Transit Analysis — 28 December 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 28 December 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waning Gibbous (79.2% illuminated) Retrograde: Jupiter, Uranus, Chiron
Summary
A significant energetic shift marks the day as the Moon departs from fiery Leo and enters analytical, earth-bound Virgo. This grounds the emotional atmosphere, turning the focus from dramatic expression to practical details, service, and refinement. The intellectual climate is sharp and disciplined, with the Sun and Mercury applying to a conjunction in Capricorn (orb 2.74°), favoring structured thinking and clear communication. However, this clarity is tested by a building pressure from the Sun's applying square to Saturn in Aries (orb 1.99°), a transit that demands patience and confronts ambition with real-world limitations and responsibilities.
The day's most potent and helpful undercurrent comes from the exceptionally tight, applying trine between retrograde Jupiter in Leo and retrograde Chiron in Aries (orb 0.24°). This powerful aspect opens a channel for profound healing, where expansive faith and optimism can be applied directly to core wounds, fostering growth through vulnerability. As a Waning Gibbous Moon (79.2% illuminated) presides, the energy supports sorting, analyzing, and preparing for future endeavors, a theme well-suited to the Virgoan influence. The shift from yesterday is palpable, with the Moon's sign change altering the emotional landscape and reassigning the Jaimini Darakaraka (spouse/partner indicator) to the Moon, highlighting the importance of emotional service in relationships.
The BaZi chart reveals a day of considerable pressure. The Bing Zi (Yang Fire Rat) Day Master is weak, sitting on a controlling Water element that is heavily reinforced by the Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) month. This creates a strong Direct Officer presence, emphasizing duty, authority, and the need to manage external demands. The Year Pillar of Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) provides crucial support, but a clash between the Day's Rat and Year's Horse signifies an underlying tension between personal vitality and societal obligations. Success today hinges on leveraging support systems and channeling pressure into disciplined, productive outcomes rather than allowing it to extinguish one's inner fire.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Pisces | 18° 38' 18'' | — |
| Sun | Capricorn | 6° 12' 4'' | Direct |
| Moon | Virgo | 0° 27' 20'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 3° 27' 40'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 19° 30' 45'' | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 9° 19' 13'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 26° 39' 45'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 8° 11' 37'' | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 2° 25' 49'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 1° 40' 42'' | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 4° 14' 2'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 26° 25' 8'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 23° 3' 19'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 23° 3' 19'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 11° 30' 29'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 10° 17' 27'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Sagittarius | 17° 16' 48'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waning Gibbous | 79.2% | 234.25° | 10.3 days | 25.1 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 0.24° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 0.75° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Neptune | 1.78° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 1.8° | Separating |
| Moon Square Uranus | 1.97° | Applying |
| Sun Square Saturn | 1.99° | Applying |
| Mars Trine Lilith | 2.19° | Applying |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 2.56° | Applying |
| Sun Conjunction Mercury | 2.74° | Applying |
| Moon Trine Mercury | 3.01° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Mars | 3.12° | Applying |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 3.31° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 3.36° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 3.36° | Separating |
| Venus Square North Node | 3.54° | Applying |
| Venus Square South Node | 3.54° | Applying |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 3.61° | Applying |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 3.61° | Applying |
| Moon Conjunction Jupiter | 3.79° | Separating |
| Saturn Sextile Pluto | 3.96° | Separating |
| Moon Trine Chiron | 4.04° | Separating |
| Sun Square Neptune | 4.52° | Separating |
| Mercury Square Saturn | 4.73° | Applying |
| Sun Conjunction Lilith | 5.31° | Applying |
| Sun Trine Moon | 5.75° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 5.76° | Separating |
| Jupiter Square Uranus | 5.77° | Separating |
| Mercury Trine Mars | 5.86° | Applying |
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 | 26.66° Leo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Venus | 19.51° Scorpio |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mars | 9.32° Virgo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Saturn | 8.19° Aries |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Northnode | 6.94° Aquarius |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Sun | 6.20° Capricorn |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Mercury | 3.46° Capricorn |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Moon | 0.46° Virgo |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Purva Bhadrapada | 2 | Jupiter | Artha | Artha |
| Sun | Mula | 4 | Ketu | Kama | Moksha |
| Moon | Magha | 2 | Ketu | Artha | Artha |
| Mercury | Mula | 3 | Ketu | Kama | Kama |
| 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 | Capricorn | 1 |
| Mercury | Aquarius | 2 |
| Venus | Sagittarius | 6 |
| Mars | Pisces | 3 |
| Jupiter | Scorpio | 8 |
| 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 | Virgo | 6 |
| 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 | 比肩 Companion | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 庚 Geng (Yang Metal) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 偏财 Indirect Wealth | 壁上土 Wall Earth |
| Day | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 子 Zi (Yang Water · Rat) | Rat | 日主 Day Master | 涧下水 Stream Water |
| Hour | 甲 Jia (Yang Wood) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 偏印 Indirect Resource | 沙中金 Sand Metal |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Rob Wealth 劫财), 己 Ji (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Direct Officer 正官) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (子 Zi): 癸 Gui (Direct Officer 正官) — 空亡: Shen, You
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Rob Wealth 劫财), 己 Ji (Hurting Officer 伤官) — 空亡: Chen, Si
Surya Lagna (Capricorn as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Capricorn | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Virgo | 9 | 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 (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Capricorn | 5 | Direct |
| Moon | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 5 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 3 | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 12 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aries | 8 | Direct |
| Uranus | Gemini | 10 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 8 | Direct |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 6 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 6 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 5 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 2 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♃︎ Jupiter & Chiron — Leo 26° 39' (R) & Aries 26° 25' (R) (Jupiter Trine Chiron (orb 0.24°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Strong-Positive
As the day's tightest aspect, this harmonious trine between a retrograde Jupiter and retrograde Chiron offers a profound opportunity for healing. It connects expansive wisdom and faith with the 'wounded healer' archetype, allowing for deep inner work and the potential to turn past pain into a source of strength and guidance for oneself and others.
☉︎ Sun & Saturn — Capricorn 6° 12' & Aries 8° 11' (Sun Square Saturn (orb 1.99°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
This challenging square brings a reality check, pitting personal willpower and identity against structural limitations and duties. It can manifest as delays, criticism, or a heavy sense of responsibility, but its higher purpose is to build resilience, discipline, and mastery through diligent effort.
☽︎ Moon & Uranus — Virgo 0° 27' & Gemini 2° 25' (R) (Moon Square Uranus (orb 1.97°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Mild-Challenging
The Moon's recent entry into Virgo brings a focus on order and analysis, but this is immediately disrupted by a square to unpredictable Uranus. This can create nervous tension, sudden changes to plans, or intellectual breakthroughs that challenge established routines. Emotional restlessness and a desire for freedom from the mundane are likely.
☿︎ Sun & Mercury — Capricorn 6° 12' & Capricorn 3° 27' (Sun Conjunction Mercury (orb 2.74°, Major, applying))
Intensity: Positive
The conscious will and the intellect merge in the pragmatic sign of Capricorn. This aspect sharpens the mind, enhances focus, and supports communication related to career, long-term goals, and practical matters. It is an excellent time for planning, making important decisions, and articulating thoughts with clarity and authority.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♂︎ Mars in Virgo — House 9 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the perspective of the soul's vitality (Sun in Capricorn), Mars occupies the 9th house of higher purpose, belief, and fortune. This placement provides the drive and analytical precision to actively pursue one's philosophy and long-range goals. This forms a powerful Raja Yoga, indicating that assertive, detailed action in alignment with one's beliefs leads to success.
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
Retrograde Jupiter, the Atmakaraka, is in the 8th house of transformation, secrets, and crises. As the lord of the 12th house (endings) and 3rd house (efforts), this position suggests that the soul's deepest lessons come from confronting hidden truths and navigating profound changes. This Vipreet-style yoga implies that breakthroughs and wisdom can be found through adversity.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☿︎ Mercury in Capricorn — House 5 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective (Moon in Virgo), the chart ruler Mercury is in the 5th house of intellect, creativity, and children. This focuses the mind on creative problem-solving, strategic thinking, and intellectual self-expression. It gives the emotional body a grounded and ambitious outlet for its analytical tendencies.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
The emotional landscape is colored by Saturn's placement in the 8th house of sudden change and deep psychological patterns. As the lord of the 5th (creativity) and 6th (conflict), this can bring a feeling of being tested in one's creative expression or facing long-standing emotional hurdles. It encourages a disciplined approach to psychological transformation.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♀︎ Yogakaraka Active (Surya Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Auspicious
From the Sun in Capricorn, Venus rules the 5th house (a Trikona of good fortune) and the 10th house (a Kendra of action), making it the Yogakaraka—the single most beneficial planet. Its placement in the 11th house of gains indicates that the soul's purpose is powerfully aligned with achieving desires through career and creativity. This is a premier Raja Yoga for worldly success.
☿︎ Kendra-Trikona Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon in Virgo, Mercury is lord of the 1st house (a Kendra and Trikona) and the 10th house (a Kendra). Its placement in the 5th house (a Trikona) creates a powerful Raja Yoga, linking the self, career, and public life with intellect and creativity. This configuration gives the mind a strong capacity for success through intelligent and strategic action.
♃︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Challenging
From the Surya Lagna, Jupiter is the lord of the 12th house of loss and is placed in the 8th house of crisis, both of which are challenging Dusthana houses. This creates a Vipreet Raja Yoga ('contrary' yoga), where initial adversity, loss, or hidden difficulties can unexpectedly transform into profound wisdom and opportunity. The soul's growth comes from navigating the depths.
BaZi Summary
The Day Master is Bing Zi (Yang Fire Rat), a fundamentally weak element for the day. The Bing Fire sits directly on Zi Water, its controlling Direct Officer element, which threatens to extinguish it. This pressure is amplified by the Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) Month Pillar, where Indirect Wealth (Metal) produces even more challenging Officer (Water). The day's dynamic is one of immense responsibility and external pressure. Fortunately, the Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) Year Pillar provides a crucial root and Companion support, preventing the Day Master from being completely overwhelmed. A clash between the Rat (Day/Month) and Horse (Year) branches indicates a core tension between personal drive and public duty, suggesting a day of navigating conflicting demands.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 28 December 2026 at 12:00 local time.