Ketu Transit 2012: Taurus & Aries, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moved back into Aries on 23 Dec 2012.
Ketu was in Taurus (Vrishabha) when 2012 started and was in Aries (Mesha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 2012. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changed sign once in 2012: Dec 23 into Aries (Mesha)
Ketu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Ketu Transit Dates in 2012
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-01 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Rohini (3) |
| 2012-02-13 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Rohini (2) |
| 2012-04-16 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Rohini (1) |
| 2012-06-18 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Krittika (4) |
| 2012-08-20 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Krittika (3) |
| 2012-10-21 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Krittika (2) |
| 2012-12-23 | Aries (Mesha) | Krittika (1) |
Questions about Ketu in 2012
Which sign is Ketu in during 2012?
Ketu begins 2012 in Taurus (Vrishabha) and ends the year in Aries (Mesha). 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.