Rahu Transit 1961: Leo & Cancer, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Cancer on 30 Oct 1961.
Rahu was in Leo (Simha) when 1961 started and was in Cancer (Karka) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 1961. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 1961: Oct 30 into Cancer (Karka)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 1961
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1961-01-01 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (4) |
| 1961-02-21 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (4) |
| 1961-10-30 | Cancer (Karka) | Ashlesha (4) |
Questions about Rahu in 1961
Which sign is Rahu in during 1961?
Rahu begins 1961 in Leo (Simha) and ends the year in Cancer (Karka). 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.