Rahu Ketu transit 2026 — date, time and what changes
On 5 December 2026 Rahu leaves Kumbh for Makar and Ketu leaves Simha for Karka. Below: the exact time, the dates until the next change, and the house each node falls in from your Moon sign.
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Rahu Ketu transit date and time
Rahu enters Makar and Ketu enters Karka on 5 December 2026 at about 22:31 IST (17:01 UTC). Rahu and Ketu are always exactly opposite each other, so they change sign on the same day.
They stay there until 24 June 2028 (about 1.5 years). Both nodes move backward through the zodiac, which is why Rahu goes from Kumbh to Makar, not to Meen.
Before and after
| Node | Until 5 Dec 2026 | From 5 Dec 2026 | Next change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu | Kumbh | Makar | Dhanu (24 Jun 2028) |
| Ketu | Simha | Karka | Mithun (24 Jun 2028) |
Which house from your Moon sign
In Vedic astrology transits are counted from the Moon sign (Chandra rashi). From 5 December 2026 Rahu is in Makar and Ketu in Karka. The table shows the house each of them falls in from every Moon sign. It is only a count of positions — how a transit reads for you depends on your whole chart.
| Moon sign | Rahu (Makar) | Ketu (Karka) |
|---|---|---|
| Mesh | 10th house | 4th house |
| Vrishabh | 9th house | 3rd house |
| Mithun | 8th house | 2nd house |
| Kark | 7th house | 1st house |
| Singh | 6th house | 12th house |
| Kanya | 5th house | 11th house |
| Tula | 4th house | 10th house |
| Vrishchik | 3rd house | 9th house |
| Dhanu | 2nd house | 8th house |
| Makar | 1st house | 7th house |
| Kumbh | 12th house | 6th house |
| Meen | 11th house | 5th house |
Why other sites may show a different date
We use the mean node (Mean Rahu) and the Lahiri ayanamsa, the common choice for Indian panchang. Sites that use the true node, or show the date in another time zone, can differ by a few days or by a calendar day. Times here are Indian Standard Time.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Rahu transit to Makar?
On 5 December 2026 at about 22:31 IST. Ketu moves from Simha to Karka at the same moment.
How long will Rahu stay in Makar?
Until 24 June 2028, when Rahu moves to Dhanu and Ketu to Mithun — about one and a half years.
Which Rahu is used — mean or true?
Mean Rahu with the Lahiri ayanamsa. True-node calendars can show a slightly different day.
How do I know which house Rahu is in for me?
Count from your Moon sign: the table above gives it for every sign. Not sure of your Moon sign? Enter your date of birth in the free kundli.
See also
- Free kundliLagna · Moon sign · Nakshatra · Dasha
- Kundli Milan (36 guna)Ashtakoot · 36 guna · Manglik check
- Sade Sati checkDates for every Moon sign · Dhaiya
- Manglik checkFrom lagna and Moon · With exceptions
- Moon sign calculatorMoon sign · Nakshatra · Pada
- Kundli AI chatCareer · Marriage · Dasha · Sade Sati
Calculation: astronomical ephemerides. Interpretation: written by AI. Not a guarantee.