Ketu nakshatra pada transit (Ketu nakshatra pada gochar) in vedic astrology
In Vedic astrology, Ketu nakshatra pada transit refers to the movement of Ketu through the four quarters (Padas) of a Nakshatra. Ketu is a shadow planet and always moves in retrograde motion. It completes the zodiac in approximately 18.6 years and stays in one zodiac sign for about 18 months. Since each Nakshatra spans 13°20′ and each Pada spans 3°20′, Ketu remains in one Nakshatra for around 9 months and in one Nakshatra Pada for approximately 30 to 40 days.
Ketu represents detachment, spirituality, past-life karma, intuition, sudden separation and inner transformation. When Ketu enters a new Pada, subtle but powerful shifts occur in spiritual awareness and karmic patterns.
Importance of ketu nakshatra pada gochar
This transit is highly important for understanding karmic release and spiritual evolution. It provides month-level precision in long-term transformative phases.
What is a nakshatra pada?
Each Nakshatra is divided into four equal quarters called Padas. Each Pada spans 3°20′ and corresponds to a specific Navamsa sign. Nakshatra pada provides deep karmic and psychological timing insights.
What happens during ketu nakshatra pada transit?
As Ketu moves from one pada to another, changes may occur in detachment, spiritual interests, unexpected endings and subconscious patterns. The results depend on house placement from your Ascendant and Moon sign.
Ketu pada transit may influence meditation practices, research work, mystical experiences, sudden breaks and karmic clearings.
How is ketu nakshatra pada transit calculated?
It is calculated based on Ketu’s real-time astronomical longitude in the zodiac (retrograde motion). Each Pada spans 3°20′, and Ketu remains in one Pada for approximately 30 to 40 days.
How long does ketu stay in one nakshatra pada?
Ketu stays in each Nakshatra pada for approximately 30 to 40 days.
Does ketu pada transit affect everyone equally?
No, its results depend on individual birth chart, planetary strength and ongoing Dasha period.
Is nakshatra pada transit more precise?
Yes, it provides deeper karmic and phase-based timing compared to rashi or nakshatra transit.