Rahu Ketu transits happen every 18 months, the karmic planets Rahu moves from Aries to Pisces and Ketu moves from Libra to Virgo on 30th Oct. 2023 and will be in the respective signs until May 18, 2025. This transit is very special because Rahu and Ketu had completed their zodiac journey i.e. from Aries to Pisces in the backward direction in 18 years, some of us may remember the important events that happened in our life in/around 2005-06. The nodal planets Rahu and Ketu, considered inauspicious can strongly influence and affect the houses they occupy. Though they do not have physical existence like other planets, these powerful entities indicate the past life karma and how you will be experiencing it in the present life.
Astronomically, Rahu and Ketu denote the points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon as they move on the celestial sphere. Rahu and ketu always move in retrograde motion. Rahu is capable of generating good interest in worldly comforts and materialistic benefits like wealth and luxuries; while Ketu can create a strong spiritual inclination and can even lead one in the path of enlightenment. Ketu is generally referred to as a “shadow” planet; it is believed to have a tremendous impact on human lives and also the whole creation.
In Nadi Shastra this is an important event and the transit is seen from lagna and not from the moon. The following are the effects of Rahu and Ketu on different lagnas/ascendants or rising signs in brief.
ARIES:- Rahu transit in 12th house may bring unexpected expenses whereas Ketu transit in 6th house bring success in litigation matters. New opponents may appear suddenly.
TAURUS:- Rahu transit on 11th house pose problems financially with money getting stuck whereas Ketu transit over 5th house may give sudden problems related to kids. A strong quest for inner peace may force to undertake religious tour.
GEMINI:- Rahu transit over 10th house may create problems in work place and Ketu transit over 4th house brings sudden changes in residence. Some new ideas for business may come up.
CANCER:- Rahu transit in 9th house may create difficulties for elders in the family and Ketu transit over 3rd house bring sudden travels to foreign places. Try to remain good relations with siblings.
LEO:- Rahu transit over 8th house may bring debts and pains whereas Ketu transit over 2nd house sudden change in eating habits. One may get inclined towards intoxication; take care accordingly.
VIRGO:- Rahu transit over 7th house may trigger marital problems and Ketu transit over lagna makes person highly introvert. This transit may destroy all kinds of egos and inclination towards spiritual quest.
LIBRA:- Rahu transit in 6th house may bring sickness and difficulties with hidden enemy whereas Ketu transit over 12th house may bring bad dreams and insomnia. Pilgrimages undertaken will negate the ill effects of this transit.
SCORPIO:- Rahu transit over 5th house may bring sickness along with break in studies whereas Ketu transit over 11th house may give sudden gains. Help to needy sections of society may pacify the ill effects in the coming year.
SAGITTARIUS:- Rah will be in 4th house may give some problem to mother and Ketu will be in 10th house may give sudden changes in work place. Those eligible may meet their life partner during this transit.
CAPRICORN:- Rahu transit in 3rd house may postpone travel plans and Ketu in 9th house will give sudden spiritual inclinations. Relations with elders of the family will improve.
AQUARIUS:- Rahu in 2nd house may give infighting in the family and Ketu in 8th gives pains in lower parts of body. Change in eating habits is also on the cards for better health.
PISCES:- Rahu transit in lagna will bring sudden change of attitude and appearance; the Ketu transit in 7th house may bring sudden changes in spouse family house. Try to avoid confrontations with boss/life partner.
The placements and aspects of Jupiter and Saturn in natal chart affect the above-stated transit a lot. Also, the running dasha sequence may increase or decrease the ill effects of Rahu-Ketu transit.
DISCLAIMER
The above article is based on planetary positions and research thereon. The writer is not responsible for any loss made by any individual/corporate for any investment made in stock market/ precious metals based on above readings.