Rahu–Ketu Transit 2025–2026: A Karmic Turning Point Begins

Disha Assudani
May 29
2 min read

Every 18 months, the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu shift signs, activating a powerful karmic cycle that influences both personal and collective evolution. On May 29th, 2025, Rahu moves into Aquarius and Ketu into Leo, initiating a rare and transformative journey that will continue until November 25th, 2026.

This transit is not just a planetary shift—it’s a spiritual turning point. Rahu and Ketu don’t operate through logic or reason. They stir the unseen forces that dissolve old patterns and bring new lessons, often through dramatic life changes. You may find yourself at unexpected crossroads in your career, finances, relationships, health, or spiritual path.

✨ How This Transit Impacts You

To understand how this transit influences your life, it's important to consider your Ascendant and Moon Sign, as the effects of Rahu and Ketu are deeply personal and vary from one individual to another.

During this transit:

Rahu in Aquarius urges you to break free from limitations, challenge norms, and connect with communities or ideologies that feel futuristic and visionary. It’s a call to innovate, rebel, and embrace your uniqueness.
Ketu in Leo pulls you away from ego-based ambitions and superficial validation. It asks you to surrender pride and rediscover what it means to lead from a place of humility, authenticity, and inner conviction.

Amidst this powerful shift, Jupiter’s transit through Gemini offers divine support. Known as the guru or teacher, Jupiter helps guide Rahu’s wild, expansive energy toward wisdom, growth, and meaningful communication. But this guidance is available only if you stay aligned, self-aware, and open to spiritual learning.

⚠️ Not Everyone Feels It Equally

The intensity of this transit is amplified if Rahu or Ketu make contact with your natal planets, especially the Moon, Sun, or Ascendant. If that’s the case, you may experience profound transformations—ranging from shifts in identity, career direction, and relationships to inner psychological or spiritual breakthroughs.

Left unchecked, Rahu can manifest as confusion, obsession, anxiety, or over-indulgence, while Ketu may bring emotional withdrawal, detachment, or a sense of loss.