Rahu Ketu Transit 30 Oct 2023 to 18 May 2025

Rahu will enter Pisces Sign on 30 October 2023 at 16.37 IST and continue to transit in Pisces till 18 May 2025 at 19.35 IST. Rahu and Ketu are 180 degrees apart and hence Ketu will transit in Virgo during the same period.
Rahu, Ketu, Saturn, and Jupiter are the major celestial bodies whose transits exert significant influence on the world and all the Zodiac signs. Their impact endures for extended periods in contrast to the fast-moving planets, so their transit is given more importance. Rahu and Ketu are considered shadow planets, closely linked to our karmic accounts. When Rahu and Ketu transit from one zodiac sign to another, we often wonder about the potential effects on our lives.
Rahu is closely linked to spirituality, deep contemplation, intuition, and enigmatic matters. It also represents our desires. On the other hand, Pisces is a zodiac sign associated with dreams, imagination, and the realm of fantasies. When Rahu, an airy planet, transits in the water sign, Pisces, it will enhance one's spiritual and meditative tendencies, fostering profound introspection.
Rahu's unconventional nature can lead to a unique approach to spirituality and divinity, possibly taking a less traditional path. The blend of Pisces' sensitivity and dreaminess with Rahu's propensity to create illusions and confusion can intensify these effects. There may be a tendency to escape from reality through addictive behaviors or unrealistic fantasies. It can also lead to the individual presenting a false image as a spiritual guide.
This transit can also bring challenges in business matters and may lead to frequent, long travels, unplanned journeys often to foreign lands. Settlement abroad is even a possibility with this placement.
Rahu transit in Pisces can result in challenges in business matters. Despite working diligently, individuals may not always achieve the desired outcomes. Mental problems and distress can also be a concern, with sleeplessness being a possible issue. Rahu association with Pisces can result creativity and the arts can flourish during this transit, inspiring individuals to explore new artistic endeavors and unconventional creative pursuits. This is particularly beneficial for authors and those in the media industry.
Geopolitics
Countries and political parties will make new alliances. You will find major shifts in existing alliances as enemies of one time may become friends. I find India's relations with Western countries further improving after June 2024. This may be due to Jupiter's transit in the ninth house (and election results after June 2024. However, after 14 May 2025, once Jupiter moves to Gemini and in the fourth house to Rahu, India may emerge as a more powerful country. Other countries may look to India for guidance and help.
You may notice that during this period, the religious conversion will increase. Jupiter in Rahu indicates large-scale conversions to the religious belief system. This may be by force or luring them with money or indoctrination by their religious leaders. Though in 2025, you may see a reversal but in 2024, fundamentalists will try to hijack the agenda and dominate the government and public. Demand for a separate homeland or to implement laws based on religion will increase causing protests in several countries. Religious fundamentalism will rise further and start disturbing the law and order of many countries. After May 2024, a few countries or religious lobbies may ally to counter the religious fundamentalist forces. There may be a further rise of ISIS or any new organisation or some Christians may rise against Muslim fundamentalism. Few countries may look seriously at the refugee issue and may take some strong action by the year's end.