Transit Analysis — 29 October 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 29 October 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZDT) Moon phase: Waning Gibbous (89.4% illuminated) Retrograde: Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Chiron
Summary
Today's energy is defined by a deep, introspective current, driven by a remarkable number of retrograde planets, including Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The most acute focus is on relationships, values, and healing, underscored by the day's tightest aspect: a separating opposition between Venus retrograde and Chiron with a 0.46° orb. As Venus is also the Jaimini Atmakaraka (soul planet), this transit compels a review of core wounds that affect our connections and self-worth. Communication may feel strained and prone to conflict, as a mentally foggy Mercury retrograde forms an applying square to an assertive Mars (orb 2.35°). This suggests that words and actions are at odds, requiring patience to avoid arguments.
The backdrop is one of simmering transformation. A separating square between the Sun and Pluto (orb 2.43°) indicates that recent power struggles or ego confrontations are beginning to resolve, though their intensity lingers. The Moon's phase is Waning Gibbous, with 89.4% illumination, a period for reflection, analysis, and sharing insights rather than launching new ventures. This aligns perfectly with the retrograde theme, encouraging us to process what has recently come to light before moving forward. There is also an opportunity to harmonize with our destiny, as Venus retrograde forms an applying trine to the North Node (orb 1.64°), suggesting that this period of relational review is crucial for our future path. The BaZi chart for the day features a Bing (Yang Fire) Day Master seated on Zi (Rat) Water. This places the Day Master in a weak position, as it is controlled by the element it sits on. The month pillar of Wu Xu (Yang Earth) further drains the Day Master's strength through the Eating God expression. Support comes primarily from the Year Pillar, Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse), which provides a crucial Companion and root. The day's dynamic is one of managing energy, avoiding burnout from over-expression, and consciously drawing on established sources of support to maintain vitality.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Aquarius | 0° 39' 44'' | — |
| Sun | Scorpio | 5° 32' 14'' | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 13° 27' 23'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 19° 25' 12'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Venus | Libra | 27° 52' 31'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Mars | Leo | 17° 4' 29'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 23° 56' 34'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 9° 28' 58'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 4° 47' 4'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 2° 8' 57'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 6' 27'' | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 28° 19' 49'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 26° 13' 57'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 26° 13' 57'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 4° 49' 26'' | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 1° 50' 31'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Libra | 18° 28' 18'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waning Gibbous | 89.4% | 217.92° | 11.7 days | 26.4 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 0.46° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Lilith | 0.71° | Separating |
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.96° | Separating |
| Venus Trine North Node | 1.64° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile South Node | 1.64° | Applying |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 1.68° | Applying |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 2.1° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 2.1° | Separating |
| Jupiter Conjunction South Node | 2.29° | Applying |
| Jupiter Opposition North Node | 2.29° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Mars | 2.35° | Applying |
| Sun Square Pluto | 2.43° | Separating |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.64° | Applying |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 2.67° | Separating |
| Moon Sextile Mars | 3.62° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Jupiter | 3.93° | Applying |
| Moon Sextile Saturn | 3.97° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Chiron | 4.39° | Applying |
| Mercury Square Jupiter | 4.52° | Separating |
| Saturn Square Lilith | 4.66° | Applying |
| Saturn Sextile Uranus | 4.7° | Applying |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 4.78° | Separating |
| Venus Square Pluto | 5.23° | Separating |
Houses (Whole Sign)
| House | Sign |
|---|---|
| 1st | Aquarius |
| 2nd | Pisces |
| 3rd | Aries |
| 4th | Taurus |
| 5th | Gemini |
| 6th | Cancer |
| 7th | Leo |
| 8th | Virgo |
| 9th | Libra |
| 10th | Scorpio |
| 11th | Sagittarius |
| 12th | Capricorn |
Jaimini Chara Karakas
| Karaka | Role | Planet | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmakaraka | Soul | Venus | 27.88° Libra |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Jupiter | 23.94° Leo |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Mercury | 19.42° Scorpio |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Mars | 17.07° Leo |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Moon | 13.46° Gemini |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Saturn | 9.48° Aries |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Sun | 5.54° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 3.77° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Uttara Ashadha | 3 | Sun | Moksha | Kama |
| Sun | Swati | 2 | Rahu | Artha | Artha |
| Moon | Rohini | 3 | Moon | Moksha | Kama |
| Mercury | Vishakha | 2 | Jupiter | Dharma | Artha |
| 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 | Chitra | 1 | Mars | Kama | Dharma |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Libra | 1 |
| Sun | Leo | 2 |
| Moon | Aquarius | 5 |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 6 |
| Venus | Gemini | 9 |
| Mars | Virgo | 6 |
| 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 | Pisces | 6 |
| 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 | 比肩 Companion | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 戊 Wu (Yang Earth) | 戌 Xu (Yang Earth · Dog) | Dog | 食神 Eating God | 平地木 Plain Wood |
| 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 (戌 Xu): 戊 Wu (Eating God 食神), 辛 Xin (Direct Wealth 正财), 丁 Ding (Rob Wealth 劫财) — 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 (Scorpio as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 8 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Venus | Libra | 12 | ℞ 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 (Gemini as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio | 6 | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Venus | Libra | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Mars | Leo | 3 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 3 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 11 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 1 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 11 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 9 | Direct |
| Chiron | Aries | 11 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 9 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 3 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 8 | Direct |
| Selena | Libra | 5 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♀︎ Venus & Chiron — Libra 27° 52' 31'' RETROGRADE (Venus Opposition Chiron (orb 0.46°, separating))
Intensity: Challenging
As the day's tightest aspect, this configuration brings relationship wounds and core insecurities to the surface for healing. With Venus retrograde and also serving as the Atmakaraka (soul planet), this is a profound opportunity to re-evaluate what we truly value in partnerships and how past pain affects our ability to connect.
☿︎ Mercury & Mars — Scorpio 19° 25' 12'' RETROGRADE (Mercury Square Mars (orb 2.35°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
Mental energy clashes with physical drive, creating a high potential for arguments and misunderstandings. Mercury's retrograde status exacerbates this, suggesting that communications are likely to be misconstrued or based on past grievances. It is a time for careful thought before speaking or acting impulsively.
♃︎ Jupiter & South Node — Leo 23° 56' 34'' (Jupiter Conjunction South Node (orb 2.29°, applying))
Intensity: Moderate
Jupiter's expansive energy meets the point of past karma, urging a release of old beliefs, dogmas, or attachments to pride that no longer serve our growth. This alignment can feel like an exaggeration of past patterns, but its purpose is to help us consciously move beyond them. This is amplified by the simultaneous opposition to the North Node, highlighting the tension between past and future.
♀︎ Venus & North Node — Libra 27° 52' 31'' RETROGRADE (Venus Trine North Node (orb 1.64°, applying))
Intensity: Positive
While Venus retrograde reviews the past, this harmonious trine to the North Node ensures the process is aligned with our soul's future path. Re-evaluating relationships, finances, and values now can create a smoother path forward. This aspect provides a supportive flow for integrating lessons from the past into a more authentic future.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
♂︎ Mars in Leo — House 10 Intensity: Strong
From the soul's perspective (Surya Lagna in Scorpio), Mars, the lord of the 1st house of self, is placed in the 10th house of career and public status. This is a dynamic and ambitious placement, indicating that the core vitality is directed towards achieving recognition and making a mark on the world. Action, drive, and leadership in the professional sphere are central to the soul's expression today.
♀︎ Venus in Libra — House 12 Intensity: Moderate
Venus, the planet of relationships and values, resides in the 12th house of spirituality, hidden matters, and retreat. From the soul's viewpoint, this retrograde period is best spent in quiet contemplation of relationships, finding beauty in solitude. It indicates a spiritual approach to love and a need to resolve karmic ties behind the scenes.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
♀︎ Venus in Libra — House 5 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the mind's perspective (Chandra Lagna in Gemini), Venus is powerfully placed in the 5th house of creativity, romance, and pleasure, a house it also rules. The emotional focus is on artistic expression, enjoyment, and matters of the heart. Even with its retrograde motion suggesting review, the mind finds great comfort and joy in these areas.
♃︎ Jupiter in Leo — House 3 Intensity: Positive
Jupiter, the planet of wisdom and expansion, is in the 3rd house of communication, siblings, and courage. Emotionally, there is a drive to learn, teach, and communicate with optimism and confidence. The mind is curious and seeks to expand its understanding through dialogue and short journeys, feeling supported by its immediate environment.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♃︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Surya Lagna) (Jupiter) Nature: Auspicious
From the soul's perspective (Scorpio lagna), Jupiter is the highly benefic lord of the 5th house (a Trikona of good fortune) and is placed in the 10th house (a Kendra of power and action). This combination of a Trikona lord in a Kendra house forms a powerful Raja Yoga, or 'royal union', bestowing success, status, and purpose blessed by wisdom and good fortune.
♀︎ House 5 lord (Venus) → house 5 (Libra) (Chandra Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Auspicious
From the mind's perspective (Gemini lagna), Venus is the lord of the 5th house of creativity and is situated in its own sign within that same house. This creates an exceptionally strong and positive condition for the mind, which finds immense pleasure, stability, and fluency in romance, artistic pursuits, and self-expression. It is a source of emotional strength and happiness.
BaZi Summary
The Day Master is Bing (Yang Fire), born in the autumn season of Xu (Dog), which is an Earth month that weakens Fire. The Day Master sits on Zi (Rat) Water, which directly controls it from beneath, further reducing its strength. This creates a weak Day Master profile. The Month pillar, Wu Xu (Yang Earth), represents a very strong Eating God, indicating a powerful drive for self-expression, creativity, and enjoyment, but this expression heavily drains the already weak Fire. Fortunately, the Year pillar of Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse) provides critical support. The Bing stem is a Companion (比肩), offering direct help, and the Wu (Horse) branch is a root for the Day Master, providing a source of strength and stability. The day's core dynamic involves balancing the strong desire to create and express (Eating God) against the limited personal resources, making it essential to lean on the support offered by allies and foundational strengths (Year pillar).
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 29 October 2026 at 12:00 local time.