Transit Analysis — 26 December 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 26 December 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waning Gibbous (94.6% illuminated) Retrograde: Jupiter, Uranus, Chiron
Summary
A significant energetic shift occurs today as the Moon moves into expressive Leo and Mercury enters pragmatic Capricorn. This grounds communication but also introduces potential for confusion, as Mercury at 0° 18' Capricorn immediately forms an applying square to Neptune in Aries (orb 1.36°). The day's most potent and supportive influence is a very tight applying trine between retrograde Jupiter in Leo and retrograde Chiron in Aries (orb 0.31°), creating a powerful opportunity for internal healing and reframing old wounds through a more expansive, generous lens. The Waning Gibbous Moon, 94.6% illuminated, encourages reflection and sharing of recent insights. Emotionally, the Leo Moon is vibrant and seeks recognition, forming a fleeting but beautiful applying trine to Neptune (orb 0.55°) and an applying sextile to retrograde Uranus (orb 1.38°), sparking intuition and sudden creative breakthroughs.
Yesterday's intellectual focus, guided by Mercury as the Jaimini Atmakaraka, pivots dramatically. Today, Jupiter in Leo takes over as the Atmakaraka, shifting the soul's directive towards wisdom, teaching, faith, and inner royalty. This retrograde Jupiter, representing the soul's core lesson, asks for an internal review of our beliefs and where we find meaning. The Sun's separating square to Neptune (orb 2.5°) continues to dissolve rigid ego structures, asking for surrender and a connection to something larger than the self. While this can feel disorienting, the broader supportive trines offer a compassionate container for this process.
The BaZi chart reveals a dynamic tension. The Jia Xu (Yang Wood Dog) Day Master is a sturdy, determined tree. However, it is directly confronted by the Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) month pillar. The Geng Metal acts as a powerful Seven Killings (七杀) element, representing pressure, challenge, and authority that seeks to 'chop' the Jia Wood. Fortunately, the Zi Rat branch provides a source of water (Direct Resource), nourishing the Day Master's roots. Furthermore, the Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) year pillar contains Bing Fire, an Eating God (食神), which effectively controls and softens the aggressive Geng Metal, turning a direct threat into a manageable challenge that can foster growth and resilience. The day is thus characterized by external pressure that can be navigated with inner resources and creative expression.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 17° 1' 17'' | — |
| Sun | Capricorn | 4° 9' 50'' | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 1° 6' 50'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 0° 18' 8'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 17° 35' 46'' | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 8° 59' 5'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 26° 45' 9'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 8° 8' 9'' | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 2° 29' 48'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 39' 44'' | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 4° 10' 36'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 26° 26' 21'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 23° 9' 40'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 23° 9' 40'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 11° 17' 7'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 10° 0' 33'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Sagittarius | 15° 27' 9'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waning Gibbous | 94.6% | 206.95° | 12.6 days | 27.3 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 0.31° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Neptune | 0.55° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 0.83° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Neptune | 1.36° | Applying |
| Moon Sextile Uranus | 1.38° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 1.68° | Separating |
| Mars Trine Lilith | 2.3° | Applying |
| Sun Square Neptune | 2.5° | Separating |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 2.51° | Applying |
| Moon Opposition Pluto | 3.06° | Applying |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 3.15° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 3.28° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 3.28° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Jupiter | 3.55° | Separating |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 3.59° | Applying |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 3.59° | Applying |
| Sun Conjunction Mercury | 3.86° | Applying |
| Mercury Trine Chiron | 3.86° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 3.96° | Separating |
| Sun Square Saturn | 3.97° | Applying |
| Moon Square Chiron | 4.67° | Separating |
| Sun Trine Mars | 4.82° | Applying |
| Venus Square North Node | 5.57° | Applying |
| Venus Square South Node | 5.57° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 5.64° | 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 | 26.75° Leo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Venus | 17.60° Scorpio |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mars | 8.98° Virgo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Saturn | 8.14° Aries |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Northnode | 6.84° Aquarius |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Sun | 4.16° Capricorn |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Moon | 1.11° Leo |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Mercury | 0.30° Capricorn |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Purva Bhadrapada | 1 | Jupiter | Artha | Dharma |
| Sun | Mula | 4 | Ketu | Kama | Moksha |
| Moon | Pushya | 2 | Saturn | Dharma | Artha |
| Mercury | Mula | 2 | Ketu | Kama | Artha |
| Venus | Vishakha | 2 | Jupiter | Dharma | Artha |
| 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 | Shravana | 1 | Moon | Artha | Dharma |
| 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 | Sagittarius | 6 |
| Sun | Aquarius | 2 |
| Moon | Aries | 1 |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 1 |
| Venus | Sagittarius | 6 |
| 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 | Capricorn | 4 |
BaZi Four Pillars 八字
| Pillar | Stem | Branch | Animal | Ten God | Nayin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 食神 Eating God | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 七杀 Seven Killings | 壁上土 Wall Earth |
| Day | 甲 Jia (Yang Wood) | 戌 Xu (Yang Earth · Dog) | Dog | 日主 Day Master | 山头火 Mountain Fire |
| Hour | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 七杀 Seven Killings | 路旁土 Roadside Earth |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Hurting Officer 伤官), 己 Ji (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Direct Resource 正印) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (戌 Xu): 戊 Wu (Indirect Wealth 偏财), 辛 Xin (Direct Officer 正官), 丁 Ding (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Shen, You
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Hurting Officer 伤官), 己 Ji (Direct Wealth 正财) — 空亡: Xu, Hai
Surya Lagna (Capricorn as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Capricorn | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 8 | Direct |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 1 | 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 (Leo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Capricorn | 6 | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 6 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 4 | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 2 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 9 | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 11 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 9 | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 7 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 7 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 1 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 6 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 3 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter & Chiron — Leo 26° 45' (R) & Aries 26° 26' (R) (Jupiter Trine Chiron with an orb of 0.31°, applying.)
Intensity: Strong-Positive
This is the day's tightest aspect, offering a profound opportunity for healing and growth. With both bodies retrograde, the work is deeply internal, allowing for the re-examination of old wounds (Chiron) through a lens of wisdom, faith, and expanded perspective (Jupiter). This compassionate energy supports therapeutic breakthroughs and the integration of difficult experiences into a more coherent personal philosophy.
☽︎ Moon, Neptune & Uranus — Leo 1° 6' (Moon Trine Neptune (orb 0.55°, applying) & Sextile Uranus (orb 1.38°, applying).)
Intensity: Positive
The newly arrived Leo Moon forms immediate, harmonious aspects that heighten emotional and intuitive sensitivity. The trine to Neptune opens channels to imagination, dreams, and spiritual insight, while the sextile to Uranus provides sudden flashes of creative genius and the freedom to express authentic feelings. This combination is ideal for artistic pursuits and innovative emotional processing.
☿︎ Mercury & Neptune — Capricorn 0° 18' (Mercury has just entered Capricorn and forms a Square to Neptune with an orb of 1.36°, applying.)
Intensity: Mild-Challenging
Mercury's shift from Sagittarius to Capricorn marks a significant change, turning thoughts from expansive ideas to practical application. However, its immediate square to Neptune introduces a challenge, potentially blurring facts with fantasy and making clear communication difficult. While this can lead to misunderstanding, it can also inspire visionary thinking, provided one stays grounded.
♃︎ Jupiter — Leo 26° 45' (R) (Atmakaraka (Soul Planet) by Jaimini calculation.)
Intensity: Strong
With Mercury's sign change, Jupiter now becomes the Atmakaraka, the planet with the highest degree, signifying the soul's primary lesson for the day. This shifts the focus from communication to wisdom, belief, and purpose. As Jupiter is retrograde, the quest for meaning turns inward, prompting a review of personal philosophies and a search for authentic faith.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 9 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective (Sun in Capricorn), Mars occupies the 9th house of dharma, higher purpose, and fortune. As the lord of the 4th (comfort) and 11th (gains), this placement forms a powerful Raja Yoga, energizing the pursuit of one's core beliefs with practical, detailed action. This is a favorable position for acting on one's principles and making progress on long-term goals.
♀︎ Venus in Scorpio — House 11 Intensity: Strong-Positive
Venus, the most beneficial planet (Yogakaraka) for this perspective, is placed in the 11th house of gains, friendships, and aspirations. This indicates that the soul's vitality is enhanced through social connections and the successful manifestation of creative and career-related goals (Venus rules 5th and 10th). It's a powerful signature for enjoyment derived from achievement and community.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective (Moon in Leo), retrograde Jupiter in the 1st house brings a significant theme of internal expansion. The emotional self feels optimistic, generous, and inclined towards philosophical reflection. As the 5th house lord of creativity and intellect, this placement boosts self-confidence and a desire to express one's inner wisdom, even if the process is more reflective than outwardly directed.
♇︎ Pluto in Aquarius — House 7 Intensity: Challenging
The emotional landscape experiences Pluto in the 7th house of relationships, bringing intensity and transformation to one-on-one interactions. The mind may be preoccupied with power dynamics, trust, and deep psychological undercurrents within partnerships. This placement urges an honest look at what lies beneath the surface of connections, potentially leading to profound changes.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♀︎ Yogakaraka Active (Surya Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Auspicious
From the Sun's position in Capricorn, Venus rules both a Kendra (10th house of career) and a Trikona (5th house of creativity), making it the Yogakaraka, the single most powerful and auspicious planet. Its placement in the 11th house of gains supercharges the potential for success, fulfillment, and materializing ambitions. This configuration strongly supports the soul's drive for purposeful achievement.
♂︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Mars) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's position in Leo, Mars rules the 4th house (a Kendra of home/emotion) and the 9th house (a Trikona of fortune/dharma). This makes Mars the Yogakaraka, bringing immense power and benefit to the emotional landscape. Placed in the 2nd house of resources and speech, it empowers the mind to act decisively to build security and to speak with conviction and purpose.
♄︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Auspicious
From the emotional perspective of the Chandra Lagna in Leo, Saturn is the lord of the 7th house (a Kendra, representing relationships) and is placed in the 9th house (a Trikona, representing dharma and fortune). This linkage between a Kendra and a Trikona lord forms a Raja Yoga, indicating that discipline, commitment, and structure within relationships can lead to great fortune and alignment with one's higher purpose.
BaZi Summary
The Day Master is Jia Xu (Yang Wood Dog), representing a tall, resilient tree rooted in dry earth. This Jia Wood is strong and principled but faces significant pressure from the Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) month pillar. The Geng stem acts as a formidable Seven Killings star, an axe threatening to chop the tree, symbolizing challenges from authority, competitors, or stressful events. However, the chart contains excellent mitigating factors. The Zi (Rat) branch of the month pillar is Water, a Direct Resource that nourishes the Jia Wood's roots, providing essential support under duress. Even more powerfully, the Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) year pillar's Bing Fire stem acts as an Eating God, which controls and tames the aggressive Geng Metal. This turns the Seven Killings from a pure threat into a catalyst for achievement, suggesting that creative expression and intelligence can successfully manage and overcome the day's primary challenges.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 26 December 2026 at 12:00 local time.