Rahu Transit 2016: Virgo & Leo, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Leo on 30 Jan 2016.
Rahu was in Virgo (Kanya) when 2016 started and was in Leo (Simha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 2016. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 2016: Jan 30 into Leo (Simha)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 2016
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 | Virgo (Kanya) | Uttara Phalguni (2) |
| 2016-01-30 | Leo (Simha) | Uttara Phalguni (1) |
| 2016-04-01 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (4) |
| 2016-06-03 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (3) |
| 2016-08-05 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (2) |
| 2016-10-07 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (1) |
| 2016-12-09 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (4) |
Questions about Rahu in 2016
Which sign is Rahu in during 2016?
Rahu begins 2016 in Virgo (Kanya) and ends the year in Leo (Simha). 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.