Ketu Transits

In short

Ketu is currently transiting Leo, retrograde, at 5°20'24". It next enters Cancer on Dec 5, 2026. Ketu’s gochar governs detachment, spirituality, letting go and past-life themes.

Current sign
Leo
Degree
5°20'24"
Motion
Retrograde
Next sign change
Cancer · Dec 5, 2026

Ketu (the south lunar node) transits backward opposite Rahu, about a year and a half per sign, bringing detachment, introspection and release to the affairs it touches. Where Rahu grasps, Ketu lets go — its transit often coincides with spiritual turns and the quiet dissolving of what has run its course.

Upcoming moves

Ketu enters CancerDec 5, 2026
Ketu enters GeminiJun 23, 2028
Ketu enters TaurusJan 10, 2030

Ketu transit effects on all 12 moon signs

Vedic astrology reads a transit from your Moon sign (janma rashi), not your Sun sign. With Ketu in Leo, here is the house it currently occupies from each of the twelve moon signs, and what that placement traditionally indicates.

Aries5th houseDemanding

For Aries moon signs this falls in the 5th house, touching children, study, romance and creative work: Ketu brings detachment, doubt and a pull to withdraw.

Taurus4th houseDemanding

For Taurus moon signs this falls in the 4th house, touching home, mother, property and peace of mind: Ketu brings detachment, doubt and a pull to withdraw.

Gemini3rd houseFavourable

For Gemini moon signs this falls in the 3rd house, touching courage, effort, siblings and short trips: Ketu cuts away what is no longer needed.

Cancer2nd houseDemanding

For Cancer moon signs this falls in the 2nd house, touching money, family and what you say: Ketu brings detachment, doubt and a pull to withdraw.

Leo1st houseDemanding

For Leo moon signs this falls in the 1st house, touching your body, mood and how you come across: Ketu brings detachment, doubt and a pull to withdraw.

Virgo12th houseDemanding

For Virgo moon signs this falls in the 12th house, touching expenses, rest, foreign travel and letting go: Ketu brings detachment, doubt and a pull to withdraw.

Libra11th houseFavourable

For Libra moon signs this falls in the 11th house, touching income, gains, friends and wishes fulfilled: Ketu cuts away what is no longer needed.

Scorpio10th houseDemanding

For Scorpio moon signs this falls in the 10th house, touching career, status and public standing: Ketu brings detachment, doubt and a pull to withdraw.

Sagittarius9th houseDemanding

For Sagittarius moon signs this falls in the 9th house, touching luck, faith, mentors and long journeys: Ketu brings detachment, doubt and a pull to withdraw.

Capricorn8th houseDemanding

For Capricorn moon signs this falls in the 8th house, touching upheaval, joint money and the unexpected: Ketu brings detachment, doubt and a pull to withdraw.

Aquarius7th houseDemanding

For Aquarius moon signs this falls in the 7th house, touching marriage, partnerships and dealings with others: Ketu brings detachment, doubt and a pull to withdraw.

Pisces6th houseFavourable

For Pisces moon signs this falls in the 6th house, touching work, health, competition and debts: Ketu cuts away what is no longer needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Which sign is Ketu in now?

Ketu is currently in Leo at 5°20'24", and is retrograde.

When does Ketu change signs?

Ketu next enters Cancer on Dec 5, 2026.

Is Ketu retrograde right now?

Yes, Ketu is currently retrograde.

How does the Ketu transit affect my rashi?

Vedic astrology reads a transit from your natal Moon sign. With Ketu in Leo, it occupies a different house from each of the twelve moon signs — see the table above for the reading for all 12 rashis.