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Rahu in Capricorn and Ketu in Cancer: from 25 November 2026
On 25 November 2026 the lunar nodes change signs: Rahu enters sidereal Capricorn, Ketu enters Cancer (JyotiSoft calculation, true node, Lahiri). For about eighteen months, until May 2028, these signs and the houses they occupy in your chart become a zone of change.
In short
- 25.11.2026: Rahu → Capricorn, Ketu → Cancer (true node).
- By the mean node the date is about ten days later.
- Rahu in Capricorn — ambition, career, structures, power.
- Ketu in Cancer — review of home, family and emotional security.
- Next change of signs: 24 May 2028.
The moment
| Date and time | Sign | Degree | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|---|
true node: | Capricorn (Makara) | 29°59′ | Dhanishta, pada 2 |
Local time in ten cities
| City | Local date and time |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 5 December 2026, 22:32 |
| Mumbai | 5 December 2026, 22:32 |
| London | 5 December 2026, 17:02 |
| New York | 5 December 2026, 12:02 |
| Toronto | 5 December 2026, 12:02 |
| Berlin | 5 December 2026, 18:02 |
| Kyiv | 5 December 2026, 19:02 |
| Dubai | 5 December 2026, 21:02 |
| Singapore | 6 December 2026, 01:02 |
| Sydney | 6 December 2026, 04:02 |
By Moon sign
The house from your Moon sign (rashi) in which the event falls.
| Moon sign | House from the Moon | What it touches |
|---|---|---|
| Aries (Mesha) | 10 | Rahu in the 10th can raise ambition and public responsibilities; Ketu in the 4th may draw attention away from home. Keep ethics firm and make room for home life. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 9 | Rahu in the 9th can prompt questions about beliefs, teachers and long journeys; Ketu in the 3rd favours a measured approach to messages and short trips. Check what you learn before adopting it. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 8 | Rahu in the 8th: shared finances, taxes and hidden details may need attention; Ketu in the 2nd draws attention to family money and speech. Check figures before acting. |
| Cancer (Karka) | 7 | Ketu in your Moon sign: partnership agreements may invite a closer look. Read terms carefully and take your time. |
| Leo (Simha) | 6 | A traditionally favourable Rahu placement, with Ketu in the 12th: persistence may help with routines, debts and competition. Keep health decisions practical. |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 5 | Rahu in the 5th can make creative plans or speculation feel compelling; Ketu in the 11th may prompt a review of group goals. Keep risk modest and give children's plans considered attention. |
| Libra (Tula) | 4 | Rahu in the 4th highlights home, property and peace of mind; Ketu in the 10th can shift your focus at work. Check important papers and make room for both home and career. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 3 | A traditionally favourable Rahu placement, with Ketu in the 9th: initiative, communication, short journeys and new skills may feel more available. Stay open to teachers' views. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 2 | Rahu in the 2nd draws attention to family resources and speech; Ketu in the 8th may prompt a review of shared finances. Avoid impulsive deals and speak with care. |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 1 | Rahu over your Moon sign, Ketu in the 7th: ambition and relationship expectations may feel prominent. Keep a clear head and check advice. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 12 | Rahu in the 12th can draw attention to expenses, sleep and time away; Ketu in the 6th may change how routines feel. Keep spending measured and rest when you can. |
| Pisces (Mina) | 11 | A traditionally favourable Rahu placement, with Ketu in the 5th: networks and income goals may receive support. Keep creative decisions thoughtful and stay attentive to children. |
Which house do Rahu and Ketu enter for you?
Choose your Moon sign (or your lagna): the table shows which house of your chart the new axis occupies from 25 November 2026 (true node). The example is a Moon in Sagittarius.
Dates and method
Rahu and Ketu move backwards and change sign about every 18 months. By the true node, which JyotiSoft uses, the change happens on 25 November 2026; programs using the mean node give a date around 5 December. The next change is on 24 May 2028, when Rahu moves into Sagittarius and Ketu into Gemini.
Rahu in Capricorn
Capricorn is Saturn's sign: work, hierarchies, power, long-term structures. Rahu here amplifies ambition and the hunger for status, accelerates career changes and draws interest to large organisations, state and technology projects. The shadow side is wanting results at any price and fatigue from the race.
Ketu in Cancer
Cancer is the Moon's sign: home, mother, family, the sense of safety. Ketu here invites a review of attachments, sometimes bringing a move or distance from the old way of life. A good time to look at emotional habits and find support inside, not only in the outer home.
By Moon sign
The nodal axis from your Moon: for an Aries Moon 10/4 (career versus home); Taurus 9/3; Gemini 8/2; Cancer 7/1 (partnership versus self); Leo 6/12; Virgo 5/11; Libra 4/10; Scorpio 3/9; Sagittarius 2/8; Capricorn 1/7 (Rahu over the Moon: strong desires, restlessness); Aquarius 12/6; Pisces 11/5. Rahu in the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th from the Moon is traditionally favourable.
Questions
When does Rahu move into Capricorn?
Why do some sites say 5 December?
How long will Rahu stay in Capricorn?
Who benefits from this transit?
See also
Positions and tables: sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the same as professional Jyotish astrologers use, and the same calculation as the charts in JyotiSoft. Updated 2026-10-10.
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