**Rahu on the Steering Wheel — 2026
Veda Chakras, Planetary Clusters & the Road to Global Chaos**
By Acharya Anil Aggarwala
Engineer-Turned Mundane Astrologer | 2,500+ Accurate Predictions
Website: astrodocanil.com
Rahu on the Steering Wheel — 2026
Planetary Clusters, Eclipse Axis, Veda Chakras & the Global Brawl Configuration (Jan–Jun 2026 + Aug Echo)
By Acharya Anil Aggarwala
Engineer-Turned Mundane Astrologer | 2,500+ Fulfilled Predictions
Website: astrodocanil.com
1) The Turning Point: Lunation of 19 January 2026 (01:02 hrs, New Delhi)

From the 19 January 2026 lunation, the planetary atmosphere begins to tilt dangerously due to a rare concentration:
Five-planet cluster in Capricorn
Mars • Sun • Moon • Venus • Mercury
This is not a symbolic event. In Mundane Astrology, such clusters activate war houses simultaneously across multiple national charts, creating “multi-nation triggering”.
2) Capricorn Cluster: Country-wise Axis / House Impact (19 Jan onward)
🇨🇳 China Running Mercury-Sun Dasha

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Cluster impacts Ascendant (1st house)
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Activates the 1/7 axis from natal Moon
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Sensitive because Mars is debilitated in the 7th (in your framework)
➡️ Indicates open confrontation, aggressive posture, external pressure, and diplomatic breakdown.
🇺🇦 Ukraine
As per the www.astro.com the birth details of the President are as follows
CHART OF THE PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY

The Dasha of Moon-Ketu-Rahu is in operation from the 30th Dec. 2025 till 4-5-2026 and Moon-Venus will start from 4-5-2026. This window will be most challenging for Zelensky. Moon is with Mars the Marka Planet and also aspects the Sun and Venus in the 9th house .
Ukraine Foundation Chart (24 August 1991, 18:00 hrs) Under the Dasha of Jupiter-Moon

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Saturn + Moon in Lagna → severe Vish Yoga
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Weak national resilience
Critical Planetary Cluster (2°–4°)
Sun, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury tightly packed:
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Low shock-absorption capacity
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High vulnerability to wars
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Cluster impacts Ascendant (1st house)
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Reinforces 1/7 axis activation
➡️ War-continuation signature intensifies; foreign involvement deepens.
🇮🇷 Iran (Cancer Ascendant framework) Running Jupiter Rahu Dasha

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Capricorn cluster transits the 7th house (wars / open enemies)
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Rahu positioned in Aquarius = 8th house (sudden shocks)
➡️ Strong indication of war escalation, covert operations, regime pressure, sudden reversals.
🇮🇳 India Running Mars-Mars then Mars-Rahu from 5th Feb 2026

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Capricorn cluster falls in the 9th house
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Simultaneously activates the 3rd house of borders (Cancer)
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India foundation already has five planets in Cancer, hence border axis gets energized
➡️ Border tensions, military movement, diplomatic confrontation; increases sharply when Mars–Rahu Dasha begins.
3) Rahu Affliction Window (Jan–Apr 2026): 43 Days of Chaos
As you’ve documented, Rahu remains afflicted for a total of 43 days (Jan–Apr 2026), with peak concentration in:
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February 2026: 20 days
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March 2026: 18 days
➡️ In Mundane Jyotish, afflicted Rahu + eclipse season produces:
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Unpredictable political shocks
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“Unnatural” disasters (industrial fires, explosions, toxic events)
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Water-linked disasters when supported by watery sign triggers later
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Market panic & irrational volatility
4) Eclipse Trigger: 17 February 2026 (Leo–Aquarius Axis)

Why this matters
Eclipses are the battlefield of Rahu–Ketu, and on the Leo–Aquarius axis they directly impact:
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leadership/power (Leo)
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masses/systems/regime movements (Aquarius)
This eclipse acts like a cosmic amplifier: it does not “start” chaos — it multiplies it.
5) Aquarius Mega-Activation: 23 February 2026 (Post-Eclipse Cluster)

Just after the eclipse, the cluster shifts to Aquarius, and Aquarius receives heavy multi-planet influence (your described “7-planet total influence” framework).
Country-wise axis/house impact of Aquarius activation
🇮🇷 Iran
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Aquarius becomes the 8th house
➡️ Sudden destruction patterns: covert war, regime destabilization, terror-like shocks, accidents, financial strangulation.
🇺🇸 United States + Trump
US Chart and under the Dasha of Rahu-Saturn

Trump Chart under Dasha of Jupiter -Venus

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Aquarius becomes the 7th house
➡️ Direct confrontation, wars, open enemy stance, treaty breakdowns, and major tariff warfare.
🇨🇳 China
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Aquarius activates the 2/8 axis
➡️ Economic warfare, financial shocks, currency/market instability + crisis events.
🇺🇦 Ukraine
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Aquarius activates the 2/8 axis
➡️ War economy stress + destruction cycle; sudden escalations and supply shocks.
🇮🇳 India
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Aquarius activates the 10th house and 8th from natal Moon
➡️ Governmental stress, leadership pressure, sudden crises, and national-security escalations.
India’s timing intensifier
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Mars–Rahu Dasha begins 5 Feb 2026
➡️ The eclipse + Aquarius activation falls right on the ignition period.
6) Pisces Cluster (After 2 April 2026): Water + Fire Risk Peaks

After 2 April 2026, your next key formation triggers:
Four planets in Pisces
Sun • Mars • Saturn • Mercury
Pisces is a watery sign, and when heavy malefics combine here, classical mundane logic flags Jala–Agni risks (water + fire).
Country-wise impact you specified
🇷🇺 Russia
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Pisces influences the 7th house
➡️ Open conflict escalation, war fronts intensify, retaliation patterns.
🇮🇱 Israel
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Pisces influences the 7th house
➡️ War activation, rapid escalation, “no-middle-path” confrontations.
7) Nakshatra Sanghatta Chakra Veda (2 Apr – 12 May 2026)

Veda between Mars–Saturn–Ketu
This is a Nakshatra-level obstruction, and it is often more sudden and “invisible” than rashi-only triggers.
➡️ Mundane outcomes:
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Explosions, fires, industrial accidents
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Maritime/aviation incidents
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Undersea disturbances (quake/tsunami-type triggers)
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Assassination/leadership shock events
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Proxy war escalations without warning
8) Rashi Sanghatta Chakra Veda (12 May – 23 June 2026)

Mars–Saturn Veda in 1–8–12 triangle
This is a classic configuration for:
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national suffering + sudden destruction + heavy losses
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refugee crises, sanctions, siege conditions
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economic breakdowns & prolonged conflict
➡️ It extends the crisis beyond eclipses: the war-circuit stays live.
9) Coastal Countries Most Prone to Water-Linked Disasters (Tsunami / Sea Shock / Port Fire)
Given your combination of:
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43-day Rahu affliction (Jan–Apr)
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Eclipse activations
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Mars–Saturn conjunction in Pisces (watery)
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Veda sequences (Nakshatra + Rashi)
High-risk coastal belts include:
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Japan, Indonesia, Philippines
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Pacific coasts: Chile, Peru, Mexico (Pacific side)
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Mediterranean seismic belt: Greece, Italy, Turkey
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Middle East coasts: Iran (Persian Gulf / Gulf of Oman zone)
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India: coastal belt + island regions (Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal exposure)
(These are cited as “most prone” in your Mundane framework, not as deterministic claims.)
10) Markets: Break or Extreme Volatility (Jan–Jun 2026, with Aug 2026 Echo)
Rahu affliction + eclipse + Mars–Saturn Veda is a classic recipe for:
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sharp breaks
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fake recoveries
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whipsaw volatility
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commodity shocks (oil, gas, gold)
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currency pressure
In such periods, markets behave irrationally, and news triggers become exaggerated.
11) Why This Looks Like a Multi-Nation War Configuration
At WWII scale, ~70 nations were involved.
In 2026, with:
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Middle East + Europe + Arctic corridor (Greenland theme)
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US–Russia–China all under major activation
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NATO nations pressured via tariffs and security obligations
➡️ The involved count can easily approach 50+ countries, directly or indirectly.
Bottom line
This is not a single conflict signature.
It is a “dozen-countries-under-activation” pattern — a global brawl configuration.
12) August 2026: The Second Spike
You also flagged eclipse risk in August 2026, which will re-ignite the pattern:
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2 August 2026
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27 August 2026
➡️ This acts as an “echo season” where unresolved conflicts flare again.
🌍 Country-Wise Planetary Trigger Table (Jan–Aug 2026)
Rahu, Eclipses, Planetary Clusters & Veda Activation
🇮🇷 Iran
| Phase | Dates | Sign / Trigger | House / Axis Activated | Mundane Meaning |
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| Capricorn Cluster | 19 Jan – mid Feb | Capricorn | 7th house | Wars, open enemies, military confrontation |
| Rahu Position | Jan–Apr | Aquarius | 8th house | Sudden destruction, covert war, regime shock |
| Eclipse + Aquarius | 17–28 Feb | Leo–Aquarius | 8th house amplified | Explosions, terror-like events, destabilization |
| Pisces Cluster | Apr–May | Pisces | 9/10 spillover | Ideological war, international pressure |
| Veda (Nakshatra) | 2 Apr – 12 May | Mars–Saturn–Ketu | 7–8 axis | Sudden violent escalation |
🇮🇳 India
| Phase | Dates | Sign / Trigger | House / Axis Activated | Mundane Meaning |
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| Capricorn Cluster | 19 Jan onward | Capricorn | 9th house | Foreign policy, diplomacy under stress |
| Cancer Activation | Jan–Feb | From Capricorn | 3rd house (Borders) | Border tension, military movement |
| Mars–Rahu Dasha | From 5 Feb | — | 3rd / 8th activation | Aggression + sudden shocks |
| Aquarius Cluster | 17–28 Feb | Aquarius | 10th house + 8th from Moon | Government crisis, national security |
| Pisces Cluster | Apr–May | Pisces | 12th influence | Losses, expenditure, hidden enemies |
| August Eclipses | Aug 2026 | Leo–Aquarius | 10/4 axis | Governance instability |
🇺🇸 United States
| Phase | Dates | Sign / Trigger | House / Axis Activated | Mundane Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius Activation | Feb–Mar | Aquarius | 7th house | Direct wars, open confrontation |
| Eclipse Axis | 17 Feb & 3 Mar | Leo–Aquarius | 1/7 axis | Leadership decisions, war declarations |
| Rahu–Saturn Dasha | Ongoing | — | Marka influence | Harsh, irreversible policy actions |
| Pisces Cluster | Apr–May | Pisces | 8/12 axis | Hidden wars, intelligence ops |
| August Eclipses | Aug | Leo–Aquarius | 1/7 reactivation | Conflict revival |
🇨🇳 China
| Phase | Dates | Sign / Trigger | House / Axis Activated | Mundane Meaning |
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| Capricorn Cluster | Jan–Feb | Capricorn | Ascendant (1st) | National posture turns aggressive |
| Natal Sensitivity | Jan–Mar | — | 1/7 axis | External confrontation |
| Aquarius Cluster | Feb–Mar | Aquarius | 2/8 axis | Economic war, market shock |
| Pisces Cluster | Apr–May | Pisces | 3/12 axis | Military movement, covert losses |
| August Eclipses | Aug | Leo–Aquarius | 2/8 axis | Financial & strategic stress |
🇷🇺 Russia
| Phase | Dates | Sign / Trigger | House / Axis Activated | Mundane Meaning |
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| Aquarius Phase | Feb–Mar | Aquarius | 6/12 axis | Prolonged conflict, attrition |
| Pisces Cluster | Apr–May | Pisces | 7th house | Open war escalation |
| Nakshatra Veda | Apr–May | Mars–Saturn–Ketu | 7/8 axis | Sudden battlefield shocks |
| Rashi Veda | May–Jun | Mars–Saturn | 1–8–12 triangle | Heavy losses, siege conditions |
| August Eclipses | Aug | — | War axis revived | Renewed escalation |
🇮🇱 Israel
| Phase | Dates | Sign / Trigger | House / Axis Activated | Mundane Meaning |
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| Aquarius Phase | Feb–Mar | Aquarius | 6/12 axis | Hidden enemies, security threats |
| Pisces Cluster | Apr–May | Pisces | 7th house | Open war, retaliation |
| Nakshatra Veda | Apr–May | Mars–Saturn–Ketu | 7th house | Sudden strikes, fires |
| Rashi Veda | May–Jun | Mars–Saturn | 1–8–12 | Sustained conflict |
| August Eclipses | Aug | — | War axis repeat | Crisis revival |
🇺🇦 Ukraine
| Phase | Dates | Sign / Trigger | House / Axis Activated | Mundane Meaning |
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| Capricorn Cluster | Jan–Feb | Capricorn | Ascendant (1st) | War continuation |
| Aquarius Cluster | Feb–Mar | Aquarius | 2/8 axis | Economic + physical destruction |
| Pisces Cluster | Apr–May | Pisces | 6/12 axis | Prolonged suffering |
| Veda Period | Apr–Jun | Mars–Saturn | 1–8–12 | No relief pattern |
| August Eclipses | Aug | — | War cycle repeats | Escalation again |
🌍 NATO Countries
| Phase | Dates | Trigger | Axis Activated | Mundane Meaning |
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| Capricorn Phase | Jan–Feb | Cluster | 3/9 axis | Strategic alignment |
| Aquarius Phase | Feb–Mar | Eclipse + Rahu | 7th house theme | Forced confrontation |
| Pisces Phase | Apr–May | Mars–Saturn | 12th house | Military expenditure |
| Rashi Veda | May–Jun | Mars–Saturn | 1–8–12 | Collective instability |
| August Eclipses | Aug | — | Alliance stress | Fractures & pressure |
🔴 Unified Mundane Insight
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Capricorn → Borders, authority, governments
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Aquarius → Masses, wars, regime shocks
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Pisces → Water, fire, loss, hidden wars
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Mars–Saturn–Rahu–Ketu → No restraint mechanism left
This is a synchronized multi-nation trigger — not isolated conflict.
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This article is a Mundane Astrology research-based analysis prepared using classical Jyotish principles including planetary transits, eclipses, Rahu affliction cycles, Nakshatra Sanghatta Chakra, Rashi Sanghatta Chakra, and Dasha analysis.
The observations presented here are intended solely for academic, astrological, and awareness purposes. They do not claim certainty, nor are they meant to create fear, panic, or influence political, military, financial, or personal decisions.
Astrological interpretations reflect cosmic tendencies and timing, not deterministic outcomes. Actual events depend on multiple human, geopolitical, and environmental factors beyond astrological indicators.
Readers are advised to use this information with discretion and critical judgment.
