Why are Rahu and Ketu Called shadow planets?

 Why are Rahu and Ketu Called shadow planets?

A source of light reflecting on a subtle body without mass cannot create a shadow, kindly reflect on this,. The answer is pretty simple, it is the characteristic of Rahu and Ketu to reflect the nature of the planet they are with, in other words casting a shadow of that planet . Point number 2 since they are said to be the lunar nodes the very basic nature of moon is reflective, it reflects the light received from the sun, in a similar way here Shadow means creating an impression of the associated planet so Rahu and Ketu represent the shadow of associated planets.

Venus ( Shukra) explained

 Venus is an indulgence ( Bhog Karak). So can be addictive as it signifies an excess of anything.

A stand-alone Venus in any dignity cannot signify sexual depravement, Sexual diseases, excess libido desires.

It's true that as it signifies Bhog it allures through the senses be it, sense of touch - Saturn, Sense of Sight - Mars, Sense of taste- Mercury, Sense of Smell- Venus, Sense of hearing- Jupiter.

As per Vedic texts, spiritual upliftment happens when an individual has control over his senses and vices as following lust, anger, greed, attachment, ego.

Now let's attribute Sense to emotions.

Lust - Mind ,Sense of sight,smell =Moon+Mars +Venus

Sexual gratification- Mind.Sight,smell,touch( Saturn+Mercury)=Moon+Mars +Venus+Saturn+Mercury

As a ruler of the natural zodiac, Venus rules 2nd,7th, and Mars 1st and 8th.

No wonder that Venus +Marsand lords of the 7th and 8th link can indicate sexual diseases and multiple partners, another combination to look for is 7th lord in 1st or Vice versa, the logic again rests in the ownership of Mars of 1st and 8th and Venus of 2nd,7th in the natural zodiac.

Venus exalts in Pisces the 12th of the natural zodiac . The 12th is said to be the final resting place, Venus in Pisces in 12th will create indulgence through the creation of wealth but when that indulgence is gratified and mind and body stop reacting enthusiastically or excitingly to the senses and vices it is the time for spiritual roots to set in. Remember the Sambhog Se Samadhi Ki Aur as preached by OSHO. Do remember Venus is also a guru it teaches through materialism and indulgence the spirituality sets in once the soul and body realise that bigger purpose in the life realization ( Moksha) where the soul merges into the source ( Atma ka Paramatma Se Milan).

Conjunctions or Yuti

 

Conjunctions or Yuti, the important factors to be considered while trying to understand the impetus of such association.

1. Whether the Yuti forming planets are enemies , neutral, or friends of each other.

2. The house where the Yuti is formed and whether the lord of the house is friend, enemy, or neutral to one or more of Yuti producing planets.

3. Condition and dignity of the House lord where the Yuti is formed. if it is exalted, in MT, in own house, in enemy sign, debilitated, combust, defeated in war or badly placed in 6th,8th, or 12th.

4. House signification of the house where Yuti is and house owner signification of Yuti forming planets.

5. Planetry signification of Yuti forming planets.

6. Condition of Karak of the house where Yuti is formed.

7. Aspects they Recieve or aspects these planets cast

Example -Sun +Venus+Ketu in Libra in Sagitarrius ascendant.

House where Yuti is 11th, Lord of the house - Venus, Condition of Venus let's say - Combust, The Karak of 11th the Jupiter is in 8th. Sun is the lord of 9th but debilitated and placed in Dushsthaana from its sign the Leo in 9th, Both Venus +Sun are in RKA, Sun and Venus are Enemies. Sun is Bhahagesh in the horoscope and Karak of Father, Atma ( soul), represents Asthi Dhatu. Venus is a spouse in males horoscope, it is Karak of 7th , represents 6th and 11th in the horoscope, Represents Shukra ( reproductive fluid), kidney, Lustre, luxuries, indulgence etc as 6th lord it represents diseases, as 11th it represents Income, gains, friends, elder brother etc. Now the result

Sun is debilitated, Venus combusts in RKA, they are in 11th will aspect 5th- Result in limited Progeny, Problems with Wife and marriage, income issues, diseases of the kidney like kidney stones or Urine infections, bone issues may lack vitamin D, Stressed relations with father, Placement of Septraist debilitated planet Sun and aspect of another Septraist Rahu intensifies the scarcities like income being not enough, no elder brother or brother in law Since Venus is Combust the Neech Bhanga is of little relevance and strength.

Conjunctions of three or more planets what will be the results?

In case three or more are in a certain bhava, the concerned bhava or house becomes subject of focus, but if the lord of the said house is combust, debilitated or in 6th,8th, or 12th then the result of the bhava lord will not be specific or intense.

The planets in the bhava having a Yuti will bring out a common factor and give specific result accordingly for example the lord of 2nd,5th,9th, and Jupiter ( if it rules the above or not ) are in 11th then they all will give the common factor the creation of wealth the boost in their corresponding periods as houses 2,5,9,11 are all wealth-creating houses, so the common factor being the creation of wealth will be brought to the core, Jupiter as the significator of 2,5,9,11 will also portray the same. ( Bhavarth Ratnakar Principle)

Rahu and ketu as per Laghu Prashari

 यद्यद्भावगतौ वापि यद्यद्भावेशसंयुतौ ।

तत्तत्फलानि प्रबलौ प्रदिशेतां तमोग्रहौ ॥ १३ ॥

Rahu and Ketu, give good or bad results according to their position or association. They give the results of the houses they occupy or the houses owned by the planets conjunct with them

Rahu and Ketu will act according to the quality of the house and the sign owner.

Rahu or Ketu also give results of the planets influencing them through aspects.

Rahu and Ketu also give the results of the planet they are conjoined to.

They will be neutral in the 2nd, 12th, 4th,7th and 10th houses. In the 1st, 5th, and 9th they will be auspicious. In the 8th they will be extremely evil. In the 3rd, 6th, and 11th they will be inauspicious. If they are solitary in these houses.

यदि केन्द्रे त्रिकोणे वा निवसेतां तमोग्रहौ ।

नाथेनान्यतरेणापि सम्बन्धाद्योगकारकौ ॥ २१ ॥

21. Rahu or Ketu occupying an Angle or Trine has a relationship with the Lord of any other Angle or Trine, the Yoga will be effective. If Rahu or Ketu occupies a Kendra or a Trikona and by occupying a Kendra be related to Trikona lord or by occupying a Trikona be related to a Kendra lord then they become Yogakarakas.

If Rahu and Ketu are Without the influence of any planet-

(a) In a Kendra they will be neutral while in a Trikona they will be auspicious.

(b) In the 7th or 2nd house they will function as Marakas.

(c) Placed In the 3rd,6th, or 11th house they may give inauspicious results.

(d) Placed In the 12th house they will be neutral and will reflect the result as per associated planets.

(e) Placed In the 8th house they may produce evil results.

(f) If conjunct with the planets-

(g) In a Trikona with a Kendra lord, Yogakaraka.

(h) In a Kendra with a Trikona lord, Yogakaraka.

(i) Placed In the 3rd, 6th, or 11th house with their lords, inauspicious results.

(j) Placed With the 8th house lord Rahu-Ketu will give inauspicious results but placed with the 8th lord in the 8th house—may give auspicious results.

(k) Placed In the 2nd or 7th house with their lords, as specific Marakas.

(l) Placed In the 12'th house with the 12th lord, neutral.