Ketu Transit 2008: Leo & Cancer, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moved back into Cancer on 30 Apr 2008.
Ketu was in Leo (Simha) when 2008 started and was in Cancer (Karka) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 2008. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changed sign once in 2008: Apr 30 into Cancer (Karka)
Ketu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Ketu Transit Dates in 2008
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-01 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (2) |
| 2008-02-27 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (1) |
| 2008-04-30 | Cancer (Karka) | Ashlesha (4) |
| 2008-07-02 | Cancer (Karka) | Ashlesha (3) |
| 2008-09-03 | Cancer (Karka) | Ashlesha (2) |
| 2008-11-05 | Cancer (Karka) | Ashlesha (1) |
Questions about Ketu in 2008
Which sign is Ketu in during 2008?
Ketu begins 2008 in Leo (Simha) and ends the year in Cancer (Karka). 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.