RAHU AND KETU are the planets of Karmic retribution. The placement of Rahu in our natal chart shows the areas in our life that will require special attention in this lifetime. And the Ketu placement indicates what we are carrying over from our previous lifetime. The two are always moving in retrograde direction and change their signs every eighteen months. On October 12, 2006, Rahu moved from Jupiter governed Pisces to Saturn ruled Aquarius. And as Ketu is always 180 degrees away from Rahu, it moved from Mercury ruled Virgo to Sun ruled Leo.

 

The following is a general prediction based on this transit of the nodes. This is based on your natal moon sign (Rashi) placement. In case you are not aware of your rashi, you can go through the effects mentioned at the beginning for each rashi for the last Rahu Ketu transit, which must have affected you in the past eighteen months. In any case, the specific results are heavily dependent on the basic strength of the natal chart and also the running mahadasha of the individual. A strong natal chart is a blessing from the heavens and minimises all negativity. Also, as there are seven other planets in Vedic astrology, their placements and transits have to be taken into account for an accurate prediction.

By nature, the placement of Rahu transiting a particular house will demand attention in that area of life. Rahu is a planet of materialism and gives material gains in a particular area. Simultaneously, it creates conditions wherein you really cannot enjoy material gains. It essentially urges one to turn to the higher powers to seek mental peace. Ketu, on the other hand, will deprive a person of the benefits of the house it is transiting and force a person to think on a higher plane. It can result in turning the mind inwards to seek the ultimate truth. In essence they are both karmic control planets, but work differently on an individual to yield the ultimate truth.

 

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 12th house and Ketu in the 6th house. During the past eighteen months, you might have experienced any or all of the following: increase in expenditure for religious purposes, foreign travel, opposition at work, experiences where you delved into the subconscious, etc.

 

Current Transit: Rahu is now in the 11th and Ketu in the 5th house. Rahu’s transit over the eleventh house will result in an increase in income and fulfilment of long cherished desires. An increase in social activities is very much on the cards. There will be an all round recognition of work done. Study of spiritual subjects is possible under the guidance of an enlightened guru. However, children will bring some worry regarding health. Pregnant women must be extremely cautious. Do not speculate. Students must be very thorough in their studies otherwise results can be disastrous.

 

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 11th house and Ketu in the 5th house. During the past eighteen months, you might have experienced any or all of the following: increased income and a larger friend circle, unfavourable results in competitive exams, impediments in creative pursuits, worries from children, etc.

 

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 10th house and Ketu in the 4th house. Professional gains are assured after considerable hard work. Some people might go for a change in job. Material gains and favourable interaction with the masses are possible. Help from father or higher authorities will be received that will help you in achieving your goals. However, an excessive involvement in profession can result in a neglect of home and a consequent deprivation of mental peace. Further, a decrease in home comforts and accidents are possible. If Rahu-Ketu are well placed in the natal chart, an increase in property or vehicles will take place. Mother’s health might also cause concern. Students will have to work very hard.

 

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 10th house and Ketu in the 4th house. During the past eighteen months, you might have experienced increased work pressure, decrease in domestic harmony, change in work conditions, impediments in education, etc.

 

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 9th house and Ketu in the 3rd house. Overseas travel to the west for higher education/profession is a possibility. After initial setbacks, fortune will favour you. Younger siblings might need attention. Good time for sportsmen and artists. Some of you might undertake intensive research in technical/spiritual areas. Visits to some shrine or a place of spiritual significance will take place. Students will fare well.

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 9th house and Ketu in the 3rd house. During the past eighteen months, you might have experienced any or all of the following: increased spiritual activity, travel to religious places, ailments related to the ear or arms, increased writing creativity, etc.

 

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 8th house and Ketu in the 2nd house. Not a very favourable position for career. Avoid changes. There is a possibility of getting an unexpected legacy or held up money. However, accidents may take place. If you are suffering from any chronic disease, extreme care must be taken. There will be some dissatisfaction related to your family. A shortage of money may also be experienced. Possibility of some deep research in a serious, technical subject is also there. School going students might face some impediments.

 

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 8th house and Ketu in the 2nd house. During the past eighteen months, you might have experienced any or all of the following: illness, troubles in the family, unexpected legacy, impediments in regular education etc.

 

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 7th house and Ketu in the 1st house. Professionally, carefully chosen partners can help in realising goals. However, troubles with spouse can be there. A deep inner dissatisfaction is brewing up and could lead to depression or reclusiveness. Students will be successful.

 

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 7th house and Ketu in the 1st house. During the past eighteen months, you might have experienced self-imposed loneliness, possible head injury, troubles in partnership of all kinds, success in competitive exams, etc. 

 

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 6th house and Ketu in the 12th house. Victory over enemies is assured. Improvement in service conditions is possible. Some incidence of intestinal/nerve disorder can be there. Success through occultism and spiritual pursuits may take place. Students will be successful if they follow a disciplined routine.

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 6th house and Ketu in the 12th house. During the past eighteen months, you might have experienced any or all of the following: increase in enemies whom you defeated, peculiar health ailment possibly related to sugar, unique spiritual pursuits etc.

 

Current Transit: Rahu is now in the 5th house and Ketu in the 11^th. People in creative fields will excel. Your sharp intellect and practical nature will be put to good use. However, austere measures will be adopted and help from a spiritual guru may be sought. Pregnant women must exercise a lot of caution. Students will face some impediments in their routine.

 

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 5th house and Ketu in the 11th house. During the past eighteen months, you might have experienced any or all of the following: increased mental creativity, frustration regarding increase in family, loneliness, accidents etc.

 

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 4th house and Ketu in the 10th house. There might be an increase in landed property and vehicles, but be extra cautious before finalising any deal. There will be lack of mental peace. Mother will need attention. Rewards will not be commensurate with the hard work put in. Heart related problems might crop up. Some people might have to leave home for a completely new environment. Students in scientific streams will do extremely well.

 

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 4th house and Ketu in the 10th house. During the past eighteen months, you might have changed your residence or experienced an increase in material comfort, skin ailments, struggle in your profession, etc.

 

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 3rd house and Ketu in the 9th house. Success in achieving goals is assured. Some difficult responsibilities might be assigned, which will be successfully completed through effective communication. There might be an increase in interest in the occult and religious activities. However, your father’s health could suffer. Sometimes, you might feel that the Almighty is not being kind enough. Students should do very well by dint of sheer determination.

 

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 3rd house and Ketu in the 9th house. During the past eighteen months, you might have experienced any or all of the following: father’s health problems, victory in pursuits, interest in occultism, etc.

 

Current Transit: Rahu is now in the 2nd house and Ketu in the 8th house. There might be an addition to the family. Caution is required for all money dealings. Be wary of frauds. Excessive speech may harm you. Unusual unhappiness may also pervade and hidden powers of nature will be drawn upon to see you through. Accidents cannot be ruled out. Younger students will fare well.

 

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 2nd house and Ketu in the 8th house. During the past eighteen months, you might have experienced any or all of the following: unhappy situations, accidents, an increase in money, and good results for school students.

 

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 1st and Ketu in the 7^th house. The native will have to increase his self-confidence in dealing with a large number of situations that will be challenging. Spouse may go through a rough time. New ventures and partnerships must be avoided. Students must not lose sight of their goals.

 

Last Transit: Rahu was in the 1st house and Ketu in the 7th house. During the past eighteen months you might have experienced any or all of the following: troubles of spouse or partner, irksome situations requiring strong decisions with you at the center-stage, loss of mental peace, etc.

 

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 12th and Ketu in the 6^th house. A change of residence is possible. As the 12th house rules the sub conscious, developments may take place to activate the same. Enemies will constantly bother you but you will succeed after a few difficulties. Excessive expenditure may also take place. Students will get rewards for the efforts put in.

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