Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and illusion, is in Shatabhista Pada (part) Two from March 29th to May 31st 2026.

Rahu is at home in the sign of Aquarius and has a special affinity with Shatabhishta’s progressive and experimental nature. Pada Two of this nakshatra relates to Capricorn navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage and good fortune, where Rahu has a more practical side and the ability to plan ahead. You combine a mystical vision with the desire to ground your ambitions in the real world, and especially a flair for politics and power. The doubly-Saturnian rulership of this nakshatra makes you concerned with form and structure, where you go beyond abstract speculation.

Shatabishta’s name translates literally to ‘One Hundred Physicians’, and its Shakti or special quality, for Healing, may also see you adopting a new diet or a progressive wellness regime. There may be a slight tension between this future-oriented outlook and your preference for a tried-and-trusted technology that comes with official approval. There is also potential to adapt a traditional model and bring it up to date, as long as this does not become a rebranding exercise or gimmick purely.

This nakshatra’s symbol of an empty circle or horizon suggests both careful containment and restriction, so maintain a balance and keep going even when a solution does not appear immediately. Rahu exchanges influences with philosophical Jupiter throughout this transit, and you are passionate about studying and reviving your knowledge and awareness. Good fortune can come from this combination, where you have high expectations and somebody with influence is alive to your potential.