Rahu Transit 2026: Aquarius & Capricorn, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moves back into Capricorn on 5 Dec 2026.
Rahu was in Aquarius (Kumbha) when 2026 started and will be in Capricorn (Makara) when the year will end. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 2026. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changes sign once in 2026: Dec 05 into Capricorn (Makara)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 2026
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (4) |
| 2026-01-25 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (3) |
| 2026-03-29 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (2) |
| 2026-05-31 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (1) |
| 2026-08-02 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (4) |
| 2026-10-04 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (3) |
| 2026-12-05 | Capricorn (Makara) | Dhanishta (2) |
Questions about Rahu in 2026
Which sign is Rahu in during 2026?
Rahu begins 2026 in Aquarius (Kumbha) and ends the year in Capricorn (Makara). 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.