India, June 24 -- Rahu and Ketu, the shadow planets of Vedic astrology, started a powerful 18-month journey. On 18 May 2025, Rahu shifted into Aquarius, and Ketu moved into Leo, creating a cosmic shift that may push us to rethink what we truly want and where we are headed.

This transit will last until 5 December 2026, when Rahu moves through the nakshatras of Purva Bhadrapada, Shatabhisha, and Dhanishtha. Ketu, on the other hand, brings its intense, spiritual energy into the fiery and expressive sign of Leo.

Rahu and Ketu are not physical bodies, unlike other planets. They are instead considered shadows of the Moon, but their impact can be just as strong. These shadow planets influence our desires, fears, obsessions, and areas where we ...