Editing Astronomical transit (section)

== In Hindu astrology ==

In [[Hindu astrology]] (''Jyotisha''), the concept of an astronomical transit is referred to as '''[[Gochar]]'''. Planetary transits through the twelve zodiac signs (''Rāśis'') are believed to have significant effects on an individual’s life depending on the planetary positions at the time of birth. Hindu astrology uses the [[sidereal zodiac]], which aligns the signs with the fixed constellations, unlike the tropical zodiac used in Western astrology.

Transits are used to predict the timing of important events, such as career changes, relationships, or health matters. The impact of a transit is influenced by:

* The nature of the transiting planet (benefic or malefic),
* The house it occupies in the natal chart,
* Aspects and conjunctions formed with other planets,
* The current planetary periods (''[[Dasha (astrology)|Dasha]]'') in effect.

=== Planetary transit durations and general effects ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Planet
! Approximate transit duration per sign
! General influence during transit
|-
| Sun || 1 month || Vitality, ego, authority
|-
| Moon || 2.5 days || Emotions, mood fluctuations
|-
| Mars || ~1.5 months || Energy, aggression, courage
|-
| Mercury || ~1 month || Intellect, communication
|-
| Jupiter || ~1 year || Growth, wisdom, expansion
|-
| Venus || ~1 month || Love, relationships, beauty
|-
| Saturn || ~2.5 years || Karma, discipline, delay
|-
| Rahu || ~1.5 years || Obsession, material desires
|-
| Ketu || ~1.5 years || Detachment, spirituality
|}

''Note: Rahu and Ketu are shadow planets (lunar nodes) and always move in a retrograde direction.''