Rahu Transit 1861: Capricorn & Sagittarius, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Sagittarius on 29 Jan 1861.
Rahu was in Capricorn (Makara) when 1861 started and was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 1861. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 1861: Jan 29 into Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 1861
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1861-01-01 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (2) |
| 1861-01-29 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Uttara Ashadha (1) |
| 1861-04-02 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (4) |
| 1861-06-04 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (3) |
| 1861-08-06 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (2) |
| 1861-10-08 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (1) |
| 1861-12-10 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (4) |
Questions about Rahu in 1861
Which sign is Rahu in during 1861?
Rahu begins 1861 in Capricorn (Makara) and ends the year in Sagittarius (Dhanu). The table on this page lists every sign and nakshatra change.
How are these Rahu 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 Rahu?
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.