Rahu nakshatra pada transit (Rahu nakshatra pada gochar) in vedic astrology
In Vedic astrology, Rahu nakshatra pada transit refers to the movement of Rahu through the four quarters (padas) of a nakshatra. Rahu 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′, Rahu remains in one Nakshatra for around 9 months and in one Nakshatra Pada for approximately 30 to 40 days.
Rahu represents illusion, ambition, foreign connections, sudden changes, obsession, technology and unconventional paths. When Rahu enters a new Pada, subtle but intense shifts occur in desires, focus and karmic experiences.
Importance of rahu nakshatra pada gochar
This transit is important for understanding hidden desires, karmic growth and life redirection. It provides month-level precision in long-term predictive analysis.
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 deeper psychological and karmic-level timing insights.
What happens during rahu nakshatra pada transit?
As Rahu moves from one pada to another, changes may occur in ambition, foreign-related matters, career direction and unexpected developments. The results depend on house placement from your Ascendant and Moon sign.
Rahu pada transit may influence sudden opportunities, technological growth, immigration matters, unconventional decisions and karmic lessons.
How is rahu nakshatra pada transit calculated?
It is calculated based on rahu’s real-time astronomical longitude in the zodiac (retrograde motion). Each pada spans 3°20′, and rahu remains in one pada for approximately 30 to 40 days.
How long does rahu stay in one nakshatra pada?
Rahu stays in each nakshatra pada for approximately 30 to 40 days.
Does rahu 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.