The Transits of Rahu and Ketu
Rahu and Ketu in Aquarius/Leo November, 2006 - May, 2008
On November 8, 2006, Rahu moved into the sign of Aquarius and Ketu moved into the sign of Leo. This transit will last until May 5, 2008.
Rahu is the planet of revolution and change. It represents fascination, strong attachments and desires. Sometimes the desires which Rahu symbolizes are so strong that they lead to negative results. In mythology Rahu was a demon who wanted to get some of the nectar, which makes the gods immortal. This nectar, called amrita, was being given out to the gods by Visnu at a great banquet. Although the demons were not allowed at the banquet, Rahu went anyway, disguising himself as a god. Rahu sat in between the Sun and Moon at the banquet and was able to get a sip of the amrita. At that moment the Sun and Moon saw through his disguise and turned him in. Visnu threw his discus and cut off Rahu’s head, but Rahu had already become immortal, so he did not die. In fact, as his head was toppling from his body, he cursed the Sun and the Moon for being tattle tales. The head of the demon became Rahu. The headless body became Ketu. From that time onward, whenever Rahu comes close enough to the Sun or the Moon in the sky, he gobbles them up. Because he has no body, they come out his neck.
This is how the ancients understood eclipses to happen. Today we understand that Rahu and Ketu are points of intersection where the Moons orbit around the Earth, intersects with the plane of the ecliptic, the plane in which the other planets orbit the Sun. They are responsible for eclipses.
During this transit, Rahu will affect the areas of life represented by the house in which Aquarius falls in your horoscope. Ketu will affect the areas of life ruled by the house in which Leo is located in the chart. The following interpretations are given based on the position of the Sun in your horoscope. Remember the Vedic Sun signs are based on a sidereal zodiac and do not correspond to the signs in western astrlology. Be sure to read the birth dates given for each of the signs. If you happen to know your Moon sign and Lagna (Rising Sign) then you can read the interpretations given for those signs as well. These interpretations apply to the period between November 8, 2006 - May 5, 2008
Vedic Sun Signs
Apr 14 - May 14 (Aries) Rahu is passing through your eleventh house. This may improve finances and help you to realize the fruits of your labors or desires. Through diligence and effort, you may be able to succeed at your plans and ambitious pursuits. You may also be drawn to friends who are either unconventional, or who have technical interests. Ketu is passing through your fifth house. This could bring difficulties or disappointments related to education, children, or creative projects.
May 15 - Jun 14 (Taurus) Rahu is transiting your tenth house. This may bring good results for your career. It will help you to be innovative and to stay on the cutting edge of your field. This is also a good time for redefining or reinventing your profession. Ketu is moving through your fourth house. This may produce disappointments or obstructions related to real estate. This is a good time to garden or to landscape your property. If you don’t own a home, then try to bring a spiritual ambiance into your living environment through vastu, feng shui or by adding plants to the décor.
Jun 15 - Jul 15 (Gemini) Rahu is passing through your ninth house, so this could be a good time for long distance travel, especially if you travel to a foreign or exotic place. This period also favors the study of unconventional subjects such as astrology and metaphysics. It is a good time for technical education as well. Ketu transiting through your third house may suggest communication problems. This period could also be difficult for one of your siblings in some way.
Jul 16 - Aug 16 (Cancer) Rahu is now transiting your eighth house. This transit suggests significant upheavals and changes in your life. This is a good transit for your partner’s income or for your own income if it comes from sources such as clients, business, contracts, insurance or loans. Ketu will be moving through your second house, so it may produce expenses and uncertainties in your own finances. This is a good time to make some changes in your diet, and to stop eating foods that are not good for you. This is a good time to pay a attention to your teeth as well.
Aug 17 - Sep 16 (Leo) Rahu’s transit through your seventh house, may enhance partnerships during this period. If you are not in a relationship at this time, then you may fall in love or feel strongly attracted to someone. This transit may produce partners who are unconventional, independent, technical, or simply very bright. Ketu is now passing through your first house, so you may feel unrecognized, invisible, or may feel like retreating or withdrawing from the limelight. This transit is challenging for your health, so it may be a good idea to pay a little extra attention to your physical body.
Sep 17 - Oct 16 (Virgo) Rahu is transiting your sixth house. This could present some initial challenges related to health, but will probably cause you to reemphasize or change your approach to health, resulting in better health overall. Ketu is transiting in your twelfth house. This may create delays, obstacles, or pressures related to distant places, so this may not be the best time for traveling. This is a good time for spiritual practices which involve disciplines, especially practices like meditation or Japa which involve the use of mantras.
Oct 17 - Nov 15 (Libra) Rahu is passing through your fifth house, suggesting a strong emphasis on children, creative projects, and romance. If you have children already, this period may bring un conventional approaches to parenting. This is also a good time for unconventional approaches education either for you or for your children. This is also a period that can bring romantic attraction and infatuation. Ketu is influencing your eleventh house, affecting the area of friendships and achievements. This may be a period when you feel disappointed with your friends or groups. On the other hand it may simply be a period when you are less social than usual due to other responsibilities. It may also expand your circle of friends to include more people who are spiritually inclined.
Nov-16- Dec 15 (Scorpio) Rahu’s transit through your fourth house could produce a change of residence or a change within the residence. For students, this is a period for considering alternative educational institutions or programs. Ketu is moving through your tenth house, suggesting a love-hate relationship with work. Part of you may want to increase your responsibilities and progress in your work. Part of you may wish to withdraw from work. The period may bring some challenges in the career area in any case.
Dec 16 - Jan 13 (Sagittarius) Rahu is moving through your third house. This period may increase your interest in studying or communicating about progressive, esoteric, or technical subjects. In general, it produces fascination and intense interest in a variety of subjects. You may feel a sense of urgency to communicate with others. This period may also increase the intensity and frequency of short journeys and errands. Ketu is transiting your ninth house. This may produce delays, obstacles or pressures related to education, long distance travel or teachers.
Jan 14 - Feb 12 (Capricorn) Rahu is passing through your second house. This produces and increase of attention on finances, food, or speech. This period should be good for finances. Ketu is in your eighth house where it is problematic for finances related to partnership, or money which comes from outside sources such as loans, wills, and insurance. This is a good time to pay off your credit cards and loans.
Feb 13 - Mar 13 (Aquarius) Rahu is moving through your first house. This may make you more social and outgoing. This transit is generally good for your health and self confidence. Ketu is transiting the seventh house, where it is challenging for partnerships, legal matters, marriage, and relationships in general.
Mar 14 - Apr 13 (Pisces) Rahu is transiting your twelfth house. This may give you the desire to travel to foreign countries or exotic places. This is a good time for spiritual matters. Ketu is transiting your sixth house. This period may be challenging for health, employees and employment.