Planet
Rahu
Explore the astrological significance of Rahu (Rahu), its traits, dignity, and influence in your life.
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Discover which zodiac sign your Rahu (Rahu) was in when you were born. The placement of Rahu in your birth chart reveals key insights about your personality and life path.
Rahu (Rahu) represents illusion, materialism, foreign influences in Vedic astrology. As a natural malefic, it governs mental confusion and addictions and influences your ambitious, materialistic, rebellious nature.
Characteristics & Traits
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Body Parts & Health
Rahu governs and influences nervous system, mental faculties, skin diseases, allergies, mysterious ailments. Health issues related to these body parts may manifest during challenging periods of Rahu, while strong placement can enhance their vitality and function.
Career & Professions
Individuals with strong Rahu placement often excel in careers related to technology, foreign trade, unconventional careers, research, occult, aviation, gambling, speculation. The planet's influence can guide career choices and professional success in these fields.
Planetary Dignity
Exaltation
- • enhanced communication
- • technological mastery
- • foreign connections
- • innovative thinking
- • material success
Debilitation
- • confused beliefs
- • false teachings
- • material obsession
- • spiritual blindness
- • misguided ambitions
Mooltrikona
- • innovative approach
- • technological advancement
- • unconventional methods
- • humanitarian goals
- • group leadership
Dasha Periods
The Vimshottari Dasha system divides a complete 120-year cycle among the nine planets. Each planet governs a specific period called Mahadasha, during which its influence is dominant. Within each Mahadasha, there are sub-periods called Antardasha ruled by other planets. For example, if Rahu Mahadasha lasts 18 years, its own Antardasha within this period would be approximately 32 months.
Mahadasha (18 years)
Positive Effects
During Rahu Mahadasha, you may experience material gains and foreign opportunities. Additionally, technological advancement along with unconventional success are likely to manifest in your life, bringing overall growth and positive transformation.
Challenges
Potential challenges during this period may include mental confusion and illusions. You might also face addictions or sudden losses. Awareness and proper guidance can help navigate these challenges effectively.
Best Time For
This Mahadasha period is particularly favorable for foreign ventures, technology adoption, unconventional careers and material pursuits, innovation, research. Planning major life decisions around these activities can yield the best results.
Antardasha (15% of cycle)
Positive Effects
Rahu Antardasha brings sudden opportunities and foreign connections. During this sub-period, technological gains as well as material benefits become prominent themes, offering opportunities for personal development and achievement.
Challenges
During this Antardasha, you may encounter mental confusion and temporary illusions. There could also be instances of minor addictions or relationship confusion. These temporary challenges can be overcome with patience and strategic planning.
Best Time For
This Antardasha period is ideal for foreign dealings, technology use, innovative projects and material gains, research work. Focus your energy on these areas to maximize the beneficial influence of this planetary period.
Rahu in Different Houses
The placement of Rahu in different houses of your birth chart creates unique influences. Explore how Rahu affects each house placement.
Track Rahu Current Movements
Now that you understand Rahu's nature and influence, see how this planet is currently moving through the zodiac signs. Get real-time transit data, retrograde periods, and sign changes.