2026 Rahu Retrograde
Retrograde motion is geocentric — the moment is the same everywhere, shown here in New Delhi's local time.
Rahu Retrograde Starts On
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 05:30 AM
Rahu Retrograde Ends On
Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 05:30 AM
Retrograde (Vakri) is an apparent backward motion of a planet across the zodiac, as seen from Earth — an optical effect of relative orbital speeds, not an actual reversal in space. In Vedic astrology it's traditionally considered a time to review, revisit and reconsider matters ruled by that planet, rather than start new ones.
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