Rahu-Ketu Transit Effects for 2026
Rahu and Ketu, the shadow planets (North & South Nodes), bring transformation, karmic lessons, and sudden life changes. Understand their 18-month transit effects on your destiny.
About Rahu-Ketu Transit
Rahu and Ketu are not physical planets but mathematical points where the Moon's orbit intersects the ecliptic. They always move in retrograde motion and remain opposite to each other (180 degrees apart). Each completes a full zodiac cycle in approximately 18 years, spending about 18 months in each sign pair.
Rahu represents worldly desires, materialism, foreign connections, technology, and unconventional paths. Ketu represents spirituality, detachment, past life karma, and liberation. Their transit brings sudden changes, unexpected events, and karmic adjustments in life.
Rahu (North Node)
Currently transiting through: Check your personalized chart
- • Worldly ambitions and material success
- • Foreign travel and connections
- • Technology and innovation
- • Unconventional career paths
- • Sudden gains and opportunities
- • Illusions and obsessions
- • Breaking traditional boundaries
Ketu (South Node)
Currently transiting through: Opposite to Rahu
- • Spiritual awakening and detachment
- • Past life connections and karma
- • Intuition and psychic abilities
- • Letting go and releases
- • Sudden losses for spiritual gain
- • Research and occult sciences
- • Moksha (liberation) orientation
Rahu-Ketu Transit Effects on Each Moon Sign
Effects depend on which houses Rahu and Ketu transit through from your Moon sign. Below are general indications.
Aries
Rahu in 3rd brings courage and initiative. Ketu in 9th may cause spiritual questioning. Mixed results.
Taurus
Rahu in 2nd affects finances and speech. Ketu in 8th brings transformation. Caution needed.
Gemini
Rahu in 1st house brings personality changes and opportunities. Ketu in 7th affects partnerships.
Cancer
Rahu in 12th may cause expenses but spiritual growth. Ketu in 6th helps overcome enemies.
Leo
Rahu in 11th brings gains and network expansion. Ketu in 5th affects children/creativity. Good period.
Virgo
Rahu in 10th brings career success and recognition. Ketu in 4th may disturb domestic peace.
Libra
Rahu in 9th brings foreign connections and fortune. Ketu in 3rd reduces efforts. Favorable.
Scorpio
Rahu in 8th brings sudden changes and mystical experiences. Ketu in 2nd affects wealth. Intense.
Sagittarius
Rahu in 7th brings partnership opportunities. Ketu in 1st causes identity changes. Transformative.
Capricorn
Rahu in 6th helps defeat enemies and debts. Ketu in 12th brings spiritual progress. Positive.
Aquarius
Rahu in 5th brings creative success and romance. Ketu in 11th reduces gains but brings wisdom.
Pisces
Rahu in 4th brings property gains but domestic unrest. Ketu in 10th affects career. Challenging.
Remedies for Rahu-Ketu Transit
Rahu Remedies
- •Chant: "Om Raam Rahave Namaha" 108 times
- •Donate: Black blanket, sesame seeds on Saturdays
- •Worship: Goddess Durga, especially on Tuesdays
- •Gemstone: Hessonite (Gomed) 5-8 carats in silver
- •Feed: Crows, dogs, and underprivileged people
- •Avoid: Deception, illegal activities, substance abuse
Ketu Remedies
- •Chant: "Om Kem Ketave Namaha" 108 times
- •Donate: Blankets, sesame seeds on Thursdays
- •Worship: Lord Ganesha and perform spiritual practices
- •Gemstone: Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) 5-7 carats in gold
- •Practice: Meditation, yoga, and spiritual detachment
- •Help: Abandoned animals and elderly people
Rahu Mantra
ॐ रां राहवे नमः
Om Raam Rahave Namaha
Chant 18,000 times during Rahu period
Ketu Mantra
ॐ कें केतवे नमः
Om Kem Ketave Namaha
Chant 17,000 times during Ketu period
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