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This is a highly interesting article that gives information on what is rahu or dragon’s head in Vedic astrology or classics.
what is the true meaning of rahu (dragon’s head) or even ketu(dragon’s Tail) in the zodiac.
Basic summary of all core points associated with Rahu or dragon’s head is given.
How could rahu enhance terrorism or even criminality? How could Rahu make some one very logical.
What in the Horoscope or Number suggests that you are influenced by rahu or dragon’s head?
what are the lucky colors or date etc if you are born on a date or sign ruled by rahu or dragon’s head etc.
You will find a wealth of information in this article.:)
Rahu or dragon’s head in Astrology: Detailed Overview
Rahu is a significant shadow planet of Vedic astrology and is said to be the rebel of the universe. It is said actually it was a demon that was cut into half while drinking the nectar or amrut. Rahu or dragon’s head is used to study if a person is rebellious in nature. especially if it influences the 1st and 4th house. so also if a person has deceitful tendencies or may go against the dharma or ethics any time. this could happen if it lies in 5th house of thinking or 9th house of past life karma. Rahu in lagna chart and also d60 chart is used to study the past life or purva janma influences as well.
Positive Effects of rahu or dragon’s head
rahu can give exceptional name or material gains. so also rahu could give success in films, media and politics. rahu is for innovation so innovative ability it enhances. so also anything connected to foreign lands it helps.
Negative Effects of rahu or dragon’s head
Rahu connects to crime, and underworld and so also addictions and phobias. It also connects to illegal activates and liquor.so also illusions and scandals, legal troubles or even cancerous growth are associated to rahu energy.
Key Attributes of Rahu
Karmic Role:
rahu means non conventional and is connected to karma. when it is active in dasha or placed anywhere, it gets the past life karmic influences there. it can give obsession as well. Like for example if it is in 5th house of children’s it could give issues in child birth , and again this is karmic influence and would need mitigation like shiva japam or donation to old age homes etc.
Worldly Desires and Material Success:
Rahu is a non convention and un orthodox shadowy planet. it’s just opposite end of ketu or 180 degrees apart. so as ketu helps in spiritual progress , rahu in contrast helps in materialist pursuits. it is an innovative planet and helps people in science, technology , electricity and so also films and in the negative cases the underworld. Yes rahu also connects to media matters.
Illusion and Confusion (Maya):
rahu or dragon’s head is primarily demoniac in nature and took the nectar form devtas or divine energies by deceit. so over all it is a deceitful planet. so rahu influencing the 5th house or 1st house or lagna could make the person deceitful. so also rahu deals with the underworld, scandals and confusions. If placed in 7th house it could give deceptions of love and sex matters.
Foreign Connections:
rahu is studied for foreign travels. so essentially it’s a foreign planet. like if placed in 7th house of love and marriage, it simply means anything foreign to legal sex or illegal sex one could get into. rahu means travels and journeys and combination with the right kind of houses could give foreign travels.
Rahu’s Influence by House and Sign
In 1st House: Enhances ambition and charisma but can make the native self-obsessed or manipulative.
in these cases the desire for materialistic success is very high. the person could also get in possesive mode and fear of inns and other beings is there to the person.
In 4th House: Creates disruptions in home life but may lead to success in real estate or foreign relocations.
here rahu could mean image issues or sudden issues in family matters or matters of vehicles. but sure it could give sudden gains in real estate as well. so also rahu in 4th house could make person foreign to own home or 4th house so means foreign lands.
In 7th House: Affects relationships, bringing unconventional partnerships or sudden marriage challenges.
Rahu in 4th house could create disruptions and mis understanding in relationships. one could have relationships with other man or women. so also suddenness and un conventionality could come in relationships.
In 10th House: Promotes career growth, especially in media, technology, or politics, though it may involve controversies or scandals.
rahu or dragon’s head in 10th house connects to career. it gives tough and aggressive action and connects career to media, films and politics .
rahu take the qualities of the sign it is found like in Aries it could make the person highly aggressive and impulsive. so also rahu in Sagittarius could make person study occult and be dharmic , but also break religious vows as well.
The planet Rahu(Dragon’s Head)(It is similar to Uranus in effects as per western astrology) as per Hindu astrology , why do we call it & also the PLanet Ketu or Dragon’s Tail the Rebel of the Solar system?
The planet Rahu(Dragon’s Head) as per Hindu astrology or call it Dragon’s Tail is the Rebel of the Solar system.:)
As the legend goes several lacs years back- when GOD decided to give eternity to good souls (devas), GOD churned out nectar from ocean for eternity. 🙂
The nectar was to be given to all the good souls (devas), but a demon disguised as a good soul drank the nectar, when the nectar was almost in his throat GOD realized the mistake and cut the body into two parts.
namely dragon’s head ( Rahu(Dragon’s Head)) and other Dragon’s tail(Ketu(Dragon’s Tail)) or Neptune.
As the demon had already drunk the nectar so it became eternal as the other souls- called the dreaded Rahu(Dragon’s Head)-ketu axis.
What is kaal sarpa Yoga based on Rahu and ketu axis?
The much dreaded kala sarpa Yoga stems out from this Rahu(Dragon’s Head) –Ketu(Dragon’s Tail) axis .
and is present when all the planets are on one side of the Rahu(Dragon’s Head) Ketu(Dragon’s Tail) axis.
This Kaal sarpa yoga based on rahu and Ketu( dragon’s head and dragon’s tail) means a continuous failure in all activities and losses all over life.
The above legend is just used to explain the energies existing in the cosmos.
Vedic cosmology is very intricate and accurate, and they use examples and stories to explain complex subjects.
How is Rahu & Ketu formed in our solar system ?
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) and Ketu(Dragon’s Tail) are formed astrologically by the points of intersection of the moon’s orbit with the elliptic plane.
In which rest of the planets including our earth revolves).
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) which connects to Uranus energy is the rebel:).
It causes one to take opposite views, it controls the people involved in crime, underworld, or mafia .
But on the positive side it controls people in politics or hardworking and practical people.
What is the nature of the Rahu(dragon’s head) dominated people ?when could the positive or negative traits of Rahu or dragon’s head manifest?
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) people could be disciplined and cunning as far as politic is concerned.
at the same time very sensitive and one could see a streak of rebellious behavior in them.
If anyone has a weak Rahu(Dragon’s Head), like Rahu(Dragon’s Head) is Scorpio or a strong Rahu(Dragon’s Head), Rahu(Dragon’s Head) in Taurus .
one could easily observe the negative and positive effects of Rahu(Dragon’s Head).
People born on 4th,13th,22nd or 31st of any month are affected by planet Rahu(Dragon’s Head).
How could Rahu(dragon’s head) Make people Negative or always opposing the society- so become terrorist or Criminals?
It might interest you that terrorist and terrorism has a close bearing with Rahu(Dragon’s Head).
So when Rahu(Dragon’s Head) is weak the chance of terrorists getting caught or killed is much higher. When Osama bin laden got killed, on May 2, 2011,, Rahu(Dragon’s Head) was weak in Scorpio.
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) affected people generally take the opposite view of people or society.
so they could either be rebels of society.
like criminals or become politicians to reform the society or may be become inventors and scientists as they are not satisfied with the past.
How does the Numerology or Numbers suggests that Rahu people could be sensitive in Nature ?
They are generally highly strong, sensitive – may feel lonely or isolated and easily wounded.
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) has number 4= 2+2, now 2= Moon = Moon + Moon.
Or 4= 2×2 is again 2 moons. So sensitivity of moon is inculcated in them to a high degree.
They want to change things in public or private life.
People with strong Rahu(Dragon’s Head), might be indifferent to wealth or might example strange ways to use the wealth accumulated.
What are Aspects of Rahu(Dragon’s Head) in any Horoscope or Kundli:
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) aspects with maximum energy the houses, 5th, 9th and 7th from the place it is placed in your horoscope.
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) in Vedic astrology is not a real planet, though in western astrology represents Uranus.
so not being real it absorbs energy from the house or sign it occupies. Rahu(Dragon’s Head) in fact locks the energy of the house it is found in.
Like say if it is sitting on 9th house- so either the luck could be locked, or one could become too disciplined( one of the qualities of Rahu(Dragon’s Head)) for religion. 9th house = religion
You Are Ruled by Shadow Planet Rahu(Dragon’s Head) if:
If you are born on 4,13,22,31. Or Rahu(Dragon’s Head) is strong in your chart or Rahu(Dragon’s Head) is placed in ascendant or moon sign.
How to Check How Strong is Jupiter in Your Horoscope :
If you are disciplined, are practical get good sleep and have gains from people from Arab or African nations.
then Rahu(Dragon’s Head) is strong in your birth chart.
Else if it is otherwise then Rahu(Dragon’s Head) is weak in your chart.
Your health : Rahu(Dragon’s Head) acts on the mental plane- so the first thing is mental problems need proper care.
Also as it makes a person dissatisfied with present, over work could cause nerve trouble.
Your Lucky Color : Electric Blues or grey.
Your Lucky Stone : Gomedh or hessonite.
Your Lucky Rahu(Dragon’s Head) Yantra(Amulet):
Interesting Facts:
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) has number 4= 2+2, now 2= Moon = Moon + Moon. Or 4= 2×2 is again 2 moons.
So sensitivity of moon is inculcated in them to a high degree.
Classics About Rahu(Dragon’s Head)
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) and Ketu(Dragon’s Tail) are ascending and descending nodes of moon.
That is the planets of the solar system revolve around sun in a plane in ellipse shape.
As moon is the satellite of earth, it revolves around earth in an orbit inclined at around 5.1 degrees with respect to the motion plane of other planets (sun, mars, earth etc.).
The average daily motion of Rahu(Dragon’s Head)/Ketu(Dragon’s Tail) is 3’ units. as per drika ganit(astronomical calculations). Where moon is from 13-15 units.
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) and Ketu(Dragon’s Tail) both are treated as malefic grahas/planets. Rahu(Dragon’s Head) and Ketu(Dragon’s Tail) form the planetary army.
As Rahu(Dragon’s Head) is a close cousin of Sani/Saturn – so its complexion is also dark and smoky with blue mix.
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) stays in forests and is horrible. Rahu(Dragon’s Head) is windy in nature and is intelligent.
Ketu(Dragon’s Tail) is close to Rahu(Dragon’s Head).
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) rules the people of underworld or rebellious people.
More specifically Rahu(Dragon’s Head) rules the outcast,
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) represent 8 months
Rahu(Dragon’s Head) is in the mool division .
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