Rahu is the north node of the Moon, also known as the dragon’s head. North node is the point where Moon’s trajectory intersects with the ecliptic. It is a shadowy planet, and its influence on human lives is distinctive and deep. It cannot be observed through naked eye unlike other planets, but its impact is stronger than all. It is the governing force of our ego, aggression and mental state. It can be brutal and violent when paired with Mars. It represents the hidden, the dark mysteries, such as money earned from shady sources, gambling, death and darkness. But it’s not always fearsome. Its positive impact makes one wealthy, unsuspicious, and prone to long distance travels.
Rahu is the most scheming planet, the best politician and manipulator of all the planets. It represents splintering from social norms and conventional approaches. Its energy can be untrustworthy and shady when it is influenced by malefic planets. It makes people indulge in illicit activities and causes perversion of character and morality. It is also behind the tortures and misfortunes in life.
Rahu professions: Rahu is a legendary master of deception who signifies cheaters, pleasure seekers, operators in foreign lands, drug dealers, poison dealers, insincere& immoral acts,etc.
Rahu diseases: It gives suicidal tendencies, fears, phobias, poisonous bites, murder, theft,imprisonment, and diseases like cholera, dysentery, skin diseases, swelling of the uterus, and constipation.
Rahu Signs: Friendly signs are Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Pisces. Cancer and Leo are its enemy signs. Mercury, Venus, and Saturn are friendly planets. Rahu is an enemy of Sun, Moon, and Mars. Rahu gives auspicious results in Taurus and Libra. Rahu is capable of giving power when rightly posited or exalted, and it gives fame,success in politics, money, and physical beauty.
Positive and negativeeffects of Rahu
The positive placement of Rahu helps the native become a diplomat, able to make stories around to get past troubles, and take advantage of the loopholes. They have an inner desire to attain immense wealth. They are usually disciplined and thoughtful, great at telling others to follow the path of integrity and honesty but may not apply the rules to themselves. A positive placement means that even if they are not educated, they would be intelligent enough to run a school. And even if they do not consume alcohol or smoke, they may indulge in liquor and drug or tobacco dealings. They are also likely to get ancestral property. A malefic position of Rahu makes the native indulge in shady activities, lose wealth through speculation and gambling, litigation,poor money management, lack of judgment, and hardships throughout.