Ketu Transit 2017: Aquarius & Capricorn, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moved back into Capricorn on 18 Aug 2017.
Ketu was in Aquarius (Kumbha) when 2017 started and was in Capricorn (Makara) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 2017. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changed sign once in 2017: Aug 18 into Capricorn (Makara)
Ketu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Ketu Transit Dates in 2017
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-01 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (2) |
| 2017-02-10 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (1) |
| 2017-04-14 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (4) |
| 2017-06-16 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (3) |
| 2017-08-18 | Capricorn (Makara) | Dhanishta (2) |
| 2017-10-20 | Capricorn (Makara) | Dhanishta (1) |
| 2017-12-22 | Capricorn (Makara) | Shravana (4) |
Questions about Ketu in 2017
Which sign is Ketu in during 2017?
Ketu begins 2017 in Aquarius (Kumbha) and ends the year in Capricorn (Makara). 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.