What Is Rahu In Vedic Astrology

Rahu is the north lunar node (ascending) and it along with Ketu is a "shadow planet" that causes eclipses. Rahu has no physical shape. It is an imaginary planet but considering the importance of Rahu in astrology, it has been allocated the status of the planet by Rishis.

What is the power of Rahu?

Rahu is capable of giving power when rightly posited or exalted, and it gives fame, success in politics, money, and physical beauty (i.e., attraction). Rahu behaves like saturn: Rahu is regarded as similar to Saturn in its effect. Smoky blue is its color, instinctual and animalistic its nature.

What is Rahu planet called in English?

Graha	English Name	Sex
Guru	Jupiter	Masculine
Shukra	Venus	Feminine
Sani	Saturn	Neutral
Rahu	Dragon Head	Feminine

What are the effects of Rahu?

Rahu is a shadow planet that is believed to have mostly negative results on the native if placed in the wrong position in a horoscope. According to Astrology, Rahu is the God of fear, materialism, confusion, obsession, and dissatisfaction, mostly all the negative spheres of an individual's life.

What animal represents Rahu?

Ants: Rahu is one planet, which creates troubles and adversaries in the lives of people. It is believed that by feeding the ants, you can escape the wrath of Rahu.

What is the role of Rahu in astrology?

Direction:	North Lunar Node
Representation:	Very old people

Is Rahu a female planet?

Rahu, being a feminine planet, rules over 3 asterisms – Aries, Swati and Satabhisha. Ketu, on the other hand, is a eunuch in physique. As per Astrology, Rahu guards the paternal grandfather while Ketu guides the maternal grandmother. Ketu also signifies the influence of Mars conjoint with Saturn.

Who is more powerful Rahu or Ketu?

But Rahu is more dangerous to the Moon and Ketu to the Sun. As having the power to overcome the Sun, Ketu must be looked at as the most powerful planet in the chart besides the Sun. Their influence is only a portion of the chart.

Who is the God of Rahu?

Vishnu, as Mohini, cut off Svarbhanu's head with the Sudarshana Chakra. Svarbhanu, henceforth referred to as Rahuketu, could not die, but his head was separated from his body and his head came to be known as Rahu, while his body came to be known as Ketu.

How can I cure Rahu?

Do the following to be away from the negative effects of Rahu:

1. Donate wheat, jaggery and copper. Put these three articles or one of the articles in a copper vessel and drop it in flowing water on a Sunday.
2. Avoid wearing blue clothes.
3. Wear a silver chain around the neck.
4. Drop coconut in flowing water.

How do I know if my Rahu is strong?

If Rahu is sitting alone in the center or is in a triangular position with the lord of that house, then it influences the native more. As per the science of Astrology, Rahu gets stronger in the 3rd, 6th, and 11th houses. If Rahu aligns with an auspicious Lord, then the combination provides good results.

How make Rahu strong and positive?

Put together some mishri, black lentils, gomed stone, and some silver in a small white cloth and either hang it at your home's entrance or bury it at the entrance. Give respect to your pitra (your ancestors) everyday and also do some donations on their behalf sometimes. Do the remedies for pitra dosh.

Which metal is for Rahu?

Metals For Rahu Rahu gemstones can be set in either gold or silver. Yellow gold will bring out the expansive qualities of Rahu and white gold and silver will soften the effects of Rahu.

What is the Colour of Rahu?

The two shadow planets Rahu and Ketu have also been assigned colors in Vedic astrology. Rahu is considered to be black while Ketu is brown.

Does Rahu affect career?

As per Vedic astrology, Rahu represents strong desires, and Ketu represents materialistic detachments. Thus, the combination makes a person run behind money, wealth, name, and status. This, in turn, is not a good characteristic of a professional person.

When did Rahu give money?

Rahu in the 11th house gives a massive amount of wealth, especially during its Dasha. This Rahu gives provides success after the age of 31 or 34. In the 11th house, Rahu provides gains from opposite sex, association with persons of doubtful integrity or even ill-health.

Which stone is good for Rahu?

Gomed is the gemstone of Rahu. It is found is a light to deep brownish yellow to maroon-ish hues. Generally said to resemble the color of cow's urine or even honey, the stone is actually a variant of the garnet.

Is Rahu and Ketu same?

Astronomically, Rahu and Ketu denote the points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon as they move on the celestial sphere, and do not correspond to a physical planet. Therefore, Rahu and Ketu are respectively called the north and the south lunar nodes.

What is true Rahu?

True rahu longitudes are the actual figures as per observatories, while mean rahu figure is based on its mean motion, it is always retrograde whereas true rahu figures may become direct though rarely.

Is Silver good for Rahu?

To remove the inauspicious effect associated with Rahu, make a silver snake and worship it according to the law and donate it to a temple. To remove the inauspicious results of Rahu, if possible, wear a silver bracelet in the right hand and a silver chain around the neck.