It is essential to consider all aspects of natal and transiting planets regarding the specific Rahu and Ketu transit being examined. Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu, and Ketu are the primary planets used in forecasting.
A particularly significant situation occurs when transiting Ketu passes through the house where natal Ketu is located, or when transiting Rahu moves through the house where natal Rahu is positioned (this, naturally, happens simultaneously). This occurs at the ages of nineteen, thirty-eight, fifty-seven, seventy-six, and ninety-five. Usually, such a transit marks a new direction in life. The chosen path may either continue throughout life or be temporary.
The transit of Ketu over natal Rahu or the transit of Rahu over natal Ketu is also a special case. The first occurrence of this happens at the age of twenty-eight. If a person has been following their destined path, they will experience a sense of fulfillment in their life at this age. If they have been engaging in the wrong pursuits, they will begin to reassess their past actions. If they realize they have been on the wrong track, they may start changing their life course.
The house through which transiting Rahu moves will capture the person's attention throughout the entire transit period. This is the area in which they will attempt to bring change, achieve something, or enhance material growth. It is recommended to start new ventures related to the matters of this house, as the transit will likely support such efforts. The extent of success depends on the overall planetary positions in the natal chart. Unexpected results may arise as soon as Rahu enters a new sign.
Rahu transits are more favorable for non-living things. For example, when transiting the fifth house, Rahu will bring positive results in creativity, but children born during this period may cause significant emotional turmoil. In any case, Rahu can create illusions and obscure clarity.
When Rahu transits natal planetary positions, it unlocks their potential. The extent to which this manifests positively or negatively depends on the placement of the natal planet in the house that Rahu is transiting. The transit of Rahu amplifies the influence of the planet it contacts, strengthening its qualities. In contrast, Ketu weakens the qualities of the planet it affects, reducing its influence on a person.