Planetary transits are the ongoing movements of planets through the zodiac. These celestial movements create dynamic influences that shape your daily experiences, opportunities, and challenges.
Fast-Moving Planets (Personal Transits)
- Moon: Changes every 2.5 days u2013 affects daily mood
- Mercury: ~3 weeks per sign u2013 influences communication
- Venus: ~4 weeks per sign u2013 affects relationships
- Sun: ~1 month per sign u2013 highlights life areas monthly
- Mars: ~6 weeks per sign u2013 influences action and energy
Slow-Moving Planets (Major Life Transits)
- Jupiter: ~1 year per sign u2013 growth and expansion
- Saturn: ~2.5 years per sign u2013 lessons and structure
- Rahu/Ketu: ~1.5 years per sign u2013 karmic influences
Retrograde Periods
- Mercury Retrograde: Communication delays, travel issues
- Venus Retrograde: Relationship reviews, past lovers returning
- Mars Retrograde: Decreased energy, frustration
Major Transits to Watch
Saturn Transit (Sade Sati)
Saturn’s 7.5-year transit brings karmic lessons, challenges that promote growth, and eventual maturity and wisdom.
Jupiter Transit
Jupiter’s yearly transit brings expansion and opportunities to different life areas.
Rahu-Ketu Transit
The lunar nodes’ 18-month transit activates karmic themes u2013 Rahu for worldly ambitions, Ketu for spiritual detachment.
Practical Tips for Working with Transits
- Know your birth chart
- Track major planetary movements
- Schedule important activities during supportive transits
- Apply remedies during challenging transits (gemstones, mantras, fasting)
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