RAHU IN ASTROLOGY

RAHU

 

Rahu also called as Dragon's Head or Ascending Node. It is a shadow planet which means that
it does not have any physical existence. Even then the positive as well as negative effects of
planet Rahu are very profound on human lives and have been very well documented in our
Ancient sacred texts and unfavorable planet Rahu can cause all kinds of problems,
obstructions, failures, illness and confusions which might lead to a very miserable life. Even
when planet Rahu is in conjunction with planets like Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Moon and Sun, it
forms various bad Yogas which can result in all kinds of troubles in a person's life.
Rahu is the planet of intuition and may be called the master of manipulation. Rahu can be
considered to be expert among the planets when it comes to scheming and plotting that is
why it can be said to be the better politician than Saturn. Rahu is the luck factor behind instant
success or failure, its result both good and bad manifests in such an unexpected manner that
the native involved hardly has any time to react to the situation.
According to the ancient Vedic system, nature has three major gunas- rajsic, satvic and tamsic.
Rahu can function in all the three modes. Rahu gives prosperity when functions in a rajsic
mode, Rahu gives knowledge and wisdom when functions in a satvic mode, Rahu gives inertia,
inactivity, demonic tendencies and destruction when functions in tamsic mode. Rahu likes the
night time - this is probably the reason why most criminals choose night time for their
activities.
The planet Rahu is said to be EXALTED in zodiac sign Taurus and DEBILITATED in Zodiac sign
Sagittarius in a person's Natal Chart. The planet Rahu gives good results if it is placed in the
3rd, 6th or the 11th house of a person's Natal Chart. Hence, if the planet Rahu is placed in any
other house or it is in a DEBILITATED state or it is in conjunction with other planets then it may
give bad results thereby making it necessary to be pacified. Rahu represents hidden enemies,
wrong diagnosis of illness, Success, Name & Fame, Victory over Enemies & Foreign
connections.
MITHOLOGY:
 
In the most ancient scriptures on vedic astrology we do not find the names of Rahu and its
counterpart, Ketu. Instead, only seven planets are mentioned.
The name of Rahu first appears in the Mahabharata, when we read the story of the churning
of the Ocean of Milk in the search for ambrosia - the elixir of immortality known as amrita in
Sanskrit. Rahu was the son of Danava Vipracitti by his wife Simhika, and a brother of Maya
Danava, the great magician and architect.
Rahu and Ketu are two parts of the same danava and are 180° apart from each other.
Whenever either Sun or Moon are conjunct with Rahu or Ketu, a solar or lunar eclipse takes
place.
In astronomy Rahu is considered the dragon's head and is also known as the north node of
Moon, the point where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic. Ketu is known as the dragon's
tail, which gives birth to comets and meteors and is known as the descending or the south
node of the Moon.
When Sun, Moon, and Rahu or Ketu fall in the same zodiacal longitude, a solar eclipse takes
place. Rahu is responsible for solar, Ketu for lunar eclipse. This makes them significant for
astronomers and astrologers both.
Though they are included in planets, Rahu and Ketu are not real luminaries and are regarded
as shadow planets. They do not have ability to cast aspects, as other planets do, they do not
rule any zodiacal signs and are not characterized as male or female.
Because they are related to Moon as its north and south nodes, they reflect the basic
bipolarity of energy within the cosmos and the individual. They are both regarded as malefic
half-planets and they bisect the natal chart of the horoscopes of all individuals. The gemstone
related to Rahu is hessonite. Rahu rules number 4 in indian numerology.

BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT PLANET - RAHU
Lord of Nakshatra Ardhra, Swati, Shatabhisha
Duration in Each Rashi 1 and a half years
Exalted in Gemini ( Mithun )
Debilitated in Sagittarius ( Dhanu )
Day Saturday
Gender Male
Friendly Planets Venus, Mercury, Saturn & Ketu
Neutral Planet Jupiter
Enemy Planets Sun, Moon and Mars
Direction South West
Color Black, Ash
Metal Lead
Gem Hessonite & Garnet
Element Air
Period of Maha Dasha 18 years
Diety Goddess Saraswati
Vedic Mantra Om Aing Rahvey Namah
Beej Mantra Om Bhraang Bhreeng Bhraung Sah Rahvey Namah - 18000 times
Articles of Donation Mustard Oil, Black or Blue flowers, Blue cloth, Hessonite, Iron, Rahu ( at
noon time )
Rahu in Various Houses:

1st
HOUSE
GOOD
More he spends more he get. Problems in Govt. service, believe in religion, problems for
brother, maternal family.
BAD
Problems up to 40 years from the things related to Rahu, if in service he may get transfers
regularly but will not get promoted.
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD NOT ACCEPT ELECTRONIC ITEMS AS A GIFT AT THE TIME OF MARRIAGE.
2nd
HOUSE
GOOD
Native if not a king but he will enjoy the power like king
BAD
He may face incidents of theft even in day light or may have to go to jail
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD KEEP SOLID BALL MADE OF SILVER IN HIS POCKET.
3rd
HOUSE
GOOD
Native will always be alert and vigilant and fearless by nature
BAD
Native should keep tusk with him, will cause his downfall. Loans given to brother or relatives
will be bad debts
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD KEEP SILVER WITH HIM.
4th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native may be rich but will spend according to his own wishes. He may get money from inlaws
or money/wealth will start increasing from the marriage day
BAD
Rahu does nothing bad in this house unless the person himself turns his rahu bad.
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD PUT SILVER OR SHOULD MAKE COMPLETE HOUSE AND GETS IT REPAIRED OR
REPAIR IT COMPLETELY.
5th
HOUSE
GOOD
In this house Rahu helps in all respects
BAD
Child problems, problems in education, mental tension.
REMEDIES
NATIVE SHOULD MARRY HIS WIFE TWICE. HE HOULD KEEP ELEPHANT MADE OF SILVER IN THIS
HOUSE.
6th
HOUSE
GOOD
Such a person spends money for pump and show or on useless things but not on things
actually needed.
BAD
If quarrels with elder brother or sister, his downfall is sure.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD PET BLACK DOG. HE SHOULD KEEP BLACK GLASS IN HIS POCKET.
7th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native is benefited by the Govt. and he will never be in a situation to ask any one for help.
BAD
He should not marry before 21 years of age. Speculation business will ruin him.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD NOT WEAR BLUE COLOR CLOTHS.
8th
HOUSE
GOOD
Steep up and downs after every 4years
BAD
If he earns through unfair means, he will loose his own money also.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD KEEP PLAIN SQUARE PIECE OF SILVER WITH HIM FOR 40 DAYS.
9th
HOUSE
GOOD
He may be a psychologist and dishonesty may cause his downfall
BAD
His son will create problems.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD NOT PET DOG BUT HE SHOULD FEED DOG WHEN EVER PROBLEM ARISES.
10th
HOUSE
GOOD
Brave, rich, long life, good for business and for father.
BAD
Bad for native and for his mother in respect of health, weak eye sight .
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD DISTRIBUTE FREQUENTLY SWEETS OR COTTON CLOTHS (RED COLORED).
11th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native should live with his father for good health, wealth and for family happiness and after
death he should put on gold or yellow thread or sapphire.
BAD
Diseases of ear, genitals, back bone, legs.
REMEDIES
HE SHOULD DONATE REGULARLY AT PLACE OF WORSHIP.
12th
HOUSE
GOOD
Native enjoys night comfort, his in-laws will be rich.
BAD
Wasteful expenditure, he will not get reward for his hard work