Rahu Transit 1981: Cancer & Gemini, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Gemini on 24 Dec 1981.
Rahu was in Cancer (Karka) when 1981 started and was in Gemini (Mithuna) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 1981. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 1981: Dec 24 into Gemini (Mithuna)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 1981
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-01-01 | Cancer (Karka) | Ashlesha (4) |
| 1981-02-12 | Cancer (Karka) | Pushya (4) |
| 1981-10-22 | Cancer (Karka) | Punarvasu (4) |
| 1981-12-24 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Punarvasu (3) |
Questions about Rahu in 1981
Which sign is Rahu in during 1981?
Rahu begins 1981 in Cancer (Karka) and ends the year in Gemini (Mithuna). 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.