Rahu In The Houses Vedic Astrology
In a human being, Rahu represents obsession and desire. In mythology, Rahu is the head of a demon who became immortal after drinking nectar. Rahu represents the things that express the obsession with the house/sign that Rahu is placed in. Although Rahu is a shadow planet, it has a great impact on the lives of all living beings on earth. It is believed that Rahu/Ketu represents the native's past and present karmic desires. Here are the general predictions of Rahu in different houses of a chart.
Rahu generally gives good results in the first house. If placed in a good sign, Rahu can give wealth unexpectedly. Rahu indicates cleverness and wit. Though such a person may be short-tempered he will be intelligent. If in Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo and Capricorn it forms Rajyoga which indicates prosperity and charity.- If it is associated with malefic, the face is blemished. Firm, sensual, very sexy and well dressed. This position denies happiness to the wife and sons. Danger and trouble through the water. Biliousness, quarrelsome, extravagant. Favourable, if in own sign.
Rahu in the 2nd house causes problems in earning for the native. He may feel difficulty in finding a stable source of income. He may also have to face situations where he has to depend on others for his existence. If afflicted, Rahu causes loss, and ill repute, one is proud, has thievish nature, unfortunate, lives with low people, and gains from trade in fish. Harsh, averse to friendly advice. Too much hard work, offensive, disagree, untruthful and it denies success. If associated with malefic, loss of family and many opponents may cause family bickering. If auspicious, mark a mole on the chin.
He has his own ideas of thinking and always seeks the optimistic side of life. Most of the renowned politicians and actors have this position in their chart. They are clever enough and know well how to use their position to make massive earnings. Rahu indicates bravery, courage, industry, fortune, wealth, state honour, health, many friends, travel, annihilator of the enemy, and Agricultural wealth. Rahu in Leo indicates an imposing personality.
The only negative aspect of this house is the impact of Rahu on progeny. The person may have no child or there may be difficulty in conceiving. There can also be major differences in time between the births of children. If very afflicted, marriage is denied. Illicit relations. For want of conjugal pleasures. Native is best with welfare programmes.
In married relations, it is observed that such natives should not marry before the age of 21 to avoid complications in married life. Rahu in the seventh house also creates tension due to the health issues of the spouse. In-laws of natives may also face problems in life.Â
Rahu in Gemini, Virgo, Libra or Sagittarius may deny the marriage. Other signs of misfortune through marriage. Sex in feminine signs denotes success, gaining happiness and property through marriage
Generally, this is the most adverse position for Rahu in the chart. The eighth house is considered to be ruled by Mars which signifies health issues, accidents and obstacles in life. Rahu in this house gives malefic results on account of these matters, Fortune smiles ounces, but losses mock at again and again. Living in a foreign land. Short tempered and not of good temper. It promotes health and grants gifts, legacies, and inheritance from the dead.
This is a favorable house for Rahu and gives most of the best results. Such people are intelligent and hard-working and will achieve heights of career through their strong will due to their workaholic nature. Native with 10th Rahu may be a prominent personality. If exalted in Taurus in the 10th house, native as a ruler, self-made man due to hard work. Recognition by Govt; power and authority. Pilgrimage. One achieves name, fame, and status through hard work and skill.
Though Rahu is considered to show negative results in most of the houses of horoscopes, in the 11th house Rahu would give good results in respect of wealth and earning etc. The results are more effective during Mahadasha of Rahu. The native may get an abundance of money. Rahu in 11th also indicates success and gain through speculations, friends, race, and lottery and it protects against harm.
