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Rahu-Ketu Position in Horoscope
Rahu-Ketu Position in Horoscope
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 psychosomatic problems which creep up cardiac problems. In this scenario,
astrological study of so called Rahu-Ketu in ones horoscope is very noteworthy.
Astrological insight : Rahu and Ketu do not own any signs, but they do own
nakshatras, and hence are assigned appropriate dasha periods in the
Vimshottari dasha system. Rahu owns Ardra, Swati and Shatabisha and has
18 years of Vimshottari dasha. Ketu owns Ashvini, Magha and Moola
nakshatras and has 7 years out of 120 years of Vinshottari dasha period.
Although Rahu and Ketu have not been assigned lordship of any sign and
house yet erudite astrologers like Parashar, Kalidas, Baidyanath, Mantreshwar
considered some signs of much importance. Likewise, according to Parashar,
Rahu is exalted in Taurus and Ketu in Scorpio. Cancer is Mooltrikona and Virgo
is own sign of Rahu but for Ketu Gemini is Mooltrikona and Sagitattarius and
Pisces are his own signs. In this way if Tauras is the sign of exaltation for
Rahu, the 7th Scorpio is his sign of debilitation.
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. A comprehensive view of different astrologers on exalted,
mooltrikona and own signs of Rahu and Ketu appears in the box. Similarly,
there is an ambiguity for their aspect. Some consider their aspect like Mars
(4, 7 & 8) while some consider like Saturn (3, 7, & 10) and others consider
like Jupiter (5, 7 & 9th).
As per experiences, in ones horoscope, Rahu is considered powerful to
bestow fortune and success when exists in Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo,
Virgo and Aquarius while Ketu, inturn, is powerful in the opposite signs, ie,
Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricon, Aquarius and Pisces. Although Rahu
considers the lumaniries Sun and Moon as his enemy, but impart successful
results in their signs, Cancer and Leo. However, Kalidas considered Cancer
and Leo as enemy of Rahu and Ketu. Rahu is a friend of Mercury, saturn and
Ketu but Sun, Mars and Venus are his enemy and Moon and Jupiter are
neutral to him. If Sun and Venus or Sun and Saturn associate together in a
sign, Rahu is considered to provide adverse results. In this state Rahu spoils
the good traits of his house and the native observes obstacles in the path of
progress and success. The cojunction of Saturn-Rahu vitiates the horoscope
with Shrapit Yoga which is responsible for tremendous difficulties in the life of
the native.
In general, 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. In
this way Rahu represents positive objectives and Ketu denotes the easy way
out with little opportunity for growth. Thus Rahu signifies materialism and
desires, whereas Ketu signifies spiritual tendencies and process of the
refinement of materialization to spirit but obstacles in the material realm.
Rahu is considered to be wile, deceitful and dishonest. After all, Rahu did
succeed in tricking Vishnu in serving him immortal nectar. Therefore, Rahu is
described as a liar, foul mouth and full of criticism about others. He creates
psychiatric disorders and other diseases of mind, especially when conjunct
with Moon. However, if well placed in ones horoscope, Rahu gives courage,
prestige and fame. It can bring out extraordinary qualities in terms of
supernatural in an individual. Rahus negative tendencies such as to destroy
intelligence can be removed by strengthening Mercury which represents
intellect. Perhaps this is the reason that Rahu is considered beneficial in
Mercurys sign, Gemini and Virgo.
Ketu is considered both malefic and benefic, as it causes sorrow and loss, and
yet at the same time it turns the individual to God and the final liberation
from the cycle of birth and death. Therefore, Ketu is an indicator of
intelligence, wisdom, non-attachment, penetrating insight, derangement, and
psychic abilities. Despite of such negative characteristics, we survive with the
wrath of these evil planets because they are bound to affect one or more
houses in our horoscopes.
Rahu-Ketus placement in horoscope
Since Rahu and Ketu do not own any particular house, 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.
Rahu-Ketu axis in 1st and 7th houses : This place stands for self, life,
longevity, vitality, complexion, nature and out look towards life of the native.
Lal Kitab considers this place of Aries, a fiery sign. In fact, all fiery signs
(Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) in ascendants give independence, broad out look,
outgoing personalities, courage, enthusiasm and leadership qualities. An
unafflicted Rahu in this position augments these characteristics and gives
opportunities of earning wealth and property from unexpected sources. But, if
afflicted then he is not only responsible for ill temper but also causes diseases
of mouth and teeth. By the effect of Mars-Rahu, the teeth of the native
become weak and begin to fall at the age of 40 years. However, in 1st house
Rahu is considered better than Ketu for marital snugness and physical gains accumulation of wealth, position and prosperity. But, in 7th house Rahu
becomes exorbitant for sexual urge, especially when Rahu gets associated
with Mars or Venus. It is stated in astrological texts that if Rahu in 7th house
is hemmed by malefic such as Sun, Mars or Saturn then discord of married
life and even danger to the life of life partner are most likely to occure. In my
experience, multiple marriages of the native have been observed. In 1st
house Ketu in adverse position is not conducive to health, religious and
cheritable thinking and working.
In the chart of Salman Rushdie, an Indian-British novelist and essayist, 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.
Rahu-Ketu axis in 2nd and 8th houses : The Second house signifies tangible
assets such as finances and intangible assets such as eye sight, memory,
tongue and eloquecy. Profoundly, this is a place of accumulation of wealth,
education, honor and longevity where this axis is not considered good.
Because, if either node is afflicted (by any of Sun, Mars, Saturn) or associated
by Venus, the native develops bad habits and his tongue is not praise-worthy.
Businessmen, if have such afficted Rahu-Ketu axis in 2nd and 8th houses,
should be aware of heavy loss of wealth.
Rahu-Ketu axis in 3rd and 9th houses : The 3rd house signifies courage to
implement the intelligence, younger brothers and sisters and short journeys
while 9th house is a place of destiny. The axis in these houses gives a sharp,