Rahu (Rahu (North Node)) is one of the nine grahas of Vedic astrology, ruling no sign directly (a shadow planet), exalted in Taurus, with a 18-year Vimshottari mahadasha. Rahu, the north lunar node, is the shadow of insatiable desire — obsession, ambition and illusion (maya). It signifies foreign lands and influences, technology, sudden rises, the unconventional and taboo, mass fame, and addictions. A chhaya graha (shadow planet), it amplifies whatever it touches.
Rahu, the north lunar node, is the shadow of insatiable desire — obsession, ambition and illusion (maya). It signifies foreign lands and influences, technology, sudden rises, the unconventional and taboo, mass fame, and addictions. A chhaya graha (shadow planet), it amplifies whatever it touches.
A well-placed Rahu (exalted in Taurus, with benefics, in upachaya houses 3/6/10/11) can give worldly success, foreign gains, fame, mastery of technology or unconventional fields, and the drive to break new ground.
An afflicted Rahu can bring confusion, anxiety, deception, scandals, addictions, sudden upheavals and an endless dissatisfaction that never feels fulfilled; it forms Kaal Sarp yoga with Ketu.
Technology and software, aviation and foreign trade, research, media and politics, speculation, and pioneering or unconventional fields that reward bold ambition.
Recite the Rahu beej mantra, worship Durga and Ganesha, donate urad dal, a blanket and mustard oil on Saturdays, avoid shortcuts, addictions and deception, and keep clarity.
Rahu, the north lunar node, is the shadow of insatiable desire — obsession, ambition and illusion (maya). It signifies foreign lands and influences, technology, sudden rises, the unconventional and taboo, mass fame, and addictions. A chhaya graha (shadow planet), it amplifies whatever it touches.
Rahu rules — (co-rules Aquarius). It is exalted in Taurus and debilitated in Scorpio, with moolatrikona in Gemini.
The Rahu (Rahu (North Node)) mahadasha lasts 18 years out of the 120-year Vimshottari cycle.
The gemstone for Rahu is Hessonite (Gomed). Recite the Rahu beej mantra, worship Durga and Ganesha, donate urad dal, a blanket and mustard oil on Saturdays, avoid shortcuts, addictions and deception, and keep clarity.