🌑 Rahu-Ketu Transit on 18 May 2025: Effects on All 12 Zodiac Signs & Remedies

On 18 May 2025, Rahu will transit into Aquarius (Kumbh Rashi) and Ketu will move into Leo (Simha Rashi). This rare celestial shift, occurring every 18 months, marks a significant karmic turning point in the astrological calendar.

Rahu and Ketu are shadow planets – not physical entities, but energy points – and their movement impacts our destiny, karma, desires, detachment, and spiritual evolution.

In this blog, we explore:

• What does this transit mean globally and spiritually

• Its effect on each zodiac sign (Moon sign/Rashi)

• Simple remedies to mitigate adverse effects

🔮 General Impact of the Transit

• Rahu in Aquarius (Air Sign): Brings a strong focus on technology, innovation, futuristic thinking, collective progress, and humanitarian causes. It amplifies intellectual curiosity and detachment from traditional norms.

• Ketu in Leo (Fire Sign): Encourages spiritual self-exploration, tests ego and personal pride. This is a period of intense inner work, creative realignment, and ego dissolution.

♈ Aries (Mesh Rashi)

Impact: Rahu in 11th house brings gains, social growth, and new networks. Ketu in 5th house may cause emotional disconnect with children or creative blocks.

Remedy:

• Donate books or stationery to students on Tuesdays

• Recite Hanuman Chalisa daily

♉ Taurus (Vrishabh Rashi)

Impact: Rahu in 10th house can bring career shifts, desire for recognition. Ketu in 4th house may create distance at home or issues with mother.

Remedy:

• Feed stray dogs regularly

• Light a ghee diya in home temple on Thursdays

♊ Gemini (Mithun Rashi)

Impact: Rahu in the 9th house may bring foreign travel or unconventional belief systems. Ketu in the 3rd house boosts courage but avoids arrogance.

Remedy:

• Visit a Hanuman temple on Saturdays

♋ Cancer (Kark Rashi)

Impact: Rahu in the 8th house may bring sudden changes or hidden fears. Ketu in the 2nd house affects speech and savings: speak wisely.

Remedy:

• Offer coconut in flowing water on a Saturday

• Avoid non-vegetarian food on Tuesdays

♌ Leo (Simha Rashi)

Impact: Ketu in the 1st house may cause self-doubt or identity confusion. Rahu in the7th house may attract unconventional or karmic relationships.

Remedy:

• Meditate daily for 10 minutes

• Avoid making impulsive relationship decisions

♍ Virgo (Kanya Rashi)

Impact: Rahu in the 6th house is beneficial for defeating enemies and resolving legal issues. Ketu in the 12th house can increase spiritual inclination or isolation.

Remedy:

• Donate to hospitals or old-age homes

♎ Libra (Tula Rashi)

Impact: Rahu in the 5th house may increase the desire for pleasure or speculative risks. Ketu in the 11th house may bring detachment from friends or gains.

Remedy:

• Feed cows with green grass

• Avoid shortcuts in investments

♏ Scorpio (Vrischik Rashi)

Impact: Rahu in the 4th house can disturb home peace or cause real estate confusion. Ketu in the 10th house may trigger career confusion or authority issues.

Remedy:

• Keep a silver square in your wallet

• Avoid disrespecting elders or superiors

♐ Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi)

Impact: Rahu in the 3rd house boosts courage and communication but may also bring overconfidence. Ketu in the 9th house brings spiritual discontent or father-related concerns.

Remedy:

• Light a mustard oil lamp on Saturdays

• Offer prayers to your ancestors (Pitru tarpan)

♑ Capricorn (Makar Rashi)

Impact: Rahu in the 2nd house affects finances and speech—sudden gains/losses are possible. Ketu in the8th house may bring health or fear-related issues.

Remedy:

• Offer black sesame seeds in water on Saturdays

• Chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra daily

♒ Aquarius (Kumbh Rashi)

Impact: Rahu in 1st house brings major personality shifts, potential identity crisis. Ketu in 7th house affects marriage, business partnerships, and trust.

Remedy:

• Wear a silver ring on your left hand's little finger (consult astrologer first)

• Avoid making promises you can’t keep

♓ Pisces (Meen Rashi)

Impact: Rahu in 12th house may cause expenses or insomnia. Ketu in 6th house helps in defeating enemies but may create health concerns.

Remedy:

• Donate blankets to the needy

• Practice breathing exercises (pranayama) daily

🧘‍♂️ Universal Remedies for All Signs:

• Offer water to peepal tree on Saturdays

• Practice grounding activities: meditation, nature walks, journaling

📌 Final Thoughts

This Rahu-Ketu transit brings a strong push toward inner transformation and outer innovation. While Rahu pulls us toward futuristic goals, Ketu detaches us from the ego and old identity.

Astrology doesn’t control us—it guides us. Use this period to align your karma, choices, and growth consciously.

✨ Stay aware. Stay balanced.

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