Rahu

Rahu is also considered the north node of the moon and is one of the lunar nodes in Vedic astrology. Astronomically, it is not a visible physical planet like the Sun, Moon, Saturn and others. But still, it has a major impact on human life and is considered a planet in Vedic astrology.Rahu planet creates illusions and has wishes of materialistic gains. Presently, planet Rahu is representing IT sectors and providing fame.

It’s consumed by an unending desire for more, never satisfied with its current possessions. He searches for different opportunities. Entering from one zodiac sign to another Rahu takes up to 18 months. The Mahadasha period of Rahu is also 18 years. Rahu is linked with factual ambition, Karmic influences, challenges and innovations. There are 12 houses in Rahu which have their different meanings, benefits and beliefs.

STORY OF RAHU

The story of Rahu planet begins with the distribution of nectar to all gods and poison to all demons by Lord Vishnu, in that way lord Vishnu was fooling demons. Demon named Swarbhanu noticed this and sat in the queue of gods to get some drops of nectar. This activity of Swarbhanu was observed by planet sun and moon, they give indication to Lord Vishnu who beheaded the demon.And unfortunately, he was immortalized. The body of Swarbhanu was divided into two parts the one was the head and other was torso, the head of Swarbhanu is called Rahu and torso is called Ketu.

The mystery of planet Rahu is considered bodiless and it has no limit of his wants. He remains unsatisfied because of his bodiless head. He always wants more; his needs can’t be fulfilled. Rahu creates an obsession within a person’s mind. Rahu has no physical body due to which it is called as Shadow Planet. Rahu is an ascending point where the orbit of the moon cuts through the earth’s orbit. It also represents both Earth’s and moon’s orbit around the sun. You may find yourself involved in addictive activities if you have a strong influence of Rahu in your birth chart. Apart from its hazardous effects in our life, it has benefits of providing opportunities for growth and transformation.

Western astrology considers Rahu the head of Dragon and its other name is Caput. According to western people, Rahu is beneficial and they don’t consider Rahu in predicting the future.

RAHU CONSISTS OF SEVERAL BRIGHT SIDES WHICH ARE:

• Ambition and Drive: Rahu enhances ambition, determination and desire for success in an individual's lives and encourages them to work towards their goals.

• Unconventional thinking: Strong influence of Rahu creates unconventional thinking, and one can develop strong ability to generate creative ideas, solutions and innovative thinking.

• Materialistic Prosperity: Rahu is associated with materialistic prosperity and wealth success. Individuals under the influence of Rahu may gain financial gains and success in business.

• Intellectual growth: Influences of Rahu fosters in intellectual growth and develop the ability of critical thinking, cognitive abilities and knowledge skills.

• Spiritual growth: Rahu assists with spiritual evolution; influences of Rahu create spirituality towards gods or goddesses.

REMEDIES FOR RAHU

Fast on Saturday: Reduce Rahu’s malefic effect by having fast on saturday, and for obtaining the positive results from Rahu.

Worship Lord Ganesh: Offer prayers and worship lord Ganesh to remove the obstacles of life and to appease Ketu.

Wear Gomedh ( Hessonite): Adorn a gemstone Gomedh linked with Ketu planet to balance energies.

Donate to charity: Donate food, clothes and money for charity promoting detachment and spiritual growth.

Chant Rahu Mantra: Chant Ketu mantra “Om Rahave Namah” 108 times on a daily basis.

CONCLUSION

Rahu planet is developed when the manager and the lord of universe Vishu killed the demon named Swarbhanu when he was supposed to take some drops of Nectar. After that the head of Swarbhanu is called Rahu which after some time becomes a shadow planet which doesn’t have any physical existence but still it impacts on human life. Its direction is South-west and in Vedic astrology, it is the north node of the moon and is one of the lunar nodes. Rahu has 12 houses which differ from each other in various interesting ways. Western astrology considers Rahu the head of a dragon and they don’t consider it while predicting the future. There are several benefits of Rahu planet which are unconventional thinking, financial gain, Spiritual growth and Determination.