Rahu Transits

In short

Rahu is currently transiting Aquarius, retrograde, at 5°20'16". It next enters Capricorn on Dec 5, 2026. Rahu’s gochar governs ambition, obsession, foreign and unconventional themes.

Current sign
Aquarius
Degree
5°20'16"
Motion
Retrograde
Next sign change
Capricorn · Dec 5, 2026

Rahu (the north lunar node) transits backward through the zodiac, about a year and a half per sign, amplifying and obsessing over the affairs of the sign it occupies. It is associated with ambition, foreign connections, technology and sudden, unconventional turns. Rahu and Ketu always sit exactly opposite each other.

Upcoming moves

Rahu enters CapricornDec 5, 2026
Rahu enters SagittariusJun 23, 2028
Rahu enters ScorpioJan 10, 2030

Rahu transit effects on all 12 moon signs

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

Aries11th houseFavourable

For Aries moon signs this falls in the 11th house, touching income, gains, friends and wishes fulfilled: Rahu amplifies ambition and unconventional moves pay off.

Taurus10th houseFavourable

For Taurus moon signs this falls in the 10th house, touching career, status and public standing: Rahu amplifies ambition and unconventional moves pay off.

Gemini9th houseDemanding

For Gemini moon signs this falls in the 9th house, touching luck, faith, mentors and long journeys: Rahu inflates desire and clouds judgement.

Cancer8th houseDemanding

For Cancer moon signs this falls in the 8th house, touching upheaval, joint money and the unexpected: Rahu inflates desire and clouds judgement.

Leo7th houseDemanding

For Leo moon signs this falls in the 7th house, touching marriage, partnerships and dealings with others: Rahu inflates desire and clouds judgement.

Virgo6th houseFavourable

For Virgo moon signs this falls in the 6th house, touching work, health, competition and debts: Rahu amplifies ambition and unconventional moves pay off.

Libra5th houseDemanding

For Libra moon signs this falls in the 5th house, touching children, study, romance and creative work: Rahu inflates desire and clouds judgement.

Scorpio4th houseDemanding

For Scorpio moon signs this falls in the 4th house, touching home, mother, property and peace of mind: Rahu inflates desire and clouds judgement.

Sagittarius3rd houseFavourable

For Sagittarius moon signs this falls in the 3rd house, touching courage, effort, siblings and short trips: Rahu amplifies ambition and unconventional moves pay off.

Capricorn2nd houseDemanding

For Capricorn moon signs this falls in the 2nd house, touching money, family and what you say: Rahu inflates desire and clouds judgement.

Aquarius1st houseDemanding

For Aquarius moon signs this falls in the 1st house, touching your body, mood and how you come across: Rahu inflates desire and clouds judgement.

Pisces12th houseDemanding

For Pisces moon signs this falls in the 12th house, touching expenses, rest, foreign travel and letting go: Rahu inflates desire and clouds judgement.

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Frequently asked questions

Which sign is Rahu in now?

Rahu is currently in Aquarius at 5°20'16", and is retrograde.

When does Rahu change signs?

Rahu next enters Capricorn on Dec 5, 2026.

Is Rahu retrograde right now?

Yes, Rahu is currently retrograde.

How does the Rahu transit affect my rashi?

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