Rahu & Ketu

Rahu - KetuDr. Arjun Kumar Garg, Palwal Varahmihir, the father of astrology in his famous book Brihat Jataka did not recognise Rahu and Ketu but in his another book Brihat Samhita he devoted one chapter to Rahu and Ketu and considered them not any celestial physical body like other planets but as the nodes of the Moon, ie, points of intersection of orbits of the Moon and the Earth. The north point of this intersection is called Rahu (north node) while the south point of that is called Ketu (south node). In Surya Siddhanta (an antique book on Astronomy) they are also considered as nodal points which are now known as shadowy planets. Our learned astrologers found their significant role in judging horoscope for ups and down in one’s life, these nodes have been referred to the class of planets. Brief history : In the ancient scriptures on vedic astrology Rahu and Ketu are not mentioned, instead, seven planets. The name, Rahu appears in the Ramayana and Mahabharata, when we read the story of the churning of the Ocean. In the Hindu Mythology, there is a tale of terrible battle between deities and demons and that during the churning of the ocean ({khj lkxj) they got ambrosia - the elixir of immortality (immortal nectar) as one of the extracted products. The deities as a heedful action against the scare of their pernanent cruelties prayed to lord Vishnu for not distribution of the nectar among the demons. Lord Vishnu concealed himself by changing his appearance as a beautiful enchantress “Mohini” and advised deities as well as demons to line up. One of the demon of subtle thinking “Swarbhanu” understood the secret of Vishu and in the guise of a deity infiltrated into the line of the deities. The two deities Sun and Moon identified him and pointed out to the lord who immediately strangled the demon “Swarbhanu” by his famous weapon chakra. Since the demon had taken a drink of the nectar before his strangled, he became immortal and then his head was transplanted into the body of a dragon. As such a name Rahu was originated for the chopped head of the demon and a name Ketu for his headless body. Since then, Rahu and Ketu developed bitter enemity against the Sun and the Moon. According to Puranas Rahu was the son of demon Vipracitti by his wife Simhika (D/0 Hiranyakashyap) Scientific insight : The nodal points of the Moon what we call Rahu and Ketu are, infact, clubs of magnetic and gravitational forces of two celestial bodies, the Moon and the Earth and hence are very influential on the life of mankind. These points affect our central nervous system as well as sympathetic and para-sympathetic nervous systems which work on the principles of electro-magnetic systems. Consequently, they have direct impacts on the generation of signals of informations in neurons and neuro-transmitters and their movement from brain to various parts of our body and back to the brain. In this way, these nodal points (Rahu and Ketu) are psycho-somatic which govern not only the stress level of our mind but also the activities of hormones, blood circulation and function of the heart. This becomes more important at present time of intense competition at various levels of survival for gains of physical comforts when we have been very prone to psycho-somatic problems which creep up cardiac problems. In this scenario, astrological study of so called Rahu-Ketu in one’s horoscope is very note-worthy. Rahu owns Ardra. Kalidas. there is an ambiguity for their aspect. Mantreshwar considered some signs of much importance. A comprehensive view of different astrologers on exalted. Aquarius and Pisces. Rahu carries the positive and beneficial tone of Jupiter and hence stands for growth and development and self help while Ketu expresses the restrictions and obstacles of Saturn and hence thought to restrict growth. Taurus. Some consider their aspect like Mars (4. However. Cancer and Leo. according to Parashar. Likewise. Libra. Similarly. Although Rahu and Ketu have not been assigned lordship of any sign and house yet erudite astrologers like Parashar. The great poet Kalidas in his script Uttar Kalamrita also accepted Rahu exalted in Taurus and Ketu in Scorpio but he considered Gemini as mooltrikona for Rahu and Virgo for Ketu as well as own sign Aquarius for Rahu and Scorpio for Ketu while other astrologers expressed their ambiguity on this issue. In this way if Tauras is the sign of exaltation for Rahu. saturn and Ketu but Sun. Sagittarius. Ketu owns Ashvini. The cojunction of Saturn-Rahu vitiates the horoscope with Shrapit Yoga which is responsible for tremendous difficulties in the life of the native. ie. Baidyanath. Capricon. Rahu is a friend of Mercury. In general. Virgo and Aquarius while Ketu. Gemini. In this state Rahu spoils the good traits of his house and the native observes obstacles in the path of progress and success. but impart successful results in their signs. Although Rahu considers the lumaniries Sun and Moon as his enemy. Cancer. & 10) and others consider like Jupiter (5. 7 & 9th). Mars and Venus are his enemy and Moon and Jupiter are neutral to him. Swati and Shatabisha and has 18 years of Vimshottari dasha. Cancer is Mooltrikona and Virgo is own sign of Rahu but for Ketu Gemini is Mooltrikona and Sagitattarius and Pisces are his own signs. but they do own nakshatras. Magha and Moola nakshatras and has 7 years out of 120 years of Vinshottari dasha period. If Sun and Venus or Sun and Saturn associate together in a sign. In this way Rahu represents positive . Rahu is exalted in Taurus and Ketu in Scorpio. and hence are assigned appropriate dasha periods in the Vimshottari dasha system. As per experiences. 7 & 8) while some consider like Saturn (3. the 7th Scorpio is his sign of debilitation. Rahu is considered powerful to bestow fortune and success when exists in Aries. mooltrikona and own signs of Rahu and Ketu appears in the box. Scorpio. Rahu is considered to provide adverse results. inturn. Kalidas considered Cancer and Leo as enemy of Rahu and Ketu.Astrological insight : Rahu and Ketu do not own any signs. in one’s horoscope. is powerful in the opposite signs. 7. Leo. we survive with the wrath of these evil planets because they are bound to affect one or more houses in our horoscopes. It can bring out extraordinary qualities in terms of supernatural in an individual. As per the lord of that house with which they exist 3. Of the house which they occupy 2. Despite of such negative characteristics.objectives and Ketu denotes the easy way out with little opportunity for growth. as it causes sorrow and loss. prestige and fame. Therefore. the question is how do they impart their good or bad effects ? The answer was given by Maharishi Parashar in 13th and 21st dictum of Laghu Parashari that they act as per their position in house as well as association and relationship with planets. After all. wisdom. deceitful and dishonest. Perhaps this is the reason that Rahu is considered beneficial in Mercury’s sign. . Thus Rahu signifies materialism and desires. Gemini and Virgo. they bestow benefic results. Therefore. especially when conjunct with Moon. and psychic abilities. if well placed in one’s horoscope. Rahu’s negative tendencies such as to destroy intelligence can be removed by strengthening Mercury which represents intellect. However. Rahu gives courage. It is observed that they act as catalytic agent and hence have power to intensify 10 times the good or bad results of the planet with whom they exist or whose house they occupy. foul mouth and full of criticism about others. whereas Ketu signifies spiritual tendencies and process of the refinement of materialization to spirit but obstacles in the material realm. If they occupy any angle or trine and get associated with the lord of either angle or trine. and yet at the same time it turns the individual to God and the final liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Rahu did succeed in tricking Vishnu in serving him immortal nectar. derangement. He creates psychiatric disorders and other diseases of mind. Rahu is considered to be wile. That they give results1. by nature. non-attachment. are evil even then they have been proved to be planets of success and fortune. Ketu is an indicator of intelligence. Rahu-Ketu’s placement in horoscope Since Rahu and Ketu do not own any particular house. It is surprising that Rahu and Ketu. penetrating insight. Ketu is considered both malefic and benefic. Rahu is described as a liar. fame. Virgo) sign in an angle (ie. fortune and success. The same bad effects are also produced when either of the two nodes in association of the lord of fatal place. Such natives get good opportunity and prosperity and become rich. working and imaging and nourish the native with ingredients of creativity as well as logic and decisive power which lead to progress and success.Consider the horoscopes of Taurus. Ketu’s period may be proved bad if one borns in Aridra. Similarly. Cancer. . 7th or 11th occupies any fatal place. and Libra ascendants. 1. Either of the two nodes become strongly fatal and give debt. Aquarius) or dual (Gemini. By the aspect of the Jupiter the nodes instill the native with philosophical and religious traits. It is believed that Rahu’s period is more effective. Venus). It means that the nodes become fruitful if they occupy an angle or a trine and get associated by or aspected by their lord. 10) or trine (5 and 9th) places termed as benefic houses in the asterism of the lord of either benefic houses and/or associated with the lord of either benefic houses. Similarly. Swati or Shatabhisha. In case of Taurus and Libra ascendants Saturn being the lord of an angle and a trine is an auspicious planet. If either Rahu or Ketu joins Mars and occupies either an angle or a trine place then the node would be proved very beneficial in material world. ie. 7th or 11th house also become fatal even if it occupies house of fortune. disease or death in its period. Rahu or Ketu bestows good success and fortunes in his period when placed in either movable (Aries). The node in association of the lords of either 2nd. Magha or Moola. 7. If one gets born in asterism Ashwini. The nodes in benefic houses give a unique setup of thinking. then their malefic nature would be sublimated and they would bestow good name. powerful and durable than that of the Ketu. if occupies any evil place such as 6th. If Rahu or Ketu occupies either an angle or a trine place alongwith the Saturn. 8th or 12th in association of the lord of the evil place or even any naturally benefic planet (Moon. 4. he is most likely to suffer in Rahu’s period. in Cancer ascendant Mars being a lord of an angle as well as a trine is an auspicious planet. ie. 5th and 9th. fixed (Taurus. It can be concluded that they are optimum beneficial in angles than in trine. 2nd. active and authoritative. Mercury. Leo. Jupiter. Sagittarius) in ascendants give independence. power and triumph. In fact. outgoing personalities. where they give lot of money. multiple marriages of the native have been observed. If the 9th is occupied by Sun or Moon.Rahu-Ketu axis in 1st and 7th houses : This place stands for self. all fiery signs (Aries. the axis cannot be considered good for longevity of the native as well as his younger brothers. then Rahu or Ketu in the 5th will neither affect the issues of the native or the native himself adversely. longevity. The role of Rahu-Ketu in 3rd and 9th houses in one’s life can be illustrated by considering the chart of Adolf Hitler. position and prosperity. education. vitality. life. Rahu-Ketu axis in 2nd and 8th houses : The Second house signifies tangible assets such as finances and intangible assets such as eye sight. By the effect of Mars-Rahu. tongue and eloquecy. An unafflicted Rahu in this position augments these characteristics and gives opportunities of earning wealth and property from unexpected sources. However. In the chart of Salman Rushdie. in 7th house Rahu becomes exorbitant for sexual urge. The person wears a golden crown. It is stated in astrological texts that if Rahu in 7th house is hemmed by malefics such as Sun. Rahu or Ketu in watery sign in 9th house provide opportunity for foreign travel. The axis in these houses gives a sharp. complexion. enthusiasm and leadership qualities. broad out look. if afflicted then he is not only responsible for ill temper but also causes diseases of mouth and teeth. courage. inventive mind. younger brothers and sisters and short journeys while 9th house is a place of destiny. a symbol of richness. In 1st house Ketu in adverse position is not conducive to health. Lal Kitab considers this place of Aries. victory and success. Profoundly. In my experience. the native develops bad habits and his tongue is not praise-worthy. the 7th house is vitiated by Rahu-Venus conjunction which is responsible for that Rushdie is fond of women and practically has been married four times.accumulation of wealth. movement in a direction selected to proceed towards progress. honor and longevity where this axis is not considered good. Rahu occupies Gemini sign in 9th house. should be aware of heavy loss of wealth. If some-how the 3rd and 9th houses are bad. Rahu-Ketu axis in 3rd and 9th houses : The 3rd house signifies courage to implement the intelligence. Saturn) or associated by Venus. Mars or Saturn then discord of married life and even danger to the life of life partner is most likely to occure. if either node is afflicted (by any of Sun. especially when Rahu gets associated with Mars or Venus. the 5th will also prove bad. Businessmen. Thus Rahu-Ketu do well in these houses. courageous. In his chart. in 1st house Rahu is considered better than Ketu for marital snugness and physical gains . Because. a trine place and receives benign aspect of Moon and Jupiter. . memory. But. religious and cheritable thinking and working. the teeth of the native become weak and begin to fall at the age of 40 years. this is a place of accumulation of wealth. progressive attitude and dedication to work. an Indian-British novelist and essayist. if have such afficted Rahu-Ketu axis in 2nd and 8th houses. nature and out look towards life of the native. When Rahu-Ketu are in 3rd and 9th houses and malefics in 6th and/or 8th. a fiery sign. Mars. Leo. born in a poor family but was a veteran of world war 1 and got leadership of the Nazi party in Germany. But. these adverse consequences are observed when the node is influenced by another malefic such as Sun. Similarly. he sworn in as Chancellor of Germany. materialistic. domestic happiness and wellbeings of mother. wealthy. If Rahu or Ketu be placed in the 5th and there are inimical planets in the 8th then strokes of misfortune will hit the native through the 11th house. Similarly. fame. Actually. Lord of either an angle or a trine in 5th house bestows Rajyoga to the native and. No one can have as much energy. In his life. In this situation the earnings of the native will also be affected very adversely. Now the planets of the 10th and 5th will also turn to be malefic whatever be their natural character. position. . The native was born in a family of poor school teacher but planetary forces made him ambitious. he is bestowed with good family. conveyance. the native will have a short span of life and seldom happiness. he would be induced to use his potential for spiritual and matreial gain. I have found that Sun-Rahu Mars-Rahu and Saturn-Rahu in 4th house squeeze the fragrance of life. It bizare that Hitler committed suicide on 30th April 1945 in the period of Rahu-Moon. desirous of status and power and infact he was proved goal oriented. the native would be intelligent. prosperity. Vedic astrology does not considere this axis good in 4th house but Lal Kitab considers good. happiness and paternal property. property and conveyances. Phaldeepica says that with Rahu in 4th house. Nothing will be able to save the native. the native shall be devoid of wealth. antisemitism and anticommunism with his charismatic oratory and then on the morning of 30th Jan 1933. learned. Rahu’s period was commenced in March 1933 for 18 years. where it gives results to make a person’s worth equivalent to that of kings. A male native of a chart with Sun-Mercury-Venus-SaturnRahu could not accumulate wealth.This is one of the best positions of Rahu in a horoscope. prowess and triumph in social and political arrays. under the influence of which the native gets name. in the period of RahuJupiter. prosperous and enjoying comfortable life. If Rahu is alone (free from afliction) in 4th house and Moon is strong. Ketu’s placement in eleventh and twelfth house is considered extremely auspicious. therefore. The relatives indicated by the planets of the 5th and 8th houses will also be affected. bravery. Rahu-Ketu axis in 4th and 10th houses : This a very sensitive place of the horoscope which signifies property. If Rahu is malefic and Moon is weak then the native would lead his life full of poverty and devoid of maternal happiness. why? Rahu is at 7th position (fatal place) from Moon. Hitler had progmatic ideas rather than dogmatic and hence passion to do work of valour. Such persons will be noble. Mansagari does not depict good results. luck. Mars or Saturn. ie. speculation and progeny while 11th house is of material gain. A female native with Mars-Rahu in 4th house could not avail domestic and marital happiness through out her life. however. Rahu-Ketu axis in 5th and 11th houses : 5th house is a place of intelligence. According to Lal Kitab 4th house belongs to Moon which is an enemy of Rahu. the chart of Industrialist Dhiru Bhai Ambani shows Rahu-Ketu axis in 3rd and 9th houses. if the 2nd house is empty. He promoted nationalism. courageous and successful in their life. 6th house denotes debt. All of them faced a lot of struggle in their life and scaled high of name and fame as a major political leader of the Congress Party. but. According to Lal Kitab 12th house is Pakka Ghar of Rahu. loss. Motilal. then these adverse associations indice the native towards extravegance. extravagance. mental worries. confinement. Since 6th house is considered a place of Virgo sign ruled by Mercury and12th house a place of Picease ruled by Jupiter. a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and Prime Ministers of India (not Pt Motilal). 6th.They were a key figure in international politics as well as one of the most influential forces in Indian politics. secret enemy. disease. enemy. Jawaharlal. in 12th either node when is free from Mars and Venus but receives aspect of divine Jupiter. conspiracy. Smt Indira Gandhi and Sh Rajiv Gandhi. emancipation and renunciation. Pitru Dosha appears which destroys the benefics of the horoscope of the native and create obstacles in the path of his progress. The axis gives opportunities of foreign travel. It is observed that Rahu-Ketu axis in 6th and 12th houses confers the potential for good judgement of how to struggle in life. from where the native gains divine knowledge. Rahu-Ketu axis in 6th and 12th houses : In horoscope. For illustration if we consider the charts of Nehru family. politics and administration. Pt. obstacles and calamity in life while 12th house signifies expenditure. Ketu in sixth house is a good placement in making an individual generous and famous. Such natives have outstanding organisational and administrative capabilities and hence conquer enemies in either battlefield of business. divine knowledge.If Rahu and Ketu are with either Sun or Moon in 5th. we find Rahu-Ketu axis in 6th and 12th houses in the charts of Pt. conjugal relations. if at this place. 8th or 12th house. foreign travels. initiates the native towards spiritualism who triumph himself over materialism. Infact. Such natives get entangled in licentious activities and then they are stray dogs (drown in debt and disease). Rahu in 6th is in a state of exaltation and Ketu in 12th house is an indication of emancipation and renunciation. . Rahu is associated with Mars or Venus. 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