Caution: First, we would like to caution you that this is a general prediction relating the Rahu-Ketu period lasting next 18 months. It is applicable to billions of people across the globe. But one must remember that these are general in nature. If you want a specific report about the specific effects on you personally, you will have to consult our experts. The results derived from the transit get altered due to the time scale called dasa-bhukti which depend on the position of Moon at birth. For tailor-made predictions, please avail paid services

. What is Rahu and Ketu ??
                                           

Rahu and Ketu the lunar nodes are known as shadow planets. They are not independent planets like the sun, moon. Mars etc. They are at all times at opposite points of the zodiac like the head and tail. Though they are by nature evil and generally evil in influence, but by association they become capable of doing good (by association with benefices they turn benefic).

They are not real planets but are only the point of intersection of the moon’s orbit with the ecliptic. They're not technically planets but their influence is so significant that they're given the status of planets. They indicate the precise point of the harmony with the three most important influences in our life- the Sun, the Earth and the Moon. This relationship plays an important part in the enfolding of individual consciousness. They're unique in the sense that they're always transiting retrograde, indicating Karma from previous lives. Rahu & Ketu are the mysterious unseen points in space causing the eclipses. As they symbolically eclipse the Sun (consciousness) and the Moon (the Mind), they have a great part to play in darkening our perspective in order to bring in new lights. They are next in importance to the other two planets -Jupiter and Saturn. These four are the slowest moving planets and require maximum attention when they are in transit.

No planet is 100% malefic (bad). The transit effects depend on how we respond to the favorable & unfavorable situations. Rahu has a positive side, offering great boons in communications, new inventions, technology etc.

Rahu is extroverted, affirming, and ambitious, while Ketu is introverted, negating and detached. As a result of our practical experience of several years we have come to the conclusion that rahu and ketu give good results, if they occupy the upachaya hoses, i.e. the houses 3,6,10 and 11. They also give favorable results when they are conjoined with or aspected by lords of beneficial houses particularly yoga karaka planets i.e. those who own both a Kendra(Quadrant) or a trikona (trine) even if such planets may be natural benefics or natural malefics. Rahu's transits show where someone is likely to expand, driven, try new things and disperse their energy into materialistic pursuits. Ketu's transits show where someone is likely to experience restriction, detachment, completion or focus and deepen their spiritual pursuits. If both the running period & transit effects are bad, the overall effect ought to be bad. . It takes 18 years to complete the 12 zodiac signs for them. . In each house rahu & ketu stays for one and half year

To understand the influence of Rahu Ketu in our chart we must learn about their shadow nature. This is the most important factor in when dealing with the influence of the nodes. They are only points in the Zodiac therefore they are unable to enact their effect on their own. The nodes take on the characteristics of their dispositor, as they have no substance themselves. It is very important to study the sign, position and placement of the depositor. Rahu is a planet of materialism and gives material gains in a particular area. It gives extremely good results in Kendras & Trikonas. If well placed it gives happiness. If well aspected it gives happiness, acquisition of wealth & a powerful position. But it also gives mental anxieties; it creates conditions wherein you really cannot enjoy material gains. If not well placed & not well aspected it can give loss of position, legal hassles & misfortune. 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. Rahu enters Capricorn from Aquarius on May5, 2008. Where it remains up to Nomember3, 2009. . During this time Ketu will remain in Cancer.

The following is a general prediction based on this transit of the nodes. This is based on your natal moon sign (Rashi) placement. 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 minimizes 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. Conventionally rahu and ketu are held beneficial while transiting the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th sign from the natal moon of and individual.

Prediction about your Rahu and Ketu for different signs for the next eighteen months

Aries

Current Transit: Rahu in 10th & Ketu in 4th house. .

Ketu transits in your fourth house while Rahu in the tenth house. The next eighteen months will be moderately good. Rahu in 10”Th house will give new job opportunity. Those seeking job, promotions foreign postings will get positive results. Subordinates will co-operate and help. New avenues for investment & profitable ventures will open up. Help from father or higher authorities will help you in achieving your goals. Do not antagonize that in power. Lawsuits can give you worries. There will be new relationships, which will add color to your life. There will be an elevation in your living standard with luxury items added in your life. Ketu on the other hand is not good in 4”Th house. It will try to disturb the mental peace and cause some health concerns. Phlegmatic, infection & lungs problems may be there. A probable loss through a property or conveyance may need caution. Domestic happiness can be impaired disturbing the peace and tranquility. There can be some marital discord but later things can improve. A change of residence can be there. Period is not good for mother. For students it may disrupt the education but Rahu will somehow or the other try to keep the things in order. Matters of heart & marriage proposals will get a boost.

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Taurus

Current Transit: Rahu in 9th & Ketu in 3rd house

Rahu in the ninth house gives extra energy, enthusiasm and ambition to the natives born in Taurus. The next eighteen months will be a stabilization period in general. Overseas travel to the west for higher education/profession is a possibility. A change at the work might cause some discomfort. This is the best time for laborious and technical activities. Blind faith on people could be harmful. Revolutionary changes are possible if command in field of art, fashion, journalism and communication is developed. After initial setbacks, fortune will favor you. New business deals will work out and you will diversify your business activity. New investments opportunities and profitable ventures are there. New contacts will be added in your business sphere. There will be good flow of cash. But be cautions in investing money. Good time for sportsmen and artists. There will be a change in the living standard & life style. More luxuries will be added in your life. New friendship and intimacy will blossom.

The influence of Ketu would cause ups and downs in married life. Friends and relatives will not be sympathetic despite dedication and care. Some bitterness could be faced with respect to health of spouse. Situations will have to be tackled tactfully. You may find some obstructions in your work& Authority will reduce in some areas but things will work to a large extent. Time is ideal for developing new commercial contracts. Do not get into controversial matters relating to occupation. Be clear while dealing with external people with respect to occupation and monetary matters.

Better health condition is foreseen for you. Throat and shoulder related problems might cause some concern. Power of intuition can develop bringing in religious or philosophical thoughts with faith in occult or pilgrimage. Visits to some religious or a place of spiritual significance will take place.

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Gemini

Current Transit: Rahu in 8th & Ketu in 2nd house. .

Rahu is in the 8th house and Ketu in the 2nd house. Not a very favorable position for career. Business will not be profitable this year. Some wrong policies with respect to work could be cause of destruction. The influence of Rahu will be unfavorable giving obstructions and setbacks. Avoid changes in job. There is a possibility of getting an unexpected inheritance & sudden gains. Some Professionals will receive overseas postings & MNC projects. During this period even if you work hard you will not get due reward and you will have to struggle. With your tact and prudence, you will find the solutions to the problems you face. There are chances of loss in shares, betting and other speculative deals. If in service your seniors might cause some tensions and create some unnecessary problems for you. Some journeys may prove fruitful. Your friends will be helpful though Rahu may cause some occasional bitterness. Do not go in for fresh investments in business because money almost reaching you may be held up. You may achieve your ambition or aims while acting with positive approach. You may win some legal cases. This is not the right time to invest in land, properties.

You may also take interest in yoga and spiritualism. Ketu may cause malefic impact on the health. If you are suffering from any chronic disease, extreme care must be taken. The effect of climate along with the digestion related problems could bother you. Health needs to be guarded. Consult a good physician and avoid self-medication. There will be some dissatisfaction related to your family. Emotional tension might affect you. For students there might be impediments in regular education but they will be able to overcome these and come out successful in competitive examinations

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Cancer

Current Transit: Rahu in 7th house S and ketu in Ascendant

Coming 18 months will be an average period. 7Th placement of Rahu can invite some allegations & wrong decisions, so be cautious. Caution & suitable remedial measures can reduce the effect of adverse planets. Caution should be the watchword in emotional matters. Be careful while dealing with opposite sex. If unmarried choose your partner carefully. This period can also create problems in married life. Though domestic bliss can dominate for a while, there can be sudden change to the normal life, to the adverse side, upsetting the peace. Try to get self-confidence and get into a systematic life to come out of the chaos. Troubles with spouse can be there. Be careful in partnership. Professionally, carefully chosen partners can help in realizing goals. Your future plans may become nonstarter. A regulated life will help you achieve your targets. Your social activities will develop at fast pace. You can receive unexpected gains as well. Do not apt for a change of job as new placement might make you uncomfortable with rivalry in profession. Devious deals can take you to difficult situations.

Economic budget will topsy-turvy if you do not keep a check on your expenses. Expenses will be on the rise and some problems may have to be faced on account of parents. Parent’s responsibility could increase the expenditure. Restrict your craving for luxury and pleasures and you will be able to scrape through the next 18 months. Children and family members would wish to spend more time with you. Some important decisions will affect your relations and happiness. Do not be egoistic in mutual relations and share the responsibility.

Ketu's placement may cause health problems. General health deterioration is likely. There may be gastric problems and back pain. Be careful in your food habits & consult Doctor when required. Chronic patients require regular check. The health of spouse and relationship needs extra care

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Leo

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 6th house and Ketu in the 12th house

Rahu is in the 6th house and Ketu in the 12th house. Position of Rahu in 6’Th house is good. It gives you courage & mental strength. You will gain confidence & your social circle will expand. Rahu in 6’Th house provides excellent opportunities but it also gives uncertainties. Though there are sufficient chances for money inflow, risky transactions in business can invite losses. Services can shine. Employees and subordinates will cooperate. You will have gains from foreign connections and people belonging to different religion. You will be very egoistic and can pick fights with others so it is better to work in a calm and quiet manner. There will be victory in legal cases. You can accomplish some of your desires and auspicious functions can make you buzz with activity.

There may be delays in your transfer or promotions so put restraint. Victory over enemies is assured. If you are in service you will now attempt to project yourself well in the eyes of others. It may even motivate you to take up a new type or line of work, something you had earlier thought of and abandoned. You will be appreciated for your strategies and beget success. People associated with international work will get favorable situations. On the personal front problems in marital life will be reduced. Differences of opinion within family members will be reduced. Life partner will be helpful and supportive. Difficulties will be faced in family matters but will be overcome with mutual understandings. Good proposals can be expected for those unmarried. On the health front you will not have problems but overstrain can spoil your health, for which special care become necessary. Chronic patients can expect some relief. Physical problems will respond to appropriate treatment. Success through occultism and spiritual pursuits may take place. Students will be successful if they follow a disciplined routine. Admission to courses of their choice is assured.

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Virgo

Current Transit: Rahu is now in the 5th house and Ketu in the 11th.

Next eighteen months will give you the courage and stamina, which you were lacking. This period will show extreme conditions sometimes you will reach great heights and face disappointments at other times. Friend circle will expand and they will be helpful. People in creative fields will excel. Your sharp intellect and practical nature will be put to good use. This will be a good period for professionals. You will earn a lot of respect and money but will not be able to save it. Those in business will get their problems reduced and will have more opportunities. You may get co-operation with some of those who actually help you in furthering your business prospects. You are happy and relaxed as there is balance and harmony at home and synergy in the work area. There can be small gains and money flow in speculation or creative works even in the midst of small financial problems. Students will get success due to special support from others. As conentration can go lacking, progress in studies can get halted demanding concerted efforts. Researches may have to step up their efforts, as their project works can slow down. Married couple will not enjoy happy moments. Those willing to do love marriage will be successful in getting partner from other community. Charitable disposition or religious inclination can make you prefer a pilgrimage or turn to some scriptural, studies.

However, austere measures will be adopted and help from a spiritual guru may be sought. Pregnant women must exercise a lot of caution. Health will be moderate. Adequate steps should be taken to improve health.

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Libra

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 4th house and Ketu in the 10th house.

Next eighteen months will give you average effect of these transits. A tough time is ahead. There will be lack of mental peace, obstacles & strains, which could make you tense. Cold attitude from the near dear could make you a little unhappy. A love affair can bring some solace. There could be some novelty at house and workplace. You will bring changes in anyplace and it would also be necessary to bring balance and systematic working style in wealth related matters. Mother will need attention. There might be an increase in landed property and vehicles, but be extra cautious before finalizing any deal. Ketu in 10”Th house might create some problems at work. Whatever be the area of work you will make changes in the work according to situation.

Rewards will not be commensurate with the hard work put in. There might be delay in promotion & unfavorable transfers are also possible. Even though there will be tolerable income expenses can escalate with some wastage also. You may get or purchase a landed property or a conveyance. Do not start any new venture. You might as well change your job also. Those in business may real moderate benefits. Your projects may get obstructed and you may also receive some untoward news. You must remain alert and vigilant. Be careful in your investments as well. Health could cause some disappointments. Heart related problems might crop up. Control your food habits & enjoy walking. Students in scientific and technical field will do extremely well.

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Scorpio

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 3rd house and Ketu in the 9th house.

This period will be moderately good. Rahu in your 3”rd house will give you material comforts & ketu in 9”Th house will make you more spiritual & religious. There might be an increase in interest in the occult and religious activities. There might be some good news from your co borns. New friends & social circles might emerge and you will enjoy the new developments. There are chances of having short journeys especially religious trips with family members and friends can prevail. People associated with art, theatre, sports and communications will be active and also face challenges. Your confidence & importance will increase. Some difficult responsibilities might be assigned, which will be successfully completed through effective communication. Business will run smoothly, but keep away from capital-intensive new projects. Hard work will bring good results. You will make efforts to achieve goals at workplace although suspicious and apprehensive nature will be strong. Do not be hasty while trying to achieve goals. Perseverance will give more gains. Some secret foes will try to hinder your work. Do not lend money to anybody without surety otherwise recovery will be difficult. Chances of inheriting wealth are great. Sound health is foreseen, however, your father’s health could suffer Sometimes. Students should do very well by dint of sheer determination. Success in competitive examination is indicated.

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Sagittarius

Current Transit: Rahu is now in the 2nd house and Ketu in the 8th house.

This period will give you difficulties and challenges. There might be tensions at home. Ups and downs will be seen with respect to family members. Expenses will be made without planning. Profit and loss situation will continue. Ketu in 8”Th house gives health problems. A surgery, an accident or injury lurks. You may also have to visit dentist. Exhaustion, restlessness might set in. Children may cause some problem and you may face opposition in family. There might be initial delays and obstacles, but life will go on well. Spiritual inclination can increase. Do not blindly believe anybody in the work spot or stand surety. Your responsibilities will much increase and you will give good account of your performance. Do not go into controversial matters related to occupation this year. Those trying for job overseas have the right time to try. Fruitful long journeys are also expected which would give you additional money. Working people might be blamed for accepting bribes and legal action can be there. Caution is required for all money dealings. Loans will have to be repaid. Those trying to find suitable match will face difficult situations and delay is possible. Select the right people to resolve personal and commercial problems otherwise you will be duped. Excessive speech may harm you. This period will provide a lot of opportunities for education. Students will get success due to special support from others. Little effort will teach them the difference between success and failure. Luck will be fully favorable but how you make the best use of cooperation is very important. Do not miss the opportunities just because they are difficult otherwise you will not find them later.

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Capricorn

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 1st and Ketu in the 7th house.

Rahu gives lot of indulgence in the materialist affairs while Ketu gives serious malefic impact. Family life will dangle with sorrows & unhappiness. Marital discords can mar conjugal happiness. Those with strong indicative adverse directions may have to confront a divorce or serious illness of the partner. Planned marriages may flop. You will have to increase your self-confidence in dealing with a large number of situations that will be challenging. Do not let your ego emerge as hurdle in doing the jobs to assure personal gain. On the personal front life would be more colorful. For business and profession this would be an average period. However, economically it would be satisfying period as you shall manage to earn required money and other sources to meet your requirement. Good financial position would add to your drive. You will spend money on luxuries & comforts. Rahu in 1’st house can give you general weakness, which might reduce your dynamism. There will be a tendency to skip work and develop lethargic attitude. You will be successful in getting work from opponents. Health could cause some disappointment and there are chances of getting infection. Control in your food habits & proper medication can solve that problem. New ventures and partnerships must be avoided. Students must not lose sight of their goals. Lack of concentration might be of some concern.

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Aquarius

Current Transit: Rahu is in the 12th and Ketu in the 6th house.

This period of 1-1/2 year will give you better returns. You will experience domestic happiness, peace and prosperity. A change of residence is possible. The tensions and physical problems will reduce. You may also undertake a long journey that may also be classified as a journey abroad. You shall get over your problems with your intelligence & abilities. Overconfidence will be strongly marked. Control the habit of taking instant decisions and over speculation otherwise expenses could rise leading to financial losses. Money could be invested in some secret ventures.

Enemies will constantly bother you but you will succeed after a few difficulties. 6’Th house Ketu will give you score victory over enemies. You may also get a legal victory. Past debts will be reduced. New offers for a better job will arrive to those who are unemployed. As the 12th house rules the sub conscious, developments may take place to activate the same. Rahu in 12Th house will make you spend more. Excessive expenditure may also take place. Physicians, surgeons will have favorable and gainful time.

Name, fame and wealth would be obtained from divine strength. unfavorable conditions will be made favorable. Health problems that you had in the past would subside & this feeling of good health will help you to achieve your targets easily. Obstacles in business will recede & economically you would be better off. Students will get rewards for the efforts put in. there are good combinations for higherEducation

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Pisces

Rahu would be in the eleventh house while Ketu would be in the fifth house.

The next eighteen months will be just average. Rahu’s transit over the eleventh house will result in an increase in income, positive changes in profession and fulfillment of long cherished desires. You will gain popularity among business society and gain profits. Employed people will be very active at workplace. A successful foreign trip or a travel to a distant place can bring in small gains or acquisition of jewels and securities. Not a good period for speculation. An increase in social activities is very much on the cards. Control your socializing and be cautious while driving. Romance and emotional attachments can suffer slightly. Promise related to marriage might not be fulfilled because family conditions will create dissonance.

There will be inclination towards Study of spiritual & religious. However, children might cause some tension. Ketu in the fifth house shows mental worries and tension due to children. Pregnant women must be extremely cautious. Students must be very thorough in their studies otherwise results can be disastrous. Friends and unfavorable atmosphere might cause some disturbance in education. During this period health will not be satisfactory. An injury cannot be ruled out. Those with chronic ailments must be extra careful. Those involved in high-risk activities may be exposed to danger.

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