Rahu Transit 1988: Pisces & Aquarius, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Aquarius on 6 Mar 1988.
Rahu was in Pisces (Meena) when 1988 started and was in Aquarius (Kumbha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 1988. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 1988: Mar 06 into Aquarius (Kumbha)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 1988
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-01-01 | Pisces (Meena) | Uttara Bhadrapada (4) |
| 1988-01-03 | Pisces (Meena) | Purva Bhadrapada (4) |
| 1988-03-06 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Purva Bhadrapada (3) |
| 1988-09-11 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (4) |
Questions about Rahu in 1988
Which sign is Rahu in during 1988?
Rahu begins 1988 in Pisces (Meena) and ends the year in Aquarius (Kumbha). 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.