Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, is in Dhanishtha pada (part) three from October 3rd to December 5th, 2026.

This nakshatra focuses on material abundance and success, all issues close to Rahu’s way of seeing the world. Dhanishta’s Shakti, or special gift, to bestow wealth and fame, also gives you a desire for success, acclaim, and power, and the prospect of a genuine breakthrough in your career. Be mindful of possible hidden strings, however, and decide where to focus and which roads are most worthwhile and rewarding.

Pada three of this asterism relates to Libra Navamsha, a balanced and harmonious place that gives you an unusual outlook on your relationships, negotiation, and attitude towards your appearance. You may give too much away in pursuit of a perfect-seeming romantic scenario and also contend with a partner’s obsessive and controlling attitude. Rahu has the capacity to become completely preoccupied with one desire, but appreciate that no one thing or person has all that you need.

Dhanishta can also be intense and inflexible in relationships, so make sure you are seeing a situation clearly and use all your negotiating skills to reach a balance. There may be tension between a regular romantic affair versus your desire to do things differently with someone outside your usual type. Dhanishta is also famed for its association with music, and its symbol, the drum, gives you a sense of rhythm in life, where Rahu sees you marching to your own beat.

Rahu’s exchange of glances with expansive Jupiter through this whole transit changes your outlook on knowledge and teaching. You may study a new subject, or take a radical position on an academic issue, and break with the past on a family wisdom tradition.