Ketu Transit 2026: Leo & Cancer, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moves back into Cancer on 5 Dec 2026.
Ketu was in Leo (Simha) when 2026 started and will be in Cancer (Karka) when the year will end. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 2026. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changes sign once in 2026: Dec 05 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 2026
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (2) |
| 2026-01-25 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (1) |
| 2026-03-29 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (4) |
| 2026-05-31 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (3) |
| 2026-08-02 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (2) |
| 2026-10-04 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (1) |
| 2026-12-05 | Cancer (Karka) | Ashlesha (4) |
Questions about Ketu in 2026
Which sign is Ketu in during 2026?
Ketu begins 2026 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.