Mercury–Sun–Ketu Conjunction and Rahu Affliction: The September 2025 Turning Point

Introduction

I am Jyotish Acharya Anil Aggarwala, trained under Shri K.N. Rao at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi. With decades of research in Mundane Astrology, I have written over 2,500 articles and produced 760+ YouTube analyses, accurately predicting global events, political shifts, natural calamities, and market upheavals. Here, I present my analysis of the critical transits of September 2025 — a month that carries the potential for upheavals in India and the world.

Mercury–Sun–Ketu Conjunction: 11th–12th September 2025

On 11th–12th September 2025, three powerful celestial bodies — Mercury, Sun, and Ketu — will align at 24° Leo, in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (Venus’s star) and in the Scorpio Navamsha.

• Mercury (Budh), the planet of intellect, trade, analysis, and communication, will be severely afflicted.

• Ketu, the headless shadow planet, disturbs clarity, induces confusion, and creates sudden karmic shifts.

• The Sun, representing authority and leadership, when caught in this degree conjunction, inflames egos and increases the risk of rash decisions.

This alignment signals a period when communication breakdowns, economic misjudgments, and leadership crises are likely to emerge.

Mercury Combustion: 30th August – October 2025

Mercury will remain combust (too close to the Sun, losing strength) from 30th August until October 2025. This weakens logic, judgment, trade, and markets. In combination with Ketu’s influence, the combust Mercury becomes vulnerable to errors in financial and political decision-making, which can snowball into larger crises.

Rahu’s Affliction: 9th – 23rd September 2025

During this same period, Rahu, the north node of the Moon, will be in a disturbed and afflicted motion from 9th to 23rd September 2025.

• Rahu, when afflicted, is notorious for turning the tables upside down.

• It creates sudden shocks, reversals, and unexpected twists in global and national affairs.

• Combined with the Mercury–Ketu conjunction, Rahu’s affliction can cause chaos in markets, diplomacy, and public sentiment.

The Total Lunar Eclipse: 7th September 2025

The Total Lunar Eclipse on 7th September 2025 is the foundation stone of this turbulent period.

• The eclipse occurs in Shatabhisha Nakshatra (Aquarius), ruled by Rahu.

• For India:

  • It falls in the 4/10 axis of the Ascendant, impacting governance, leadership, and the nation’s public image.

  • It also activates the 8th house from the natal Moon, indicating sudden shocks, instability, and crises.

• This eclipse energy paves the way for the volatile conjunction on 11th–12th September and Rahu’s affliction that follows.

India Enters Mars Mahadasha – 9th September 2025

Adding fuel to this cosmic fire, India’s Vimshottari Dasha changes to Mars Mahadasha on 9th September 2025 — right in the middle of these turbulent alignments.

• In India’s foundation chart (Taurus Lagna), Mars rules the 7th house (wars, partnerships, open enemies) and the 12th house (losses, expenditure, isolation).

• Mars is placed in the 2nd house (wealth, economy, family security), making it a Marka (death-inflicting) planet.

• At the start of its Mahadasha, Mars will be in Samsaptak Yoga with Saturn (180° opposition), a highly malefic formation for conflicts, accidents, and upheavals.

• In the Dasha Varga charts, Mars is debilitated in Cancer in the 8th house along with the Sun with Sagittarius Lagna Rising the 8th house of India Foundation chart, showing deep economic and political crises ahead.

• Mars in Libra over the Natal Jupiter the 8th Lord of the India Foundation chart from the 14th Sept. 2025 will further add to agony and pain for India till 27th Oct. 2025. Further  Mars in Scorpio the 7th house as the 7th Lord Marka may produce significiant evel in the Country for 40 days from the 27th Oct. 2025

• Progression by Manu Smriti reveals Cancer sign rising with Debilitated Mars in the Lagna with Saturn marka as the 7th Lord , which is the 4th house of India’s foundation chart, further accentuating hidden shocks, transformation, and karmic trials, Terrorism in the Country.

This Mars Dasha, overlapping with the September eclipse and transits, makes August–September 2025 a pivotal turning point for India’s destiny.

Likely Consequences of This Rare Combination

1. Financial & Market Upheaval – Sudden corrections, volatility, speculative losses.

2. Political Instability – Leadership challenges, policy missteps, and breakdowns in governance.

3. Geopolitical Tensions – Miscommunication among world leaders, trade wars, or military escalations.

4. India’s National Chart – Mars Dasha + Eclipse + Rahu affliction could trigger economic strain, internal conflicts, and external challenges simultaneously.

Conclusion

The period from 7th to 23rd September 2025 is a cosmic storm window. With the Lunar Eclipse, Mercury–Sun–Ketu degree conjunction, Mercury’s combustion, Rahu’s affliction, and India entering the 7-year Mars Mahadasha, the stage is set for one of the most enigmatic and testing phases in India’s modern history.

Handled with caution and awareness, this period may open the door to karmic lessons, but mishandled, it can lead to deep upheavals in governance, economy, and national security.

 The above analysis is based on Vedic astrology for educational purposes only. It is not financial or political advice.

✅ Disclaimer

The above analysis and illustrations are based on Vedic Astrology for educational and research purposes only. They are not intended as political commentary, criticism, or financial advice. All views expressed are astrological interpretations. © astrodocanil.com – Astrologer Anil  Aggarwala. 

The above analysis is based on Vedic astrology for educational purposes only. It is not financial or political advice.

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