Rahu and ketu explained
Rahu and ketu in classics
Rahu and ketu in different houses
Rahu is perhaps a pin cushion of pseudo astrologers or astrologers its very easy to point at Rahu for all your ills and that is what people do. Understanding the behavior and character of Rahu is most probably the most difficult thing to master for any astrologer,to start with it does not own a sign thus cannot rule over any house ,but does it require an ownership to create an impact ? What most people do not realize when they term Rahu to be materialistic desire detonator is that contrary to the expectations Rahu has a keen intuitive intellect ,focus,dedication to the cause be it the immortality or something else . The focus is intense ,the power of intellect and analysis coupled with intuitive capabilities can see through design and deceit . Master of stealth it remains hidden till it decides to sacrifice self for higher purpose. With Rahu their is always a higher purpose . Lal kitaab describes Rahu as hidden lava operating below the surface of earth while its other counterpart ketu operates in the form of dust storm over the surface of earth visible to eye . On spiritual level ketu is considered moksh karaka(Final liberation significator) because it kind of forces the austerities on the individual . while spirtuality with Rahu behind the desire to unravel the mysteries of spiritual world can carry a more incisive edge . Rahu and ketu need to seen as an impact axis you just cannot do the proper judgement without evaluating the impact of the other .
Rahu is the significator of the following as per Uttara Kalamrita.
a) Faulty Logic b) Harsh speech c) Outcaste d) an irreligious person e) going to a foreign country f) Unclean g) Bones h) abdominal ulcers i) Falsehood j) South western direction k) serpents l) Old age m) Maternal grand father n) Worship of Vana Durga o) Writing Urdu or Persian (Because these two languages start from right hand side, written in reversed manner, like Rahu and Ketu's movement in Zodiac, which is retrograde or Apsavya move. p) Breathing q) Acute duodenal pain.
It is observed that a strong Rahu is good for the above mentioned significations and weak Rahu shows just the opposite.
Ketu:
Ketu is the significator of following as per Uttara Kalamrita
a) Worship of Chandi, Ganesh and others b) Medical practitioner c) Vultures d) Final emancipation e) Consumption f) Painful fevers g) Bath in Gangesh h) Great penance i) Wind complaints j) Mantra Shastra k) Instability of mind l) Diseases of the stomach and eye m) Vedanta n) Grandfather o) Small pox or boils p) A servant of Shiva q) Association with foreigner or Shudras.
It is observed that a strong Ketu generally gives good result and a malefic Ketu creates lots of hindrances in life.Rahu and Ketu
a) Faulty Logic b) Harsh speech c) Outcaste d) an irreligious person e) going to a foreign country f) Unclean g) Bones h) abdominal ulcers i) Falsehood j) South western direction k) serpents l) Old age m) Maternal grand father n) Worship of Vana Durga o) Writing Urdu or Persian (Because these two languages start from right hand side, written in reversed manner, like Rahu and Ketu's movement in Zodiac, which is retrograde or Apsavya move. p) Breathing q) Acute duodenal pain.
It is observed that a strong Rahu is good for the above mentioned significations and weak Rahu shows just the opposite.
Ketu:
Ketu is the significator of following as per Uttara Kalamrita
a) Worship of Chandi, Ganesh and others b) Medical practitioner c) Vultures d) Final emancipation e) Consumption f) Painful fevers g) Bath in Gangesh h) Great penance i) Wind complaints j) Mantra Shastra k) Instability of mind l) Diseases of the stomach and eye m) Vedanta n) Grandfather o) Small pox or boils p) A servant of Shiva q) Association with foreigner or Shudras.
It is observed that a strong Ketu generally gives good result and a malefic Ketu creates lots of hindrances in life.Rahu and Ketu
Rahu and Ketu in the First House
Sutras 1-4: If Rahu or Ketu is in the first house the native's wife will give birth to a still born child. If Rahu or Ketu is in Aries, Taurus or Cancer, the native will be kind hearted and fond of enjoyments. If Rahu or Ketu is aspected by a malefic there will be marks on the face (probably of small pox).
OTHER VIEWS
Brihat Jataka and Saravali have not dealt with the effects of Rahu and Ketu in the various houses.
Sutras 1-4: If Rahu or Ketu is in the first house the native's wife will give birth to a still born child. If Rahu or Ketu is in Aries, Taurus or Cancer, the native will be kind hearted and fond of enjoyments. If Rahu or Ketu is aspected by a malefic there will be marks on the face (probably of small pox).
OTHER VIEWS
Brihat Jataka and Saravali have not dealt with the effects of Rahu and Ketu in the various houses.
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will be short lived but wealthy and powerful but he will suffer from disease in the upper part of his body. Ketu-The native will be ungrateful unhappy, backbiter, and moving in the society of undesirable persons. He will have an afflicted body and will be deprived of his position.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will destroy the power of his enemies. He will remain under the influence of others. He will remain detached in spite of having many wives. Ketu-The native will prove troublesome to the members of his family. He will suffer from windy troubles.
Rahu or Ketu in the Second House
Sutras 5-6: If Rahu or Ketu is in the second house, the native will be poor, will suffer from diseases of the body and loss of children, and will be of dark. complexion. If Rahu or Ketu is associated with a malefic the native will have a mark on the lips.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaladeepika: Rahu-The native will say words which convey double meaning. He will suffer from diseases of the mouth. He will be of angry temperament but rich on account of favour from the king. Ketu-The native will be devoid of wealth and education. He will indulge in vulgar speech, have defective eye sight and will depend on others for food.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will face destruction of his family. He will be fearless but a liar. He will destroy his enemies to save his wealth. Ketu-The native will suffer from diseases of the mouth. He will have bitterness with the king (Government). He will suffer loss of wealth and will have troubles from the members of his family. If Ketu is in Aries, Gemini or Virgo, the native will enjoy all comforts.
Rahu or Ketu in the Third HouseSutras 7-8: If Rahu or Ketu is in the third the native will have abundance of oil seeds of the type of mustard, til, sesamum etc. If Rahu or Ketu is associated with a benefic, there will be a mark on the neck.
OTHER VIEWS Phaladeepika: Rahu-The native will be respected and will have inimical relations with his brothers. He will be wealthy, long lived and determined. Ketu-The native will be wealthy, powerful, long lived and reputed. He will enjoy company of his wife and will have abundant agricultural products. He will suffer loss of brothers.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will be very courageous. Ketu-The enemies will be vanquished. There will be controversies. Great prosperity will be enjoyed. There will be no friends.
Rahu or Ketu in the Fourth House
Sutras 9-10: The native will own many kinds of ornaments, will have two wives and will serve others. If Rahu or Ketu is. associated with a malefic, the native's mother will be in distress but this will not happen if there is association with a benefic.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will be stupid, troublesome, short lived and seldom happy.
Ketu-The native will live in the house of others. He will suffer loss of his mother, land, happiness and grain fields. He may have to go away from his native place.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The mother of the native will be sickly. Rahu in Aries, Cancer or Virgo, gives beneficial results. The native will then become a king. Ketu-The native will be devoid of happiness from mother and friends. He will not stay in his own house for long. His paternal property will be destroyed.
Rahu or Ketu in the Fifth HouseSutras 11-13: The native will have no children or suffer loss of children due to wrath of the Serpent God. He will have children after conducting Pooja of Naga Pratima. The native will suffer from windy diseases and indulge in sinful deeds. He will suffer from wrath of the king and will live in undesirable places.
OTHER VIEWS Phaladeepika: Rahu-The native will be childless, hard hearted and will suffer from stomach ailments. Ketu-The native will suffer from loss of children. He will be of evil nature and unwise. He may also suffer from 'Pishacha Badha'.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will get a son. He will always be worried on account -of his wife. He will suffer from stomach ailments. Ketu-The native will suffer from stomach ailments. He will not get many children. In spite of being courageous he will remain dependent on others.Rahu or Ketu in the Sixth House
Sutras 14-16: The native will be tolerant and very happy. If Moon is associated with Rahu or Ketu, the native will have sexual contact with ladies of king's family. He will be poor and a thief.
Rahu or Ketu in the Second House
Sutras 5-6: If Rahu or Ketu is in the second house, the native will be poor, will suffer from diseases of the body and loss of children, and will be of dark. complexion. If Rahu or Ketu is associated with a malefic the native will have a mark on the lips.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaladeepika: Rahu-The native will say words which convey double meaning. He will suffer from diseases of the mouth. He will be of angry temperament but rich on account of favour from the king. Ketu-The native will be devoid of wealth and education. He will indulge in vulgar speech, have defective eye sight and will depend on others for food.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will face destruction of his family. He will be fearless but a liar. He will destroy his enemies to save his wealth. Ketu-The native will suffer from diseases of the mouth. He will have bitterness with the king (Government). He will suffer loss of wealth and will have troubles from the members of his family. If Ketu is in Aries, Gemini or Virgo, the native will enjoy all comforts.
Rahu or Ketu in the Third HouseSutras 7-8: If Rahu or Ketu is in the third the native will have abundance of oil seeds of the type of mustard, til, sesamum etc. If Rahu or Ketu is associated with a benefic, there will be a mark on the neck.
OTHER VIEWS Phaladeepika: Rahu-The native will be respected and will have inimical relations with his brothers. He will be wealthy, long lived and determined. Ketu-The native will be wealthy, powerful, long lived and reputed. He will enjoy company of his wife and will have abundant agricultural products. He will suffer loss of brothers.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will be very courageous. Ketu-The enemies will be vanquished. There will be controversies. Great prosperity will be enjoyed. There will be no friends.
Rahu or Ketu in the Fourth House
Sutras 9-10: The native will own many kinds of ornaments, will have two wives and will serve others. If Rahu or Ketu is. associated with a malefic, the native's mother will be in distress but this will not happen if there is association with a benefic.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will be stupid, troublesome, short lived and seldom happy.
Ketu-The native will live in the house of others. He will suffer loss of his mother, land, happiness and grain fields. He may have to go away from his native place.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The mother of the native will be sickly. Rahu in Aries, Cancer or Virgo, gives beneficial results. The native will then become a king. Ketu-The native will be devoid of happiness from mother and friends. He will not stay in his own house for long. His paternal property will be destroyed.
Rahu or Ketu in the Fifth HouseSutras 11-13: The native will have no children or suffer loss of children due to wrath of the Serpent God. He will have children after conducting Pooja of Naga Pratima. The native will suffer from windy diseases and indulge in sinful deeds. He will suffer from wrath of the king and will live in undesirable places.
OTHER VIEWS Phaladeepika: Rahu-The native will be childless, hard hearted and will suffer from stomach ailments. Ketu-The native will suffer from loss of children. He will be of evil nature and unwise. He may also suffer from 'Pishacha Badha'.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will get a son. He will always be worried on account -of his wife. He will suffer from stomach ailments. Ketu-The native will suffer from stomach ailments. He will not get many children. In spite of being courageous he will remain dependent on others.Rahu or Ketu in the Sixth House
Sutras 14-16: The native will be tolerant and very happy. If Moon is associated with Rahu or Ketu, the native will have sexual contact with ladies of king's family. He will be poor and a thief.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will be wealthy and long lived. He will suffer from diseases of the anus. He will also suffer from enemies and from the evil effect of malefic planets.
Ketu-The native will be generous, full of good qualities, determined, famous and a person in authority.
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will be wealthy and long lived. He will suffer from diseases of the anus. He will also suffer from enemies and from the evil effect of malefic planets.
Ketu-The native will be generous, full of good qualities, determined, famous and a person in authority.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native's enemies will be destroyed. He will be powerful, virile and wealthy. Ketu-The native will suffer loss of reputation on account of his maternal uncle. He will own cattle like cows etc. He will be healthy but narrow minded.
Rahu or Ketu in the Seventh House
Sutras 17-21: The native will have two wives. The first wife will die and the second will suffer from tumour. If Rahu or Ketu is associated with a malefic the native will suffer from a disease called 'Ganda mala'. This will not happen if they are associated with a benefic. The native will generally have two wives but there will be only one wife if Rahu or Ketu is in conjunction with a benefic.
Rahu or Ketu in the Seventh House
Sutras 17-21: The native will have two wives. The first wife will die and the second will suffer from tumour. If Rahu or Ketu is associated with a malefic the native will suffer from a disease called 'Ganda mala'. This will not happen if they are associated with a benefic. The native will generally have two wives but there will be only one wife if Rahu or Ketu is in conjunction with a benefic.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will be of independent nature and will incur loss of wealth on account of his association with women. He will be a widower and will suffer from loss of virility.
Ketu-The native will suffer from humiliation. He will indulge in affairs with unchaste women and will be separated from his own wife. He will suffer from intestinal disorders.
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will be of independent nature and will incur loss of wealth on account of his association with women. He will be a widower and will suffer from loss of virility.
Ketu-The native will suffer from humiliation. He will indulge in affairs with unchaste women and will be separated from his own wife. He will suffer from intestinal disorders.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will suffer loss of wife. Ketu-He will suffer loss of wealth and there will be danger to his life from watery places. His wife and children will be sickly. If Ketu is in Scorpio, the native will always be happy.
Rahu or Ketu in the Eighth House
Sutras 22-23: If Rahu or Ketu is in the eighth house, the native will be very sickly and the life span of the native will be of 32 years. It will be of 45 years if Rahu or Ketu is associated with a benefic. It will be of 60 years if the lord of the eighth house is strong or is in his sign of exaltation.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will be in distress, will suffer from rheumatic troubles, will have few children, will be short lived and will indulge in evil deeds. Ketu-The native will be separated from his near and dear ,ones, will be quarrelsome and short lived. He will get injured from weapons and will face obstacles in all his undertakings.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will suffer from windy troubles. He will be deprived of paternal property and will be declared as an outcaste by his relations. He will be respected by the king and learned men but members of his family will have little regard for him. Ketu-The native will suffer from piles and will have danger to life from falling down from a horse. He will be short of funds but there will be accumulation of wealth if Ketu is in Scorpio, Virgo or Aries.
Rahu or Ketu in the Ninth House
Sutra 24: If Rahu or Ketu is in the ninth house, the native will be childless, will have intimacy with low-born women, will depend on others for his livelihood and will be irreligious.
Rahu or Ketu in the Eighth House
Sutras 22-23: If Rahu or Ketu is in the eighth house, the native will be very sickly and the life span of the native will be of 32 years. It will be of 45 years if Rahu or Ketu is associated with a benefic. It will be of 60 years if the lord of the eighth house is strong or is in his sign of exaltation.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will be in distress, will suffer from rheumatic troubles, will have few children, will be short lived and will indulge in evil deeds. Ketu-The native will be separated from his near and dear ,ones, will be quarrelsome and short lived. He will get injured from weapons and will face obstacles in all his undertakings.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will suffer from windy troubles. He will be deprived of paternal property and will be declared as an outcaste by his relations. He will be respected by the king and learned men but members of his family will have little regard for him. Ketu-The native will suffer from piles and will have danger to life from falling down from a horse. He will be short of funds but there will be accumulation of wealth if Ketu is in Scorpio, Virgo or Aries.
Rahu or Ketu in the Ninth House
Sutra 24: If Rahu or Ketu is in the ninth house, the native will be childless, will have intimacy with low-born women, will depend on others for his livelihood and will be irreligious.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will speak with bitterness and will not perform any charitable deeds but will be a leader of village or town. Ketu-The native will be sinfully disposed, will perform un-pious deeds, will be fatherless, unfortunate and poor.
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will speak with bitterness and will not perform any charitable deeds but will be a leader of village or town. Ketu-The native will be sinfully disposed, will perform un-pious deeds, will be fatherless, unfortunate and poor.
Chamatkar Chintamani Rahu-The native will be full of good qualities, fond of pilgrimages and kind hearted. Ketu-The native will be anxious to get children and will earn wealth with the help of non-Hindus.
Rahu or Ketu in the Tenth House
Sutras 25-28: The native will have sexual contacts with widows and will live in slums. He will live in good places if Rahu or Ketu is associated with a benefic. The native will also be interested in poetry.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will have few children, will not perform good deeds but will be fearless and famous. Ketu-The native will indulge in sinful deeds but he will be famous for his courage.
Sutras 25-28: The native will have sexual contacts with widows and will live in slums. He will live in good places if Rahu or Ketu is associated with a benefic. The native will also be interested in poetry.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will have few children, will not perform good deeds but will be fearless and famous. Ketu-The native will indulge in sinful deeds but he will be famous for his courage.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will waste money on drinking and do cruel deeds. He will prefer the company of non-Hindus and enjoy beautiful women. Ketu-The native will be unfortunate and will live in distress. He will have no happiness from father. He will destroy his enemies if Ketu is in Aries, Virgo or Scorpio.
Rahu or Ketu in the Eleventh House
Sutras 29-30-The native will be blessed with children and be wealthy.
Sutras 29-30-The native will be blessed with children and be wealthy.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will be wealthy and long lived but will have few children. He will suffer from ear troubles. Ketu-The native will accumulate wealth and will enjoy all kinds of comforts. He will get success in all his undertakings.
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will be wealthy and long lived but will have few children. He will suffer from ear troubles. Ketu-The native will accumulate wealth and will enjoy all kinds of comforts. He will get success in all his undertakings.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will acquire wealth through non-Hindus. He will have happiness from children. Ketu-The native will have all kinds of gains. He will be fortunate, learned and well dressed. His issues will be unfortunate.
Rahu or Ketu in the Twelfth House
Sutras 31-32: The native will have few children and suffer from eye troubles. He will go to hell after death.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will incur lot of wasteful expenditure and indulge in sinful deeds.
Ketu-The native will commit sins secretly and incur expenditure for evil purposes. He will also suffer from eye troubles.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will be poor and will be unsuccessful in all his undertakings. He will have friendship with evil minded persons. Ketu-The native will be like a king. He will incur expenditure on charities. His enemies will be vanquished and he will suffer from eye troubles
Rahu or Ketu in the Twelfth House
Sutras 31-32: The native will have few children and suffer from eye troubles. He will go to hell after death.
OTHER VIEWS
Phaldeepika: Rahu-The native will incur lot of wasteful expenditure and indulge in sinful deeds.
Ketu-The native will commit sins secretly and incur expenditure for evil purposes. He will also suffer from eye troubles.
Chamatkar Chintamani: Rahu-The native will be poor and will be unsuccessful in all his undertakings. He will have friendship with evil minded persons. Ketu-The native will be like a king. He will incur expenditure on charities. His enemies will be vanquished and he will suffer from eye troubles