Ketu Transit 2023: Libra & Virgo, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moved back into Virgo on 30 Oct 2023.
Ketu was in Libra (Tula) when 2023 started and was in Virgo (Kanya) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 2023. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changed sign once in 2023: Oct 30 into Virgo (Kanya)
Ketu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Ketu Transit Dates in 2023
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 | Libra (Tula) | Swati (3) |
| 2023-02-21 | Libra (Tula) | Swati (2) |
| 2023-04-24 | Libra (Tula) | Swati (1) |
| 2023-06-26 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (4) |
| 2023-08-28 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (3) |
| 2023-10-30 | Virgo (Kanya) | Chitra (2) |
Questions about Ketu in 2023
Which sign is Ketu in during 2023?
Ketu begins 2023 in Libra (Tula) and ends the year in Virgo (Kanya). 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.