Rahu in 9th House

Written by Sreenadh OG Wednesday, 15 July 2009 18:42 - Last Updated Thursday, 16 July 2009 15:50

Rahu is a malefic planet and when placed in 9 th we may expect it to hinder the luck of the native, deprives him of good gurus, fade his vision about true spirituality, cause difficulties to father and so on. This is our general feeling and the normal possible derivations. But let us see what our sages has to say on this, and what special guidance they provide us with. As per Garga,

NeechadharmanugataH syat satya saucha vivarjitaH

Bhagyaheenascha mandascha dharmage simhika sute

(Garga Hora)

[If Rahu, the son of Simhika, is placed in 9 th house, then the native would be the follower of a degenerated (or low) religious system. He will not maintain truth and cleanliness (during the period of Rahu), will be unlucky and slow (especially slow intellect) in everything]

Since 9 th indicates Dharma (religion or religious order) that we follow it is natural to expect th then the native would be a follower of a low or that is Rahu is present in 9 degenerated religious order. Similarly since 9H indicates luck, it is natural to conclude that the native would be generally unlucky (especially during the period of Rahu). 9
th th th

house is 5 from 5 house i.e. intellect from house of intellect. Thus is it natural to suppose that the presence of a malefic Rahu in 9
th

should affect the intellect of the native as per `Bhavat Bhava' principle and the native would be slow intellect, or will feel slowness in everything (including his intellectual reactions) especially during the period of Rahu.

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It is interesting to note that Rahu is qualified as "Son of Simhika" here, by Sage Garga who lived around BC 1400. It is evident that the story of Simhika present in Bhagavata purana, Ramayana etc was well known even during that far ancient period of Garga. Who is Rahu personified, let us have an introduction

"Rahu was born to Simhika and Viprachitti. Rahu's mother simhika (also known as Simhita) was the daughter of Hiranyakashyapa (Bhakta Prahlada's father). There are several brothers to Rahu and they are Salya, Nabha, Vaataapi, Ilvala and Namuchi. It is also believed that Rahu is the eldest of the 100 brothers. He also has a sister by name Maahishmati.Born into paithenasa gotra, He was born in the year parthiva (Rakshasa in some other books) in bhaadrapada maasa, krishna paksha on the fourteenth day of the waning moon on a Sunday. Two days before NAVRATRI. Visakha is his birth star."

Interesting! All these info must have very old connotations and meaning but this is not the space to discuss that. Rahu is a naga (snake), Mahishmati is the name of the ancient city of Na gasIndia from north to south with centers of excellence such as Takshasila, Mahishmati etc. The mention of Simhika as mother of Rahu by Garga indicate that by the time of Garga itself such stories and the cult of Nagas where firmly in place and well popular throughout India . If Rahu signify the Naga cult then certainly Salya, Nabha, Vaataapi, Ilvala and Namuchi etc also much have belonged to this Naga tradition itself. Historians may probe more in to the possibilities of such references. present in Madhya Pradesh. In short the whole story seems to have some connection with the history of Naga cult that spread throughout

Since the "story telling" does not help us astrologers much in deriving the results or fruitfully understanding the methodologies defined by our ancestors let us move on and see what other sages has to tell about the placement of Rahu in 9H. But before that one more point about the above quote of Garga - If Rahu in 9 th (in the dasa of Rahu) causes the native to follow a degenerated religion: This means that the native took birth not in that low religion, he was not a follower of that low religion in the past. But during that dasa of Rahu, he will change religion and will join a low and degenerated religious system and will follow it! This is important, note it. Rahu in 9
th

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certainly indicate a change in religious order followed by the native usually to a negative effect. - He will not maintain truth and cleanliness: This means that the native was man who used to give good value to truth and religion. It was that just the onslaught of the period of Rahu, forced the native to drop all that circumstance. - Rahu in 9 th indicates the native slow intellect: No- it is not so. If Rahu is in 9 th then it indicates that the native had excellent intellect, but the onset of Rahu dasa will decrease that glory one by one so as to leave only the aged skelton of the original might.

It is interesting to see the true result of Rahu in 9 th from both the sides; it is interesting when we see both sides of the coin. Just by seeing that above quote of Garga we should not erroneously th the native will assume that if Rahu is in 9 not be intelligent, if will not be lucky and he will not be truthful. It is not so; the native would be intelligent, lucky and truthful originally. It is just that Rahu will change that all a bit. This is the very reason Chamatkara chintamani comes up with a quote that reflects the positive nature of Rahu, as if totally contradicting Garga hora for the untrained eyes. As per Chamatkara chintamani

Maneeshi kritam na tyajet bandhu vargam

Sada palayet poojitaH syad gunaiH swaiH

Samadyotako yasya chet tritrikone

TamaH kautuki devatheerthe dayaluH

(Chamatkara Chintamani)

[If Rahu is in 9 th house, then the native would be very intelligent. He will have many good qualities (such as truthfulness, cleanliness etc), and due his good qualities people will respect him. He will be popular and rewarded in public functions. He would be interested in visiting places of worship and temples (and would be religious). He will be always ready to help his

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relatives]

Note the drastic difference between this and the above results told by Garga. When it come to practical application, what Chamatkara Chintamani states is the general results that should be attributed to the native "before Rahu dasa", if Rahu is placed in 9 th in his horoscope. But what Garga states is the result that should be attributed to the period "Rahu dasa itself". What ever Chamatkara Chintamani states is actually inherent in the words of Garga itself it is just that Chamatkara Chintamani makes it verbose.

A fact that we see about the Sage quotes and Rishi horas is that usually they are NOT interested in stating the results everybody knows. There attention is directed towards things that everybody may not see in a glance, things we may miss. With brevity of words, but with deep understanding they guide us and ensure that- we may not miss those specialties.

For example let us see what Sage Bhrigu has to say about the placement of Rahu in 9 th house. As per Bhrigu sutra

PutraheenaH sudrastree sambhogi sevaka dharmaheenaH (Bhrigu Sutra)

[If Rahu is in 9 th house, the native may not have a son, he will engage in sex with the low grade women, will become a servant to others, and will not have a proper religious system to follow]

The native may not have a son: Why? Because Rahu is a malefic and placed in 5 th from 5 thth house (house of children) and that is why the derivation no children or no son. This is a result derived based on the principle of Bhavat Bhava. causing negative effect to the 5

He will engage in sex with low grade women: Why? Because 9 th house indicate 3 rd from 7 th i.e. servants or helpers of his wife. Rahu's influence in Lagna (Rahu aspects 5th from 9
th th

, i.e. lagna?) is more in lagna especially when placed in 9 house.

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He will become a servant to others: Why? Because Rahu is the significator of lying, cheating, aged, servants, who pass through a bad phase of life.

He will not have a proper religion to follow: Why? True religion and spirituality always comes from with in. But when lie, prejudice, ego, and the bad phase of life takes the upper hand we start lying more, start depending on wrong gurus and wrong religious orders; we may change religion and may fall into bad company. So the advice is that extra care should be taken to avoid any such mishaps during this period.

Here too the results indicated by Bhrigu are to be applied in Rahu dasa itself and not in a general sense.

Question Answers:

Question (Souvik Datta): 9 th house in Aquarius will absolutely not the give the same results. Aquarius is co-ruled by Rahu and there would you put the rule of Rahu in the 9th house or the th house if 9 th house is Aquarius? rule of the 9

Ans (Sreenadh): You are absolutely right. Even considering the simple rule "Sanivat Rahu" (Rahu is like Saturn), it can be understood that Rahu in Capricorn or Aquarius will give similar effects as if a planet is in its own house.

Another corollary that should kept in mind while dealing with all such malefic combinations is that "Yapya bhavanti subhekshita" meaning, "The result will become hidden - and weak - if aspected by benefic (especially applicable to Jupiter aspect). Thus, Jupiter aspect or conjunct with the Rahu in 9th house can change the result drastically.

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But there is no need to mention all these special rules here - because it is all the primary knowledge and known to all good astrologers, known anyone who anyone who are even child-stepping in astrology. All the good astrologers know that the sage quotes are not to be applied as is everywhere, but to be modified for result derivation, based on the extra combinations present in the horoscope, and also by considering the time, nature of the individual, environment, and place (desa-kala-patra rule). You got it right - you are right.

But if we start considering and mentioning such extra rules and corollaries everywhere, we will never be able to systematically learn astrology; and that is the very reason for avoiding the mention of such rules here and we are concentrating on the core itself. The modified application of the basic derivation technique is left to the trained and matured brains of the individuals. What we are trying to lean is the basic rules and approach of the sages - for result derivation purpose.

Question (MS Bohra): You said He will engage in sex with low grade women: Why? Because 9th house indicate 3rd from 7th i.e. servants or helpers of his wife. Rahu's influence in Lagna (Rahu aspects 5th from 9th, i.e. lagna?) is more in lagna especially when placed in 9th house It means in female chart Rahu in 9th house not give the bad result as stated above in yours interpretation for Rahu in9th house -right?

Ans (Sreenadh): No, that is not so. If something is said about the male chart, the same should be applicable to the female chart as well in a modified way - this is basic rule. So if Rhau in 9th will prompt the man to have sex with the servants/helpers of wife, then definitely Rahu in 9th for a women will generate interest in her towards the servants/subordinates/helpers of her husband for sure. But ofcourse whether she will truly engage in it or not does depend on several other factors as well such as - social taboos, thought about social status, fear of social blame, situation, environment, nature of the native, time and so on. But definitely no need to horridly conclude that the same will not be applicable to women. Generally the texts of astrology and the combinations mentioned in it are applicable to the native - whether it is a man or women - in general. Modifying the result to suit the native (to women or to man) is left to the intellect of the astrologer by the sages - which is simple and natural to understand.

Question (MS Bohra): I would like to add more," Shani vat Rahu" means Rahu is like Saturn and gives the result as like Saturn but Rahu have a special quality which is not in Saturn. Is it

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not true?

Ans (Sreenadh): True - you are absolutely right.

Question (MS Bohra): Rahu is 'Chhaya' planet he gives the result as per his house lord if lord of house is benefice by placement. Is it not true?

Ans (Sreenadh): True - absolutely right. But we are not dealing with such "other types of results" here; but trying to understand what results we can derived just based on the info "Rahu is in 9th house" alone.

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