Transit In Astrology

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In our daily life or while reading on astrology we keep hearing about transits aka goachar.

Every other day one or more transit happens which attracts our attention through various means. You must be curious about this and want  to know every detail about it.

So in this article, I have tried to give the best possible explanations on this important subject of vedic astrology.

So, what exactly are planetary transits? 

In Vedic astrology, the movement of planets across different zodiac signs is believed to have a profound impact on our lives. These transits can influence various aspects like career, relationships, health, and even personal growth.

Or in simple words, Planetary transits in Vedic astrology refer to the movement of planets as they travel through different zodiac signs.

So basically, when a planet moves from one sign to another, it is called its transit movement and it could bring about changes or shifts in those areas.

Each planet has its own unique qualities, and as they move through the different signs of the zodiac, they interact with the planets and points in the birth chart in different ways.

This interaction triggers the opportunities for growth and positive change, as well as challenges and obstacles that are promised in the Horoscope (written in destiny).

This also means that by analyzing the movement of the planets and their impact on birth chart, one can gain a deeper understanding of their life's purpose and how to navigate the ups and downs.

Now we'll explore the significance of different planetary transits and their effects on our birth charts. 

Why Transits Are Important 

Transit is an essential tool in Vedic Astrology that can provide valuable insights into future of the native.

Each planet controls an area of our life and during the transit through different zodiacs and nakshatra different kinds of effects are created.

Planetary transits, acts as a catalyst, modifier, influencer or you can call it an agent, to activate what is promised in the natal horoscope. 

Their role is as important as planetary dasha

By analyzing the movement of the planets and their impact on the birth chart, we can gain a deeper understanding of life's purposes and how to navigate the ups and downs in life.

Transit have ability to trigger events such as marriage etc, the best example for this is double transit where the combine influence of Saturn and Jupiter creates important events in our life.

Let's see an example which shows the ability of transit to give marriage.

In the Horoscope of Amitabh bachchan, Aquarius ascendant rises and Leo sign becomes the 7th house rulers whose lord is planet Sun which is placed in the 8th house.

As per the rule of Vedic astrology, for marriage to happen both Jupiter and Saturn should influence the 7th house of its lord on the marriage day.

use of transit to predict marriage example chart

He got married on the day 3rd of June 1973 and the following transits were happening on that day:

  1. Sun was transiting in Taurus zodiac.
  2. Moon was transiting in Gemini zodiac.
  3. Mars was transiting in Aquarius zodiac.
  4. Mercury was transiting in Gemini zodiac.
  5. Jupiter was transiting in Capricorn zodiac.
  6. Venus was transiting in Gemini zodiac.
  7. Saturn was transiting in Taurus.
  8. Rahu was transiting in Sagittarius zodiac.
  9. Ketu was transiting in Gemini zodiac.

Now, notice that both Jupiter and Saturn were influencing his 7th lord Sun on hi s marriage day. i.e Saturn was with Sun in sign of Taurus whereas Jupiter was casting its aspect on Taurus from the sign of Capricorn.

The combined analysis of Saturn and Jupiter transit to predict an event is called Double transit.

Read more on Double transit theory.

Based on their intent and impact on us we can classify transits as positive or negative transits mainly

Positive Transits

Positive transits are those which facilitate growth in all areas of our life. Transit periods can be favorable for personal growth, career advancement, financial gains or starting new relationships. During these periods, you may experience a surge in creativity, productivity, and motivation.

This can be an excellent time to set new goals and take steps towards achieving them. Example of such transit is as follows:

  • Transit of Venus over the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th house gives such experience.
  • Transit of Mercury over the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th.
  • Transit of Jupiter over the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th.
  • Transit of exalted Sun over the 1st, 3rd, 10th and the 11th house.
  • Transit of exalted Moon over the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th house.
  • Transit of 1st house lord in 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th, 7th, 9th,1 0th and the 11th house.
  • Transit of 2nd house lord in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and the 11th house.
  • Transit of 3rd house lord in 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and the 11th house.
  • Transit of 4th house lord in 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and the 11th house.
  • Transit of 5th house lord in 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and the 11th house.
  • Transit of 6th house lord in 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and the 11th house.
  • Transit of 7th house lord in 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and the 11th house.
  • Transit of 9th house lord in 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and the 11th house.
  • Transit of 10th house lord in 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and the 11th house.
  • Transit of 11th house lord in 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and the 11th house.

Similarly, if you're looking to advance your career, a favorable transit will be Jupiter or Saturn in the 10th house.

Also, the transit of the lord of the 1st, 2nd,4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and the 11th house gives such positive impact.

Similarly, if you're looking to start a new relationship, the transit of Venus in 1st, 5th, 7th, 9th is very benefical. There are many variations of a benefic transit and depending on the rising sign and placements of planets, it will differ most of the time.

Let's see an example where transit triggered the rise of the native status and position. For this we see the Horoscope of Bill Clinton who became on 20th January 1993.

exmaple horoscope for negative transit of planets

Bill Clinton Horoscope

For this we have to see the transits of planets on 20th of January 1993 and they are as follow:

  1. Sun was transiting in the sign of Capricorn.
  2. Moon was transiting in the sign of Sagittarius.
  3. Mars was transiting in the sign of Gemini.
  4. Mercury was transiting in the sign of Capricorn.
  5. Jupiter was transiting in the sign of Virgo.
  6. Venus was transiting in the sign of Capricorn.
  7. Saturn was transiting in the sign of Capricorn.
  8. Rahu was transiting in the sign of Sagittarius.
  9. Ketu was transiting in the sign of Gemini.
transit chart for 20th-01-1993 for rise in career

Transit Chart For 20th-01-1993

If you apply the transit on Clinton Horoscope who is a Virgo ascendant, you will see that on the day of his Presidency he was having Moon transit who is the 11th house lord over his 4th house of political position.

Similarly, his 5th house of fame had Saturn and ascendant lord Mercury transit.

Along with the auspicious dasha, the transit looks auspicious enough to give him a rise in career.

Now lets see details on transits which gives negative results with an example Horoscope.

Negative Transits

In vedic astrology there are transits which are dreaded by all. They can bring challenges, such as unexpected obstacles, relationship issues, health concerns or financial losses.

During these periods, you can experience a sense of stagnation, frustration, bad health, loss of career, loss of wealth and confusion.

Example of such transits are as follows:

  • Transit of Saturn in Aries over 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 10th and the 12th house. 
  • Transit of Rahu in Scorpio sign over the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and the 12th house.
  • Transit of Rahu in Scorpio sign over the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and the 12th house.
  • Transit of Mars in Cancer over the 6th, 8th and the 12th house.
  • Transit of Saturn over the natal moon or 12th from it also known as Sade Sati.
  • Transit of 1st house lord in 6th, 8th or the 12th house.
  • Transit of 2nd house lord in 6th, 8th or the 12th house.
  • Transit of 4th house lord in 6th, 8th or the 12th house.
  • Transit of 5th house lord in 6th, 8th or the 12th house.
  • Transit of 6th house lord in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th or the 12th.
  • Transit of 7th house lord in 2nd, 6th, 8th or the 12th house.
  • Transit of 8th house lord in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th or the  12th.
  • Transit of 9th house lord in 6th, 8th or the 12th house.
  • Transit of 10th house lord in 3rd, 6th, 8th or the 12th house
  • Transit of 12th house lord in 6th, 8th or the 12th house.

It is well known that the transit of malefic planets over 64th navamsa and 22nd drekkna is known to cause death and marak effects.

There are many more transits which can bring challenging time, but it's important to remember that these periods are temporary and will eventually pass.

Let's see an example of Bill Clinton again and we need to see the transits of the day when the news of the scandal broke out. So, the transit on January 17, 1998 are as follows:

  1. Sun was transiting in the sign of Capricorn.
  2. Moon was transiting in the sign of Leo.
  3. Mars was transiting in the sign of Capricorn.
  4. Mercury was transiting in the sign of Sagittarius.
  5. Jupiter was transiting in the sign of Aquarius.
  6. Venus was transiting in the sign of Capricorn.
  7. Saturn was transiting in the sign of Pisces.
  8. Rahu was transiting in the sign of Leo.
  9. Ketu was transiting in the sign of Aquarius.

See the transit chart for same day below and you will find that most planets were under Rahu-Ketu that day.

transit negative impact example

Transit chart for 17-01-1998

Mars and retrograde Venus were in his 5th house with 12th house lord Sun which indicates controversy because both are indicators of love and sex.

Then exchange between Saturn and Jupiter was happening in 6th and the 7th house.  

Such negative transit he had that particular day, that there was no escape from the negative effects of it. It resulted in shame, loss of power and dignity for him.

Transit Duration Of Planets

All 9 planets in Vedic astrology have different speeds of transit from each other. Interior planets which are the Moon, Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars transit faster through a zodiac sign.

Whereas the exterior planets which are Jupiter and Saturn along with invisible Rahu-Ketu move slowly through a zodiac sign.

The transit period of planets is depends on many factors and the duration of the transit can go up also, especially when planets goes in retrograde state.

Check the table below to see the transit duration of each planet through one Zodiac sign.

Planet

Duration In A Zodiac Sign

Moon

2 Days

Sun

30 Days

Mars

45 Days

Mercury

27 Days

Jupiter

365 Days

Venus

25 Days

Saturn

30 Months

Rahu

18 Months

Ketu

18 Months


For completing one cycle where a planet transit through each of the 12 zodiac, the duration is naturally bigger and are mentioned below: 


Planet

Duration Through All Zodiac Sign

Sun

1 Year

Mercury

1 Years

Mars

2.5 Years

Ketu

18 Years

Rahu

18 Years

Moon

27 Days

Saturn

30 Years

Venus

288 Days

Jupiter

365 Days

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What Is Transit Chart?

In order to read transits and its impact, we need to cast an astrology chart which represents all transits in it. Then we need to read it along with natives natal birth chart and see its impact on their life.

Which means transit charts are an essential tool in Vedic Astrology that can provide valuable insights into your cosmic path and help you achieve your goals.

By analyzing the movement of the planets and their impact on your birth chart, you can gain a deeper understanding of your life's purpose and how to navigate the ups and downs of your journey.

With this knowledge, you can make informed choices about your future and take steps to achieve your goals.

For example on 23-06-2022 the planetary positions of planets are as follows:

transit example

As you can see above in the image, there is the mention of degrees of the planets they are in.

These degrees indicates where exactly the planet is situated in its transit.

These Zodiacs are made of Nakshatras, each nakshatra have span of 13 degrees 20 minutes and each nakshatra have total 4 pada or quarter in them which are of 03 degrees 20 minutes.

Each planet creates a different kinds of results when they transit through these Zodiac signs.

If you need more specific effects of transit then you can monitor the transit of the planet through the nakshatra pada.

All this means within a sign, the transiting planet creates a different kind of results.

During the whole duration of the transit will never be the same, the effects will keep changing.

For example Saturn takes 2.5 years to transit through a sign and the effects are never the same throughout the 2.5 years because while in its transit Saturn will change Nakshatra and its pada which will bring their own effects.

The same way all planets transit through zodiac signs at their designated speed.

Transit Calculator

In order to check the live transit use the calculator given below. After feeding you birth details you will  get a chart which is called transit chart. More details on transit chart is given below.

Current Transit Of Planets In 2025

This year is a special one because Saturn, Rahu, Ketu and Jupiter will be changing signs and this includes the union of Rahu and Saturn for some duration. (from 29th March to 18th may).

Jupiter will be having the most complex transit because in the same year, it will transit twice, first in Gemini and then in Cancer. 

Even the transit of Mars and Venus will be unusual. Given below are the dates of all transit for the year 2025.

1. January 2025: 4th Mercury transit in Sagittarius, 14th Sun transit in Capricorn. 24th Mercury transit  in Capricorn, 21st Mars transit  in Gemini, 28th Venus transit  in Pisces.

2. February 2025: 4th Feb Jupiter direct, 11th Feb Mercury transit in Aquarius, 12th Sun transit in Aquarius, Mars direct 24th, Saturn combust 28th, Mercury transit in Pisces 27th.

3. March 2025: Venus retrograde in Pisces on 2nd, Sun transit in Pisces 14th, Mercury retrograde March 15th in Pisces, and 29th Saturn transit in Pisces.

4. April 2025: Sun transit  Aries 14th, Mercury direct April 7th, Venus direct in Pisces on 13th, Saturn out of combustion 5th, Mars transit into Cancer on 3rd

5. May 2025: Sun transit in Taurus on 15th, Mercury transit in Aries of 7th, Venus transit in Aries 31st, Rahu transit in Aquarius 18th, Ketu transit in Leo 18th. Jupiter Transit in Gemini on 14th, Mercury transit in Taurus on 23rd.

6. June 2025: Sun transit in Gemini on 15th, Mercury transit in Gemini on June 6th, Venus transit in Taurus on 29th, Mars transit in Leo on 7th, Mercury transit in Cancer on 22nd.

7. July 2025: Saturn retrograde on 13th, Sun transit in 16th in Cancer, Mercury retrograde on 18th in Cancer, Venus transit in Gemini on July 26th, Mars transit in Virgo on 28th.

8. August 2025: Sun transit in Leo on 17th, Mercury transit in Leo 30th, Mercury direct August onwards 11th, Venus transit in Cancer on 21st.

9. September 2025: Sun transit in Virgo on 17th, Mercury transit in virgo on 15th, Venus transit in Leo on 15th,  Mars transit in Libra.

10. October 2025: Mercury transit in Libra on 3rd, Venus transit in Virgo on 9th, Sun transit in Libra on 17th, Jupiter Transit in Cancer on 18th, Mercury transit in Scorpio 24th, Mars transit in Scorpio on 27th.

11. November 2025: Venus transit in Libra on 2nd, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer on 11th, Saturn direct on 28th, Venus transit in Scorpio on 26th, Sun transit in Scorpio on 16th, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio on 10th, Mercury transit in Libra in retrograde state on 23rd, Mercury direct on 29th in Libra.

12. Dec 2025: Sun transit in Capricorn 16th, Mercury transit in Scorpio 6th, Mars transit in Sagittarius on 7th, Venus transit in Sagittarius on 20th.

This year is special because every planet will have a transit. It is rare that in a year all planets change sign and this cosmic drama will start in March.

To know more in detail on date, time, and predictions on all planetary transit of 2025 use the link given below.

How To Read Transits

The process of analyzing transit charts can be complex and require awareness of standard vedic astrology rules, but there are a few key steps through which it can be simplified.

The first step in analyzing transit charts is to keep a focus on the planet you are trying to read. 

We are all aware that planets Saturn, Jupiter, and Rahu-Ketu transits are very long in duration, and along with Dasha, they give us various events in our lives.

Some planetary alignments are considered to be extremely auspicious, while others are believed to be more challenging. 

The transit of interior planets, which are Venus, Mercury, Moon, Sun, and Mars, is considered mild in impact.

Where as the transit of exterior of planet which are Saturn, Jupiter and Rahu-Ketu is considered as most impactful.

Then it is very important to see the functional nature of the planet because that decides the theme of the transit.

Each planet brings its own set of complications and modifications that are directly related to its natural signification and signs owned by the transit planet.

For example, Saturn is slow moving and causes grief and delays, whereas Jupiter is karaka of progress.

Then, identify, in which zodiac signs it is transiting and where that zodiac falls in your birth chart. 

It is also important to see if in transit the planet is making association with other planets or not, if yes, than what are the possible modifications in the results of the transit.

By analyzing the position of the transit planet in relation to the birth chart, you can gain valuable insights into how they are going to impact you. More details are given in the 2nd step.

The transit planet will be in a particular house where a planet may already exist.

Now, depending on the nature and the functional nature of the transit planet, you will experience events related to these significations.

The best example of how planetary transit works in on a horoscope is double transit theory, where transit of Saturn and Jupiter creates significant event in the life of native.

These two steps can give a fair idea on how to read a transit or a transit chart. For detailed explanations and steps, use the link given below.

Why Transit Can Mislead?

The real reason is the lack of awareness and shortcut methods by astrologers and overexpectations and lack of awareness in people.

First all of read the following lines out loud The natal chart is your script

  • The Dasha is the scene
  • The transit is the director saying “action.”

If the Dasha isn’t aligned, even a powerful transit may come and go without producing any real result.

In simple words: In Vedic astrology, transits don’t override the natal chart; they activate it. The blueprint of your life lies in your birth chart.

Transits act like timers, activating certain themes to rise based on what's already written.

If you’ve ever wondered why a major planetary shift didn’t affect you the way it was "supposed to," the answer often lies in your chart’s foundation.

Read more on why and when Transit does not give the desired results.

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