Rahu Transit 2012: Scorpio & Libra, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Libra on 23 Dec 2012.
Rahu was in Scorpio (Vrishchika) when 2012 started and was in Libra (Tula) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 2012. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 2012: Dec 23 into Libra (Tula)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 2012
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-01 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (1) |
| 2012-02-13 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Anuradha (4) |
| 2012-04-16 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Anuradha (3) |
| 2012-06-18 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Anuradha (2) |
| 2012-08-20 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Anuradha (1) |
| 2012-10-21 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Vishakha (4) |
| 2012-12-23 | Libra (Tula) | Vishakha (3) |
Questions about Rahu in 2012
Which sign is Rahu in during 2012?
Rahu begins 2012 in Scorpio (Vrishchika) and ends the year in Libra (Tula). 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.