What is Planetary Transits
Planetary transits are the movements of planets through the zodiac signs, which can have various effects on the individual and the world depending on the birth chart and the current planetary positions. In Vedic astrology, this movement is called “Gochar”. Each planet has its own speed and time of motion around the Sun and the transit time varies from planet to sign. During the transit, the planets may become retrograde or direct, which is also indicated in the transit chart.
The transit of the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are considered important in Vedic astrology as they can bring significant changes in life. All planets transit from Aries to Pisces in a clockwise direction except Rahu and Ketu, who transit from Pisces to Aries counterclockwise. When a planet transits from one zodiac sign to another, it can bring significant benefits or malefic changes and challenges, which can be overcome by understanding the impacts of the transit accordingly.
Here is a table that shows the time it takes for each planet to transit through a sign:
| Planet | The Time It Takes to Transit Through a Sign |
|---|---|
| Sun | 1 Month |
| Moon | 2.25 Days |
| Mars | 45 Days |
| Mercury | 21 Days |
| Venus | 26 Days |
| Jupiter | 12.5 Months |
| Saturn | 2.5 Years |
| Rahu | 19 Months |
| Ketu | 19 Months |
Here are some of the important planetary transits that will occur in 2024:
Sun Transit 2024:
The Sun is the king of the planets and represents the individual’s soul, self, personality, ego, and unique characteristics. The position of the Sun in the birth chart decides how influential or powerful a person is in his life. The Sun is considered to be a powerful planet, which rules the father, other male influencers, healthiness, external appearance, and behavioral traits in a person’s life. A strong Sun can bestow qualities such as leadership qualities, power, authority, and creative potential. The Sun also gives strength to face challenges and defines the personality and qualities of a person. The transit of the Sun in each zodiac marks the beginning of the Vedic month.
| Month | Date | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| JANUARY | JANUARY 15, 2024 | Sun transit in Capricorn 2024 |
| FEBRUARY | FEBRUARY 13, 2024 | Sun transit in Aquarius 2024 |
| MARCH | MARCH 14, 2024 | Sun transit in Pisces 2024 |
| APRIL | APRIL 13, 2024 | Sun transit in Aries 2024 |
| MAY | MAY 14, 2024 | Sun transit in Taurus 2024 |
| JUNE | JUNE 15, 2024 | Sun transit in Gemini 2024 |
| JULY | JULY 16, 2024 | Sun Transit in Cancer 2024 |
| AUGUST | AUGUST 16, 2024 | Sun transit in Leo 2024 |
| SEPTEMBER | SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 | Sun transit in Virgo 2024 |
| OCTOBER | OCTOBER 17, 2024 | Sun transit in Libra 2024 |
| NOVEMBER | NOVEMBER 16, 2024 | Sun transit in Scorpio 2024 |
| DECEMBER | DECEMBER 15, 2024 | Sun transit in Sagittarius 2024 |
Mars Transit 2024:
Mars is a planet of fire and is known as the ‘War Lord’ in Vedic astrology. Mars represents strength, courage, ambition, reasoning, and action. Mars governs siblings, foes, robbers, and law enforcers. A favorable Mars gives a person vitality, efficiency, and generosity in good deeds. A weak Mars makes a person restless, destructive and wasteful of his energy on useless things. Therefore, the movement of Mars has a considerable effect on the happenings of a person’s life during its transit period.
| Month | Date | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| FEBRUARY | FEBRUARY 5, 2024 | Mars transit in Capricorn 2024 |
| MARCH | MARCH 15, 2024 | Mars transit in Aquarius 2024 |
| APRIL | APRIL 23, 2024 | Mars transit in Pisces 2024 |
| JUNE | JUNE 1, 2024 | Mars transit in Aries 2024 |
| JULY | JULY 12, 2024 | Mars transit in Taurus 2024 |
| AUGUST | AUGUST 26, 2024 | Mars transit in Gemini 2024 |
| OCTOBER | OCTOBER 20, 2024 | Mars transit in Cancer 2024 |
| DECEMBER | DECEMBER 7, 2024 | Mars retrogrades in Cancer 2024 |
Jupiter Transit 2024:
Jupiter is the planet of wisdom, expansion, luck, and fortune. Jupiter transits one zodiac sign in about 12.5 months and can bring opportunities, growth, and prosperity. Jupiter also rules education, spirituality, religion, philosophy, and law. A favorable Jupiter transit can enhance one’s knowledge, faith, optimism, and generosity. An unfavorable Jupiter transit can cause overconfidence, extravagance, dogmatism, and legal issues.
| Month | Date | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MAY | MAY 1, 2024 | Jupiter transit in Taurus 2024 |
| OCTOBER | OCTOBER 9, 2024 | Jupiter retrogrades in Taurus 2024 |
Saturn Transit 2024:
Saturn is the planet of discipline, karma, hard work, and delay. Saturn transits one zodiac sign in about 2.5 years and can bring challenges, lessons, and maturity. Saturn also rules career, responsibility, structure, and limitation. A favorable Saturn transit can help one achieve success through perseverance, patience, and realism. An unfavorable Saturn transit can cause frustration, restriction, depression, and loss.
| Month | Date | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| JUNE | JUNE 30, 2024 | Saturn retrogrades in Aquarius 2024 |
| NOVEMBER | NOVEMBER 15, 2024 | Saturn turns direct in Aquarius 2024 |
Rahu Transit 2024:
Rahu is the north node of the Moon and represents the past karma. Rahu transits one zodiac sign in about 19 months and can bring sudden changes, transformation and evolution. Rahu also rules ambition, desire, illusion and innovation. A favorable Rahu transit can help one achieve fame, wealth and power through unconventional means. An unfavorable Rahu transit can cause confusion, deception, obsession and addiction.
Ketu Transit 2024:
Ketu is the south node of the Moon and represents the future karma. Ketu transits one zodiac sign in about 19 months and can bring detachment, liberation and spirituality. Ketu also rules renunciation, isolation, intuition and mysticism. A favorable Ketu transit can help one attain enlightenment, wisdom and peace through selfless service. An unfavorable Ketu transit can cause fear, anxiety, loss and dissatisfaction.
Venus Transit 2024
Vedic astrology considers Shukra (Shukra) as a mentor and a benefic planet, which governs over beauty, pleasure, vehicles, travel, fine arts, marital relations, and sexual partners. Venus is thought to have knowledge of both material and spiritual matters. A positive Venus in a birth chart can make a person more attractive, and loving and has the ability to charm others. A person with a powerful Venus will have elegance, be extravagant and be talented in sports.
| Month | Date | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| JANUARY | JANUARY 18, 2024 | Venus transit in Sagittarius 2024 |
| FEBRUARY | FEBRUARY 12, 2024 | Venus transit in Capricorn 2024 |
| MARCH | MARCH 7, 2024 | Venus transit in Aquarius 2024 |
| MARCH | MARCH 31, 2024 | Venus transit in Pisces 2024 |
| APRIL | APRIL 24, 2024 | Venus transit in Aries 2024 |
| MAY | MAY 19, 2024 | Venus transit in Taurus 2024 |
| JUNE | JUNE 12, 2024 | Venus transit in Gemini 2024 |
| JULY | JULY 7, 2024 | Venus transit in Cancer 2024 |
| JULY | JULY 31, 2024 | Venus transit in Leo 2024 |
| AUGUST | AUGUST 25, 2024 | Venus transit in Virgo2024 |
| SEPTEMBER | SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 | Venus transit in Libra 2024 |
| OCTOBER | OCTOBER 13, 2024 | Venus transit in Scorpio 2024 |
| NOVEMBER | NOVEMBER 7, 2024 | Venus transit in Sagittarius 2024 |
| DECEMBER | DECEMBER 2, 2024 | Venus transit in Capricorn 2024 |
| DECEMBER | DECEMBER 28, 2024 | Venus transit in Aquarius 2024 |
Vedic astrology can use the 12 zodiac signs to make general predictions and compatibility analysis based on planetary transits. However, the particular impact of planetary movements may vary depending on the birth chart of an individual. Get Online astrology Consultation services to find out how the current planetary transit affects your life and get easy, personalized remedies to minimize the negative effects of the transit.
FAQs
What are planetary transits?
Planetary transits are the movements of planets through the zodiac signs, which can have various effects on the individual and the world depending on the birth chart and the current planetary positions.
How can I know the planetary transits for 2024?
You can view the planetary shifts for 2024 on our webpage, where we give the information and periods of the transits of all the main planets such as Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.
How can I know the effects of planetary transits on my life?
The effects of planetary transits on your life may vary depending on your birth chart and the current planetary positions. You can talk to our expert astrologers who will offer you customized advice and solutions based on your birth chart and current planetary alignments.
What are the remedies for reducing the malefic effects of planetary transits?
The remedies for reducing the malefic effects of planetary transits may include wearing gemstones, performing rituals, chanting mantras, donating to charity, fasting, meditating or following some simple tips. Our skilled astrologers will recommend you the best solutions for your particular case.