Rahu - Ketu

Dr. 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 ones 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 ones horoscope is very note-worthy. 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.

That they give results1. Of the house which they occupy 2. As per the lord of that house with which they exist 3. If they occupy any angle or trine and get associated with the lord of either angle or trine, they bestow benefic results. It is surprising that Rahu and Ketu, by nature, are evil even then they have been proved to be planets of success and fortune. 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. Consider the horoscopes of Taurus, Cancer, and Libra ascendants. In case of Taurus and Libra ascendants Saturn being the lord of an angle and a trine is an auspicious planet. If Rahu or Ketu occupies either an angle or a trine place alongwith the Saturn, then their malefic nature would be sublimated and they would bestow good name, fame, fortune and success. Similarly, in Cancer ascendant Mars being a lord of an angle as well as 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. Rahu or Ketu bestows good success and fortunes in his period when placed in either movable (Aries), fixed (Taurus, Leo, Aquarius) or dual (Gemini, Virgo) sign in an angle (ie, 1, 4, 7, 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. It means that the nodes become fruitful if they occupy an angle or a trine and get associated by or aspected by their lord. It can be concluded that they are optimum

beneficial in angles than in trine. Such natives get good opportunity and prosperity and become rich, active and authoritative. By the aspect of the Jupiter the nodes instill the native with philosophical and religious traits. The nodes in benefic houses give a unique setup of thinking, working and imaging and nourish the native with ingredients of creativity as well as logic and decisive power which lead to progress and success. Either of the two nodes become strongly fatal and give debt, disease or death in its period, if occupies any evil place such as 6th, 8th or 12th in association of the lord of the evil place or even any naturally benefic planet (Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus). The same bad effects are also produced when either of the two nodes in association of the lord of fatal place, ie, 2nd, 7th or 11th occupies any fatal place. The node in association of the lords of either 2nd, 7th or 11th house also become fatal even if it occupies house of fortune, ie, 5th and 9th. If one gets born in asterism Ashwini, Magha or Moola, he is most likely to suffer in Rahus period. Similarly, Ketus period may be proved bad if one borns in Aridra, Swati or Shatabhisha. It is believed that Rahus period is more effective, powerful and durable than that of the Ketu.

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 malefics such as Sun, Mars or Saturn then discord of married life and even danger to the life of life partner is 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, courageous, inventive mind, progressive attitude and dedication to work. Thus Rahu-Ketu do well in these houses, where they give lot of money, movement in a direction selected to proceed towards progress, victory and success. The person wears a golden crown, a symbol of richness, power and triumph. When RahuKetu are in 3rd and 9th houses and malefics in 6th and/or 8th, the axis cannot be considered good for longevity of the native as well as his younger brothers. If some-how the 3rd and 9th houses are bad, the 5th will also prove bad. If the 9th is occupied by Sun or Moon, then Rahu or Ketu in the 5th will neither affect the issues of the native or the native himself adversely. Rahu or Ketu in watery sign in 9th house provide opportunity for foreign travel. The role of Rahu-Ketu in 3rd and 9th houses in ones life can be illustrated by considering the chart of Adolf Hitler, born in a poor family but was a veteran of world war 1 and got leadership of the Nazi party in Germany. In his chart, Rahu occupies Gemini sign in 9th house, a trine place and receives benign aspect of Moon and Jupiter. This is one of the best positions of Rahu in a horoscope, under the influence of which the native gets name, fame, prosperity, position, bravery, prowess and triumph in social and political arrays. Hitler had progmatic ideas rather than dogmatic and hence passion to do work of valour. He promoted nationalism, antisemitism and anticommunism with his charismatic oratory and then on the morning of 30th Jan 1933, in the period of Rahu-Jupiter, he sworn in as Chancellor of Germany. In his life, Rahus period was commenced in March 1933 for 18 years. It bizare that Hitler committed suicide on 30th April 1945 in the period of Rahu-Moon, why? Rahu is at 7th position (fatal place) from Moon. Similarly, the chart of Industrialist Dhiru Bhai Ambani shows Rahu-Ketu axis in 3rd and 9th houses. The native was born in a family of poor school teacher but planetary forces made him ambitious, materialistic, desirous of status and power and infact he was proved goal oriented. No one can have as much energy. Rahu-Ketu axis in 4th and 10th houses : This a very sensitive place of the horoscope which signifies property, conveyance, domestic happiness and wellbeings of mother. Vedic astrology does not considere this axis good in 4th house but Lal Kitab considers good. Phaldeepica says that with Rahu in 4th house, the native will have a short span of life and seldom happiness. Similarly, Mansagari does not depict good results, ie, the native shall be devoid of wealth, happiness and paternal property. Actually, these adverse consequences are observed when the node is influenced by another malefic such as Sun, Mars or Saturn. I have found that Sun-Rahu Mars-Rahu and Saturn-Rahu in 4th house squeeze the fragrance of life. A male native of a chart with Sun-Mercury-Venus-Saturn-Rahu could not accumulate wealth, property and conveyances, however, he is bestowed with good family. A female native with Mars-Rahu in 4th house could not avail domestic and marital happiness through out her life. According to Lal Kitab 4th house belongs to Moon which is an enemy of Rahu. If Rahu is

alone (free from afliction) in 4th house and Moon is strong, the native would be intelligent, wealthy, prosperous and enjoying comfortable life. If Rahu is malefic and Moon is weak then the native would lead his life full of poverty and devoid of maternal happiness. Rahu-Ketu axis in 5th and 11th houses : 5th house is a place of intelligence, luck, speculation and progeny while 11th house is of material gain. Lord of either an angle or a trine in 5th house bestows Rajyoga to the native and, therefore, he would be induced to use his potential for spiritual and matreial gain. Such persons will be noble, learned, courageous and successful in their life. 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. The relatives indicated by the planets of the 5th and 8th houses will also be affected. In this situation the earnings of the native will also be affected very adversely, if the 2nd house is empty. Nothing will be able to save the native. Now the planets of the 10th and 5th will also turn to be malefic whatever be their natural character. Ketus placement in eleventh and twelfth house is considered extremely auspicious, where it gives results to make a persons worth equivalent to that of kings. If Rahu and Ketu are with either Sun or Moon in 5th, 6th, 8th or 12th house, Pitru Dosha appears which destroys the benefics of the horoscope of the native and create obstacles in the path of his progress. Rahu-Ketu axis in 6th and 12th houses : In horoscope, 6th house denotes debt, disease, enemy, mental worries, extravagance, obstacles and calamity in life while 12th house signifies expenditure, loss, confinement, conjugal relations, secret enemy, conspiracy, foreign travels, divine knowledge, emancipation and renunciation. Since 6th house is considered a place of Virgo sign ruled by Mercury and12th house a place of Picease ruled by Jupiter, Rahu in 6th is in a state of exaltation and Ketu in 12th house is an indication of emancipation and renunciation. It is observed that Rahu-Ketu axis in 6th and 12th houses confers the potential for good judgement of how to struggle in life. Such natives have outstanding organisational and administrative capabilities and hence conquer enemies in either battlefield of business, politics and administration. The axis gives opportunities of foreign travel. Ketu in sixth house is a good placement in making an individual generous and famous. Infact, in 12th either node when is free from Mars and Venus but receives aspect of divine Jupiter, initiates the native towards spiritualism who triumph himself over materialism. According to Lal Kitab 12th house is Pakka Ghar of Rahu, from where the native gains divine knowledge. but, if at this place, Rahu is associated with Mars or Venus, then these adverse associations indice the native towards extravegance. Such natives get entangled in licentious activities and then they are stray dogs (drown in debt and disease). For illustration if we consider the charts of Nehru family, we find Rahu-Ketu axis in 6th and 12th houses in the charts of Pt. Motilal, Pt. Jawaharlal, Smt Indira Gandhi and Sh Rajiv Gandhi. 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, a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and Prime Ministers of India (not Pt Motilal).They were a key figure in international politics as well as one of the most influential forces in Indian politics.

Various Lords in Sixth House 1st Lord: If Lagna lord is weak, debilitated, combust or with malefic, it gives poverty, diseases, untruthfulness, conviction or a stunned life. One may be born under debt. The native will be timid and submissive. Similarly a strong Lagna lord in 6th house indicates a life free from diseases, enemies and debts. It indicates robust body constitution, strong personality and daring attitude to overcome enemies. If associated with Sun & Mars, one could be a surgeon. If associated with Sun & Venus or Sun & Jupiter one becomes a successful doctor. If connected with Mars, one will be courageous and join army. In case of Taurus & Scorpio Lagna, lagna lord & 6th lord being the same, it gives freedom from diseases and royal status. Mars: Mars in 6th house is an exception from where it aspects Lagna and gain extra ordinary power giving benefic results including Rajayoga. Since 6th house significations rest predominantly with Mars, in order to rise in life one should have connection of 6th house to Mars by position, aspect, conjunction, by placement of dispositor of Mars in 6th house or by falling of mid cusp of 6th house in Nakshatra of Mars. Favorably disposed Mars gives alert mind and make native highly passionate, victorious and successful as ruler or as politician. He will overcome opposition and gain victory in sports and in court cases. It gives combatative and competitive success, fame, courage, superior muscular strength, command, seriousness, passion, anger and worries from near relations, brothers and lands. Mars is a fiery and Pitta Dosha Karaka controlling courage, valor and brutal force. It controls muscles, physical strength, head, brain, bone marrow, hemoglobin, accidents, abortions etc. Affliction to Mars causes wrath of Kula Devata by untimely demises of family members or undetectable diseases to girl progeny. Pooja of Lakshmi Narayana will be of help. If debilitated, it may cause leprosy, fever and bleeding, severing and fiery diseases. Afflicted Mars gives boils, permanent injury, weak chest and muscles, small pox, suffering from employee or servants and accidents. Affliction by Saturn causes danger of death through operations, arms and fire. Affliction by nodes may cause suicide or death by poison. Combination by Ketu indicates great ups and downs (unpleasant end). 6th lord in Various Houses In 6th house: 6th lord in 6th is in own house; gains immense strength generating Harsha Yoga. But much of the outcome of this combination depends on the planet (s) involved, if it is benefic or malefic or whether it is well placed. It is good for maternal uncles and will bring them fame. If it is well placed e.g. Mars in Aries, it will give native long life free from disease and a sound body, happiness in money matters, extra ordinary courage, valor, vitality and fighting ability, ability to win over enemies, success in competition and income from landed properties. Combined with benefics, results are good comfort and happiness. With lords of 8th or 12th house, it gives Vipareeta Rajayoga.

But if aspected or associated with cruel planet it will make the native brutal and inhuman. If associated with Ketu one could be a killer. If conjunct with weak Lagna lord, one will suffer from incurable disease and increase of enmity with own kith and kin. During sub-periods of planets in combination with 6th lord, unfavorable results will occur. 7th Lord in 10th house: Lord of Sookshma Karma coming to the house of profession/ karma is very good. If the 7th lord is in 10th house along with the 10th lord, one may acquire much name and fame in his profession. One will work throughout life and may head the organization one serves. One is lucky after marriage having a beautiful wife who may promote career and honor of the native. One will travel abroad, gain job & recognition in foreign or even settle there. Natives words/ orders will be highly respected and obeyed. One will have more female issues. If associated with Sun, Mars & Jupiter, one may have a political career. If related with malefic Sun & Mars, one may go for armed forces and may be a high ranking commander. If related to the afflicted Moon & Mars, one may be a doctor. If related with Mars, Jupiter & 10th lord, one may be a bureaucrat.

In the event of the Lord of the 10th House together with the Lord of the 4th House being placed in Kendra (quadrant) or a trikona (trine), the natives house should be adorned with a boundary and the house will be worthy of a king. If the 4th Lord and the 10th Lord are with Moon and Saturn, they give a most pleasing house.

The Effect of the Fifth Lord in the Fifth House As the 5th lord is in the 5th, native will have happiness from children. He/she lives dangerously and likes thrills and excitement. They are sincere and free from hypocrisy. They are so much mature & full of wisdom that their children can lean on them during times of adversity. They will have children who achieve greatness in their professional spheres. They gain from children even economically. Great sons take care of their every need. Effect of Seventh Lord in the Tenth House As the 7th lord is in the 10th, they will get a devoted and chaste partner who will be a friend, philosopher and guide to them contributing immensely to their progress & advancement. They will be pious & enjoy all the comforts of life. Their spouse is actually shrewd & can read between the lines. They will be successes abroad.
The Ascendant lord in the Sixth House: Since the ascendant lord is in the 6th they will be courageous and distinguished. They will be financially OK. They employ means that are not above board. There may be debts which they are capable of paying in time. They may join the armed forces and reach a high official position. They will be helped by brothers and sisters. They may be employed

in the health sector. They are advised to care of their health. Enemies they will have in plenty and they have to be careful about their machinations. Their success may generate jeal ousy amongst their enemies. They will be successful generally.

Mercury in the Eighth House This benign position of Mercury makes one famous. Has a job with punitive powers. Will have a regal status. Will be a commander and will be the leader of one's community. Will be versatile with wealth and comforts. Will be regal in bearing and respected by many. Benefics in the house of longevity increase longevity.

RAHU MAHA DASHA General effects which are felt during the Maha Dasha of the Rahu are as follows. There may be unhappiness due to various reasons, physical hardships and a state of mindlessness may prevail. There may be fear from thieves, powerful persons, poison and weapons. Children may suffer and separation from children and dear ones may cause unhappiness. One may fear insult and defame from lowly people . Some ill deed may cause defame. There may be a change of job, and residence abroad is possible. Diseases may cause pain and one may be inclined towards quarreling. Rahu will give excellent results. During the excellent Maha Dasha of Rahu, one may attain wealth and there will be an advent of money and religious inclinations. Pious deeds are performed. The dasha of Rahu normally last for 18 years. The 6th and 8th years are the most painful ones. Rahu is exalted in Taurus, Gemini (according to a different viewpoint), and a Mool Trikona in Cancer, Aquarius and a friendly planet in Aries. Specific Interpretations: Interpretations based on the condition of the planet and other influences in the birth chart and divisional charts are as follows: One may suffer due to weakness, venereal diseases, cough, asthma and urinary ailments. There may be fear due to the powerful, cheating by thieves and destruction of one's family. During this period one may have to earn a living by having a lowly job or business. Good food may not be available and one's spouse and son may behave wickedly. Fear of those in authority, upheavals in business and loss of job is possible. There may be fear of fire, thieves, ailments and harm to religion and work. There may be physical weakness, conflicts in the community, fear of those in high places, enemies and thieves. Ailments due to cough and urinary problems may arise. Mental agony, enmity with relatives and cheating by friends is possible. There may be disagreement with family members, one's spouse and children may be ailing. One's mother may suffer pain. Fear and anger of those in high places, problems due to immovable assets and anxiety related to house and land are possible. There may be loss of wealth and injury or fall from a vehicle. A high position may be attained and one may be honored in parliament or in huge gatherings and become famous. One may be endowed with children, spouse and vehicles.There may be occasional hurdles and problems in progress

RAHU- RAHU Effects of Antar Dasha of Rahu in the Maha Dasha of Rahu The mind may be misled and mental tension increases. Family members like father and brothers may be harmed, wife may be ailing and conflicts are possible. Loss of wealth, sorrow, ailments, poison and fear of poisonous being prevails, wicked people may cause agony. Good fortune is possible, away from ones native place and one may have to travel far. Effects like acquisition of a kingdom (attainment of a high position in government), enthusiasm, and cordial relations with the king (government), happiness from wife and children, and increase in property. There will be danger from thieves, distress from wounds, antagonism with government officials, destruction of kinsmen, distress to wife and children. There will be distress and diseases.To obtain relief from the above evil effects Rahu should be worshipped (by recitation of his mantras) and by giving in charity things connected with or ruled by Rahu.

RAHU- JUPITER Effects of Antar Dasha of Jupiter in the Maha Dasha of Rahu Interest in worshipping God and in superior shastras arise. One may undertake religious pilgrimages, seek the company of sages and perform pious, religious deeds. Fame may be attained in knowledge, friendship with officials, bliss of children and sufficient wealth may be attained. Ailments and enemies may be overcome, good health and enthusiasm prevails. Effects like gain of position, patience, destruction or foes, enjoyment, cordial relations with the king (government), regular increase in wealth and property like the growth of Moon of the bright half of the month ( Shukla Paksh), gain of conveyance and cows.Audience with the king ( high government officials) by performing journey to the West or South East, success in the desired ventures, return to one's homeland, doing good for Brahmins, visit to holy places. Gain of a village, devotion to deities and Brahmins, happiness from wife, children, and grand children, availability of sweetish preparations daily. Loss of wealth, obstacles in work defamation, distress to wife and children, heart disease, entrustment of governmental authority, etc.There will be gains of land, good food , gains of cattle, etc., inclinations towards charitable and religious work.Loss of wealth, and distress to body.There will be danger of premature death. The person will get relief from the above evil effects and enjoy good health by the beneficence of the lord Shiva if he worships his idol made of gold.

RAHU- SATURN Effects of Antar Dasha of Saturn in the Maha Dasha of Rahu Imprudent acts may cause losses. There is a possibility of loss of position and incurring the anger of the state. Quarrels with dear ones, unhappiness for friends and residing in far off lands is possible. One may suffer injury on some part of the body and there may be ailments due to gastric and blood infection. Effects like pleasure of the king for devotion in his service, auspicious functions like celebration of marriage, etc at home, construction of a garden, reservoir, etc., gain of wealth and cattle from well to do persons belonging to the Sudra class, loss of wealth

caused by the king 9government officials) during journey to the West, reduction in income due to lethargy, return to homeland.Danger from menials, the king, and enemies, distress to wife and children, distress to kinsmen, disputes with the coparceners, disputes in dealings with others, but sudden gain of ornaments. There will be heart disease, defamation, quarrels, danger from enemies, foreign journeys, affliction with Gulma (enlargement of the skin), unpalatable food, and sorrows, etc.

RAHU- SUN Effects of Antar Dasha of Sun in the Maha Dasha of Rahu Many upheavals may be quieted down. Wealth and prosperity and interest in charity and religion increase . Enemies may cause agony and fear of king, poison, fire and weapons prevails. There is a possibility of pain due to eye, heart and infections disease. Effect like cordial relations with the king (government), increase in wealth and grains, some popularity /respect, some possibility of becoming head of a village, etc. There will be good reputation and encouragement and assistance by government, journeys to foreign countries, acquisition of the sovereignty of the country, gains of elephants, horse, clothes, ornaments, fulfillment of ambitions, happiness to children.Fevers, dysentery, other diseases, quarrels, antagonism with the king (government), travels, danger from foes, thieves, fire.Well being in every way and recognition from kings ( high dignitaries ) in foreign countries. There will be danger of critical illness .

RAHU-MOON Effects of Antar Dasha of Moon in the Maha Dasha of Rahu Circumstances causing anxiety may arise. There may be a conflict with the dear ones, opposition with friends and increase in the number of enemies. Money may come in with difficulty and food may be attained. Daughter in law may expire, fear of water prevails and conflicts cause unhappiness. Effects like acquisition of a kingdom (attainment of high position in government), respect from the king ( high officials of government).Gains of wealth, sound health, gains of garments and ornaments, happiness from children, comforts of conveyances, increase in house and landed property.Beneficence of the Goddess Lakshmi, all round success, increases in wealth and grains, good reputation, and worship of deities.There will be the creation of disturbances at home and in the agricultural activities by evil spirits, leopards, and other wild animals, danger from thieves during journeys, and stomach disorders.

RAHU- MARS Effects of Antar Dasha of Mars in the Maha Dasha of RahuMany upheavals and movements may arise. Physical pain, lack of enthusiasm and loss of memory are possible. Position may be lost and fear of king, thieves, fire and weapons prevail. Public opinion, residing in one's native land, wife and son may be disturbed or harmed. Effects like the recovery of a lost

kingdom (reinstatement in a high position in government) and recovery of lost wealth, property at home, and increase in agricultural production, gain of wealth, blessings by the household deity ( Isht Dev) , happiness from children, enjoyment of good food, etc . There will be acquisition of red coloured garments, journeys, audience with the king (meeting with high governmental officials), well being of children and employer, attainment of the position of a commander of the army, enthusiasm, and gain of wealth through kinsmen . Distress of wife, children, and co-borns, loss of position, antagonistic relations with children, wife , and other close relations, danger from thieves, wounds and pain in the body.