Ketu Transit 1988: Virgo & Leo, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moved back into Leo on 6 Mar 1988.
Ketu was in Virgo (Kanya) when 1988 started and was in Leo (Simha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 1988. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changed sign once in 1988: Mar 06 into Leo (Simha)
Ketu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Ketu Transit Dates in 1988
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-01-01 | Virgo (Kanya) | Uttara Phalguni (4) |
| 1988-03-06 | Leo (Simha) | Uttara Phalguni (1) |
| 1988-05-08 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (4) |
Questions about Ketu in 1988
Which sign is Ketu in during 1988?
Ketu begins 1988 in Virgo (Kanya) and ends the year in Leo (Simha). The table on this page lists every sign and nakshatra change.
How are these Ketu transit dates calculated?
Positions are sidereal, using the Lahiri ayanamsa, read at Kathmandu in Nepal Time (GMT +5:45). Every ingress and station is computed to the minute.
What does combustion mean for Ketu?
A planet is combust when it sits close enough to the Sun to lose its visibility and, in Vedic astrology, some of its strength. The orbs follow Brihat Jataka.