Understanding Transits in Vedic Astrology
Nine planets move through 12 zodiac signs. When a planet changes sign it is called a transit. Effects differ for each natal chart.In astrology, a transit refers to the ongoing movement of the planets in the sky and their relationship to the specific positions of planets at the moment of an individual's birth (their "natal chart"). Astrologers believe these movements and the angles ("aspects") they form with the natal chart influence a person's life, mood, and potential events.Astrologers use transits to forecast future trends and developments, believing they trigger events promised in the natal chart during specific planetary periods. The Saturn Return, for example, which occurs about every 30 years, is considered a significant period of maturation and responsibility.
Birth Chart (D1)
Moon Chart (D9)
Planet Awastha
| Name | Sign | Sign Lord | Nakshatra | Nakshatra Lord | House | Awastha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun (4.23°) | Scorpio | Mars | Anuradha | Saturn | 8 | Mrit |
| Moon (6.96°) | Scorpio | Mars | Anuradha | Saturn | 8 | Vridha |
| Mars (17.36°) | Scorpio | Mars | Jyeshtha | Mercury | 8 | Yuva |
| Mercury (3.89°) | Scorpio | Mars | Anuradha | Saturn | 8 | Mrit |
| Jupiter (0.80°) | Cancer | Moon | Punarvasu | Jupiter | 4 | Mrit |
| Venus (22.83°) | Libra | Venus | Vishakha | Jupiter | 7 | Vridha |
| Saturn (0.99°) | Pisces | Jupiter | Purva Bhadrapad | Jupiter | 12 | Mrit |
| Rahu (20.15°) | Aquarius | Saturn | Purva Bhadrapad | Jupiter | 11 | Vridha |
| Ketu (20.15°) | Leo | Sun | Purva Phalguni | Venus | 5 | Vridha |
| Ascendant (11.74°) | Aries | Mars | Ashwini | Ketu | 1 | -- |
Jupiter Transit
12.5 Months
Saturn Transit
2.5 Years
Rahu Transit
19 Months
Ketu Transit
19 Months
Mars Transit
45 Days
Moon Transit
2.25 Days
Mercury Transit
21 Days
Venus Transit
26 Days
Transit Duration in 2026
The movement of the Navagrahas (9 Planets Transit dates And Gochar timings) is fundamental to the predictive power of Vedic astrology. The transits of these planets—Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu—govern nearly every event and aspect of our lives.Each planet is a significator for specific life areas: the Moon for the mind, the Sun for status and authority, Venus for love and marriage, Mercury for intellect, Jupiter for health, and Saturn for Karma (action and results).Because the planets move at dramatically different speeds—from the slow pace of Saturn to the rapid motion of Mercury—tracking these shifts is complex. However, understanding their transit dates and times is crucial for anticipating the major and minor changes they bring. We provide the essential details on these planetary movements to keep you informed of the latest astrological updates.
| Planet | Duration |
|---|---|
| Sun | 30 Days |
| Mars | 45 Days |
| Mercury | 21 Days |
| Jupiter | 12.5 Months |
| Venus | 26 Days |
| Saturn | 2.5 Years |
| Rahu/Ketu | 19 Months |
| Moon | 2.25 Days |
🌌 Predicting Outcomes through Planetary Transits
These principles are used to predict the attainment of favorable results for a specific house (or area of life) in a birth chart, based on the movement of transiting planets.
I. Favorable Transit Conditions
Success or favorable results for a House are generally expected when:
- Jupiter's Trine Aspect: Transiting Jupiter is in a Trikona (trine, meaning the same sign, 5th sign, or 9th sign) position relative to the natal placement (sign and Navamsa) of the Lord of the House under consideration.
- Lagna Lord's Conjunction: The transiting Lord of the Lagna (Ascendant) forms a conjunction with the transiting Lord of the House being considered. Note: This prediction holds true only if the Lord of the House is strong.
- Lagna Lord in Trikona: The transiting Lord of the Lagna is in a Trikona (trine) position to the natal placement (sign or Navamsa) of the Lord of the House.
- Lagna Lord Transits the House: The transiting Lord of the Lagna passes directly through the House.
- House Lord in Trikona to Lagna Lord: The transiting Lord of the House is in a Trikona (trine) position to the natal placement (sign or Navamsa) of the Lord of the Lagna.
- Mutual Aspect or Conjunction: The transiting Lord of the Lagna and the transiting Lord of the House either conjoin or mutually aspect each other.
- Karaka's Influence: The Karaka (Significator) of the house conjoins the transiting Lord of the Lagna or the transiting Lord of the sign occupies by the Moon.
II. Overcoming Enemies (Lagna Lord vs. 6th House Lord)
The outcome in matters related to enemies, debt, or disease (6th House) is determined by the comparative strength of the Lagna Lord and the 6th House Lord during transit:
- Victory Over Enemies: If the transiting Lord of the Lagna and the transiting Lord of the 6th House form a conjunction, the individual will overcome enemies provided the Lord of the 6th House is weaker than the Lord of the Lagna.
- Adverse Results: If the transiting Lord of the 6th House is stronger than the Lord of the Lagna during this conjunction, the results will be adverse (i.e., enemies or opposition will prevail).