Ketu Transit 2016: Pisces & Aquarius, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moved back into Aquarius on 30 Jan 2016.
Ketu was in Pisces (Meena) when 2016 started and was in Aquarius (Kumbha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 2016. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changed sign once in 2016: Jan 30 into Aquarius (Kumbha)
Ketu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Ketu Transit Dates in 2016
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 | Pisces (Meena) | Purva Bhadrapada (4) |
| 2016-01-30 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Purva Bhadrapada (3) |
| 2016-04-01 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Purva Bhadrapada (2) |
| 2016-06-03 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Purva Bhadrapada (1) |
| 2016-08-05 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (4) |
| 2016-10-07 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (3) |
| 2016-12-09 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (2) |
Questions about Ketu in 2016
Which sign is Ketu in during 2016?
Ketu begins 2016 in Pisces (Meena) and ends the year in Aquarius (Kumbha). 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.