Transit Analysis — 25 October 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 25 October 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (98.1% illuminated) Retrograde: Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Summary
The dominant astrological theme is one of intense internal review and impending transformation. A significant stellium in Scorpio, featuring the Sun, a retrograde Venus, and a newly retrograde Mercury, pulls focus towards the deepest realms of psychology, shared resources, and relationships. The Sun's separating conjunction with Venus (orb 1.29°) suggests the peak of a relational or financial reassessment has just passed, while its applying square to Pluto in Aquarius (orb 1.54°) signals that the insights gained are now being tested by power dynamics and evolutionary pressures. This transition is underlined by Mercury's station retrograde just yesterday, indicating that communication and thought processes are turning inward to process these profound Scorpionic themes.
The Moon in Aries provides a contrasting fiery impulse, seeking direct action and emotional independence. Its tight but separating trine to Mars in Leo (orb 0.5°) lends a final burst of confidence and creative passion to the day, though this energy is now waning. The Moon is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, with 98.1% illumination and the Full Moon only 1.3 days away, amplifying emotional intensity and bringing matters to a point of culmination and revelation. This high-tide emotional state interacts with a sky heavy with retrogrades (Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron), urging a careful balance between the urge to act and the need to reflect.
The Jaimini schema identifies Jupiter in Leo as the Atmakaraka, or soul planet, emphasizing themes of leadership, creativity, and generous self-expression as central to the soul's journey today. This is supported by several powerful Raja Yogas in the Vedic analysis, particularly from the Sun's perspective, linking career with fortune and purpose. The BaZi chart for the day shifts to a Ren Shen (Yang Water Monkey) Day Master. This is a strong, resourceful self, sitting on its own Metal resource. However, it faces immense pressure from the Wu Xu (Yang Earth Dog) month pillar, a powerful Seven Killings influence, creating a dynamic of profound challenge that demands strategic thinking and resilience to unlock the opportunities for wealth presented by the Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) year.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 27° 26' 51'' | — |
| Sun | Scorpio | 1° 32' 57'' | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 15° 29' 56'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 20° 57' 0'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Venus | Scorpio | 0° 15' 33'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Mars | Leo | 14° 59' 54'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 23° 24' 42'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 9° 45' 17'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 4° 55' 12'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 2° 14' 24'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 5' 13'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 28° 30' 58'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 26° 26' 39'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 26° 26' 39'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 4° 22' 42'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 1° 16' 43'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Libra | 14° 13' 44'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Gibbous | 98.1% | 163.95° | 16.1 days | 1.3 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Moon Trine Mars | 0.5° | Separating |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.85° | Separating |
| Sun Conjunction Venus | 1.29° | Separating |
| Sun Square Pluto | 1.54° | Applying |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 1.74° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 1.83° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 2.07° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 2.07° | Separating |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 2.14° | Separating |
| Mercury Square Jupiter | 2.46° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.68° | Applying |
| Sun Sextile Lilith | 2.83° | Applying |
| Venus Square Pluto | 2.83° | Separating |
| Sun Opposition Chiron | 3.03° | Separating |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 3.03° | Applying |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 3.03° | Applying |
| Venus Trine North Node | 3.81° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 3.81° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 4.12° | Separating |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 4.57° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 4.83° | Applying |
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 5.1° | Applying |
| Sun Trine North Node | 5.11° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile South Node | 5.11° | Separating |
| Mars Trine Saturn | 5.24° | Separating |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 5.38° | Applying |
| Mercury Square North Node | 5.49° | Separating |
| Mercury Square South Node | 5.49° | Separating |
| Moon Conjunction Saturn | 5.74° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 5.86° | Separating |
| Mercury Square Mars | 5.95° | Applying |
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 | 23.41° Leo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mercury | 20.95° Scorpio |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Moon | 15.50° Aries |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Mars | 15.00° Leo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 9.75° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Northnode | 3.56° Aquarius |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Sun | 1.55° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Venus | 0.26° Scorpio |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Uttara Ashadha | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
| Sun | Swati | 1 | Rahu | Artha | Dharma |
| Moon | Revati | 2 | Mercury | Moksha | Artha |
| Mercury | Vishakha | 3 | Jupiter | Dharma | Kama |
| Venus | Chitra | 4 | Mars | Kama | Moksha |
| 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 | 4 | Moon | Moksha | Moksha |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Virgo | 9 |
| Sun | Cancer | 1 |
| Moon | Leo | 5 |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 7 |
| Venus | Cancer | 1 |
| Mars | Leo | 5 |
| Jupiter | Scorpio | 8 |
| 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 | Aquarius | 5 |
| 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 | 偏财 Indirect Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 戊 Wu (Yang Earth) | 戌 Xu (Yang Earth · Dog) | Dog | 七杀 Seven Killings | 平地木 Plain Wood |
| Day | 壬 Ren (Yang Water) | 申 Shen (Yang Metal · Monkey) | Monkey | 日主 Day Master | 剑锋金 Sword Metal |
| Hour | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 偏财 Indirect Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Wealth 正财), 己 Ji (Direct Officer 正官) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (戌 Xu): 戊 Wu (Seven Killings 七杀), 辛 Xin (Direct Resource 正印), 丁 Ding (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (申 Shen): 庚 Geng (Indirect Resource 偏印), 壬 Ren (Companion 比肩), 戊 Wu (Seven Killings 七杀) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Direct Wealth 正财), 己 Ji (Direct Officer 正官) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
Surya Lagna (Scorpio as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 6 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| 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 | ℞ Retrograde |
| 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
☽︎ Moon & Mars — Aries 15 deg 29 & Leo 14 deg 59 (Moon Trine Mars (orb 0.5°, separating))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
The tightest aspect of the day, this harmonious trine between the fiery Moon in Aries and Mars in Leo provides a surge of emotional confidence and decisive energy. Although the aspect is separating, its influence lingers, supporting courageous action, creative expression, and a direct approach to getting what one desires. It's an excellent, if fading, support for leadership and heartfelt initiative.
☉︎ Sun & Pluto — Scorpio 1 deg 32 & Aquarius 3 deg 5 (Sun Square Pluto (orb 1.54°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
This tense, applying square brings underlying power dynamics and subconscious compulsions to the surface. With the Sun in Scorpio, themes of control, secrets, and transformation are potent. This aspect challenges the ego to release what is no longer viable and embrace profound change, even if it feels uncomfortable or threatening.
♀︎ Venus & Chiron — Scorpio 0 deg 15 (R) & Aries 28 deg 30 (R) (Venus Opposition Chiron (orb 1.74°, applying))
Intensity: Mild-Challenging
A deeply healing but potentially painful configuration. Retrograde Venus in Scorpio is already excavating old relationship patterns and values, and its opposition to retrograde Chiron in Aries highlights core wounds around identity and the right to exist. This aspect provides a powerful opportunity to confront and begin healing old hurts related to love, self-worth, and desire.
♀︎ Sun & Venus — Scorpio 1 deg 32 & Scorpio 0 deg 15 (R) (Sun Conjunction Venus (orb 1.29°, separating))
Intensity: Moderate
Following its exact alignment, this separating conjunction marks a period of integrating recent insights about love, values, and finances. With Venus retrograde, this was a moment of profound internal clarification regarding what is truly important. The focus now shifts from revelation to embodiment, as you begin to live out these renewed values.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♂︎ Mars in Leo — House 10 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Sun in Scorpio as the 1st house), Mars, the lagna lord, is powerfully placed in the 10th house of career and public status. In the confident sign of Leo, this indicates a strong, vital drive to achieve recognition and fulfill one's purpose through ambitious, creative, and visible action. This is a placement of dynamic leadership and professional power.
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 10 Intensity: Strong-Positive
The great benefic Jupiter also resides in the 10th house of purpose, amplifying the potential for success and expansion in one's career. As the Atmakaraka (soul planet), Jupiter's placement here signifies that the soul's primary path to evolution is through public life, teaching, and generous leadership. This alignment brings fortune, wisdom, and growth to one's worldly ambitions.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 1 Intensity: Challenging
From the mind's perspective (Moon in Aries as the 1st house), retrograde Saturn's presence here brings a somber, serious, and disciplined tone to the emotional landscape. Saturn is in its fall in Aries, suggesting internal frustrations or a feeling of being restricted. However, it also offers the opportunity for profound emotional maturation by taking responsibility for one's reactions and building inner resilience.
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 5 Intensity: Strong-Positive
Counterbalancing Saturn's weight, Jupiter shines from the 5th house of creativity, joy, romance, and intelligence. From the emotional perspective, this is a profound source of optimism, faith, and creative inspiration. The mind finds pleasure and wisdom through artistic pursuits, learning, and connecting with what it truly loves, fostering a hopeful and expansive mental state.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♃︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
From the soul's perspective (Surya Lagna), Jupiter acts as the highly benefic lord of the 5th house of fortune and creativity (a Trikona house). Its placement in the 10th house of career and status (a Kendra house) creates a powerful Raja Yoga, or 'royal union'. This configuration strongly aligns purpose with good fortune, indicating that actions taken in the public sphere are blessed with success and wisdom.
♃︎ Trikona Lord in Trikona (Chandra Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
From the mind's perspective (Chandra Lagna), Jupiter is the lord of the 9th house of dharma and higher wisdom (a Trikona house). Its placement in the 5th house of intellect and creativity (another Trikona house) forms an exceptionally auspicious combination. This indicates that the mind is easily able to connect higher principles with creative expression, leading to inspired ideas and a deeply optimistic worldview.
♄︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
Also from the mind's perspective, Saturn rules the 10th house of career (a Kendra house) and sits in the 1st house of self (a Trikona house). This creates a Raja Yoga that intimately links one's professional life and duties with one's core identity. Though Saturn's placement in Aries is challenging, this yoga ensures that career responsibilities are a primary vehicle for personal growth and maturation of the emotional self.
BaZi Summary
Today's BaZi chart is defined by the Ren Shen (Yang Water Monkey) Day Master. This is a strong and resourceful Day Master, as Ren Water sits atop its generating element, Shen Metal (Indirect Resource). This self-sufficiency is crucial, as it faces the formidable Wu Xu (Yang Earth Dog) month pillar. This pillar represents an extremely strong Seven Killings (七杀) element, bringing intense pressure, challenges, and a demand for high performance. The dynamic is further energized by the Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) year pillar, which introduces a powerful Indirect Wealth (偏财) element. This suggests that great opportunities for gain exist, but they are guarded by the significant challenges of the month. The overall picture is one of a capable individual facing down immense pressure to achieve significant rewards; success requires leveraging one's innate resources (Metal) to control the challenge (Earth) and grasp the opportunity (Fire).
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 October 2026 at 12:00 local time.