jupiter | Artha | Dharma |
| Sun | Mula | 3 | Ketu | Kama | Kama |
| Moon | Punarvasu | 1 | Jupiter | Artha | Dharma |
| Mercury | Mula | 2 | Ketu | Kama | Artha |
| Venus | Vishakha | 1 | Jupiter | Dharma | Dharma |
| 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 | 2 | Mercury | Artha | Artha |
| Selena | Hasta | 2 | Moon | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Scorpio | 5 |
| Sun | Capricorn | 1 |
| Moon | Scorpio | 5 |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 9 |
| 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 | Aries | 7 |
| Southnode | Libra | 7 |
| Lilith | Aries | 4 |
| Midheaven | Leo | 5 |
| 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 | 正财 Direct Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 正印 Direct Resource | 壁上土 Wall Earth |
| Day | 癸 Gui (Yin Water) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 日主 Day Master | 剑锋金 Sword Metal |
| Hour | 戊 Wu (Yang Earth) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 正官 Direct Officer | 天上火 Celestial Fire |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 己 Ji (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Companion 比肩) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Indirect Resource 偏印) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 己 Ji (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Zi, Chou
Surya Lagna (Capricorn as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Capricorn | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Cancer | 7 | 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 (Cancer as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Capricorn | 7 | Direct |
| Moon | Cancer | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 6 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 5 | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 3 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 10 | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 12 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 10 | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 8 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 10 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 8 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 2 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 7 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 4 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter & Chiron — Leo 26° 47' (R) & Aries 26° 27' (R) (Jupiter Trine Chiron (orb 0.34°, applying). Both planets are retrograde.)
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This is the tightest aspect, creating a powerful and harmonious flow for profound inner healing. With both planets retrograde, the focus is on reassessing old wounds related to self-worth (Chiron in Aries) and creative expression (Jupiter in Leo), leading to a renewed sense of confidence and purpose from within.
☽︎ Moon & Venus — Cancer 15° 57' & Scorpio 16° 39' (Moon Trine Venus (orb 0.7°, applying).)
Intensity: Strong-Positive
The Moon in its home sign of Cancer forms a beautiful, flowing trine with Venus in Scorpio. This enhances emotional sensitivity, compassion, and the desire for deep, authentic connection. It is an excellent influence for social harmony, romance, and artistic pursuits.
☿︎ Mercury — Sagittarius 28° 43' (Atmakaraka at a critical degree, square Neptune (orb 2.93°, applying).)
Intensity: Challenging
As the soul-indicator (Atmakaraka) at a late, culminative degree, Mercury signifies a test of faith and knowledge. Its challenging square to Neptune introduces themes of illusion, spiritual seeking, and potential confusion, urging a careful balance between belief and reality.
♅︎ Uranus & Pluto — Gemini 2° 31' (R) & Aquarius 4° 8' (Uranus Trine Pluto (orb 1.62°, separating).)
Intensity: Moderate
This long-term trine between the planets of revolution and transformation facilitates profound societal change. It supports the breakdown of old structures (Pluto in Aquarius) through innovative communication and networking (Uranus in Gemini), fostering breakthroughs in technology and social systems.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♀︎ Venus in Scorpio — House 11 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Sun in Capricorn), Venus is the Yogakaraka, the most beneficial planet. Its placement in the 11th house of gains, community, and aspirations is exceptionally fortunate, indicating that purpose is fulfilled through powerful alliances and the achievement of long-term goals.
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 9 Intensity: Positive
Mars, as lord of the 4th house of inner stability, resides in the 9th house of dharma and fortune. This forms a powerful Raja Yoga, suggesting the soul's path involves taking practical, meticulous action in alignment with higher principles, which in turn builds a strong foundation for life.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♀︎ Venus in Scorpio — House 5 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective (Moon in Cancer), Venus in the 5th house of creativity, pleasure, and romance is a source of great joy. The emotional self is drawn to passionate artistic expression and deep, transformative love affairs, finding fulfillment in creative pursuits.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 10 Intensity: Mild-Challenging
Saturn in the 10th house of career brings a serious and disciplined focus to professional life and public reputation. While it can signify pressure and hard work, it also points to a mental drive for mastery and lasting achievement, though progress may feel slow with Saturn in its fall.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♀︎ Yogakaraka Active (Surya Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Auspicious
As lord of the 5th (Trikona) and 10th (Kendra) houses from Capricorn, Venus is the Yogakaraka, the single most powerful and beneficial planet. Its placement in the 11th house of gains ensures that the soul's creative and professional endeavors lead directly to the fulfillment of hopes and wishes.
♂︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon in Cancer, Mars becomes the Yogakaraka, ruling the 5th house of creativity and the 10th house of action. Its placement in the 3rd house of courage and communication gives the mind a powerful drive to express its creative ideas and pursue its ambitions with confidence and initiative.
♃︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Challenging
This is a Vipreet-style configuration where the lord of a challenging house (12th, Jupiter) is placed in another (8th). From the soul's perspective, this indicates that profound, sudden transformations (8th house) can unlock unexpected spiritual insights and lead to liberation from past burdens (12th house).
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by a very strong Gui You (Yin Water Rooster) Day Master. Born in the Geng Zi (Yang Metal, Yang Water) month, the Day Master is in its peak season (Rat) and is further nourished by the Metal 'Direct Resource' stem, granting it immense personal strength and resilience. The dominant elements are Water (Companion) and Metal (Resource), indicating a day where self-reliance and introspection are favored. A significant dynamic is the clash between the Zi (Rat) in the Month branch and the Wu (Horse) in the Year branch. This Water-Fire clash represents a conflict between the self (Water) and wealth/opportunities (Fire), suggesting that while personal energy is high, achieving financial goals or managing relationships may involve tension and instability. The key to success lies in finding a constructive outlet for the abundant Water energy, perhaps through the Wood element (creativity) or by leveraging the Earth element (discipline) to control the flow.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 25 December 2026 at 12:00 local time.