Rahu and Ketu Transit 2022: Important Transit Secrets and Avakahada Chakra

On 6th of March 2022 at 14:36:30 in Dehradun, India, Rahu and Ketu change their Rashi from Taurus to Aries. To understand how this transit impacts you, I’ll cover a few major rules; you can also use them to check any transit.

First of all, remember that the transits are more applicable from the name Rashi (Rashi where your name falls), which is given in ‘Avakahada Chakra’ in every Panchanga.

The ‘Avakahada Chakra’ is also known as ‘Shatapada Chakra’

	Asvini	Bharani	Krittika
Aries	चू चे चो ला Chu, Che, Cho, La	ली लू ले लो La, Lu, Le, Lo	अ Aa
	Krittika	Rohini	Mrigashira
Taurus	इ उ ए Ee, Uu, Ae	ओ ब बि बु Oo, Ba, Bi, Bu	बे बो Be, Bo
	Mrigashira	Ardra	Punarvasu
Gemini	क कि Ka, Ki	कु घ ड छ Ku, Gha, Da, Ccha	के को ह Ke, Ko, Ha
	Punarvasu	Pushya	Ashlesha
Cancer	हि Hee	हू हे हो ड Hu, He, Ho, Da	डि डू ड़े डो Di, Du, De, Doo
	Magha	PurvaPhalguni	UttaraPhalguni
Leo	मा मि मू मे Ma, Mee, Mu, Me	मो टा टि टू Mo, Taa, Tee, Tu	टे Te
	UttaraPhalguni	Hasta	Chitra
Virgo	टो प पी To, Pa, Pee	पू ष ण ठ Pu, Sha, Na, Tha	पे पो Pe, Po
	Chitra	Svati	Visakha
Libra	रा रि Raa, Ri	रु रे रो त Ru, Re, Ro, Ta	ति तु ते Ti, Tu, Te
	Visakha	Anuradha	Jyestha
Scorpio	तो Too	ना नी नू ने Naa, Nee, Nu, Ne	नो या यि यू No, Yaa, Yii, Yuu
	Mula	Purvashadha	UttaraShadha
Sagittarius	ये यो भ भी Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhee	भु ध फ ढ Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha	भे Bhe
	UttaraShadha	Shravana	Dhanistha
Capricorn	भो ज जि Bhoo, Ja, Ji	खि खु खे खो Khi, Khuu, Khe, Kho	गा गि Gaa, Gi
	Dhanistha	Shatabhisa	Purvabhadra
Aquarius	गू गे Goo, Ge	गो सा सि सु Go, Saa, Si, Su	से सोदा Se, So, Daa
	Purvabhadra	Uttarabhadra	Revati
Pisces	दि Di	दू थ झ ञ Du, Tha, Jha, Gya	दे दो च चि De, Do, Cha, Chi

How to use this table: Find the Rashi and Nakshatra where the first letter of your name falls, and look only at transits from that Rashi. This is my research: transits from Name Rashi are more effective and important. If the first letter of your name is not in the table, then take the letter which is most closely resonates with the first letter of your name, for example, if someone’s name is ‘Bhupesh’ now ‘Bhu’ is not falling in the table, in that case, take the closest resembling letter which will be ‘U’ as the word ‘Bhu’ is made up of ‘Bha’ which is not present in the table and ‘U’ which is present in the table, hence the Rashi and Nakshatra where ‘Uu’ falls have to be taken, which makes ‘Bhupesh’ fall in ‘Taurus’ Rashi and ‘Krittika’ Nakshatra, hence Bhupesh should always see transits from Taurus Rashi and Krittika Nakshatra only.

Those who can’t read or write their name in Hindi/Sanskrit should use transliteration software to transliterate their name, then use this table. For example, the name ‘Alec’ will be ऐलक, making the first letter of the name ‘Ae ‘, which falls in Taurus Rashi and Krittika Nakshatra.

The First Technique

If Rahu or Ketu is transiting in the third house, sixth house, eleventh house or tenth house from the sign where your name falls, this can be considered a good transit, normally beneficial for you, and the transit of Rahu and Ketu will not give you shocking or bad results at all. But because these planets always remain opposite each other, when one is transiting well, the other’s transit will be in a bad house.

Rahu comes with deceit, cheating, hallucinations, loss, shock and grief; on the positive side, Rahu makes you more focused regarding the house he is transiting in, gives good success in the matters of the house he is transiting in and also makes that house your prime focus in life, along with giving some unexpected surprises related to that house. And don’t forget, you have to check all this from the sign where your name falls.

Ketu comes with disinterest, a feeling of getting stuck, laziness and loss of interest with respect to the houses he is transiting in and on a positive side, whichever house Ketu is in your horoscope or transiting in from your Name Rashi, you can be carefree about that house as it is already taken care of by divine will.

If you haven’t noticed, I have also hinted that you can apply these transit results to natal charts to see what Rahu and Ketu give or take away from the horoscope.

The Second Technique

To know whether Rahu will be beneficial or not, check the Rashi where Rahu is transiting in the Bhinna-AshtakaVarga of Mercury, known as BAV of Mercury, given in every astrological software and if that sign has less than 4 points in it, the transit of Rahu is going to be painful, not only bad but painful, whereas if the sign has more than 4 points, then that particular transit of Rahu is going to be beneficial, rewarding, auspicious and going to come with new positive changes and opportunities related to that house.

Do the same for Ketu, but for Ketu, you have to see the Bhinna-AshtakaVarga of Jupiter, or BAV of Jupiter. The rule is the same: more than 04 points in the sign transited by Ketu bring good luck, fortune, positive events and positive changes for that house, while less than 04 points bring bad events and unfortunate changes for that house.

I am sure you are aware of what an Ashtakavarga is and what a Bhinna Ashtakavarga is; if not, then watch my latest video on Ashtakavarga here – https://youtu.be/GiQOzQHNrHI

Remember, this second rule can overpower the first; judge the results accordingly.

The Third Technique 

If Rahu and Ketu are transiting over planets, then what happens?

Rahu over the Sun gives challenges to power and authority and can come with defamation, along with bad results for the father, whereas Ketu transiting over the Sun, which Ketu transits in the Rashi where the Sun is placed in the natal chart, comes with good spiritual advancements and the person having some strong spiritual experiences as well.

Rahu over the Moon makes one do research and produce new things, whereas on the negative side it can make one an overthinker and obsessed about things, whereas Ketu over the Moon makes one disinterested in things and can lead to relationships being there only for namesake, without having to give any happiness.

Rahu over Mars is a time when one needs to shout out loud against harassment and bullying done over them, it is time to revolt as such people who have Mars Rahu conjunction even in their birth chart are so good to others that they can suffer a lifetime without saying a single word until and unless the suppression is way too much. Rahu over Mars is also a time of delay where the results of good deeds come late, and bad karma hits quickly. Ketu over Mars is a time when you should keep your anger and natural reactions under control; generally, it is a time when a person spends a lot of energy and resources on things that could be done more easily, leading to loss, misuse and wastage of power. One may remain diseased and suffer from fever, head- and stomach-related ailments, and bile-related issues; hence, food should include many products with higher water content, and one should take time often for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Rahu over Mercury is a time for research, writing books, kickstarting your intellectual career, finishing your education, starting new learnings and is a time when one is quite successful in Mantra Sadhana as well, whereas Ketu over Mercury is a time for relaxation; one makes many mistakes, has to be careful about their words and speech and generally, people either lose things or forget to remember about useful things and people at the right time.

Rahu over Jupiter is a time to break free, share your ideas with the world, and change people’s preconceived notions about you; make new relationships and showcase yourself. It is a good time for fame, but it can bring health issues and weaknesses. Ketu over Jupiter is a good time for meditation, relaxation, healing, self-development and a spiritual journey; a good time to go on pilgrimage, explore yourself or start a new hobby.

Rahu over Venus can bring marriage, deepen the spousal relationship, and also bring blessings of progeny; one may become famous and live a comfortable, luxurious life. Ketu over Venus comes with some great and strange changes in marital life; you give space to your partner and in the end get rewarded, it starts new affairs that don’t materialise, and if one plans to sell their home, vehicle or properties at this point of time, they can make much profit through it; however, the time is hectic, and one can hardly relax or give time to their family members.

Rahu over Saturn is a time for professional change; one starts a new career and gets their long-overdue name, fame, status and promotion in their professional lives. Ketu over Saturn brings health problems, a complete change in professional life and sometimes job loss, which is sad, not positive and makes one wander uselessly (meaning meeting people with the hope of something positive but getting no results at all).

Rahu over Ketu, or Ketu over Rahu, is a time of karmic reversal; those who were enjoying have to work for the next nine and a half years so they can enjoy again, while those who were working hard have to relax and enjoy life now. Bad marriages turn into good ones, and good marriages go through a testing phase; this Karmic reversal shifts life for the greater benefit of the person and horoscope.

The Fourth Technique

If your Moon is in Aries, Scorpio or Gemini, this Node transit is normal for you; don’t expect major changes. If your Moon is in Pisces, Leo or Sagittarius, then this transit of Nodes will be very strong and life-changing for you, which is normally positive only, and only a few bad results are felt, but when the previous rules make the nodal transit bad, those few bad results are shocking to the core. If your Moon is in Aquarius, Libra or Cancer, the results are also good, giving 60% good results and only 40% bad results. Whereas if your Moon is in Capricorn, Virgo or Taurus, then this nodal transit is disturbing, malefic and inauspicious for you.

The Fifth Technique: Lagna-Based Transit and a Parashara Shloka

The great sage Parashara, in his ‘Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra’ mentions that when Rahu or Ketu is placed in Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th or 10th House) and aspected or conjoined by a Kona lord (1st, 5th and 9th) house lords then it creates a Rajayoga, same is the case when Rahu or Ketu is placed in Kona Houses (1-5-9 Houses) of a horoscope and aspected or conjoined by a Kendra lord (1-4-7-10) house lords.

As we can see, Lagna is both a Kendra and Kona; hence, Rahu or Ketu in Lagna, further getting influenced by the Lagna lord of the 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th or 10th house, makes a great Rajayoga. Rajayoga gives one name, fame, status, success, authority and a comfortable life.

All the rules applicable to natal chart analysis can also be applied to ‘Gochara’ transits, with proper use of mind.

Keeping the above two things in mind, the particular transit of Rahu and Ketu are going to be Rajayoga producers for Leo, Aries, Aquarius, Libra, Cancer, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Gemini and Leo signs, if you ‘Lagna’ also known as ascendant falls in any of these signs, then these times (mentioned below) produce Rajayoga effects for you, which means at these times you will be enjoying name, fame, status, success, authority and comforts in life and also because the above times are Rajayoga producers, you can start any new venture or do any auspicious activities at these times and success will be there, but don’t forget to consult Panchnga and other planetary transits other than the transit of Rahu and Ketu before taking any major, serious decision. Any date range that comes more than once is increasingly favourable and auspicious.

Note: when I say Saturn-based Rajayoga, I mean the results of Rajayoga are felt in and through the houses lorded by Saturn for that particular ascendant, and in and through the things signified by Saturn, etc. For example, for an Aries ascendant, Saturn-based Rajayoga will be a Rajayoga for professional life, as Saturn lords the tenth house and is also the Karaka for the profession and a time for good income, as Saturn also lords the eleventh house for Aries Ascendant.

When the Lagna Lord itself makes the Rajayoga, or when the tenth house lord makes the Rajayoga, it will be the strongest time for success in whatever undertakings one has. The Rajayoga produced by the ninth lord is the most fortunate time.

Aries Ascendant – April 15 2022 – May 15, 2022; October 18, 2022 – November 17, 2022; April 15, 2023 – May 16 2023; October 11, 2023 – October 18, 2023 (Sun Based Rajayoga)

6-8 March 2022; 3-4 April 2022; 30 April 2022 – 1 May 2022; 27-29 May 2022; 24-25 June 2022; 21-22 June 2022; 16-19 August 2022; 14-15 September 2022; 11-12 October 2022; 7-9 November 2022; 4-6 December 2022; 1-2 January 2023; 27-29 January 2023; 24-26 February 2023; 24-25 March 2023; 20-21 April 2023; 18-19 May 2023; 14-15 June 2023; 11-12 July 2023; 7-9 August 2023; 4-5 September 2023; 1-2 October 2023 (Moon Based Rajayoga)

6 March 2022 – 8 April 2022; 18 May 2022 – 28 June 2022; 28 June 2022 – 12 August 2022; 11 May 2023 – 2 July 2023; 19 August 2023 – 4 October 2023; 4 October 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Mars-based Rajayoga)

25 April 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Jupiter-based Rajayoga)

24 May 2022 – 18 June 2022; 19 October 2022 – 12 November 2022; 12 March 20232 – 7 April 2023 (Venus-based Rajayoga)

15 May 2022 – 26 June 2022; 24 January 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Saturn-Based Rajayoga)

Gemini Ascendant – 8 April 2022 – 25 April 2022; 29 September 2022 – 5 October 2022; 26 October 2022 – 14 November 2022; 1 April 2023 – 8 June 2023 (Mercury-based Rajayoga)

25 April 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Jupiter-based Rajayoga)

Cancer Ascendant – 6 March 2022 – 8 April 2022; 28 June 2022 – 12 August 2022; 19 August 2023 – 4 October 2023; 4 October 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Mars Based Rajayoga)

25 April 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Jupiter-based Rajayoga)

Leo Ascendant – April 15 2022 – May 15, 2022; October 18, 2022 – November 17, 2022; April 15, 2023 – May 16 2023; October 11, 2023 – October 18, 2023 (Sun Based Rajayoga)

6 March 2022 – 8 April 2022; 18 May 2022 – 28 June 2022; 28 June 2022 – 12 August 2022; 11 May 2023 – 2 July 2023; 19 August 2023 – 4 October 2023; 4 October 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Mars-based Rajayoga)

24 May 2022 – 18 June 2022; 19 October 2022 – 12 November 2022; 12 March 20232 – 7 April 2023 (Venus-based Rajayoga)

Libra Ascendant – 21-22 March 2022; 17-18 April 2022; 15-16 May 2022; 11-12 June 2022; 8-9 July 2022; 5-6 August 2022; 1-2 September 2022; 28-29 September 2022; 25-26 October 2022; 22-23 November 2022; 19-20 December 2022; 15-17 January 2023; 12-13 February 2023; 11-12 March 2023; 7-9 April 2023; 5-6 May 2023; 1-2 June 2023; 28-30 June 2023; 26-27 July 2023; 22-23 August 2023; 18-20 September 2023 (Moon Based Rajayoga)

6 March 2022 – 8 April 2022; 28 June 2022 – 12 August 2022; 19 August 2023 – 4 October 2023; 4 October 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Mars-based Rajayoga)

8 April 2022 – 25 April 2022; 29 September 2022 – 5 October 2022; 26 October 2022 – 14 November 2022; 1 April 2023 – 8 June 2023 (Mercury-based Rajayoga)

24 May 2022 – 18 June 2022; 19 October 2022 – 12 November 2022; 12 March 20232 – 7 April 2023 (Venus-based Rajayoga)

6 March 2023 – 15 May 2023; 15 May 2022 – 26 June 2022; 26 June 2022 – 24 January 2023; 24 January 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Saturn Based Rajayoga)

Sagittarius Ascendant – 6 March 2022 – 8 April 2022; 28 June 2022 – 12 August 2022; 19 August 2023 – 4 October 2023; 4 October 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Mars-based Rajayoga)

8 April 2022 – 25 April 2022; 29 September 2022 – 5 October 2022; 26 October 2022 – 14 November 2022; 1 April 2023 – 8 June 2023 (Mercury-based Rajayoga)

25 April 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Jupiter-based Rajayoga)

Capricorn Ascendant – 6 March 2022 – 8 April 2022; 28 June 2022 – 12 August 2022; 19 August 2023 – 4 October 2023; 4 October 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Mars Based Rajayoga)

8 April 2022 – 25 April 2022; 29 September 2022 – 5 October 2022; 26 October 2022 – 14 November 2022; 1 April 2023 – 8 June 2023 (Mercury-based Rajayoga)

24 May 2022 – 18 June 2022; 19 October 2022 – 12 November 2022; 12 March 20232 – 7 April 2023 (Venus-based Rajayoga)

6 March 2023 – 15 May 2023; 15 May 2022 – 26 June 2022; 26 June 2022 – 24 January 2023; 24 January 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Saturn Based Rajayoga)

Aquarius Ascendant – April 15 2022 – May 15, 2022; October 18, 2022 – November 17, 2022; April 15, 2023 – May 16 2023; October 11, 2023 – October 18, 2023 (Sun Based Rajayoga)

18 May 2022 – 28 June 2022; 28 June 2022 – 12 August 2022; 11 May 2023 – 2 July 2023; 4 October 2023 – 11 October 2023 (Mars-based Rajayoga)

24 May 2022 – 18 June 2022; 19 October 2022 – 12 November 2022; 12 March 20232 – 7 April 2023 (Venus-based Rajayoga)

6 March 2023 – 15 May 2023; 26 June 2022 – 24 January 2023 (Saturn Rajayoga)

Endnote – As you can notice, for Libra and Capricorn Ascendants, this whole period comes under Rajayoga, as they have Rajayoga through Saturn throughout this time. For Libra, this transit brings happiness, mental peace and contentment; it is good for the mother and also beneficial for purchasing vehicles, land and property. It is also a good time to plan for progeny, succeed in education and do some research or scholarly work. For Capricorn, this transit is good for making money, starting a family, saving money, making great investments, and brings name, fame, success, changes in responsibilities, freedom from disease, and overall success and happiness.

There is no Rajayoga for Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces Ascendants through this Rahu and Ketu transit of 2022, which is to remain there till the last quarter of 2023, but nothing to worry; there will be other major transits for these ascendants which will change their fate and will be Rajayoga producers for them.

Remedies

If this nodal transit is bad for you, remember to donate money, clothes and food to people who are poor; stay aloof from society and from those who are generally disrespected or do lower work such as cleaning or sweeping.

Try to visit a Shiva temple, chant the Mrityunjaya Mantra and try to bathe the Shivalinga with water, milk and curd at least every Monday.

You can also chant ‘Vishnu Sahastranaama’ or listen to it on YouTube every morning after you wake up.

If you are in India or planning to pay a visit, then please visit ‘Manasa Devi Temple’ in Uttarakhand or other places or visit Snake temples across India: ‘Chandra Maulishwara’ in Ujjain, ‘Kukke Subrahmanya’ temple in Karnataka, ‘Basukinath’ in Jharkhand. ‘Trayambakeshwar’ in Maharashtra, ‘Ekalingji’ in Rajasthan, ‘Nageshwar’ in Gujarat, ‘Mannarashala Temple’ in Kerala, ‘Sheshnaag Lake’ in Kashmir Valley. You can visit any of these temples, stay there for three days and visit the shrine on all three days: the first day in the morning, the second day at noon, and the last day in the evening. Pray to the deity for your welfare and to ward off the evil effects of Rahu and Ketu from your horoscope; on all these days, sleep on the ground, eat vegetarian food, don’t copulate or drink alcohol, and don’t fight with people or be angry with anyone. Especially don’t curse people, as cursing leads to the loss of a living being’s divine potential.

Have a beautiful transit.

Shari Ramakrishna Arpanamastu