THE MYS1ERY OF RAHU IN A HOROSCOPE
BY
SIDV RAJ SHARMA
GUIDE AND EDITOR
K.N. RAO.
Dedicated to My late father Shri Sita Ram Sharma Who learnt his astrology in the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Delhi when the late K.S.Krishnamurthy who conducted some classes in the late fifties and where I learnt my astrology in the late eighties in the better organized astrology courses run by K.N.Rao and his team.
Dedicated also to
Rahu Who is in the lagna of both the author and his guide In 1995 when the book was completed.
Acknowledgements and Thanks to:
A friend who asked us to give the manuscript of the book to Mr. Narendra Sagar who in turn took keen personal interest in fast production of the book to be part of the teaching material of Mr. K.N. Rao's fifth visit to USA in November 1995. To Mr. and Mrs. K. Subhas and his children and their neighbours in the Saraswati Kunj Complex who looked after me during the night long sessions I had to spend at the house of my guide, K.N. Rao when this book was being finalised. To that unknown generous donor of Calcutta who gifted to K.N. Rao a laser printer on which this manuscript could be got ready fast enough to solve a technical problem the floppy of a difficult programme had created for us. To my elder Sister, Rekha who helped me understand the finer etymological nuances of some Sanskrit terms all these months when I was struggling with some expressions. To all my colleagues on the teaching faculty of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Astrology classes and the group of astrology research students.
INTRODUCTION K.N. RAO Rahu and Ketu are referred to in the sacred literature as the demons who consumed nectar and became immortal. In all books of astrology of India they are referred to but have rarely been praised. Yet not enough literature on Rahu is available. This book is an attempt to show the effects of Rahu in a horoscope. The mystery that Rahu represents is what must be unravelled. Shiv Raj Sharma worked hard on the manuscript of the book but for some reason or the other it could not be finalized. Then in the last week of September, 1995 I sat down to finalize it. Since it was done under my guidance it was my moral duty to bring to a fruitful completion a work which should have been published more than one year ago. Shy, very original and creative in his approach, Shiv Raj had struck me as an astrologer capable of sharp observations as became evident when I edited his paper on marital tension in the book I edited, "Advanced Techniques of Astrological Predictions." From 1993 when my spell of intense writing of astrological books started I had decided that neither nor my colleagues will produce the type of run of the mill books that other writers were writing. It had to be analytical, condensed, illustrated with technical discussions of horoscopes and should be written in direct and easy way. Wherever possible there should be neat tabular arrangement of the subject matter even if it took more space. The first one I wrote on this line was "Astrology, Destiny and the Wheel of Time which is also being brought out from the USA where it has been hailed as the best book yet to come out on Vedic astrology. In writing a technical book on astrology of this type I could not have depended on anyone other than a very competent person to do technical editing of the book. An astrology book needs both technical and language editing. The English . we write in India is neither British nor American but our own brand which we call 'Hinglish'. Yet in presenting it, clarity of technical details should not get blurred anywhere was the problem. I have the supreme advantage of many of my junior colleagues, who were also my students some years ago, doing it all better than any publisher of astrology books could ever have. I gave my books turn by turn to many of them to see the technical discussion. The person I depended upon most was Shiv Raj Sharma. He took my manuscript and
brought to me a long list of suggestions which would improve my book technically. I felt very grateful to him. The best way of repaying it was, I decided to make him produce a superbly technical research on Rahu. My instinctive judgement would not go wrong was what I was sure about. Then Shiv Raj came out with the manuscript of this book. I decided to edit it thoroughly, rewrite some parts and arrange his material in a series of tables for standard reference. Thus I repaid my debt to him. The book he has produced will become an ill11l1ortal classic is what I could see. Read it and see whether you have ever read a book or a research on the Vimshottari dasha of this standard. With this book alone Shiv Raj has reached the top rung of writers of books of astrology. The rearrangement and the rewriting has of course been done my me. The material and' research is his totally. My guidance from time to time has been rather intense and, I am sure, very well directed. He has shown his class as a researcher No older writer, living or dead, can say that he could have done the job better . It is not a vain tribute I am paying it. Read it and discover the truth of my statement. I have given to Shiv Raj from time to time part of my own original findings on Rahu which he has tested and incorporated in the book. That is the art of mutual sharing we believe in, in the researches we produce. I am very sure that after reading this book, readers will be able to use Rahu in more original ways for their predictions than they have done so far. But before I come back to this book, which I will describe as one of the finest books to have been written in this century on Vedic astrology, let me refer to some other aspects. I had hardly imagined in 1990 that what was started as a good and well planned effort to teach astrology in a new and modem way would have succeeded so well as to attract the best of the intellectual classes of our society. As the number of students grew and as the higher elite of the society started getting attracted to our classes, there got created a need to. think of a new crop of teachers who could meet the demands of the students with first rate academic background. I simultaneously planned three strategies: the first was to hold all student seminars in which the teachers were not· allowed to partlctpate except as spectators. It was resented by many of old teachers who were now getting afraid of being outshone by the new crop of students who would soon become teachers. The second plan
was to produce a collection of research papers, called the Advanced Techniques of Astrological Predictions to which students contributed highly technical papers showing the uses of higher techniques of astrology which had not been explored by any living veteran astrologer in this century. It was amazing to see young and bright students enter and do research in that area. The third plan was to draft from among the bright students some new teachers who could be put on the teaching faculty. It was necessary to catch this batch young and make them write books on astrology in a more organized way and produce. original researches. Dr. Charak came out with his Varshaphal and Medical Astrology and Elements of Vedic Astrology in two volumes and Col. A K Gaur with his Professions. Rajiv Jhanjhi and N K Sharma's Yogini Dasha is the first ever book on the use of this dasha, a totally original and fundamental research.
The need for very original and fundamental research in Hindu astrology has already been there but there were handicaps to overcome. Only three persons in the century could be said to have contributed something original by way of some original research. There was Meena whose Nadi astrology later led to the development of it as the Krishnamurthy Paddhati. And finally Sheshadri Iyer had his notable contribution in his New Directions. In the meantime they formed in the United States of America, the American Council of Vedic Astrology to which I was invited first in I993 as the chief guest, later in June I994 to teach Jaimini astrology and again in Novemeber I994. I then told them that I would not be available in future for their conferences. I was interested more in intensive teaching spread over three or four days and not a one day workshop at the fag end of the conference.
This led to a demand from by the ACVA that I groom young and bright teachers for teaching Vedic astrology in USA in future. Keeping that as one of the many aims of creating and consolidating the academic group of astrologer. I have by now launched five other youngsters into the writing of serious books of astrology, most of it original research. Not the moralizing tone of the puritanical and hypocritical pandit, not the mediocrity of the successful mercenary writer of books.
What then is an astrological research and how does this book of Shiv Raj Sharma fit into the most modern and revolutionary concept of research in astrology is what we must ask and answer. I must and have to do it because this new type of research is my idea which I have been demonstrating since 1985 in my writings, though in private teachings I had done it many years before also. Let us therefore, look at the astrological scene of India in this century and the spate of astrological writings, the tremendous popularity of astrology and the dominance of mediocrity and quackery in astrology as the printing press helps one build up one's own image hiding all his failures and even serious technical flaws. As the printing press had made translations available to hundreds of readers during the renaissance in Europe so had the printing press which had come to India in the end of the last century made many astrological books available in translations in many Indian languages. No part of the country was without the new astrologer who learnt the subject not in the guru-shishya tradition but through books. It created greater awareness but more and more quackery and dangerous mediocrity. Till now that lingers, that ugly tradition. It is the guess of many that out of ten thousand practicing astrologers, only one knows astrology as it should be learnt and practiced. It is an exaggeration? Not let cite some instances to show how glib generalizations get mistaken for good astrology. The new astrologer who is out of guru shishya traditions is a mere book worm who has learnt his astrology from wrong books and from authors who never had scientific outlook or the ability or zest to do research. The easy availability of such translations produced more quack astrologers but created a large awareness about the scientific method of astrology. What was a gain was the appreciation that astrology was not black magic but a very well developed science. What was a loss was that anyone could become as astrologer without any training or any licence. That trend continues. Yet it must be said that early translations of astrological classics were better done though poorly printed on bad paper than the modern ones which are done by scholars with dubious scholarship of Sanskrit. Subrarnanya Sastri, Rarnkrishna Bhatt among older astrologers who wrote in English, were along with Chidambara Ayyar and others fine scholars of Sanskrit had god command over English. They wrote very well but never believed in illustrating their translations.
Often reading those books one sees good deal of vaguenese in their own understanding of Sanskrit stanzas. Here then was a first rate crisis. Those who knew both Sanskrit and English well were not scientific in their exposition of astrological classics. They merely translated them without themselves understanding many portions of those books. There were others like Suryanarain Rao whose zeal to popularize astrology was laudable but whose limitations and poor knowledge of both Sanskrit and astrology was very evident in their books. This trend has continued for seven decades except the three exceptions. Meena's Nadi astrology, Krishnamoorthy paddhati and Sheshadri Iyer's New Directions. Then the centre of original and fundamental researches shifted to Delhi when I published my original replicable and statistical researches and created a team which believes in absolutely modem type of research. It is not merely a fundamental and original research. It is also original in the methodology of its presentation. This reaches a very high stage of development in the present work of Shiv Raj Sharma on Rahu.
In northern, eastern and some parts of western India came along with astrology the dangerous trend of overemphasizing the shanti aspect (propitiation) through stones, talismans, and. many weird and esoteric practices. What Parashara has prescribed is only prayer, charities and yagnas. But now the emphasis is on the business of a jeweller and the stones he sells. Astrology is a cottage industry in some places, a medium scale one somewhere but is neither a vidya nor a science for the practising majority. Men like me who learnt astrology through tradition, from my mother, and later from yogic tradition from Yogi Bhaskaranandaji, were totally non professional amidst those in the world of astrology who were editing, writing, talking and charging exorbitant fees. The tricks of business employed by that group was a shock to me when I came to know of it. But who can fight it? The big names you hear are mostly of those who are technically very deficient. I will not quote from some of the books they have written to show what I mean by their being technically deficient. I have tried the techniques given in their books. I have met them, discussed with them, invited them to come to our classes and present their research. Not one of them
had the courage to come to our research group and get tested their so called researches. They were afraid that it would expose their mediocrity and technical deficiency. The veneer of respectability they had would have been tom off. Slowly I discovered that in the world of astrology there were more frauds than perhaps in any other field It is a hard statement, a harsh reality, an unpleasant truth which except me no other astrologer will have the courage to state so clearly. If in so doing I create more enemies I do not mind it. Someone has to do this, if the reformist fervour is to catch the new entrants in the field of astrology it must start with the warning that they will meet more frauds here than in any other field. I must make it clear that it will be no different in the USA where I now can claim to know good deal about what is happening in the world of astrology there. It will be no different in Europe or other places. If Vedic astrology is spreading there after being accepted in a scientific spirit it is because of the great work done by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Prabhupad of the Krishna Consiousness Movement and other Indian gurus who have spoken of the great astrological tradition of India but without being able to demonstrate how it was great Then came the American Council of Vedic Astrology and the great foresight of Dr.David Frawley, the open though critical appreciation of Vedic astrology of Robert Hand, the giant in western astrology, the modest scholar like Robert Schmidt whose humility is what the great God has not given to many others. But I have tremendous capacity to love and I admire and love the American zest to learn with an open mind astrology of India which I do not find established Indian astrologers having at all. India will take many decades to get rid of the dogmatic astrologers and the blossom of a totally refreshingly modem style.
SPECIAL INTRODUCTION FOR TillS BOOK
A general introduction given here must follow with a very clear statement of the objects of producing this research. To start with I must state that in the delay in the writing of the book there existed many reasons. The first was the opposition of the senior group when they came to know from me that Shiv Raj Sharma was producing a very novel type of research on Rahu under my direct guidance. In doing this my choice of Shiv Raj was predecided after I saw his penetrating analysis in arranging the vast material on Rahu scattered in different astrology books when he started collecting them and writing them down painstakingly in his slow and exquisite writing in tabular form as I wanted him to do it. I must therefore, first speak of the special features of this style of presenting an astrological research. The Tabular Arrangement
This is the first ever book being written where the predictive out. lines given in different astrological classics are being given in a tabular form. It will take more space but give such extraordinary clarity as is not seen in any other book of astrology. It is not easy to cull out material from at least as many as eight books and arrange them in a systematic manner. Shiv Raj had done in a descriptive manner. I rearranged it all in a tabular form because I wanted this book to become a standard reference book on Rahu. Arranging the rich material Shiv Raj had collected with extraordinary and meticulous attention to principles of the interpretation of the position of Rahu in different houses, the results of the mahadasha of Rahu and results of the sub-periods of Rahu in the mahadasha of other planets was not easy. It took me ten nights of work to arrange the first seventy pages in tabular form. Shiv Raj not merely agreed with me that it was very clear and very good, but went to the modest extreme of suggesting that I and not he should be called the author of the book. I refused to do it because all the work had been done by him. I only rearranged it as I thought was better and the need for the modern scientific minded reader. May be someone will accuse us of filling the book with too many tables. But then my answer to that charge is, if this arrangement helps them become more efficient in understanding how dashas are to be used, particularly according to the Parashara tradition, it was better to do that.
Illustrations In my books I have criticized other writers of writing books without giving enough horoscopes to show how the principles being expounded applied to given horoscopes. We have used through mutual consultations that we must illustrate as many points as possible and still keep the book within some limits. In that sense it becomes the best ever book written on a Mahadasha by any astrologer. I benefited myself quite a lot while I was reananging all this material, rewriting it, and choosing horoscopes from own vast data to illustrate them.
The illustrations given in the book of both types, the good and positive side of Rahu and the well known negative and destructive side of Rahu. Every planet has to perform all the three activities of creating (the Brahma principle); of preserving (the Vishnu principle) and the destructive principle (the Rudra principle). Unless all the three sides of a planet in a horoscope is understood the interpretation of a horoscope is bound to be lopsided. This approach ensure that the negativity of a horoscope is not stressed always. There is always that silver lining. What is true in human life must be true in a horoscope as well. Let it be understood through a horoscope. In my own horoscope when I was about to begin the sub period of Rahu in the major period of Saturn, my friend astrolores predicted disaster for me. I told them that my Rahu fell under a great exception and that in Saturn Rahu I would achieve something great including international fame. Look at my horoscope. HOROSCOPE
Rahu Jupiter
Male
BH Example!
Saturn
Lagna, ·Ketu, Mars,Ven Mer, Sun Moon
Here note that Rahu is in a Kendra from Saturn which is in the rashi of Jupiter. Then see that Rahu is aspected by two exalted planets, Jupiter and Mercury. Finally, Rahu in the 6th from both the lagna and the Moon is aspected by Jupiter which is known as an astalakshtr! yoga (the eight fold blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and fame. I was then on deputation to the Delhi Municipal Corporation (1981 to 1985). I produced four surplus budget successfully for the very first time in the history of the Corporation and also earned international fame as an astrologer, as a speaker and writer. I also got invitation to go to Germany as a financial expert to speak on Financial Controls in a Civic Body which I had to decline because my mother, sick then, would die, astrologically. She died in December 1984. No one can ever master astrology. But our finer techniques of astrological predictions cannot improve unless we discussed through presentation our predictions as case studies. I started doing this for the very first time in the world. Others have not followed it up yet though I have been doing it for over fourteen years and have done so in all the sixteen books I have written so far. Similarly in another case a prediction was given by persons that the sub period of Ketu in Jupiter dasha would prove disastrous. I predicted that it would prove excellent and get him a good job better than the best one he has ever had. See the horoscope. HOROSCOPE Saturn
Ketu
BH Male Example2
Lagna, Mer, Ve, Jupiter Mars, Sun
Rahu
Moon
My simple argument was that Ketu was in a trine both from the lagna and the lord of the Mahadasha, Jupiter. Besides, the as-
pect of Jupiter, the lOth lord on Ketu clearly indicated a better job. It being in the 9th house, it would involve change of place also.
This person got a big job in a bank. Jupiter represents bank also. It being the lOth lord it had to be something significant professionally. THE POSITIVE SIDE OF RAHV
Finally the best feature of the book is to see the two sides of Rahu both in causing child births and denying also. Like this there are many other areas in which Shiv Raj had worked. But I cut it out as the volume was becoming too large, and to dense. It is better to write a small book with maximum lucidity. I also edited out. the use of many divisional horoscopes which he had done in a rather complex way. They were brilliant but his techniques are too subtle and complex for many readers to follow. Sometime later he may do it and enlarge this book. Our aim has been to make Rahu Venus periods. The last chapter, the Rahu Venus and Venus Rahu periods are absolutely brilliant researches. We discussed them rather elaborately and decided to include three aspects of these periods Here to follow the classics blindly is to run into disaster. There are periods of Rahu Venus which: (a) Bring about untold misery. (b) Then are spells of extreme prosperity. (c) Between these two extremes, there are fast changing events, which can be traced through changing sub sub periods. It was necessary to deal with this aspect. So a full research on this was justified. I must say .that I have rarely enjoyed so much joy in editing a book as this one.
We in India have none of the facilities in writing books as they have in the USA where excellent computers, good reference material and spell checks of their programmes helps them edit a book early. Some of the US progranunes we use in India does not help us as we use British English. The American spell checks have a very limited use for us. Similarly what they call granunatik in their progranune is based on American usages. Those of us who have spent a lifetime in writing English as Englishmen have taught us, find it difficult
to make a mental switch the keenness of Americans to learn astrology of India properly and also their appreciation of those Indians as can communicate well with them fium the stage. Yet for an Indian, however, successful he may be in USA it is a mental switch over fium one type of intellectual response as we get in India and the different type as we get in USA. There in USA the spell of concentration is generally of one hour. Then there should either be dilution or a break or a session of jokes. But the facility available in the USA in their far better organized classes are something which we in India must envy. And Americans must envy the Indian's concentration to understand the discussion of a horoscope mentally, without it being drawn up either on the board or shown through an over head projector. 1HEDELAY
This book was due to be published in 1993 but Shiv Raj was too busy with his office work. Then like a typical Hindu householder he had his own domestic duties. Our academic group consists of people for whom astrology is not a source of income or earning but a pure academic pursuit. Yet he has done it inspite of those difficulties. Finally it struck me as amusing when this book did come to logical conclusion that Shiv Raj was writing on Rahu which moves in a retrograde way. While his other colleagues were writing fast enough, he has had to wait so long to complete it. Rahu takes eighteen months to change a rashi of the zodiac and Shiv Raj too has taken eighteen months to complete this magnificent book.
K.N.Rao. F-291, Saraswati Kunj
Patparganj Plot No 25 Delhi II 0092 October I2, 1995 Delhi.
AUTHOR'S PREFACE After the long introduction by my guide K.N.Rao. I have nothing more to say. He has helped me in all ways. I suggested to him that he should be the author and I his helper. But he insisted that since the work was done substantially by me, my name must be there as the author. The fact that he is mentioned as guide and editor was enough he said. In fact it is much more than that. How many pieces of mine he has rewritten keeping awaking for ten nights, four with me, is what I know. He is a very hard task master. He would not allow me to fall behind his tight schedule. Apart from learning the art of writing of a book, planning it from the initial stages, I have learnt the value of writing at least five hundred words per day. Over a period of time, a book gets completed in this manner. Rahu's role in mundane astrology is a very great and v1rgm area for research in modem times. Since this is a book on natal astrology and not mundane that area has not be entered here at all. Then there is the role of eclipse in mundane predictions which is where Rahu's effects are clearly made use of for predictions. In the Advanced Techniques of Astrological Predictions (edited by K.N.Rao) R.C.Sharma, an engineer in the railways, has dealt with the professions connected with Rahu, but mainly with engineering professions. Rahu's professions for our age is a fascinating area in which I have done some researches. If and. when that is complete I will publish them. Rahu's role in a politician's life deserves a special research again. In marriages, Rahu has the well known stamp of it all over if it influences the marriage houses and their lords. From unorthodoxy to non conformism in love affairs or disturbance is apparent unless such a Rahu is controlled by a benefic. That will need a fuller treatment and separately. It being well known this has only been referred here in the book. It is going to be a continuing research on Rahu. I have not used more than one third of the material I have already with me as the book may become too heavy. It can be done in a separate book later. It must be stated here that the role of the nakshatras in which Rahu is placed has its own importance but we are not going deeply
into It m this book. Towards the end in the chapter on conclusions we will give some instances to show why nakshatras have a very useful role to play. In the classical astrology of Hindus the factors that must be taken into account in the assessment of a horoscope is manifold which stage by stage will be as follows: (a) The house in which Rahu is placed fium the lagna. (b) The nature of the lord of that house. (c) The nature of the nakshatra in which Rahu is situated. (d) The navamsha in which Rahu is placed. (e) The mutual relations between Rahu and other planets in a horoscope. This five fold approach is all that we propose dealing with in this book. I had written the manuscript using many divisional horoscope and showing the deeper meaning of the aspects of Rahu. My guide told me not to do. It would become too tough and too dense was his advice. The subject must always be introduced in easy states was his most valuable advice. He insisted that I must first of all state the classical principles. Then go further and show how they applied to given horoscopes. Finally he showed me how Rahu could be used as clincher for a snapshot predictions. In this book I have followed his advice strictly. A book must be classical in approach and fundamental and original in research was his advice. I must say that I have benefitted fium his advice. Then he showed me how many of tougher pieces should be rearranged and written. I had given in the early examples many complex principles and a deep composite approach which he teaches in his class rooms. Yet for the general reader, who is not well trained in classical astrology and in the scientific methodology of research all that would have become heavy. The entire book had to be rewritten, his showing me how it could be done. At many stages when I suggested that he should be called the author, he reprimanded me saying that it would amount to plagiarizing which is a common habit with guides in all scientific disciplines. That ugly tradition must be put an end to. Yet if my open acknowledgment of his great guidance was there and my own name as the author of the book, it would become an example of sterling intellectual honesty. That is true in the case of K.N.Rao who is the
only astrologer who has written pieces after pieces for many other astrologer writers without allowing the readers to know that it was his research. In this case the research is largely mine, the writing and illustrations together with valuable notes are his. So for all practical purposes he is the joint author, the main author according to me, of this book. He gets annoyed when I keep saying this. In the class room when he teaches he always draws up charts and the principles of astrological interpretation in a tabular form. It condenses for us the principles in so lucid a way that there is no confusion left in our minds. One of his favourite methods of interpreting the Vimshottari mahadasha which I have followed in this book throughout is given here. A standardized method of interpretation the Vimshottari Mahadasha
The Positive Side Exalted in rashi or navamsha or in moolatrikona, own or friend's house. Or in trikona, kendra, 3 or I 1. Strong Well placed in graha in navamsha bala and other divisional horoscope
Well placed from the lagna and the dasha lord.
Factors to be Examined
. Condition and Position
The Negative Side
Weak, debilitated combus~ defeated in a planetary war. Placed in 6,8,I2 or 2,7 which can be dangerous in some cases. Weak ill placed in I.The strength in terms of graha bala and ista and in graha navamsha kasta phala. bala and other 2. If graha bala is not divisonal available do such an exam horoscope ination in relevant divisional horoscopes 3. Do both if graha bala is available.
of the dasha and antar dasha lords to be examined from the lagna and from each other
The mutual position of Ill placed fu:m the running mahadasha the dasha lord. lord and the antardasha lord.
I followed his advice strictly and have arranged the classical principles in series o.f tables which can act as a ready reckoner. It is for this reason that this book contains a novel and tabular presentation of classical principles given in analytical way. After I saw the
arrangement of my material in tabular form I discovered that so much could be said in so brief a way and yet the essential principles are not lost sight of. This has a further advantage. If transparencies of all these tables are prepared and used in a class room for teaching, students will get a very clear and easy grasp of these principles. In that sense it does become the first ever book in which a mahadasha has been explained in a totally new, innovative and inimitable way. The wish of my guide is that in future our teaching methods will have to patterned on the model being presented here. It is easier said than done. It has taken me months of labour to search all the material from different books and condense them in the form in they are being presented. Once such a labour is undertaken, the result is doubly rewarding. I can myself refer to them for understanding some basic principles which I may miss otherwise. For instance see the following two horoscopes in which only some planets have been given to illustrate what I mean.
MAlE Birth Horoscope Example 3
Lagna Jupiter
Mars
Moon Rahu Moon Rahu
Lagna
MAlE Birth Horoscope Example 4
Mars
In the first case Moon is with Rahu in the house of Mars. In the mahadasha of Rahu which this person has been running in 1995 cobras appeared twice in his house and had to be killed. The cobras stood up on their tail dangerously and hissed. In the second again both the Moon and Rahu in the house of Mars are aspected by Mars. He was bitten by a cobra but survived after a prolonged treatment. Rahu represents snake is what the classical text states, Mars represents the sting or the bite and the rashi of Mars makes such a bite or sting doubly dangerous. It is how a research should be done. The classical principle will merely state that in the dasha of Rahu the fear of snakes exist. From our original research we find that Mars too must join it with the Moon. The Moon represents the liquid, in this case the poison of the cobra and Mars the bite of a snake. I must state it emphatically that after an intensive research I have not found Rahu giving results different from what has been mentioned in the classics. Yet the interpretation becomes elusive because the toughest element of prediction in Hindu astrology is the art of synthesis which has been explained in K.N.Rao's "TimingEvents through the Vimshottari Dasha". To say I am most grateful to K.N.Rao, my guide for everything is not a full expression of my reaction to the pains he has taken to get produced this book after guiding, editing, rewriting some pieces. He even gave me some valuable horoscopes from out of his personal collection of about fifty thousand horoscopes with events noted. I do not know whether any other astrologer has such a rich collection in his possession. To say that I have now been able to complete a book which should have been written one year ago is to say that if my guide had not driven me hard I could not have completed it.
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HOROSCOPES IN THE BOOK Index to tables with astrological points discussed No. Birth Chart Male/ Female
Subject
Divisional Horoscope
Notable Points
I
M
Satum-Rahu
BH
Ashtalakshmi Yoga favourable period
2
M
Jupiter Ketu
BH
Proved good professionally.
3
M
Rahu in the sign of Mars
BH
Cobras enter the house
Rahu in sign of Mars
BH
Snake bite
4
IM
5
M
Rahu in Aries
BH
Raja-yoga
6
F
Rahu in 5th house
BH
Good education. marriage and children.
7
M
Same
BH
No children. Affliction.
8
M
Rahu in the 4th
BH
Good career and marriage
9
M
Rahu in the 3rd
BH
Youngest among siblings.
10
F
Rahu in the lith
BH
Eldest child of parents.
II
F
Rahu in 7th
BHINL Marriage
12
F
Rahu with 5th lord
BH
13
M
Rahu linked to the 12th
BHINL Hospitalization
Rahu's assocwhon with 5th/7th
BHINL Marriage and children.
Rahu in 5th and lagna
BH/NL Marriage
14
M
151M
Excellent education.
16
M
Rahu in 9th
BH/NL Father's elevation.
17
F
Rahu and Moon
BH/NL Mental tension
18
F
Rahu and Moon
BH/NL Marital tension.
19
F
Rahu in the 5th
BHINL Marital tension.
20
M
Rahu in lOth
BH
More male children
No Birth Chart Male/ Female
Subject
Divisi- Notable Points anal Horoscope
21
M
Guru chandala Yoga BH
Mild variety
22
M
Rahu influences 5th BH
Drugs
23
F
Rahu in lOth
BH
Career after struggle
24
M
Rahu-Satum
BH
Miseries
25
M
Rahu-Mercury
BH
Good education
26
Rajiv Gandhi
Rahu-Mercury
BH
Assassination.
and authorship
'
- 27
M
Rahu in 4th
BH
Became a Priest.
28
M
Rahu/Venus
BH
Need for balanced view.
29
M
Rahu-Sun
BH
Business losses
- 30
F
Rahu-Moon
BH
Prosperity to husband.
31
M
Rahu -Mars
BH
Gain of land.
F
Sun-Rahu
BH
Death of father
33
M
Moon-Rahu
BH
Professional Rise
34
M
Mars-Rahu
BH
Professional Rise
35
F
Jupiter-Rahu
BH
Foreign Travel
36
M
Saturu-Rahu
BH
Quirks of Destiny
37
F
Mercury-Rahu
BH
Child loss and gain
38
F
Ketu-Rahu
BH
Engagement called off
39
F
Venus-Rahu
-
BH
Good studies
40
C. Raja
Rahu with 5th lord
BH
Female children and Guru chandal yoga
Jupiter gripped by RKA
BH
Female children and guru chandal yoga
_EJ.
go pal achari 41
- --
J.L Nehru
42
M
:
Afflicted Jupiter
-
BHINL Male issues, guru chandal yoga I
I
No. Birth Chart Male/ Female
Subject
Division a! Horoscope
Notable Points
43
M
same
BH/D-7
Disinclination to have children
44
M
Jupiter gripped by RKA
BH/D-7
Same
BH//D-7
Abortions to wife and death of daughter
BH/D-7
Late marriage and only one daughter.
45
IM
46
M
Afflicted Jupiter
47
M
Jup worst affliction BH
48
F
49 50
I
I
Only daughters
Preversion of mind and mishaps to children.
Jup RKA but benefic
BH
Guru chandal yoga toned down
F
Same
BH
Same
M
Same
BH
Same
51 IF
Jup. RKA
BH
Only child
52
Jup RKA
BH
53 {y1
Rahu's transit
BH/D-7
Birth of child
54
M
Same
BH
Birth of a son
55
M
Same
BH
Birth of a son
56
F
Same
BH
Same
Same
BH
Same
same
BH
same
BH
Same
M
57 IM 58
I Guru
chandal a Bad for him and children.
Indira Gandhi
59
M
Same
60
F
Rahu and curses
61
F
same
BH
same
62
M
Rahu-Sat
BH
Death
63
JFK
RKA's transit
BH
Death
IBH
No child
No. Birth Chart Male/ Female
Subject
Divisianal Horoscope
Notable Points
64
same
BH
Same
same
BH
Death
BH
Same
65
M
Mahatma Gandhi
66 Sajay Gandhi same
-I-
67 M
Venus-Rahu
BH
Big post
68 F
Rahu-Venus
BH/0-3
Death of brother
69 F
Rahu-Venus
BH/NL
Marriage
70 M
Rahu-Venus
BH/NL
Death
71
F
Venus-Rahu
BH/NL/D-1 Mixed fortunes
72
M
Venus-Rahu
Same
Death of mother
73 M
Rahu- Ven-Jup-Sat
BH/NL
Death
74 M
Rahu Dasha
BH
Foreign residence and business
75
M
Using Nakshatras
Bh
Excellent Education
76 M
Using Nakshatras of Rahu etc.
BH
Foreign culture
77 M
Same
BH
Distinction in studies
78
M
Rahu Dash a
BH
Spiritual Blossoming
79
F
Same
BH
Same
80
M
Same
BH
Same
81
M
Same
BH
Same
M
Same
BH
Same
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Abbreviations Used in the Book (see bibliography also at the end for the books refered to) FOR HOROSCOPES BH
For birth horoscope
D-9
for Navamsha
NL
Navamsha Lagna
D-3
for Drekkana or Dreshkona
D-7
for Saptamsha
D-12
for Dwadashamsha
FORDASHA M.D
For Mahadasha (Major Period)
M.D.L
for Mahadasha Lord
A.D.
for Antardasha (Sub period)
A.D.L.
for Antardasha Lord
P.D.
for Pratyantaradasha (Sub-Sub-Period)
OTHER RKA
for Rahu Ketu Axis
Tr
for Transit of planets
F
female
M
male
CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1
General Introduction about tbe new trends in research by K.N. Rao. Special Introduction written for the book by K.N. Rao.
2A
Author's Preface
B
Table of 77 Birth Horoscopes and 23 Divisional Horoscopes (to show researches on Rahu with specific reference to its good and bad results.)
C
Abbreviations used.
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PART ONE CHAPTER 1.
Legends and Lores about Rahu
1
2
Prayer to Rahu
3
3
What One Must Know about Rahu
4
4
What Astrological Classics Say about Rahu ..... from Mansagari mainly with a comparative study of the results of Rahu from the Lagna and the Moon
6
5
Results of Rahu in Different House and the Results of tbe Mahadasha of Rahu in different Classics ..... ..from Jatakabharam, Sarvartha Chintamani, Phaladeepika, Uttar Kalamrita.
13
6
Laghu Parashari and Brihad Parashara Hora Shastra Separate and special combinations given in Bhavarth Ratnakar
20
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7 8
9
10
ll
Consolidated Table and a Bird's Eye View of All the Results Snapsot Predictions on the basis of Rahu's Position ...... Rahu at a glance dynamically Mahadasha of Rahu-a Detailed Treatment according to ..... Mansagari, Sarvartha Chintamani, Phaldeepika, Uttar Kalamrita. A birtd's eye view of Rahu 's different conditions like exaltation, moolatrikona friend's house, netural's. A standaridized Approach according to Parashara - I ...... .to the interpretation of the Mahadasha of Rahu and the Antardsha of other planets. A Standardized Approach according to Parashara - II . ....... .to the results of Rahu's antardasha in the Mahadashas of other planets
24 27
3g
52
57
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PART TWO
12
Some Researches
77
13
Guru Chandala Yoga and its Variations
85
14
Transit of Rahu and the Birth of Children
91
15
Rahu Associated with Curses for Child Birth
99
16
Rahu and Fatality: (a) Results of its dasha and transit. (b) Rahu Venus and Venus Rahu Periods: the promises and the dangers. (c) Use of Divisional Horoscopes (d) The Effects of the Nakshatras in which Rahu is
106
17
Conclusions
121
The Placement, Occupations, Conjunction of Rahu and Aspect on it. Rahu's Role in Psychological Evolution.
18.
Rahu Periods And Spiritual Blossoming
126
19.
Rahu in Sarpa Dreshlwna
132
PART ONE
CHAPTER ONE
THE LEGENDS AND LORES ABOUT RAHU A brief account of what is given about Rahu and Ketu in the sacred literature of India is being outlined here. It is useful to know it because the sacred literature of India contains not merely the account of planets and myths associated with them, but also gives us valuable clues which sharpen our astrological perceptions. The best researches in astrology can be done if we took seriously the stories about these planets, unravelled the mysteries, looked deeper into the stories, found richer astrological content than what is apparent and applied the principles so gleaned to horoscopes before us. Nectar or amrita was churned out of the ocean (the story of Sarnudra Manthan). Poison too had come out with the nectar. That lethal poison could have destroyed the entire life on the earth. Lord Shiva quaffed it off. He stored it in his neck as a result of which it became blue which is why one of the names of Lord Shiva is Lord Neelakantha. It was decided to distribute the nectar to Gods and strengthen them against their fight with rakshas (demons). Without anyone noticing it at once, Rahu and Ketu who were demons, joined the gods and partook of that nectar. When Lord Vishnu carne to know of it, further serving of nectar was not given to Rahu and Ketu. But they had enough consumed enough nectar to become immortal like gods. The Sun and the Moon had noticed this deceitful act of Rahu and Ketu and complained to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu pierced the abdomen of Rahu and chopped off the head of Ketu. But they did not die as they had become immortal. The Sun and the Moon had reported against Rahu and Ketu to Lord Vishnu. But they had become immortal now. They prayed to the Almighty to include them in the galaxy of planets. Their wish was granted. But they harboured ill will towards the Sun and the Moon who had reported against them. Note: From this story the relation between the luminaries, Sun and Moon and Rahu and Ketu gives us rich materiaf to work on for our research.
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope
ANOTHER VERSION
The Skanda Purana story of Rahu is a repetitiOn of the same with one difference. Gods and Demons had decided to churn the ocean to extract nectar. The emphasis is that demons were as much a part of the effort to chum the ocean as gods. When nectar was got, Lord Vishnu decided to give nectar only to gods, not to demons. Rahu came to know of this decision. He assumed the shape of a god and entered the group of gods to drink nectar. Lord Vishnu cut off the head of Rahu.
CHAPfER TWO
PRAYER TO RAHU Oriental scholars both of India and of the west hardly know that the stotras or Sanskrit hymns, poems, stanzas or poetical compositions give valuable clues, mostly predictive astrological clues about the planets. Here is a very fine, celebrated poem on Rahu with English transliteration and the meaning given below it Rahurdnava Mantri Cha Simhikachittanandah Ardhakayah Sada Krodhi Chandradity Vimardanah (1) Giver of happiness to Simika ( his mother ), minister of demons, half-bodied, Rahu is the tormentor of the Sun and the Moon. Roudro Rudrapriyo Daityah Swarbhanurbhanur Bheetidah Graharajah Sudhapayi Rakatikshyabhilashuka (2) Terrible looking, devotee of Lord Shiva, king among planets, immortal because he has drunk nectar, Rahu who frightens the Sun feels happy when he is worshipped at night. Kaaldrishti Kaalroopa Shri Kantha Hridayaasrayah Vidhuntudah Saimhikayo Ghorarupo Mahabalah (3) His sight is death-inflicting: his looks are Death-like: he resides in the heart of Lord Neelakantha: has made the Moon lustreless. The son of Simhika is a powerful. Grahapeedakaro Dranshtri Rakta netro Mahodarah Panchavimsati Namaani Smritava Rahum Sadanarah (4) He who tonnents planets, has big whiskers, has blood red eyes, big bellied (hard to satisfy) these are the twenty five names of Rahu. Yeh Pathet Mahati Peeda Tasya Nashyati Kevalam Arogyam Putramtulam Shriyam Dhanyam Pashumtatha(5) He who recite these names, overcomes his troubles by a mere recitation of these names, gets sons, good health, prosperity, agricultural and cattle wealth. DadatiRahustasmai Yah Pathet Stotram Uttamam Satatam Pathet Yastu Jeevat Varsham Shatam Narah(6) He who recites this stotra constantly gets his wishes fulfilled and lives up to the age of one hundred years. That is ,the fruit of reciting this hymn.
CHAPTER THREE
WHAT ONE MUST KNOW ABOUT RAHU Known as a malefic, the deity represented by Rabu is Adishesha (the great serpent on which the earth rests, the great gravitational energy) according to Parashara. According to a recent astrological book known as the La! Kitab, Rabu represents Bhairava, the destructive subordinate of Lord Shiva. Certain facts one must know about Rabu for good and successful predictions are: T. He is the incarnation of Lord Varaba (For the propitiation of Rabu worship of Varahaavtara is prescribed. Jayadeva's Dashavtara Stotra is the worship of all avatars for full propitiation of all planets. 2. He represents the South West direction. 3. Always in retrograde motion (sometimes is also direct), Rabu stays in one rashi for one and half year and has a daily motion of about three minutes. 4. In the planetary cabinet Rabu is given the portfolio of the limy.
5. Rabu represents leprosy and skin disease. 6. Rabu represents mleccha or an outcaste. 7. Rabu lives in snake holes. 8. Rabu has a good height and a long body. 9. Rabu represents metals. 10. Rahu's colour is black or blue, but always with smokiness
m tt. II. Rabu's habit is to utter falsehood and degrade others
12. Among cereals, Rabu represents urad (lintel). 13. Rabu represents suicidal cases or cases of hanging. 14. Among plants, Rabu is the bush. 15. Among precious stones Rabu is gomez.
What one Must Know about Rabu 16. Rabu causes windy complaints in the body. 17. Rahu is material gain. 18. Rahu is Tamas guna. 19. Rahu gives effect of evil spirits. ,
.
20.
RAHU'S .EXALTATION/DEBILITATION ETC., . (see details in later chapters)
Exaltation
Moolatrikona
Debilitation
Lord of which nakshatras.
Taurus(Parashara) Gemini(Parashara) Scorpio (Parashara) Ardra (Gemini) Gemini (Others)
Aquarius (Others) Sagittarius (Others) Swati (Libra)
Owus Kumbha
(Parashara) but Virgo according to others.
Satabhisha (Aquarius)
Friends are: Mercury, Venus. and Saturn. 21. ASPECTS: There has always been a controversy about the aspects of Rahu. Many writers feel that since it is a shadowy planet it cannot have any aspect. But many others use the aspects of Rahu for their predictions. Different writers give aspects of Rahu thus: a. The 5th, 7th,9th and the 12th according to some.' b. The 5th and 7th according to others. c. Others take only the 5th, 7th and the 12th. 22. Propitiation or Shanti of Rahu (a) To ward off the evils of Rahu worship of Goddess Durg:i. Someone recommends worship of Lord Shiva or Bhairava. (b)
Fasting on Saturday.
CHAPTER FOUR
WHAT CLASSICS SAY ABOUT RAHU BASED ON MANSAGARI FROM THE LAGNA (The notes being given in this table are based on our own observations which will be illustrated later.) FIRST HOUSE
Generally does not give good resnlts but gives courage to undertake any work. Has blood shot eyes and gives inclination for violence. Note: It has been observed that streaks of unorthodoxy associated with Rahu gives courage to be a non confonnist.
SECOND"
Good in a financial sense but not good for other purposes. One may live but in the ''houses of people of different racial, ethnic or caste background (The word low caste is a wooden translation in modern context). Inclinations to indnlge in thieving and meat eating. Note: The word low caste used in the translation shonld be given expanded meaning. It has been observed that Rahu in the second house gives interrupted, never continuous flow, of money.
..
~
THIRD"·
..... '.:..
FOURTH" material for research.
Promotes ~appiness good for valour but siblings may die, not survive. • N ~te 1: It has been observed that. Rahu in the thiitd house makes one either the youngest or the I . eldest of siblings, or in its own sex. (See some instances.) Note 2: If Rahu in the third house is with other planets this rnle shonld not be applied. Generally not good here: Some interesting predictive hints are given here: a) The native may live a house constructed away from the place of one's native land. These days it wilf mean in a house away from the place of one's birth. b) Such Rahu with' "another malefic may live in a foreign country.
What Classics Say About Rahu Based on Mansagri from the Lagna
7
See illustrations.
c) May have only one daughter. Note: Rahu in the 4th has been seen to give at least one daughter. d) His wife may be slim.(A strange principle which needs observing.)
FIFTH See illustrations.
Not good. a) Rahu and Moon here show death of a son after birth. Note: It may not be death but an incurable disease to a child. b) He may become owner of other's house. c) Only one son may live and that too handicapped.
SIXIH
Good. Destroys enemies. Note: A person with Rahu in the 6th house will rarely be without enemies who, however, get vanquished.
SEVENIH
"
Not good. Loss of wealth, extramarital relations, . if many' planets then his spouse will be harsh and ill behaved. N01E 1: The aspect of Jupiter on such Rahu gives excellent married life. NOIE 2: Rahu in the 7th is a general well known factor for unorthodox marriage or unorthodox relationship or extramarital relationship. Yet it should not be overemphasiZed as it more often than not gives business partners with different racial or national background.
EIGHTH
Good only for financial matters otherwise unfavourable. 1bieving tendency, defamed and is generally aggrieved. Note: It can disturb married life, give esoteric experience, and creates some complication in the region between thighs.
NINTH "
Is bad. Quarrelsome, does lowly acts, unlucky, fear of enemies. Note: It has been found to be bad. It promotes some unorthodoxy, gives foreign travels invariably, particularly if in Cancer. In chara rashis such travels start very early in life, in sthira rashis late and in dwiswabhava rashis spasmodically.
8
The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope TENTH
Good but makes a person sensual. unlucky. takes initiative and does some spiritual thinking, fickle minded and cruel. Note: If aspected by malefics one can become very egotistical. Note: If unaspected it can give deep missionary tendencies. Note: People with Rahu in the lOth house have to be careful about their jobs if the lOth lord is not in a happy position. One such person with the 1Oth lord debilitated. and with Rahu in the 1Oth house aspected by Saturn was caught embezzling money. He was nearly dismissed from his job but he escaped by resigning early. Note: Persons with Rahu in the lOth house generally have more sons is our observations.
ELEVENTH Material for research.
Is good. (a) Is skilled in the use of weapons Note: In modem times it can apply to surgeons and doctors. (b) The native is beautiful and kind-hearted Note: Beauty should be seen with reference to other factors. Kindheartedness should be examined along with the happy condition of the fourth house and its lord. (c) Lives in a foreign country. Note: Lives in a place away from birth place. (d) May not have a son or happiness from a son Note: It is the 8th house from the 5th house. It applies to first child, it has been observed. A son born after does not suffer. (e) Can be the eldest or youngest of siblings or in its own sex
Illustrations available.
TWELFTH "
Not favourable. a) Religion, money and wife desert him Note: It is an extreme statement. b) There is defect in nails Note: Here the 12th house and Rahu have been used for nails which can be a valuable piece of research for medical astrology. c) Lives in a foreign country. Note: Away from the place of one's birth as in the case of J3.ahu in the 4th house seems very certain.
What Classics Say About Rahu Based on Mansagri fium the Lagna From the above it seems that Rahu in 1,2,3,6,8,10 and 11 are generally favourable. In the other houses, 4,5,7,9 and 12 it is not favourable. Rahu in Mesha: Rise and Fall Lagna Mars 7-26 4-38 ~up 1-38 Rah 9-29 Sun 18-47 Venus Mer 17-44 00-59 A Politician I. ~ahu in the. 12th hous( f2/3June 1930 5-10 a.m. 1ST Lat 12N 52 Moon Long: 074 E 53 . 6-33 Example 5
~at (R 17-40
Ketu 9-29
He was in Mars Ketu period in June, 1974 he was arrested and lodged inside a jail and even tortured. Later when his Rahu dasha started he became cabinet mimster in the central government of India. Rahu in Aries did give him a rajayoga but for a brief period, as being with the 12th lord, Mars, he also caused his downfall in 1979 when Rahu Jupiter period started. Rahu in 5th and Education Moon 8-24 Rahu
Jupiter 2-34
17-0R
Sat (R) 21-46 Lagna 17-37
Female Aug20, 1965 6p.m.Delhi Exarnple6 Ketu 17-08
Mars 6-38
Mer (R) 28-54 Sun 3-53
Yen 7-48
Here Rahu in the 5th house which is Taurus, with exalted Moon gave her good education, marriage and children in its dasha.
10
The Mystery ofRahu in a Horoscope Afflicted Rahu in the 5th house.
Moon
Venus
Mer
Sun Mars Keto
Sat 1--
Rahu
Male Rahu in 5th Example?
Lagna
Jup
Here see afflicted Rahu in the 5th house and Sat's aspect on the 5th lord. He has no children. Rahu in a kendra with Jupiter and aspect of benefic. Sun
Mer
Mars
Ven
Male Rahu in the 4th with a benefic ExampleS
Sat
-
Rahu Jup
Moon Keto
Lagna
Here Rahll in the 4th house aspected by a benefic and Jupiter gave him a career and also marriage. Rahu as a Protector What is call arista or malefic effect of planets are cancelled by Rahu if certain conditions are fulfilled: (a) A well aspected Rahu in the 3rd, 6th or the 11th house wards off evils and becomes a strong protector. (b) If Rahu is in the 3rd, 6th or 11th house and all planets are in sheershodaya rashis (rashis which rise from the head, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and Aquarius.)
What Classics Say About Rabu Based on Mansagri from the Lagna
II
RAHU'S PLACEMENT FROM THE MOON (TREAT THE MOON AS THE ASCENDANT AND JUDGE). Manasagari deals with the position of planets from the Moon and gives very specific results. From the Ascendant F rom the Moon c ontrastmg s tu d y See details given earlier) First House
Good in the beginning of life but at the end of life, is not so conspicuous in the same way
Not good but gives courage to take initiative.
Second House
Not good. Deprivations of money, honour and happiness.
Not good generally but good financ;ally but not earned in scrupulous ways. Can be a meat cater.
Third House
No mention
Good for valour but bad for siblings.
Fourth House
Gives grief to parents
Fifth House
Not good. Obstructions fear of drowning
Not good.lt can give agonizing experience with children one of whom may die in tragic way
Sixth House
Good for financial positic n
Good. Destroyer of enemies
Seventh Hou.se
Gives grief to parents
Not good, loss of wealth and extra marita! relations. If such a Rabu is with many other planets the spouse is harsh in behaviour business partner
.
Eighth House
Not mentioned.
Ninth House
Good in the beginning of life but at the end of life not so conspicuous in the same way
"
.
Not good. May live away from the land of one's birth. Note: Generally gives at least one daughter Nate : His spouse • may be slim.
Good financially otherwise bad.
Bad,quarrelsome, indulges in lowly acts, is not lucky and fear of enemies
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope
Tenth House
Good in the beginning in life but at the end of life is not so conspicuous in the same way.
Good.Has spiritual inclinations and is also a wanderer, not lucky.
Eleventh House
Not good. Loss of honour wealth and happiness.
Good for one own self but not for children and siblings
Twelfth House
Good for financial gains.
Not favourable Note: This can be a period of foreign travels. Note: There is some defect in nails.
SPECIAL POSITION FOR RAHU
Rahu in some rashis which happen to be in quadrant or trine fium the lagna is said to be good. (a) In Gemini or Virgo (both the houses of Mercury, his friend) if Rahu happens to be in a trine or quadrant from the lagna, it,proves very beneficial. (b) If Aries, Taurus or Cancer happens to be the ascendant with Rahu in it, it is good. This special position of Rahu should be understood through the table given below, for auspicious results. If Rahu is in Gemini Not applicable
If Rahu is in Virgo
ARIES in Lagna with Rahu TAURUS m Not applicable Lagna with Rahu Quadrant and Trine GEMINI Not applicable CANCER in Lagna with Rahu Not applicable LEO Quadrant VIRGO Trine Not applicable Quadrant Not applicable Trine Quadrant
Not applicable
Benefit
Trine
Half benefit
Quadrant Not applicable
I
N_g~able
Trine and Quadrant
LIBRA Not applicable Not applicable SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS Quadrant CAPRICORN- -!rine AQUARIUS-'-- Not applicable PISCES Quadrant
Full benefit Benefit No benefit Full benefit Half benefit No benefit Full benefit Half benefit Half benefit Full benefit
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CHAPTER FIVE
THE DASHA RESULTS The Dasha Results of Rahu as given in Mansagari can be summed up thus: 1. Rahu-Mercury, Rahu-Venus and Rahu-Jupiter are generally good periods while other sub periods in the major period of Rahu are not very favourable.
2. The Sub-period of Rahil in the major period of any other planet is not good. NOTE: In the joint discussions I have had with my guide, K.N.Rao, the following tentative formulations are worth considering: (a) Rahu Mercury can be periods of mental aberrations. (b) Rahu-Venus periods are most difficult to predict. Examples will be given.
(c) Rahu-Moon periods can be periods of melancholia, depression and other agonies. (d) In the major period of Saturn and sub-period of Rahu is generally difficult. Note: Rahu major periods and sub periods need closed examination .. Aspects and association of other planets and their ownership should be scrutinised closely. JATAKABHARANAM
Jataka Bharanam gives to Rahu enough importance. The results of Rahu in different houses and different rashis as given in the Jatakabharanam are as follows. 1st House
Mixed Results
Evil thinking, diseases but victory in fights.
2nd House
Bad
It can give
bad speech habits, be bad for money and cause poverty occasionally.
The Mystery ofRahu in a Horoscope
14 3rd House
Good
overcome. Sacred duties are Fear is performed. On the negative side, it proves bad for siblings can cause penurious situations. Such a position can make one a killer of animals.
4th House
Bad
Grief from family.
5th House
Bad
Devoid of happiness and there can be stomach pain.
6th House
Good
Enemies are destroyed. Gives wealth, courage and strength. 1t gives the companies of mlechhas, or men -of other races, castes and suffers from back pain.
7th House
Bad
Bad for spouse or girl or boy fiiends. Spouse can be diseased and of bad temper.
8th House
Bad
But can cause pain in sexual organs.Destructions and physical handicaps.
9th House
Bad
Promotes irreligious tendencies and leads to dimunition of happiness.
lOth House
Mixed
Destroys enemies. Less happiness from father, uneven luck and windy complaints.
11th House
Good
Gives profits, happiness, victory.
12th House
Bad
Diseases of eyes, wounds in feet
1t gives mixed results in Taurus and Pisces.
Notable 1: Rabu is kendra or quadrant from the birth ascendant if aspected by malefics proves bad in the lOth or the 16th year. Notable 2: Rabu in the 3rd,6th and ll th houses aspected by benefics is strongly l!rotective. Notable 3: H all planets are in shirshodaya rashis and aspect Rabu it· becomes a strong protective shield. Notable 4: H the ascendant is Aries, Taurus or Cancer with Rabu in it becomes a strong protective shield. Jatakabharanam does not refer to the results of the dasha of Rabu in various houses.
Dasha Results
15
RAHU IN SARVARTHA CHINTAMANI
Sarvartha Chintamani is the only book which singles out Rahu as an excellent planet in certain ways. It gives fame and gives the crown or high position(Chattrakaraka word used) Six valuable points given by this book for the interpretation of the results of the subperiods of other planets, particularly of malefics in that of Rahu give us sound predictive basis. Table 1 Results Expected 1.
If Rahu is in the lagna the sub-period of a malefic is bad.The sub-period of a benefic is good.
2.
If Rahu is in the 6th,8th or the 12th house fium the lagna,the sub-period of a malefic is bad. NOIE No. mention has been made of the sub-period of a benefic here. It is only the sub-period of a malefic that is said to be bad. It has been seen that the sub-period of a benefic generally is fium good to very auspicious in the results it gives.
3.
If Rahu is in the 4th, 7th or the lOth the sub-period of a malefic is bad while that a benefic is good.
4.
If Rahu is in the 5th or the 9th then the sub-period of a malefic proves bad and that of a benefic good.
5.
If Rahu is in the 3rd or the II th then the sub-period of a malefic gives good results in the beginning but proves bad in the end.
6.
If Rahu is in the. 2nd the sub-period of malefic proves bad but that of the benefic gives good results. Note: It has not been mentione~ if the sub-period of a benefic aspected by a malefic and in the 6th,8th or the 12th position from Rahu proves bad. Our experience is the such ill-placed benefic is rather tricky and deceptive to interpret.
Some Observations
1. The sub periods of malefics in the major period of Rahu has not been favoured for good results except when Rahu is in the 3rd and the 11th. Here also the sub period gets divid~d into two clear periods: the beginning proves good but the end is deceptively bad. 2. The sub period of a benefic is either neutral or good it ap-
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope
pears. In our experience it has not been so. Case studies given later will raise some important questions. 3. An ill associated or ill aspected benefic may not tum out to be good is our experience. Rahu as a Protector
Sarvartha Chintamani gives to Rahu's special protective role in three ways: Rahu is kendra from the lagna without arty aspect from a benefic, it is not protective. Note: If aspected by a benefic it proves protective. (b) If Rahu is in the 3rd, 6th or the II th and is aspected by a benefic, it becomes a strong protector. (c) If Rahu is in Aries, Taurus or Cancer he becomes strongly protective. Note: It should be observed whether these rashis fall in the 6th, 8th or the I2 house from a lagna. It has been seen to be giving good results even in such cases.
Dasha Results
I7
Table 1 From Phaladeepika Association of Rahu If Rahu is with benefics or in the houses of benefics, its results in Rahu mahadasha are generally good and auspicious. If with malefics or malefics rashis it proves bad in the mahadasha of Rahu. Note: Astrologers emphasizing the nagativity of Rahu should remember that the bad results manifest only in the dachas and are not life long happenings. Placement (Specially notable points in five houses. See detailed table later) The principle given about association will get modified according to the placement of Rahu. Rahu in the 3rrl house
Gives courage. Note It has been found to be very good for extra curricular activities and spon generally
Rahu in the 4th house
Gives long life to the mother. Also rajayoga in its mahadasha. Note Generally it has .been found to be correct if there is benefic association.
Rahu in the 5th house
Produces rajayoga It can give rare insight into complex subjects of study if other promises exist in the horoscope in its own mahsdasha. Note it is the house of diplomacy and thinking. The means adopted to achieve all things are seen to be dubious generally. Note The 5th house has been taken. for higher education not the 4th house.
Rahu in the I Oth house
Is a producer of rajayoga in its own mahadasha Note It may lead to an erratic career yet phil-
anthropic work as in the case of Mahatma Gandhi. It may tum out to very dubious if aspected by a malefic. Rahu in the lith house
It is again an excellent house for Rajayoga Note It has been generally seen that it
yields more money, some occasional honours but not an excellent rajayoga
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope
In Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces
Here three houses have been singled out for auspicious results by ,the Phaladeepika. Note It is very interesting to note that the 6th, 8th and the 12th house of the natural zodiac have been singled out
Sub Period
The sub period of Venus in the major period of Rahu proves very good. Note: Our research shows that it is dangerous to make predictions about this period without a very thorough examination. Note: Rabu Jupiter and Rahu Mercury periods have been praised as good. Rahu Venus or Venus Rahu can be both good and bad in the sense that there can be danger from poison, fire or disease. Other sub periods have been described as bad.
UTTAR KALAMRITA Uttara Kalamrita of Kalidas gives a very special treatment to the dasha of Rahu. Some of the salient' points mentioned can be mentioned briefly thus.
I.
A benefic Rahu (with benefic or in benefic houses) gives very auspicious results, like money, pilgrimages, religious knowledge and traveL
2.
A malefic Rahu, can cause disease, snake bite (food poisoning or even strong reaction from allopathic medicine) danger from enemies, fire and weapons.
3
If Rahu or Ketu is posited in the 5th or the 9th house and is associated with the 2nd or the 7th lord, it becomes a maraka and causes death.
4.
The result gets reversed if Rahu or Ketu are in the 2nd or the 7th houses and are associated with the 5th and or the 9th lord it gives money and prosperity.
5.
If Rabu or Ketu are in the 2nd or the 7th house while the lords Of those houses are with the malefic lords of the 3rd, 6th or the II th houses, the latter lords become death inflicting. Note The theory of dispositors comes into play h.ere.
Dasha Results 6a 6b
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If Rahu or Ketu are in dual signs; and I if they or their dispositors are associated with rajayoga producing planets or aspected by them they bestow money and prosperity in their dashas. 2. If they are also associated with the 6th, 8th, or 12th lords such a promise gets weakened. They also do some harm to brother and mother's side. Note For the first time a very clear exposition of the dispositors of Rahu and Ketu are brought into play. We thus has to examine not merely Rahu and Ketu but itlso their dispositors.
7.
Now two conditions are laid down: if Rahu/Ketu are in movable signs and in benefic houses or are conjoined with the lords of trines, their dasha proves very fruitful. Note It is never possible for both Rahu and Ketu to be both in movable signs and benefic houses. If the axis is Aries!Li· bra, Cancer/Capricorn, Libra!Aries or Capricorn/Cancer one of the houses must be malefic. Yet since one of the houses is a benefic, it should be examined if the planet in the benefic is associated with the trinal lord from the lagna. Such Rahu or Ketu proves excellent in many ways.
8.
If RKA are in malefic houses but aspected by benefics, they still become killers.
9.
If RKA is in 6th, 8th or 12th houses conjoined with the lords of those houses or with maraka lords, they cause bodily injury or ailment. Note. It is one of the finest principles or timing the periods of sickness. It has not been seen to fail.
10.
If RKA becomes a killer by position or association, it becomes fatal.
11.
lfRKA in the 6th, 8th or 12th houses have the association of kendra or trikona lords, they becomes auspicious mostly but at the end cause disease or even death
12.
If RKA in 3 or or trikona lords If on the other 7th lord all that
II or 1,4,7,10 and has the association of kendra they promote prosperity. hand they are associated with the 2nd or the promise is destroyed, even death.
CHAPTER SIX
RAHU ACCORDING TO MAHARSHI PARASHARA LAGHU PARASHARI For generations astrologers have usea the condensed principles of Parashara given in the classic known as the Laghu Parashari, which K.N.Rao has given in an analytical form in his book Astrology,' Destiny and the Wheel of Time. Rahu has been dealt with pithily and lucidly thus. Rahu and Ketu being CHAYA graha ( shadowy planets ) they will: a) Give the results of the sign in which they are. stance in Scorpio it will have be like Mars.
For in-
b) The lordship of the houses in which they are will affect. For instance if Rahu is in Scorpio and Mars is debilitated Rahu will get affected by the debilitated Mars. If Rahu is associated with other planets it shares the results of those planets also. HOUSES 1. They are neutral in 2,12,4,7,10th houses. 2. Benefic in 1,5,9. 3. Malefic in 3,6, 11. 4. If in the 8th, it is very bad. Expected Results of Rahu's Mahadasha 1. In benefic houses or with benefics Rahu and Ketu act like benefics. 2. trikona.
They produce good results if associated with kendra and
3, If in kendras or trikonas but unaspected, they produces good results. 4. They get kendradhipatya dosha if their rashi lords are benefics.
Rahu
According
to
Maharshi
Parashara
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5. If on the other hand if their rashi lords are of kendras are malefics, they produces good results. BRIHAT PARASHARA HORA SHASTRA In this magnum opus of astrology, the greatest principles of predictive astrology are given. It is for this reason that there is no astrologer in the world who understands even one third of this greatest astrological classic. It is the jurisprudence of astrology laying down those principles around which predictive techniques are shaped. The Parashara Hora Shastra states that Taurus is the sign of Rahu's exaltation, Gemini its moolatrikona sign and Aquarius its own sign. What will be the results of the mahadasha of Rahu? a) If exalted, in moolatrikona or with a yogakaraka or being aspected by a yogakaraka or with a lord of kendra or trikona or in the lith house, the results are good. b) If Rahil is in the 8th or the 12th or with maraka planets or in debilitation it can be bad. Note: In the dasha of Rahu in the 12th house there can be a major change or even movement to foreign or far off place. The Sub Period of Rahu a) If in Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio or Sagittarius, the Rahu/Rahu would be good. b) If such a Rahu is in 3,6, 10 or II and has connection with benefic planets, its sub period will be good. c) If such a Rahu is in the 8th, 12th or 2nd or 7th and associated with a malefic, its sub period will be bad. The Mahadasha of Rahu and the Antar Dasha of Other Planets a) If the antardasha lords from the lagna are in kendra, trikona, exalted, in own sign II th house or exalted Navamsha, the period will give good results. b) If the antardasha lord is in the 6th, 8th or the 12th fium the lagna, is associated with malefics, it will prove bad.
The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope
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c) If the antardasha lord is a kendra or a trikona or the II th house from Rahu it will prove gainful. d) If the antardasha lord is in 6,8,12 from Rahu or in 2nd or 7th from Rahu it is not helpful. FROM BHAVARTHA RATNAKAR
One of the rare classics, the Bhavartha Ratnakar is an extraordinarily inspiring and refreshingly innovative astrological classic which gives the spiritual side of Rahu in a horoscope. It concentrates on four lagnas to explain it. To start with, favourable Rahu is said to be the one placed in the 4th,5th, I Oth or the II th house. Similarly, Rahu in Taurus is said to be in its house of exaltation, while Gemini and Cancer have been treated as its moolatrikona houses. If the lagna is
.
Taurus
Gemini
Libra
Rahu in the lOth Mars and Jupiter in Capricorn. Note: The 9th house becomes significicant
If Saturn and Rahu are in the 5th house and Mercury and Jupiter in the lith house Note: The 5th house becomes significant
In Rahu is ill the lOth and Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury and Mars are in Aquarius
Note: The 5th house becomes significant
Sagittarius If Rahu is in Leo and Mars and Sun in Aquarius
Note: The house becomes 9th significant
Results of Rahu in Different Houses The placement of Rahu in different houses has been given an entirely new and different meaning in this classic. First House
If Rahu is associated with the lagna or the 6th lord in the lagna, there is fear of animals, reptiles. Note: It leads to accidents, reactions caused by strongmedicines is our experience. It is a valuable point in medical astrology.
Second"
One will get food according to the circumstances one is placed in. Note: Such persons do not get the food of their choice always.
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Rahu According to Maharshi Parashara
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Third"
Gives valour aud courage. Note: It is a good combination for distinction in sports
Fourth"
Gives Rajayoga in its own sub period. Note: We have seen it happening in other sub periods in major periods of Rahu as well. See the famous example of John F Kennedy later.
Fifth"
Gives au ability to fathom the secret and know the inner meauing. Note: Rahu in the 5th house favours there are other afflictions to the 5th lord it cau give perverted thinking aud
thoughts of others diplomacy. aud if house or the 5th crookendness.
Sixth"
If Rahu is associated with the langa or the 6th lord in the 6th house, there is fear of auimal aud reptiles. Note: It leads to accidents, reactions caused by strong medicines is our experience. It .is a valuable points in medical astrology.
Seventh"
Gives skillfulness aud confers fame aud. prosperity.
Eighth"
No mention has been made.
Ninth"
Generally what been said about holy deeds may become applicable.
Tenth"
Gives Rajayoga in its own sub period. N ole: We have seen it happen in other favorable sub periods of in the major period of Rahu as well.
Eleventh"
Same as for the lOth house.
Twelfth"
Same as for the lOth house. Note: It is only here that we have seen Rahu in the 12th house being spoken of so favorable. We have the instance of a very successful politiciau of au Indian state where it happened.
Death of Father in Rahu Dasha a) One's father may died in the sub p~riod of Ketu, Saturn or Sun in the major period of Rahu if such facility exists. b) Death can also take place in the sub period of Rahu -in the major period of a malefic mahadasha.
CHAPTER SEVEN
CONSOLIDATED TABLE We can summarize what we have seen in these eight classics about Rahu in two tables for a ready reference Abbreviations have been used for the books referred:
2 Books
MS
.
JB
Good or mixed periods in bhavas
3 Good or mixed periods in rashis
1,2,3,6, Aries, 8,10,11 Taurus .Gemini, from lagna. Cancer, From the Virgo Moon: 1,6,9, 10,12 Note: 'This is the only book which talk~ of favourable points from the Moon.
1,3,6 11
Taurus Pisces
5
4 Good
Good sub
sub periods in Rahu dasha
periods of Rahu in other dashas
Jup,Mer, None Ven sub periods in Rahu Mahadasha
6 Arista
..........
7
8
Cancella Notable lion of Arista
I. Rahu in 3,6,11 as peeted by benefics
2.Rahu in the lagna if it is Aries, Taurus or Cancer. 3.Rahu in 3,6,11 aspect of both malefics and benefics from sheersho daya rashis.
No No mention Mention
Same as in the Mansagari (2 and 3)
'
Rahu gives courage
Consolidated Table
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s::
3,10,11
Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Sagitt., Aqu., Pisces
Benefi No sub das- Menha ntion lords for all bhavas except the lith house where the AD of malefic can also be good.
Rahuin kendra not as peeted by benefics.
Same as Rabu in MS has been called as chatrakaraka.
PD
3,4,5, 10,11
Virgo, Scorpio Pisces
Jup, Ven Mer in the dasha of Rahu
.....
.......
Rahu mabad asha& Venus sub period or
vic
versa
Note: See a special study later.
. UK
3,11,1 4,10
Gemini, Lordship Libra, decides Aquarius (Three airy signs) Taurus, Caprico-
Lord ship decide
-----
..........
-·---
-- ..
Rabu is like Saturn.
m.
LP
1,5,9 are benefic while 2,12,4, 7,10 are netural.
----
Lordship decides
Lord ship decide
I. Shadowy planets. 2.Rabu acts as the lords of rashis and also according to its conjunction
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope 1,4,7,10, 5,9,11
Taurus, Placement Gemini and lord Cancer decides Virgo Scorpio Sagg. Aquarius
Placement, and lordship decides
--
...
....
BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF WHAT THE CLASSICS SAY Good or Good or Mixed Mixed Rasis Bhavas
Good Sub Periods in Rahu MD
Good Sub periods of Rahu
Arista
Taurus Gemini, Virgo, Aquarius Pisces are common common 4,8, still Aries, less Cancer common Sagg less
Jup, Ven,
No sub period singled
Arista is not over emphasized
1,3,10, II have been common 5,6,9 less
common
Libra Capri. least common
Mer in one case Generally the lordship has been stressed.
out. In one case the dasha of Venus has been stressed Majority says to decide due to placement and lordship of Rahu's sign.
Can cellation
Cancellation is when benefics offer pratection.
Remarks I. Apply these principles after synthesiing 2. When Rahu is a a melefic and when a benefic is not easy to decide 3. It will be shoWn later how Rahu has new and great role shaping careers in our age.
CHAPTER EIGHT
SNAPSHOT PREDICTIONS ON THE BASIS OF RAHU'S POSITION Many experienced and old astrologers verify the correctness of a horoscope by a mere glance at a horoscope. One of such methods is to see Rahu in a horoscope and come to a snapshot conclusion. Series of such examples will be given here first. One can judge whether one is the eldest or the youngest of the siblings on the basis of Rahu, a research which K.N.Rao has made use of in many of his papers and also taught to us in the class room. Rahu in the 3rd and Siblings Lagna
Saturn Ketu
BH
up Yen Mer
Sun Mars
Male Ex.9 Rahu
Moon
See in the horoscope above the posilion of Rahu in the 3rd house. He is the youngest among eight brothers and sisters
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope Rahu in the 11th and Siblings 12 Jupiter
Mars Sun
Lagna
Rahu
Moon Mer
BH Female
Ex. 10
Yen Ketu Sat
She is the eldest of the siblings. See Rahu in the II th house. Now the same is being given in a table. RAHU AT A GLANCE: DYNAMICALLY
We have seen in the previous chapter the static view of what Rahu's occupation of a particular house in a horoscope can mean. We can see that now dynamically. What Rahu does when is revealed in its own dasha. Some examples given here at random will show how the Rahu dasha behaves. Rahu in the 7th and marriage Mere Sun Ven Sat
Moon Jup
Rahu
BH
Female
Mar (R)
Ex. 11
Lagna Ketu
I
Snapshot Preedictions on the Basis 'of Rahu's Position
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. Sun Ven Sat Ketu
Navamsha Mer Rahu
Jup Moon
Mars
Lagna
It is the horoscope of a woman. As soon as she entered the Rahu dasha her marriage took place. Rahu like Venus is a natural marriage maker. Here he is in the 7th house of marriage. In the Navamsha Rahu is aspected by Venus, who is the dispositor of Rahu in the birth horoscope. Rahu and Education
Ven
Sun Mer
Sat
BH
Lagna Ketu
Female Mars Rahu
Ex 12 Jup (R)
Moon
In this horoscope Rahu is with the 5th lord of education, Mars who is exalted in Capricorn. She was a good student because she got the dasha of Mars till the age of 12. Later in the Rahu period she became even a better student because of the association of Rahu with an exalted 5th lord. In the Rahu dasha she stood first class first in her university examination.
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope
Rahu and Hospitalization
Rahu
Lagna
Jup
BH Male
Exl3 Mars Mer
Sun Ven
Moon
Sat Ketu
Mer
Sat
Rahu
NAVAMSHA Ven Ketu Moon Sun Jup Mars
Lagna
In this horoscope Rahu is in the 12th house which in itself may not have been very bad but the aspects of Mars and Saturn on it, one from 6th house of diseases and the other from the 9th house, though he is the 8th lord also besides being the lagna lord (representing the body ) could not have made the Rahu dasha comfortable. In the Navamsha Mars again aspects Rahu. Venus as the 7th and 12th lord gets connected with Rahu. Venus represents 12th of hospitals. In Rahu period this person was seriously sick and hospitalized.
Snapshot Preedictions on the Basis of Rahu's Position
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Marriage and Children Rahu
Jup (R
BH Male
Ex 14
Moon
Mars
Lagna
Moon
Lagna
Mer (R)
Yen Sat Sun Ketu
•
Sun Ketu
NAVAMSHA Mars Rahu
Sat Mer Jup
Yen
Here Rahu is in the 6th house aspected by Saturn, the 5th lord, the child giver. In the Navamsha Rahu is with Mars, the 7th lord, the marriage maker. He was married in the dasha of Rahu.
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope'
RAT-ITT ANn MARRTAGF
Sun ~er (R
Mars Yen Jup
Moon Ketu BH
Male Rahu
Ex 15 Sat
Lagna
Lagna
Moon
NAVAMSHA
Mars Yen Rahu Mer
Jup Yen
Sat
Sun
Here Rahu is in the 5th of birth of children. In the Navamsha Rahu is with Venus and Mars, lagna and the 7th lord of marriage. He got married in the dasha of Rahu and had children.
Snapshot Preedictions on the Basis' of Rahu's Position
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Father's Elevation
Sat (R)
Moon
Rahu
BH Male
Ex 16. Mars
Sun
Mer Ketu
Lagna Jup Yen
...
Yen Rahu
Moon
NAVAMSHA
Mars Ketu
Lagna Jup Sun
Sat
Rahu is in the 9th house of father aspected by Jupiter, which is excellent and also another benefic, Mercury which is again good. Jupiter is also the 5th lord and aspects both the 9th lord, Mars in the 5th house and Rahu in the 9th house. In the Nvansha the 9th lord Jupiter is exalted. Rahu is with a benefic, Venus in the II th house of elevation. The positional relation between Rahu and Jupiter is 1/9 in the birth horoscope or 1/5 from Rahu and in the Navamsha Ill! from Jupiter and 113 from Rahu. In Rahu Jupiter his father was elevated to a very high position.
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope
RAHU AND MENTAL TENSION
Mer
Sun
Mars
Ketu Jup
Ven
BH Female Lagna
Ex 17 Sat
Moon Rahu
Mars
Sun
Ven
Sat
Jup Rahu Lagna
NAVAMSHA Mer
Ketu
Moon
Rahu is with the Moon and is being aspected by both Mars and Saturn. Moon represents the mind. Two malefics, Saturn and Mars aspecting both the Moon and Rahu must create unbearable tension in the mind. Saturn is the 7th lord of marriage and the 6th lord of hostility. From the Moon, the 5th house has the Sun aspected by Saturn, while the 5th lord from the Moon, Mars is in the 6th house of his neutral Venus. She suffered worst of mental tensions as soon the Rahu mahadasha started. In the Navarnsha Rahu is with Jupiter which is good but Jupiter as the 6th lord and with the aspect, again of Mars on Rahu, the tension was quite intense for her throughout the Rahu period.
Snapshot Preedictions on the Basis of Rahu of Rahu's Position
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MENTAL TANSION Ketu
Ven.
Lagna
BH Sun Mer
Female Ex. 18
Jup (R)
(R) Kah
Moon Sat u. Jup
Moon Mer Mar Rahu
Yen
Ketu
NAVMASHA Sun Lagna Sat
Rahu is with the Moon and is being aspected by both Mars and Saturn. Moon represents the mind. Two rnalefics, Saturn and Mars aspecting both the Moon and Rahu must create unbearable tension in the mind. Saturn is the 7th lord of marriage and the 8th lord. From the Lagna, the 7th house has the Sun aspected by Saturn. She suffered worst of mental tensions as soon the Rahu mahadasha started. In the Navamsha Rahu is with Mars which is good but Jupiter as the 7th lord and its aspect on Rahu, the tension was quite intense for her throughout the Rahu period. In the birth horoscope Rahu is with the Moon and is being conjoined by both Mars and Saturn. Moon represents the mind. Two . malefics, Saturn and Mars aspecting both the Moon and Rahu must create unbearable tension in the mind. Saturn is the 7th lord of marriage and
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope
also these 8th lord. From the Moon, the 3rd house has the Sun aspected by Saturn, while the 6tb lord from the Moon, Mars is in the 5tb house of his netural Venus. TENSION FROM TWO FRONTS
Ketu
Yen
Lagna Sun Mer (R)
BH
FemaleEx 19
Jup (R)
Kan Moon Sat Mor<
Jup
Moon Mer Mar Rahu
Yen Ketu
NAVMASHA Sun Lagna Sat
This example resembles example 18 as the tension producting house, the 5tb is under heaviest affliction with botb Rahu and Moon being present tbere witb Saturn and Mars. The Sun in tbe 7tb house of marriage became the cause of terrible tension in tbe sub period of tbe Sun in the major period of Rahu. In the Navamsha Rahu is again in the 5tb house, and again witb Mars. In the Sun sub period of Rahu major period she separated fium her husband and left him taking witb herself her children.
Snapshot Preedictions on the Basisof Rahu's Position
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See the paper Marital Tension of Shiv Raj Sharma in the Advanced Techniques of Astrological Predictions edited by K.N.Rao for full a treatment of subject.
CHAPTER NINE
MAHADASHA OF RAHU DETAILED TREATMENT
Results as given in astrological classics From Mansagari Generally the mahadasha of Rahu is bad. It puts a person on a trial, through an agonizing time. He will suffer loss of money, will fall into errors of judgement and there will be separation fium his • family. Table 1 The results of clifferent sub periods in the mahadasha of Rahu as given in the book are: Sub Periods of Planets in the Rahu
Jupiter
I
T Death of brother or father, Rahu gives the -company H move to a foreign country of foreigners. E or travelling, loss of monev M Becomes rich, Prospers and Good results are attriA worships pious persons buted. Since Jupiter represents pious people H we have used that word D A pious instead of Brahmin s used in the text. H A
Saturn
Mercury 0 F
Ketu
Remarks
Results
Bilious tendencies and blood defects are to be feared, there is quarrel with relations and irreligious tendencies spring up
Politicians seem to do rather well during this period as irreligious and wrong tendencies suit them.
There is trouble in the mind and body, there is sympath; fium friends and relatives. But there is good fmancial
Mercury as a planet of commerce can bring in gains. But as a planet of mental reactions can be clistrubing
gains
.
Fever, death due to fire,
H
the hands of enemies.
R
A weapons or suffering at
..u.....
This sub period is feared most
Mahadasha of Rahu
39 Rahu and Venus both emphasize sex and enjoyments. Yet it is always an enigmatic period.
Venus
Friends becomes cause of grief: gain of women shows emphasis on sex: wealth is accumulated but there is quarrel with family.
Sun
Fear from Weapons, disea- Rahu and Sun being ses, fire.thieves and admin- mutual enemies these istration. There can be loss results are inferentially of wealth also, acceptable.
Moon
Loss of wealth but gain of The Moon represents women. Mind vacillates, the mind and Rahu there are social clashes, sad- phobias. ness, despair with family.
Mars
There is fear fom enemies, weapons, fifes and thieves
The incendiary role of Mars has been emphasized.
Note: Only the three benefics, Mercury, Jupiterand Venus has been singled out for good results. It may not be correct in all cases if the sub period lords are analyzed properly. Table 2 Again from Mansagari Results of the sub periods of Rahu in other Mahadashas
MAHADASHA ANTAR DASHA SUN
RAHU
Doubts assail ~d there is the death of close relative or friend.
MOON
RAHU
Uneasiness, loss of wealth, fear from enemies, disease and fear of fire accidents, some death in the family.
MARS
RAHU
Disease, loss of wealth, fear of being injured in fire or through weapon.
JUPITER
RAHU
Clash with people and relatives and fear of death.
SATURN
RAHU
Disease, fever, loss of wealth, dysenteny, diarrhoea
MERCURY
RAHU
Fear from enemies, loss of wealth, destruclion of house by fire.
RAHU
Injury caused by enemies, thieves and arguments with evil minded persons.
KETU
1
40 VENUS
The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope
RAIIU
Death of intimate friends either through hanging or in unnatural ways. Unknown fears haunt.
Not a single sub period of Rahu in the Major period of any other mahadasha is good. This may be a typical example of overemphasis on negativity in the astrological books of India This should not be overmphasized for two reasons: first all these negative tendencies do not manifest as have been mentioned here. Basides. in the hands of unscrupulous astrologers it becomes an instrument of exploitation. As it. very few astrologers are sound enough to cross check such negative results and see the brighter side of it.
Mahadasha of Rahu
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Table 3 From Sarvartha Chintamani
The principles of interpretation of the mahadasha of Rahu given in the Sarvartha Chintamani are unique and very helpful, if applied intelligently. Rahu is exalted in Taurus and its moolatrikona rashi is Aquarius and Aries is its friendly sign. Note: The points mentioned must be remembered to overcome the negativity attached to Rahu. 2 Exalted Rahu will give comforts, increase of money and in high positions in its mahadasha. 3 Debilitated Rahu will do just the reverse. to cause punishment through hanging.
4~ Rahu
Can be so disastrous as
in the 6th, 8th or 12th house will give troubles in its dasha.
5 Rahu in ~ries, Taurus and Cancer will give profits, education, recognition from various quarters, happiness and the patronage of women. Note: One of the secrets of finding from what type of person one will get help from and when is what must be noted carefully. Here the hint that help will be got from woman is very significant.
6 Rahu in Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces give marriage, children, vehicles during a large part of the dasha but towards the end all these are lost. Note: These are dual signs, two of them are of Jupiter. 7 Rahu in malefic rashis will give generally bad results, all types of fears and, ailments.
8 Benefic aspect on Rahu will give success and gain. Note: If these principle are kept in the mind good deal of what appears to be the negative results of the Rahu dasha get toned down. This is the most significant principle of interpretation which must be kept in the mind always. 9 The reverse can happen in the dasha of Rahu badly aspected by malefics.
IJ Remarlulble
Rahu Mahadasha
Ketu Mahadasha
points
Special Principles Interpretation
Grief in the beginning. Comforts in the beginnHappiness in the middle. in g. Grief in the middle. Grief in the end. Grief in the end.
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Table 4 Sarvartha Chintamani Again In every horoscope Rahu is posited in a P
have their effects. House I
All bad results,fear, accident, death in family and stupid and impulsive behaviour.
Modify results after applying the principles given in the preceding table.
2.
Liar, Loss of money, wealth, eats bad food and is angry.
All bad results associated with the 2nd house have been emphasized.
3.
Happiness from son, gain of money and brother, foreign travels and recognition from high persons.
All good results indicated. Happiness from Son may be because the 3rd house is the lith from the 5th house.
4.
Death of mother, self destruction, fear of fire accidents, illness to wife(spouse) and son.
How does wife come in here needs to be researched into.
5.
Mental aberrations, miseries, death of son.
One of the valuable points in astrology and psychology.
6.
Fear from thief, fire, monetary losses, skin diseases, death urinary trouble.
Rahu in the 6th has not been praised here. Our own observation is that Rahu in this house destroys many evils. Evils must exist to be destroyed.
7.
Death of wife, foreign journeys, fear from snakes. Death can take place. Loss of money. Bad for the son.
In a Rahu's happen .
8.
Loss of money, death of son, fear of thieves, fire etc., Goes to hell. Fear of administrative action.
All negativ~ features seem to have been mentioned mechanically.
9.
Death of parents, foreign travels, death of Guru, relative, 'son but bath in the sea,
Typical Hindu view of performing many death ceremonies which includes a sea bath.
.
-
Remarks
Results
badly dash a
aspected it can
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10.
If Rahu is in a benefic rashi. all good and religious deeds are done. If in a malefic rashi all negative results.
A Rahu aspected by malefics has been seen to produce a megalomaniac and evil doer.
II.
All types of gains.
Unlike other books, here Rahu in the 3rd and the II th alone have been praised.
12.
Destruction of family, of wife, of son, of property and foreign journey.
It has not found to be so bad specially if Rahu is well associated.
RAHU IS GOOD IN THE 3RD, AND 11TH FULLY AND IN THE lOTH CONDITIONALLY.
TABLE V From Phaladeepika (I) 1 Here there is an elaboration of the brief table given earlier.
The results of Rahu in different houses fium the Lagna as given in Phaladeepika can be' seen now to compare it with Sarvartha Chintamani. House
Results
Remarks
I.
Courageous, disease in the upper part of the body and bad for longevity of life.
Some expressions which appear too negative and wooden have to be made flexible. These should not be taken literally.
2.
Duplicity in nature, does secrets talks, is deceitful in speech and can develop disease of the mouth
The second being the house of the eye(the right one) possibility of weak eye sight cannot be ruled out.
3.
Mind is firm, is honorable, opposes brothers. Good for long life and wealth
Can oppose brothers if other similar combinations exist.
4.
Foolish, worrying type, will have friends, life is shorter , rarely comfortable. Causes and suffers agony.
These extremely negative points have been generally found to be wrong
5. See
Hard hearted, devoid of son, there is disease on the lateral side at the bottom of the stomach and can have nasal tone while speaking.
No one has praised Rahu in the 5th for straight forward behaviour may be because it affects the mind. Yet where other good combinalions exist the evils get mitigated.
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6.
The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope Rich.has a long life. is troubled by enemies. and there can be disease in the anus.
Rahu in the 6th create enemies and destroys, enemies have to trouble. But benefic aspects on such Rahu leads to forgiving nature.
7.
Foolish in many matters as a result of which he loses money. Sex relations are such as to cause such losses and even loss of virility. Becomes inhibition less
Just the opposite of these results have been seen in horoscopes in which Jupiter or Venus aspects Rahu in in the 6th house.
8.
Windy diseases, short life, distressed or crippled and does impure acts.
Again an extreme view. Results should be modified after seeing other factors.
9.
Head of a village and does inauspicious Become leaders in a democracts. acy and take to some unorthodox and non conformist habits.
10.
Famous, few sons, is fearless and less virtuous in behaviour.
Other factors should be examined. Actually we have seen more sons than daughters in such cases.
11.
Rich, long life has few sons and disease in the ear.
We have seen utter poverty also in the case of horoscope with Rahu in the lith' house.
12
.Heavy expenditure, secret sins, watery diseases.
Secret sins is too general a term for Kaliyuga.
If the earlier table is compared .with the present one, the need to modify results becomes apparent. From a comparative study of both the preceding tables good and mixed results seem to manifest in the 3rd, 4th and 5th, lOth and the lith houses.
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Mahadasha of Rahu RAHU IN THE lOTH AND MALE CHILDREN Rahu Moon
BH Prince Charles
Lagna
Saturn
Ex.20
.
Jupiter
Sun Mars
Mer Ketu
Venus
Among many examples of people with Rahu in the lOth house having more sons than daughters the best we have with us that of Prince Charles who has only two sons and no daughter. EXCEPTioN Hypothesis: The guru chandala yoga gets toned down considerably if benefics join the Jupiter Rahu or Ketu combination. See an instance. BENEFICS SAVE
Ketu Saturn
Venus Jupiter Mer Rahu Moon
BH Male
1936 Ex. 21
Sun
Lagna
Mars
Happy marriage and happy with two sons is the story of his life. Benefics in the 5th seem to have changed the entire effect of the guru chandala yoga
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope TABLE: 6 (Phaladeepika II) Modification of Results
Read this part carefully and then synthesize the results of Rahu to avoid falling into the traps. of negativity into which most of the astrologers fall in their interpretation of the Rahu mahadasha. Apply part 1 and part IT repeatedly. Most of the writers of articles in astrological journals and even writers of the books hardly synthesize results properly. lll trained astrologers do more damage by looking at one factor only and jump to conclusions. Various factors, and various techniques are to be examined. The results given in the earlier part of Phaladeepika now must be modified as is being explained here. Concentrate on the following Three Principles. I. Predict good results in the dasha of Rahu if Rahu is in a benefic association. 2. If the opposite is the case, bad rashi and bad association, Rahu period is quite troublesome. 3. Now make the third modification which is conditional: if Rahu is in Virgo, Scorpio or Pisces, its negative results may turn out to be the harbinger of better things to come. Study the Dasha and Antar Dashas in Rahu See the avasthas of the Mahadasha lord and the antardasha lord. It should be extended to Rahu also invariably. 1.
2. Examine the position of both the MD and AD lords from the lagna. 3.
Examine it again from the Moon.
4.
Now synthesize 2 and 3.
5. Finally examine how the MD and AD are placed from each other, 6/8/12 or 1,5,9.
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Table 7 Phaladeepika III
Keeping the principles given in table 6 interpret and modify the results of the sub periods of Rahu given below. MD
AD
Results
Remarks
Rahu
Rahu
Disease caused by poison and water; harsh speech habits; has vision of snakes, has extra marital relations and is troubled by wicked persons.
Vision of snakes generally can mean frightening dreams or experiences leading to phobbias.
Rahu
Jupiiter
Comforts, worship of Gods and pious men, freedom from disease and sexual union with persons with beautiful eyes.
Along with good results a very specific indication of the type of union one will have sexually has been hinted at. It is a matter of research.
Rahu
Saturn
Quarrels with wife, sons,brothers,suffers in job,injuries are received and servants give trouble. Health too suffers.
Can be a troublesome period but there can be great exceptions if good aspects are there.
Rahu
Mercury Financially gainful, there is general happiness,efficiency increases.
Mercury as the planet of business and also a friend of Rahu may be promoting all this.
Rahu
Ketu
Very troublesome period in many ways.
If Ketu is receiving the aspect of a benefic the resuits will be the reverse of what has been predicted here.
Rahu
Venus
Lucky from the female side and comforts but there can be opposition from one's own kith and kin and even difference with one's Guru. Can also cause phlegmatic diseases and windy troubles ..
It is a period about which no hurried judgement should be made. A separate chapter on this is included in the book.
The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope Rahu
Suu
Enemies trouble,miseries increase and there is suffering from wife and there can be health upsets also.
It has been seen to be a troublesome period generally.
Rahu
Moon
Quarrel with people, fear of water, mind is anguished, wife and children suffer.
Moon represents the mind and Rahu aberrations of the mind. Moon also represents water.
Rahu
Mars
Fear of fire, injury through, weapon, destruction of many things, eye disease, heart trouble and loss of place.
Rahu period about to end and the Jupiter period about to begin is the dasha chidra always a period of a major change which may be even for the better.
Except the sub periods of Jupiter, Mercury and Venus no other sub period has been said to be favourable.
Table 8 (Phaladeepika IV) The effects of the sub perioq of Rahu in the mahadasha of other Mahadashas should be seen finally. M.D
AD
RESULTS
REMARKS
SUN
RAHU
Enemies increase, there
Increase in materialistic demands is a peculiar point here.
is loss of money, eye diseases may give trouble and materialistic wants increase.
MOON RAHU
Troubles mentally and physically.
MARS
RAHU
Fear of fire accidents, weapons, increase of enemies.
Can be a period of bold actions inviting all these fears.
JUP
RAHU
Trouble from thieves, administration,relations and loss of money etc.
It is a period of dasha chidra and before Saturn! Saturn begins the big changes that are to manifest happen.
l
Phobias are associated with Moon and Rahu.
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Mahadasha of Rahu SAT
RAHU
Invites dangers by falling into series of errors of judgement.
A period to be watched. There are great exceptions when Rahu is involved in astalakshmi yoga.
MER
RAHU
Headache, pain in ilie eye, stomach, loss of money fear of fire, thieves and even loss of honour.
'Financially it can be penod of strange swings and errors of judgement in investment should be watched.
KETU
RAHU
Tendency towards sinning increases and troubles get invited.
No one has praised this sub period.
Gain of money, birth of son, good respect, conquest over enemies but fear of poison, thieves and action from administration. And some troubles also.
Increase in prosperity arouses the jealousy of oiliers.
VENUS RAHU
It is only in ilie case of Venus Rahu iliat from good to bad results have been indicated. All oilier sub periods of Rabu have been te1med as bad.
Table 9 PRINCIPLES OF UTIARA KALAMRITA Before we go into the understanding of the finest astrological principles of interpretations given in the Brihad Parashara Hora Shastra, let us recapitulate the essential principles of Uttar Kalamrita to arrive at a balanced interpretation of the dasha of Rahu. Rahu's Aspect: Here ilie 5th, 7ili and the 9ili aspects are taken. It should be tried wiili an open mind. There have been many controversie~ about the aspects of Rahu. It should be tried and results established statistically. We are keeping our mind open on the subject. It must also be stated here iliat while we are g1vmg below the places where Rahu gets exalted, debilitated, is in moolatrikona house or own house etc. we are aware of many controversies. In the different versions of the Brihada Parashara Hora Shastra on which we depend most we have different houses assigned to Rahu's houses of exaltation etc. Through a process of elimination it appears iliat only
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Leo, Libra and Capricorn do not come into this controversy about own or exaltation houses etc. Otherwise Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Pisces do find a favourable mention in some version or the other. It is better to take a majority view and then through one's own experience begin to use Rahu effectively for correct predictions. A BJRD'EYE VIEW OF EXALTATIONS ETC. OF RAHU Uttarkalamrita
What Other Books Say BPHS SC
Exaltation
.Taurus
Taurus
Taurus
Own Sign
Aquarius
Aquarius
Not mentioned
Moolatrikona
Gemini
Gemini
Aquarius
Enemies
Cancer and Leo
Friends
Not mentioned
.
Libra and Capricorn.
Jupiter, Venus Saturn( Again Planets)
Aries.
Aries,Sagittarius and Pisces
Mercury
Not mentioned
.
Neutrals
. Sun,Moon and Mars(in one version of BPHS)Planets not rashis mentioned here.
There are conflicting meaning yet they should be noted for use in predictions. In a version of the Chowkhamba press edition of the BPHS even Virgo is said to be the own house of Rahu apart from Aquarius about which different versions do not seem to have any difference of opinion. Similarly in the Khemraj version of BPHS there is a difference about the Moolatrikona house of Rahu is Cancer and not Gemini which the Chaukhamba version favours. But we find that Rahu in Kanya has given good results and being in dual sign has also been favoured. In the case of two prime ministers of India, La! Bahadur Shastri and Charan Singh, Rahu in Kanya did lift thein very high in their political careers. We have thus seen that while eminent Sanskrit scholars have given us translations of astrological classics, they made no attempt to reconcile such contradictions. Yet in actual prediction we have had no difficulties in using these principles for
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day to day guidance to people consulting astrologers. Yet it becomes necessary to emphasize this because there is no literature on Rahu and there is no guidance or any major research done on Rahu for the guidance of practising astrologers, beginners or academic astrologers like us. To make a scientific study of Rahu it is absolutely necessary for us to agree upon settled parameters. It can be done only if we took the majority view and tried them on horoscopes in a practical way. If then the need arises to modifY this majority view we would do it as will become clear in the later sections of the book where were are going to give our fundamental and absolutely original researches, observations and suggestions. Some common principles which have always to be used in the case of any planet is that if well associated or aspected it gives good results whatever may be the view of any writer. It must be stated here that we have not taken here two well known classics, Jatak Parijat which is more or less a later day version of all that old writers had already stated or from Brihat Jataka of Varahamihira where there is scanty reference to Rahu. But in Brihat Sarnhita of the same writer, Rahu is referred to but for mundane astrology which is not the subject matter of this book. To go into mundane astrology and show the role of Rahu, particularly eclipses we have to venture into new fields which we do no propose to do here in this book. Note: We will see how the Brihad Parashara Hora Shastra deals with all these principles of Rahu and its mahadasha comprehensively.
CHAPTER TEN
STANDARDIZED APPROACH OF PARASHARA- I TABLE 1 (PARASHARA) The Standard and Sound Approach of Parashara First of all remember the four b~sic principles of interpreting the dasha of Rahu according to Parashara. How will be the sub periods of other planets in the mahadasha of Rahu? The approach is very well standardized thus: first examine the positional relation between the mahadasha lord (MDL ) and the antardasha lord ( ADL ). This part is being illustrated profusely because it is the basis of the entire research being presented in this book. RESULTS OF RAHU'S MAHADASHA First examine whether Rahu is a benefic or a malefic in a horoscope. This can be done thus: Benefic Rahu Exaltation, aspect of benefics; with yogakaraka, in kendra, trikona, 3rd or lith and in benefic rashis :fium the lagna. Results: Gains, happiness, birth of son and wealth,construction of a new house, recognition in a foreign country, religious thinking, welfare at home.
Malefic Rahu In 8, 12th house with malefic/ marakas, debilitated. All these are to be seen :fium the ascendant
Results: Will be from bad to intensely worse. Loss of residence, mental agony, loss of spouse, children.
It is the soundest nine point approach to the interpretation of Mahadashas of all planets. We here are confining ourselves to the Rahu mahadasha only.
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Table One Approach One: Relation between MDL and ADL 2
3
4
From the lagna
From the lagna
From the MDL
From the MDL
If the ADL
If the ADL in 6,8, 12 it is a negative point
If the ADL
is in kendra or trikona it is positive point.
is in Kendra or trikona it is a positive point.
5
If the ADL is in 6,8, 12 it is a negative . point.
I
From the MDL
If the ADL is in 2nd or 7th house it is a neg ative point, even fatal
Table Two Approach Two ( The condition of MDL and ADL )
6
7
If exalted, in
If exalted, in moolatrikona or moolatrikona or in own house in in own house in the birth horos- the NAV AMSHA is a strong cope it is a strong positive .positive point. point.
Practical Mahadasha
8
9
If debilitated, combust, in the birth horoscope it it is a negalive point.
If debilitated in the NAV AMSHA it is a negative point
Application of the Nine Point Approach to Rahu
1. RAHURAHU
If Rahu is in Cancer, Virgo,Scorpio or Sagittarius there will be recognition from the administration during its dasha and material gains. Travels will be in the western direction. 2./f Rahu is in 3,6,10, or ll(upachaya) and has benefic connections or in friendly houses, is exalted or in, moolatrikona in the birth horoscope or the NAVAMSHA there are gains. 3. If Rahu is in the 8th or I 2 house from the lagna and with malefics, it creates fears, deaths and troubles in the family. 4. If Rahu is the lord of the 2nd or the 7th and posited in the 7th it cause illness but if shanti (propitiation of planets) is done properly it can give wealth and health. In the case of Rahu sub period in Rahu mahadasha no separate table for the antardasha is necessary.
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Moon
Ketu
' BH
Venus
Mer (R Sun
Example of an Englishman Jupiter (R)
Ex. 22
Rahu Mars Sat
Lagna
.
I. Here Rahu is in the 3rd house and in Scorpio which' is good.
2. But the same Rahu is with Mars and Saturn two malefics. 3. His Rahu Rahu sub period began in 1989 he took to drugs and was nearly arrested. He travelled to western direction 'Yhen he west to USA. .\ 4. But the association of Satum who is also tbe 5tb lord saved him and rekindled in his interest to become an author. RESULTS OF ANTARDASHAS IN THE MAHADASHA OF RAHU In the tables being given below read the results of the antardasha lords from the lagna and from the mahadasha lord. This must be kept in the mind throughout in the application of the results being given.
RAHU JUPITER Approach One : Relation between MDL and ADL
Standardized Approach of Parashara - I
I
55 5
4
2
3
From the Lagna
From the MDL From the MDL
From the MDL
If the ADL In kendra or trikona it is a positive point.
If the ADL is in 6,8,12 it is a negative point.
If the ADL is in kendra or trikona it is a positive point.
If the ADL is 2nd or 7th house it is a negative point, even fatal
Good results like gaining confidence, religious ardour, good deeds etc (See column 6)
Bad Results. In the 2nd or (See colunin 8) 3rd house, there will be strong charitable tendencies,
From the Lagna
If the ADL in 6,8,12 it is a negative point.
Illness, loss Fear of of wealth. death
~of
house, but danger to elder brother and trouble to parents and native's own sickness
Approach Two ( The condition of MDL and ADL )
6
7
8
If exalted, in moolatrikona or in own house in the birth horoscope it is a strong positive point.
If exalted, in moolatrikona in own house the Navamsha it is a strong positive point
If debilitated in the the birth horo- NAVAMSHA it scope it it is a negative point negative point
9
If debilitated,
orcombust, in
Comforts, gains, Same as under 6. Loss of wealth Same as in 8. hindrance in travel to west or south west work and for pilgrimage, difference with spouse. worship or birth of a son.
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Lagna
Mer
Moon Sat Yen Mars
Sun
Ketu
BH Female
Rahu
Ex. 23
Jupiter She ran her Jupiter sub period in Rahu mahadasha from 1990 in which period she joined a medical college to become a doctor. Rahu is in a kendra and Jupiter in trikona. But being 1/12 from each other she had to struggle very to get selected. When she did not succeed, her father got her admitted on the basis of a huge donation.
3. RAHU SATURN Approach One: Relation between MDL and ADL
2
3
4
5
From the lagna
From the lagna
From the MDL
From the MDL
From the MDL
If the ADL i , In kendra or trikona it is a positive point.
If the ADL i: If the ADL is in 6,8,12 in kendra or trikona it is it is a negalive point. a positive point
Or if in 3 or II, gains, auspicious events like marriage and return to one's own country.
Good. Fear from enemy quarrels (Same as with spouse. col. I)
If the ADL
Jfthe ADL is in 6,8,12 is in 2nd or it is a nega7th house negative point it is a negative point even fatal Loss of honour,
illness enlar gement of spleen, fear from enemy, on rhe positive side, marriage and also foreign travels.
Sudden death.
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Standardized Approach of Parashara - I
6
Approach Two ( The condition of MDL and 7 8
ADL ) 9
If exalted, in moolatrikona or in own house in the birth horoscope it is a strong positive point
If exalted, in • moolatrikona or in own house in the NA V AMSHA it is a strong positive point
If debilitated, combust, in the birth horoscope it is a negative point
If debil,itated the NAVAMSHA it is a negative point
Auspicious in many ways. (same as in in col I)
Auspicious.
Fear from enemies, quarrels with spouse. Grief to and from relations
Same as under column 8. For shanti donate buffalo.
Sun Rahu Mer Sat Ven
BH
Example of an Englishman Ex.24
~ Mars Ketu
Moon '
In 1984 when he was running the sub period of Saturn in Rahu he decided to sell off all his property in London except two houses, come to India, to join politics, fight elections on the ticket of the Janata party. He lost in the elections, lost all his money and is still ( in 1995) in debts. Saturn is in the 6th from the lagna and 12th from Rahu.
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4. RAHU MERCURY Approach One: Relation between MDL and ADL 2 3 4 5 From the lagna
From the lagna
From the
From the
From the
MDL
MDL
MDL
If ADL in In kendra or 6,8.!2 it is a trikona it is negative point. a positive point.
If the ADL is in kendra or trikona it is a positive point.
If the ADL is in 6, 8.12 it is a negative point.
If the ADL is in 2nd or 7th house it is a negative point. even fatal
Excellent,
Or in 3,II good health. listens to religious preaching. does charities.
Not discussed But it can be bad if we apply general principles of astrology.
If Mercury is in the 2nd or 7th from Rahu, there can be sudden death. Do Vishnu Sahastranam (See the exampie of Rajive Gan<\hi later. wher~ Mercury is 2nd from Rahu.l
If ADL is
monetary game comforts with the other sex.
If also associated with Saturn, sacrilegious tendencies. death of gum. son. wife and becomes himself evil minded.
Approach Two (The condition of MDL and ADL)
6
7
8
9
If exalted, in moolatrikona or in own house in the birth horoscope it is a positive point.
If exalted, in moolatrikona or in own house in the NA VAMSHA it is a strong positive point
If debilitated, combust, in the birth horoscope it is a negative point.
If debilitated in the NAV AMSHA it is a negative point.
Very good generally.
Same as under column 7.
Not mentioned.
Not mentioned.
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Mer
59 Moon Saturn
Ketu
BH Male
Jupiter Mars Rahu
Ex. 25 Lagna
This young man ran Mercury sub period in Rahu from 1990 and he started his educational training in electrical engineering career in England. Mercury in the 5th house of education and Rahu in the I I th from Mercury proved very favourable for him while from P.ahu the ADL is in the 3rd from Rahu. Again see another example, it is that of the ex-prime minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi who died a tragic death in May 1991. Saturn
Ketu
BH Rahu Rajiv Gandhi August 20, 1944 Lagna 7-11-40 a.m. Sun (corrected time) Moon Bombay Mer Ven Ex. 26 Jupiter Mars
See remarks under colunm 9 above. Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in the period of Rahu Mercury. Here Mercury is in the second house from Rahu and is the second lord from the lagna. 5. RAHUKEIU Since Ketu is always in the 7th from Rahu, the sub period of Ketu must be judged in a special way.
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope When it is Good
l. If with a benefic it is good and the health will be good and wealth will be gained. There can be material benefits also. 2. If Ketu is with the lord of Lagna there will be gain and fulfillment of wishes. 3. If in kendra or trikona, gains of material nature. When It Is Bad 4. If Ketu is in the 8th or the 12th (Rahu will be in 2nd or the 6th) there will be mental tensions, diseases, fear of thieves, snakes,separation from mother and enmity with, brother. 5, If in the 2nd or the 7th(Rahu will be in the 8th or the Iagna) ailments. Goats given in charity lessens the trouble. 6. If ketu is with the 8th-lord there will be physical ailments and mental aberrations. 7. Generally the Ketu sub period is to be feared for administrative actions, rheumatic fever and loss of cattle. Ketu Mer Yen Sun Jup Mars
BH Male Ex. 27
R.ahu
Sat Moon
Lagna
In I967 when he began his Ketu sub period in Rahu he underwent training in priestly work and made a career as a successful priest. Here Ketu answers all the needs to be a benefic according to the principles given above. 6.
RAHU VENUS
Standardized Approach of Parashara - I Approach One : 2
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Relation between MDL and ADL 3 4 5
I
From the lagna
From the lagna
From the MDL
From the MDL
If the ADL is in kendra or trikona it is a positive point.
If the ADL is in 6,8,12 it is a negative point.
If the ADL is in kendras or trikona it is a positive point.
If the ADL in 6,8, 12 it is a negative point
If the ADL is in 2nd or 7th house it is a negative point, even fatal.
Or the lith house gains from pious people, birth of son, favours from ad-
Or with Satu- Enjoyments, rn or Mars music, scented diseases, clothes, attainquarrels, ment of separation desires from parents, deaths in family an agonizing ailment
And :.Vith malefics all types of fears, urinary troubles, diabetes, loss of wealth.
Bad for children and spouse and own death can take place. To overcome troubles worship Goddess Durga or Lakshmi
ministration
6
From the MDL
Approach Two ( The condition of MDL and ADL 7 8 9 If debilitated, I combust, in the
If exalted, moolatrikona or in own house in the birth horoscope it is a strong positive point.
If exalted, in moola trikona or in own house in the Navamsha it is a strong positive point
Ceremonies and gains.
As under column 6.
birth horoscope it is a negative point
Bad in many ways. Note: There is lot of controversy about this period but the principie given by Parashara should be followed as safe guide. (See column 2)
If debilitated in the NA V AMSHA it is a negative point
Nothing mentioned but through the application of general principles it cannot be good
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope Ketu
Lagna'
Mer Sun
BH Moon
Male Venus Mars
Ex. 28 Sat (R)
Jupiter
Rahu
Here many of the principles given above apply. In the sub period of Venus he lost his job and had to fight a court case. But he got a opening to earn more as Venus is associated with the 11th lord Mars. Rahu in kendra, and Venus as the 5th lord gave him a child in 1993 though he was married in 1987. The presence of Venus the 12 lord with Mars from Mahadasha had to give bad results in the fonn of loss of job but finally Rahu as kendra lord and Venus as trikona lord improved everything for him. This is how balanced and synthesized results must be ascertained. 7.
RAHUSUN Approach One: Relation ·between MDL and ADL 2 3 4 5 From the From the From the From the From the lagna MDL MDL MDL lagna
Ifthe ADL in kendra or trikona it is a positive point.
If the ADL is in 6,8,12 it is a negat.ive point.
Gain of wealth. If the Sun is with the 9th aspected by the lOth lord or is with the lagna lord, attainment of wishes. Happiness, gain of positJon
Or debilitated, fever opposition, fear of the thefts etc.
I
If the ADL is in kendra or trikona it is a positive
If the ADL is in 6,8,12 it is a negative point.
If the ADL is in 2nd or or 7th house it is a negative point, even fatal
Or3orll gains from administration.
Fever, dysentery, opposition, increase of enemies, fire etc
Critical illness To overcome it offer to Sun God, rice currl, milk
.
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Approach Two (Ibe Condition of MDL and ADL )
6
7
If exalted, in moolatrikona or in own house in the birth horoscope it is a strong positive point
If exalted, in moolatrikona or in own house in the NAV AMSHA it is a strong positive point
If debilitated, combust, in the birth horoscope is a negagive point There can be a controversy about the combustuibof Rahu as it is shadowy planet
If debilitated in the NAVAMSHA it is a negative point
Gain of Wealth and of position
Can be the same as under column 6,
Fears, fevers, thefts etc.
May be the same as under column 8.
9
8
Rahu
Moon
BH Venus Jup Mer
Male
Ex.29
Sat (R)
Lagna Sun
Mars Ketu
His Sun sub period ran from 1991 to 1992 when he suffered business losses. Sun is the 12th lord and both Rahu ad the Sun are aspected by Mars the 8th lord. But he was not ruined as the position of Sun is in kendra from Rahu.
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8. RAHUMOON 1 2
3
4
5
From the lagna
From the lagna
From the MDL
From the MDL
From the MDL
If the ADL is In kendra or trikona it is a positive point in the the 11 th house or in friend's house. Again here the waxing moon will give good results which will decrease if the Moon is waning.
If the ADL is If the ADL in 6,8,12 it is a is in kendra negative trikona it is point. a positive point.
If the ADL
·If the ADL
is in 6,8,I2 it is a negative point.
2nd or 7th house it is a negative point, even fatal
Favours and gains. Generally period of good health.
Not mentioned. But can be bad.
If also weak, fear of animals, thefts in 'ourney diseases of the stomach.
Sudden and untimely death can take place.
.
Or 11, gain of wealth and success.
Approach Two (The condition of MDL and ADL) 6
7
8
If exalted, in moolartikona or in own house in the birth horoscope it is a strong positive point.
If debilitated, If exalted, in combust, in moolatrikona the birth or in own house in the horoscope NAVAMSHA it it is a negative is a strong point. positive point.
Favours and gains of many types
As under 6. 0
Generally as the Moon grows weaker, its results of favourable type decrease.
9 If debilitated inthe NAV AMSHA it is a negative point.
Not good generally.
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65 Venus Mer
Jupiter
Sun Rahu
BH Saturn (R)
Female
Lagna
Ex.30
Mars
Moon
Ketu
Here Rahu is in the lith house and the Moon in the second house is aspected by jupiter, the 5th lord. Her Rahu Moon period (1983-84) of prosperity for her husband when he gained a lot from exports. The Moon is wa~ing here. Further, Rahu & Moon are in kendra 9. RAHU MARS Approaph One:Relation between MDL and ADL 2 3 4 From the lagna
From the lagna
If the ADL is in kendra or trikona it is a positive point. Or in II, recovery of lost land, happiness and enjoyments, material gains, extension of land.
1
s
From the MDL
From the MDL
If ADL is in 6,8,12 it is a negative point.
If the ADL is in kendra or trikona it is a positive point.
If the ADL is If the ADL 6,8, 12 it is is 2nd or a negative 7th house it point. is a negative point,even fatal.
Though nothing specific been mentioned by general principals is bad.
Gain of red clothe(?) Welfare of son, spiritual interest, big lift in one's position of authority, very good if in the army, gain of wealth from brother.
Fear of thieves, pain in the body,snakes. Bad for son and spouse.
.
From the MDL
Laziness danger to life. To overcome it give in charity a bull.
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Approach Two (The condition of MDL and ADL) 6
, 7
rs
,9
If exalted, in moolatrikona or in own house in the birth horoscope it is a strong positive point.
If exalted,in moolatrikona or in own house in the NAVAMSHA it is a strong positive point.
lf debilitated, combust, in the birth horoscope it is a negative point.
lf debilitated in the NAYAMSHA it is a negative point
Or in 11, recovery of lost land, happiness and enjoyments, material gains
Or in 11, recovery of lost land, extension of land, happiness and enjoyments, material gains
Not mentioned but it can be bad.
Same as under column 8.
Mer Rahu
Mars Moon Sun
Venus
BH
Jup
Male S&tum
Ex. 31 Lagna
Ketu
Rahu Mars period was exceedingly good for him. He carne to own more land for his sugar mills and also became the chairman of many local bodies. Then he fought elections for the legislative assembly and won comfortably. Notice here some very subtle features. (a) Rahu is in a benefic rashi of Jupiter with a benefic Mercury and is also aspected by an exalted Jupiter. He also happens to be in the 6th house. (b) The antardasha lord, Mars is in his own house with the I Oth lord Moon of career making.
CHAPTER ELEVEN
STANDARDIZED APPROACH OF PARASHARA - II SUB PERIODS OF RAHU IN THE MAJOR PERIODS OF OTHER DASHAS Examine the condition of the mahadasha lord invariably by applying the well known principles for determining good and strong or bad and weak conditions of these planets. Now apply the principles given below to understand the results of the sub periods of Rabu in the dashas of another planets. Again as in the case of Rabu mabadasha there can bel a standardized approach to the interpretation of the antardasha of Rabu in five ways as given below.
SUNRAHU I Position of Rahu In kendra "trikona from the lagna
2 Condition of Rahu in the NAVAMSHA particularly.
From two months there is fear of thieves and loss of wealth and thereafter happiness.
If in benefic association or
Note: The very start of Sun-RahuRahu is not good dysentery etc.
3. Condition of Rahu Rahu with benefics or with yogakaraka
Or in 3.6.10 from in good lagna there NAVAMISHA. is happiness there is to family recognition. members. favours from honours. administration good luck.
4. Position of Rahu from the MDL Rahu and the MDL well placed.
Or in 3.6.10 II happiness to spouse. children
5. Position of Rahu from the MDL. Rahu and MDL not well placed from each other 8 or 12 imprisonment,
if Rahu is weak loss of position and suffering to family memmbers If in 2 or 7 with their lords fear of premature death. Disease of the skin. dysentery etc.
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Lagna
Ketu
Jup
Moon
BH Female Ex. 32
Mer (R
Sun
Rahu Venus Mars
In 1979-80 she was passing through the period of Sun Rahu. Here Rahu is in the 8th house which is not good and with the 9th lord, Mars representing father in the house of agony or mourning which the 8th house represents. And the Sun, the natural significator of father is in the 9th house of father. From the Sun, Rahu is in the J2th house. Her father died during this period.
MOONRAHU I. Position of 2.Condition of Rahu Rahu in the In kendra NAVAMSHA. trikona from the lagna
Some good results at the start of the dasha but later there is loss of honour, fear and loss of. property. Note: Reverse of the start of the Sun sub period.
If in benefic association or in good iNAVAMSHA, there is recognition, favours from administration.
3.Condition of 4. Position of Rahu Rahu from the Rahu with MDL. Well placed benefics or with yogaIn quadrant, karaka or trine. or in 3,6,10 or II from the lagna
5.Position of Rahu from the MDL Ill placed from each other.
Or in 3,6,10 II happiness to spouse, children If from the Moon, Rahu is 3rd or I Jth, there can be very good spiritual period.
8,12 loss position and unhappiness to family diseases and mental agony. If 2 ,7 physical ailments.
All round success. Favours come from west or south west.
Standarclized Approach of Parashara - II
Ketu
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Lagna
BH Male Ex. 33 Saturn Moon
Jup Mer
Sun Mars
Venus Rahu
Moon Rahu period (1990-91) was the period of a small promotion in his journalistic career. Here the Moon is with the lOth lord Saturn and Rahu is in Virgo with a benefic Venus and in the lOth from the Moon.
MARSRAHU I Position of 2.Condition of Rahu in the NAVAMSHA In kendra trikona from the lagna
Rahu
·Honour, gain of land,/house marriage and birth of children, success in business, foreign journeys. Spiritually a good period.
If in benefic association or in good Navamsha, there is recognition, favours from administration.
3.Condition of Rahu Rahu with benefics or with Yogakaraka. If Rahu is in moolatrikona, exalted or lith from the lagna
4.Position of Rahu from the MDL Rahu and the MDL well placed.
Same as co 1.1
Or in 3,6,10 11 happiness to spouse, children
.
5.Position of Rahu from the MDL. Rahu and MDL not well placed from each other
Here some special points are given. I. If Rahu is in the 8th or 12th from the lagna associated with malefics, dangers of many types like thefts, health
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope upsets, imprisonment etc. 2. If Rahu is in the 2nd house from the lagna, loss of money. 3. If Rahu is in the 7th from the lagna fear of death.
Rahu
Lagna
BH
Male Ex. 34 Moon
Ketu
Sun
Saturn Mer Venus Mars Jupiter
In 1982-83 ':"hen he was running Mars Rahu period he got an excellent promotion in a foreign country as a tax account. He is an American who has mostly been outside his country. Here Rahu is Vrishabha is in an excellent condition,exalte~ according to Parashara, and is in the I Oth house from Mars
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JUPITER RAHU I Position of 2. Condition of Rahu.in Rahu In kendra NAVAMSHA trikona from the lagna exalted, moolatrikona or own house
2.Condition of Rahu Rahu with benefics or with yogakarka
4.Position of Rahu from the MDL Rahu and the MDL well placed.
S.Position of Rahu from the MDL. Rahu and MDL not well placed from each other.
In the first five months gain of wealth, position, long journeys, spiritually a very good period.
Not mentioned separately generally good results can be expected.
Or in 3,6,10 or II happiness to spouse, children
8,12 or with malefics,fears quarrels, diseases. If 2,7 physica! ailment. Do Mrityunjaya
If in benefic association or
in good. NAVAMSHA, there is recognition, favours from administration.
mantra.
Venus
Moon Sun Mer
Ketu
BH An american woman
Ex.35 Mars Rahu Sat
Jupiter (R) Lagna
In Jupiter Rahu she got her first posting in a foreign country in an American diplomatic mission and got her first big job of life. Jupiter, is in the 12th house of foreign country aspected both by the 12th lord Sun and the Moon fanning a gajakesari yoga. Rahu, the planet for foreigners took her to foreign countries. Rahu is in kendra from Jupiter. SATURN RAHU PERIOD: THE NEED FOR CAUTION It should be remembered that Parashara starts the discussion of this period with a warning that it can be troublesome, giving mental
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72
agony, physical ailment, antagonism with sons, loss of wealth, disputes with relations, foreign travel, loss of house/land. SATURN RAHU I.Position of 2. Condition of Rahu Rahu in the In kendra Navamsha trikona from the lagna
3.Condition of Rahu Rahu with benefics or with Yogakaraka
4.Position of Rahu from theMDL Rahu and the MDL. well placed
5.Position of Rahu from the MDL Rahu and MDL.not well placed from.each other
Though nothing specific has been mentioned in the text, applying the principles of astrology it should prove good if not ill associated or ill aspe-. cted
If in Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces it proves ex~eIIeut. Remember this extraordinary exception. Or in II, the beginning of the proves very good but in the middle it proves difficult.
Or in 3,6,10 or II happiness to spouse, children.
Generally it is a trouble some period causing, mental physical and family trouble
If in benefic association or in good Navamsha, there is recognition, favours from administration
If it is with 2nd or 7th lord it cause physical ailments. Do Mrityunjaya.
Rahu 13-01
October 4, 1948 2-48 p.m. Venus Male Lagna 4-27 Sat 8-37 12-13 Ex. 36
Jup 29-31
Mer 11-1~ Mars 27-47 Moon 9-29
Ketu 13-01
Sun 17-56
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73
Saturn Rahu period was from July 1992 to l\fay 1995 I. Here Rahu weii placed from the lagna and in Aries and so well aspected was going to be good period. 2. But Saturn iii placed with the lOth lord Venus in the 8th house was showing some difficulty in job. He was in a government job. 3. He was advised that if he changed job he would get more money but not the higher status he was expecting in his own government job. He did it as advised and has been drawing since 1993 twice. now three times more salary than before.
MERCURY RAHU !.Position of Rlllm In kendra trikona from the lagna. yogakaraka
2.Condition of Rahu in NAVAMSHA.
3.Condition of Rahu Rahu with benefics or with yoga karaka.
4.Position of from the Ral MDL Rahu MDL well placed.
I.In the lith and in Taurus Cancer, Virgo, Aquarius then are many types of gains, recognition of merit in a religious sense and spiritually a v<;ry rewarding period.
If in benefic association or in good Navamsha, there is recognition, favours from administration
If Rahu is in
Or in 3,6.10 8 or 12 with or 11 happi- malefic there ness to exists fear of diseases, spouse. children. loss of honours, mental agony. Ifw or 7 fear of premature death also exists. Worship goddess Lakshmi or in charity in charity white cow or female buffalo
2.1n the begnning there can be some physical suffering but in the end there is happiness.
3,6,10,11 from the lagna and with benefics moves in high circles and spiritually a very rewarding period.
5 .Position of Rahu from the theMDL. Rahu and MDL not well placed from each other
If Rahu is in
8 or 12 frorri. the lagna the results are not favourable.
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope Lagna Moon Venus
Mer Sun
Mars
Ketu Jup
BH Female Ex.37
Rahu
Saturn
This horoscope needs some special treatment. Given below are the negative points first. l. Rahu has two malefic aspects of Saturn and Mars. 2. Mercury with the Sun is aspected by Saturn from the 8th house. Saturn aspects the 5th house while the 5th lord Moon is with 8th lord Ven 1\ Married in 1983 she had series of abortions for seven years after marriage. Now see the positive points. I. Jupiter aspects Rahu in the house of Jupiter. 2. Mercury is in the 5th house from Rahu. In this period she took to intense worship of Lord Krishna in his child form (Bal Krishna) and soon after she became the mother of a boy on Janmastami day, the day of the birth of Lord Krishna (This case has been quoted in K.N.Rao's Planets and Children).
Mercury represents lord Vishnu in Parashari astrology.
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KETIJRAHU !.Position 2. Condition of Rahu in the of Rahu NAVAMSHA. In kendra trikona from the lagna ' exaltation, own house or friend's house If also in 2nd or 3rd from lagna quick gain of money, happiness from foreigners. But the beginning of the
If in benefic association or in good Navamsha, there is recognition, favours from administration.
3.Condition of Rahu Rahu with benefics or with yogakaraka
5.Position of 4.Position of Rahu fr- Rahu from the om the MDL MDL Rahu Rahu and and the MDL not well MDL well placed from placed. each other.
If also in 2nd or 3rd from lagna quick gain of money happiness from foreigners. But the beginning of the antardasha is troublesome.
SeeRahu Ketu period Ketuwill •always be in the 7th fiDm Rahu.
antarda~ha
is troublesome. 0
Saturn (R)
IfRahu is in 8or 12 from the lagna and with melefic urinary troubles, diabetes, fever quarrels. If Rahu is in the 2nd or 7th from the lagna trouble from relations. physical ailment. Do Mritujaya worship Goddess Durga
Lagna Rahu
BH ,Female Ex. 38
Moon
Jupiter Venus Mercury Mars
Sun
Ketu
In her ~etu Rahu period she had an agomzmg experience. Here Ketu in the 7th house of marriage is aspected by a debilitated Mars, here the 8th lord also. Her marriage was nearly settled by had to be called off which for a Hindu girl was a bitter experience.
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76 VENUS RAHU
!.Position 2.Condition of Rahu in of Rahu In kendra the trikona from NAVAMSHA the lagna or or exalted. Happiness, gain of wealth success in journeys.
lf in benefic association good Navathere is recognition, favours from administration
3 .Condition of Rahu Rahu with benefics or with yogakaraka
4.Position of Rahu from the MDL Rahu and the MDL well placed.
5.Position of Rahu from the MDL Rahu andMDLnot well placed from each other.
ln Rahu in 3, 6,10,11 from Lagna vict?ry over enemies and many types of gains in the first five months. The end of its period proves bad for health
Or in 3,6,10 or II hap piness to spouse, children
8,12 and with malefics results are unhappy for oneself parents and enmity with people. lf 2, 7 physical distress. Do Mritunjaya.
Jupiter 18-39 Mars 27-24
Moon Mercury Venus 1-15 14-19 5-51 Sun Sat K~i~ 24-12 21-0R 7-
BH May 9, 1975 12.25 p.m. Delhi Ex.39
Lagna 29-21
Rahu 7-23 Here the sub period lord Rahu in the 5th aspected by MereU!)' and Jupiter both benefics. She ran her Venus Rahu period between 1988 and 1991 in which period she did brilliantly in her studies. We have seen that compared to all other astrological books it is only in the Parashara Hora Shastra that we see vezy specific and subtle points about the interpretation of the dasha are given. Out of so many some which deserve our attention and which need intensive research for many decades are being given separately here in a table.
PART TWO
CHAPTER TWELVE
SOME RESEARCHES SOME ORIGINAL RESEARCHES This part of the book contains some original observations of my guide, K.N.Rao who wanted me to test some of his many hypothesis which I will state one by one and see how they work. It contains many original researches based on series of observations on the basis of which it is possible to evolve replicable techniques of astrological predictions. We have applied it on many horoscopes and found results amazingly correct. It is never possible for any astrologer to give anything like a final word on astrological techniques of predictions yet it is possible to forge methods of predicting with eighty percent accuracy in majority of cases on the basis of what is being given here. Readers may try these techniques.
HYPOTHESIS ONE l. Jupiter conjoined with Rahu and also afflicted by another malefic, say Saturn or Mars gives only daughters as children Or more daughters than sons.
2. This should be ascertained after examining the position of Jupiter from the lagna and its strength. 3. Even if sons are born they may not tum out to be ideal. . This is bein~ tested on series of horoscopes . Sat
Moon BH
Jup Rahu Mer
OOB: Dec 10, 1978 1DB: 4.47 Al\11 POE: COIMBA1DRE
Ketu
C RAJA GOPAL ACHARI
Ex40 Lag Sun Yen
Mars
GRAHA BAIA JUP MARS=88
82
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope
1t is the horoscope of the famous Indian elder statesman and one of the wisest politicians produced by lndia. Here Jupiter with Rahu is also the 5th lord. The aspect of Mars on Jupiter gave to him only one or more than one female children.
Rahu
BH
Lagna Moon
Jawaharlal Nehru Ex 41
Jupiter Ketu
Saturn
Venus Mars Mercury
Sun
GRAHA BALA JUP MARS= 101
107
His only daughter was the world famous Indira Gandhi. A son born to him in 1924 died. As in the earlier case here Jupiter is not exactly with Ketu but with Rahu but technically falls under the RKA (Rahu-Ketu Axis) is aspected by Mars. Here Jupiter is not the 5th lord yet the heavy affliction the natural putrakaraka. does show that an afflicted Jupiter can prevent the birth of sons.
Moon Mer Yen
Sun
BH
Sat Mars Jup Rahu
Male Ketu
Ex42
Lagna Both are among the strongest plnets in Graha Bala
GRAHA BALA JUP MARS= 133
135
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Some Researches Sun Jup Ketu
Navamsha Mars R.ahu Mer
Lag Yen Moon
Sat
I. Unlike the first two cases, here both Jupiter and Mars are among the strong in grahabala and they gave to him only male children. 2. Unlike the first two cases here Jupiter, the 5th lord Jupiter is with Mars and Rahu in a trikona, the 9th house from the lagna. Do these two differences give a valuable clue to the meaning of afflicted Jupiter?
Ketu Jup
Mars Moon
(R)
Mer (R)
BH
Male Sun
Rahu
Ex43 Yen
Stroangest in Graha bala are JUP= 136,MARS=155, SAT= 129
Sat
Lagna
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Sat
'
Mer Rahu
Saptamsha Lagna Ketu
Mars Jup
Moon Ven
Sun
There is neither denial of children in the horoscope not had he any children for many years as a deceit in marriage led him to distrust women. Jupiter under such affliction along with a strong 5th lord Satum might have helped him. But the Sun in the 5th house and retrograde Jupiter with Mars in the 5th house in the Saptamsha was his disinclination to have children.
Jup Sun Ketu
Sat Ven
Mer
BH Male MARCH 24, 1940 EX.44
(R)
Lagna
Mars
Moon Rahu
GRAHABALA SUN• 109,MOON = 154,JUP= 107, VEN= 165
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81
Moon Sat
Ketu
Jup
Saptamsha
Mars Sun
Mer
Lagna
Yen Rahu
Here the Moon and Venus are among the strongest in graha bala. Jupiter under RKA and with the Sun gave him three daughters successively, no sons. All the births took place in the dasha of Rahu. In the Saptamsha Jupiter is afflicted by Mars and Saturn. What we have seen in all these cases, after calculating the graha bala, the affliction to Jupiter gives enough clue to the birth of female children. Some clarity can emerge out if we also concentrate on the position of Jupiter fium the lagna.
TENTATIVE CONCLUSIONS 1. In the frrst case Jupiter is in the 3rd house and debilitated with double affliction.
2. In the second case Jupiter advancing towards its point of debilitation is in the 6th house fium the lagna and afflicted. 3. In the third case Jupiter as the 5thh lord in exalted and in trikona with Mars and he had only sons. Jupiter is also strong in Grah Bala. 4. In the fourth case Jupiter is retrograde 11nd afflicted. He lost the inclination to have children but he would have daughters in the corning years. Here Jupiter is in the I Oth house retrograde which gives us some clue, based on Parashara Hora Shastra's hint that a retrograde benefic can be enigmatic in behaviour. 5. In the fifth case afflicted Jupiter both in the birth horoscope and the Saptamsha but placed in the 3rd house gave him only daughters. Jupiter is weak in Grah BaJa.
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BH Male
Moo~
Ex. 45
Suri Mer
Lagna Sat
Rahu Mar~
Yen
GRAHABALA JUP= 108, MARS=l03, SAT= 138 fLagna Rahu
Saptamsha Mars
Mer Jup Sat
Moon Sun Ketu
Yen
Taking a clue from afflicted Jupiter in the birth horoscope if the Saptamsha is examined and the 5th lord of the Saptamsha in the 8th house under RKA and aspect of Mars on the 5th house of the Saptamsha, the horoscope does not appear to be good for children. He had a daughter born who died. After that his wife had an abortion. This theory of .afflicted Jupiter not proving good for children has been tested on thousands of horoscopes by many of us. But in all cases the Saptamsha prepared on the basis of the chitrapaksha ayanamsha (Labiri's) alone gives correct results. But the Saptarnsha, should be prepared only when the birth time is correct. H necessary, the birth time should be rectified first. It is necessary to remember that even without Rahu joining Jupiter, problems of children should be seen as in the following case.
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83
Ketu
Moon '
Lagna Jup
BH Male
Sun
Ex.46
Rahu Mars
Mars
Yen Sat
Mer
Mer
Rahu
Sun Lagna
Saptamsha
Sat Yen Jup Moon
Ketu
This person married after the age of 35 years and has only daughter. After that he and his wife have had no other child. Thus the results most easily predictable in a very large percentage of cases are: (a)
If more daughters are born, there is less mishap to chi!-
dren. (b) If sons are born in some way or the other it proves unfortunate. But if a S
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See the following three cases given in a table for further at a glance clarification. No. Lagna
Birth
Afflicted Jupiter Under RKA
Saptamsha
Remarks
Libra
June
Along Aq/Leo with
5th house affliCted
One son died, one
I.
21,1933 Jupiter Rahu Mars in Leo. 2.
Capricom
1940
Jup combust and with Ketu
survives.
Afflicted
Had only one son who
died. 3.
Cancer
1933
Jup, Ketu, Mars in Leo
Afflicted
A daughter became widow; and had a son very late.
Since we are discussing Rahu and its assocwtwn with Jupiter it is necessary to examine the 5th house and the 5th lord also of the birth horoscope and the Saptarnsha to arrive at scientifically valid and replicable conclusions. Without such sound and combined approach predictions should not be given. Yet where Jupiter and Rahu are seen together one must proceed cautiously particularly in a count!)' like India where the birth of a female child is still looked upon as a curse by many irrational and bigoted persons.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
GURU CHANDALA YOGA AND ITS VARIATIONS HYPOTHESIS TWO Jupiter's association with Rahu is the well-known guru chandala yoga, by guru we may mean a spiritually respectable person and Rahu the corruptor. In what way does Guru Chandala Yoga manifest can be seen also when Ketu is associated with Jupiter and the RKA covers Jupiter. If a malefic too aspects or joins it become intense. The guru chandala yoga can be from mild non-conformism to intense jealousy and violent vituperative expressions. Jatak Parijat makes a very pointed reference to afflicted Jupiter thus: Jeeve Rahuyute athava Shikhiyute Papakhiste Necehakrita The translation given by Subramanyam Shastri is, " When Jupiter in conjunction with Rahu or Ketu is aspected by malefic planets, the person born will do base acts." For instance in the case of C.Rajagopalchari (Ex. 40) it was very mild and he did attack many of his contemporary leaders for agreeing to the formation of Pakistan as early as in 1942 because he alone had the wisdom and foresight to see it all inevitable. He stuck to his conviction and proved right in I947 when Pakistan was formed after partitioning India. In the case of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru (Ex. 41) it was more intense as it happens in the 6th house of aggressiveness. He was known for his most wild expressions against Hinduism, the faith in which he was born. In the third case (Ex. 42) it became very wild as here exalted Jupiter, as the 5th lord made all his thinking totally perverse and all his expressions t rtally uncouth and vulgar.
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A horoscope like this gives the uncontrollable tendency to be maliciously critical. Back biting and scandal mongering becomes a second nature as tbe 5tb lord, Jupiter exalted governs his mind and intelligence.
Sat
Mars
BH Male
Ex.47 Ketu
Mer Sun Jup Rahu Venus Legna Moon
It also gives to him a son who goes astray while a daughter's marriage too is ruined. All otber details can be examined and proper counselling done but even such counselling will fail when he runs into bad period. There is an inevitability in a case like this. Some shocks of life alone will help him overcome all virulent malicious tendencies. Note: See the intensity here witb Jupiter under triple affliction.
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Checklist To Be Used to See the bad effects of this yoga. The Hypothesis For each Lagna the Guru Chandala Yoga can have different meaning. It can be tabulated thus (fill in the blank columns after seeing the horoscope) Lagna
Jupiter Owns which houses and placed
where
See how Rahu or Ketu gets associated with Jup and in which house. Rahu's
If another malefic influences
the gum chandala yoga(Mars or Saturn mostly.)
Calculate the graha bala of Jupiter and concerned planets (Rough calculation will do).
Examine how intense is the gum chandala yoga. See when Jupiter or sub periods of RKA is Coming
association is more pertinent.
Aries
I
·,
9,12
Taurus
8,11
Gemini
7,10
Cancer
6,9
Leo
5,8
Virgo
4,7
Libra
3,6
Scorpio
2,5
Sagg.
1,4
Capricorn
3,12
Aquarius
2,11
Pisces
1,10
I !
There can be some vanatlons of guru chandala yoga which begin to show their effect right .from the birth. EXCEPTIONS Hypothesis: The guru chandala yoga gets toned down considerably if benefics join the Jupiter Rahu or Ketu combination. See an instance.
The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope Ketu
Saturn
BH Male 1936 Ex. 48
Ven Jup Mer
~~:~
Lagna
Mars
Sun
Here marriage and happy with two sons is the story of his life. Benefics in the 5th seem to have changed the entire effect of the guru chandala yoga. See another instance.
Lagna Ketu BH Female
1921 Moon
Ex. 49
Ven Mars Sun Jup rvter Sa Rahu
Married become mother of five children, widowed, entered politics, lived with a man younger to her in age. Happy, wealthy, nonconformist. The fury of guru chandala yoga never manifested her life exept in mildly.
Guru Chandala Yoga and Its Variations See another exception Sat Mars
Moon
Sun
Jup (R) Rahu
BH Male
Ketu Mer
Ex. 50
Ven
Lagna A highly well placed person, religious, with happy married life and children. See the aspects of two benefics, Venus and Mercury on Jupiter and Rabu.
-
Sat (R)
Ketu
BH Female 1972
Ex. 51 Rahu Jup
Lagna Moon MPr
Venus Sun Mars
Not married yet (1995) but the guru chandala yoga in the 3rd house has made her the only child of her parents.
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Mer
Yen Sun BH
Ketu
Sat Moon Jup Mars Rahu
Male
Ex. 52 Lagna Has Only daughters. The Marriage of one daughter is already ruined. Has been highly disrepectful of people very senior to him in age when he enjoyed some power. In the process has ruined himself but has amassed lot the wealth in the process.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
RAHU AND CHILD BIRTH FIRST THE SANPSHOT VIEW Rahu has been treated only as destroyer generally, a demon who devours children because in the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra he has been given the role of a snake if associated with the 5th house and is said to represent the curse of snake obstructing the birtb of a child. Is Rahu's role limited to preventing the birth of children only? Some astrologer of Junagarh in the state of Gujarat, according to my guide, used Rahu for more positive prediction like child birth though he never revealed his research if he had done it Similarly' we have heard about an astrologer of Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh who too used Rahu for predicting some very good and optimistic events. Here in this chapter we are showing how Rahu can have a positive role in child birth. To Understand this research prepare: a) The birth horoscope and Saptamsha if the birth time is correct on the basis of the chitrapaksha ayanamsha (Lahiri's) b) Now note the transit position of Rahu at the time of the birth of the child. c)
Prepare the sapatamsha position of the transit Rahu.
d) Take the 5th, 9th and the 12 the aspects of Rahu in transit, invariably. Therefore, for the purpose of this part of the research keep the Saptamsha table before your eyes, always, remembering that in Saptamsha even seconds of a planet count for accuracy.
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Saptamsha TABLE
I
PARTS DIM
I
I2 I3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
I I
s
11 12 - --
I
8
3
10 5
12
7
2
9 14
11
17 2
9
4
11
6
1
8
3
10 5
12 7
12 '51
25
10 5
12 7
2
9
4
11
4.
17 08
34 4
11
6
1
8
3
10 5
5.
21
43
5
12 7
2
9
4
11
6.
25 42 51
6
1
8
3
10 5
7.
30 00
00 7
2
9
4
11
1.
04
17 08
2.
08
34
3.
25
3
6
6
6
6 11
8
12 7 12
9
1 j8
3
10
12 7
2
9
4
11
1
3
:w
5
12
8
Moon Sun Venus Sat Mar \1er (R) Jup Ketu
Rahu BH Male
...
Ex 53 Lagna
Rahu in Transit on Sept. 22, 1990 was m at 12-7m Capncorn when the first child was born which means in the 5th house from the lagna. When the second child was born on June 17, 1992 Rahu was 6-54 in Sagittarius in the 5th house of the saptamsha. Ven
Moon
Rahu
Sun Saptamsha Lagna
Jup
Ketu
Mars Mer
Sat
Rahu and Child Birth Sat (R)
93
Ketu
BH Father Ex.54
Jup
Lagna
Yen
::.un Rahu Mer
Lagna Sat (R)
Rahu
Moon
Mars Moon
BH Son 21 Oct, 1967
Jup Ven
Sun Mer Ketu
Mars I
Son's Rahu is in the 5th house of the father. Mars
5th
BH ·
9th
Father
Ex 55
Moon
-
Jup
Lagna
Note: Gochar RKA over any one of the following:- (See Ex. 55 i nd 56) I . The Lagna and its lord. 2. The 5th house and its lord 3. The 9th house and its lord.
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Sun
Mars 9th
Jup
BH Mother Ex.56
Lagna
5th
Rahu
Ketu
First child Second
A Son July 18, 1923
Son Rahu
Ketu
Ketu
' Third
Ketu
Son,
The last child also a son July 19, 1942
0
Rahu
Rahu
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What is being stressed here is that the RKA (the abbreviation we are using for Rahu Ketu axis must touch one of the six points of parents (Ex. 56 to 59), particularly if it is a male birth is our tentative observation though we shall show later in detail that if this is refined the results we get are much more precise. We are first taking only a snapshot. view of the birth of a child, particularly a male child caused by transiting RKA which must touch one of the six points we have mentioned here only in those cases where the birth of a child is promised and dasha favouring such a birth is running. We are not suggesting that the transit of Rahu will ever take precedence over the dasha or other relevant factors. Our simple thesis is that Rahu is not merely destructive of child birth but is indicative of the arrival of a child in the lives of married couples in orthodox families or of even those societies where unwed women are allowed to become mothers. This research helps us time the marriage of women with the transit of Rahu when the normal time of marriage has arrived. It becomes necessary to stress repeatedly that all planets have to have both positive and negative roles, Stressing merely the negativity of Rahu's transit is to forget that all planets represent avatars who must have all the three, the creative (the Brahma role) the protective (the Vishnu role) and the destructive (the Rudra role) functions. To overlook this is to forgot the very basics of Parashara astrology which speaks of all planets being representative of ten avatars.
We will show that while in K.N.Rao's "Planets and Children" the double transits of both Saturn and Jupiter have been made use of for timing the birth of children, it is necessary to stress that along with those two major planets, Rahu too has a very positive role in the birth of children. Therefore, to complete the picture we will take up later all the three major planets. Here we are first showing only the role of Rahu is transit and its significance.
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Ketu
Mars
\
5th Sat
BH Father June 13, 1941 Ex. 57
9th
Rahu
Lagna
Sat
Rahu
Lagna
Daughter Feb. 17, 1971
Jup
The Daughter's Rahu is on the 5th lord of the father. These examples have been given to show that only taking the negative view of Rahu, as people do in the case of all malefics, is to do lop-sided astrology. Astrologers must develop the habit of seeing the brighter side of a planetary combination. What is given traditionally for Rahu has been given earlier. For child birth, generally Rahu has not been given any positive role. Yet :we have found from our experience that Rahu invariably gets connected with any of the following in birth horoscope. First we are giving a snapshot view only. Five instances have been- given. some more examples can be given from well known cases.
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9th H
Lagna Saturn Indira Gandhi Ex. 58
Moon
5th
Mars
Yen Ketu
Saturn
Rahu First Son Aug 20, 1944
lagna Jup
1. Son's Rahu is in the lagna of the mother. 2. The Saturn of the son is aspecting the 5th lord of the mother, Mars in Leo. 3. The Jupiter of the son is on the 5th lord of the mother.
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Rahu
The secon\l son of Indira Gandhi Lagna
Dec. 14,1946
Ketu
RKA the son is along the 5/11 axis of the mother.
Lagna
BH Father 9th Mer
Ex. 59
5th RKA of the son in along the 5/11 axis of the Father Rahu
Jup (R)
Son
Lagna
Sept. 12, 1986
Sat
Ketu
CHAPTER FIFIEEN
RAHU AND CURSES FOR CHILD BIRTH We are presenting two sides of Rahu and child birth. It is well known that Rahu which represents curses has been dealt with specially in the Parashara Horashastra for curses attaching to childbirth and not for other events. Rahu, the shadowy planet, is that curse is of course a view we are discussing here. We have already shown through our research the positive side of Rahu which becomes an important factor in causing child births. We will now show how Rahu represents the curses of so many persons preventing the birth of children or causing loss or death of children. What Parashara says is being given here. The pivotal principles around which the problem of childlessness revolves are (1) A weak Jupiter, the natural significator of children, the 5th lord, the 7th lord and of course the lagna lord. (It should be remembered that a weak lagna lord or Iagna is a life long handicap for almost any type of achievement.). and
(2) What can cause childlessness is the presence of strong Rahu, Mars, Sun and Saturn in the 5th house. We are not sure if it is necessary for both conditions to be present. It has been seen by us that weakness in this area can have many varieties. It can be seen in some examples which will be given later. CURSE OF SERPENTS The word used in the text is putrakhsaya which can mean both childlessness or destruction of children as a result of the curse of serpent in the previous birth. In this the role of Rahu has been shown as primary in nine ways: l.Rahu in the 5th aspected by Mars. 2. Rahu in the 5th house in the Rashi of Mars. 3. Fifth lord with Rahu and Saturn in the 5th house with the Moon or the aspect of Moon.
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4. Three factors are combined here: putrakaraka (Jupiter) with Rahu: weak fifth lord: and the lord of lagna with Mars.fNote here all the three must be having malefic association.) 5. Again three factors are combined: Jupiter with Mars, Rahu in the ascendant and the 5th lord ill placed in 6,8, or 12. 6. Now two factors are: the 5th lord Mercury (can apply only to Taurus or Aquarius) should be with Mars and in the Navamsha of Mars and Rahu and Gulika in the lagna. 7. Again two factors are taken: the fifth should have the rashi of Mars(can be Cancer or Sagittarius as lagna) and the 5th lord with Rahu or with Mercury or aspect of Mercury. 8. The fifth house should have Saturn, Sun, Mars, Mercury, Rahu and Jupiter. (It is not clear whether all these should be present or some of them with Rahu being there.) And the 5th lord and the lagna lord should be weak. 9. Lagna lord with Rahu, 5th lord with Mars, putrakaraka Jupiter also with Rahu. In the account given in all the nine combinations for the curse of serpent, it is Rahu which has been given the pivotal role thus, if we analyze. 1. Rahu should be with the 5th house or the 5th lord in five cases(l,2,3,7,8 above Sl. Nos.)
2. Rahu should be in the lagna or lagna lord (5,6 and 9 above Sl Nos.) 3. Rahu with Jupiter. In all the nine cases Rahu is an important cause for childlessness or death of children.
RAHU'S ASSOCIATION WITH CURSES OF KITH AND KIN This can be explained briefly in a tabular way showing the important points. The curses of father mother, brother, maternal uncle, pious persons, wife,ghost(evil spirits). We have rearranged the principle given in the book in the table below to show how the scheme of affliction includes, 6,8,12 houses, the lagna, the fifth house and along with Rahu some specific house/planet becomes important.
Rahu and Curses for Child Birth
Whose
Father
101
2
3
4
5
6
Rahu Com men to AIL
One of the trika houses (6,8,12 houses)
Addition a! planet specific to a
Malefics in the Lagna in some cases.
Malefics in the 5th house,
I
Rahu a)Rahu and Jup in the 8th or with 12*, b) Sun in the 8th c) 6th lord in the 5th house
I
curse.
I) I Oth lord in the 6th 2)Jupiter with Rahu
a)Sun, Mars and Saturm b )Malefics
a)Satum Mars and Sun (a) Saturn,
5th lord with Rahu
Note: Rahu represents curse: Sun represents father: 8th or 12th house represents previous birth, The I Oth lord is the Shraddha (or oblations which Hindu son must offer to his father, If he fails to do it he has to suffer it Mother
Rahu a) 4th lord and lagna lord in trika houses, b) Sun, Sat Mars Rahu (one or two or all perhaps) in 8th Conjoined with Mars and Rahu,
a)4th lord with Mars, Saturn, Rahu, b) Rahu in the 4th house, c) Waning Moon in the 7th house,
a)Sun Moon b) Cancer lagna with Mars and Rahu, c) Mars Rahu Saturn Sun (one or more is not clear) d) Lagna between two rnalefics,
a)Fifth lord in 5th or 9th house with Moon 'Saturn Rahu Mars b) Sun and Moon c)Saturn d) Moon and Sat e) Mars Rahu, Sun Saturn
Note: Notice, the importance of the Moon, the 4th house and the 8th and 12 houses, Under the curses of uncles only maternal and not paternal uncles have been discussed in the Parashara Hora Shastra, Note: Mercury represents uncles,
Saturn
Rahu Mars, Mercury, Jupiter
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102 Pious
Rahu
a)9th lord in a)Rahu in the 8th. the sign b)12th lord . of Jupiter. in 5th along b)9th lord in with Rahu debility. or aspected c) Jupiter by Rahu in debility c )5th lord in d)Rahu in 6,8,12houses. the 9th d)Rahu Jup house inthe 12th house.
I 1
a)Rahu in the lagna •b)Jupiter Saturn in lagna.
a)Jupiter Mars Saturn . b)Rahu
Note: The 9th house and its lord along with Jupiter represnts piou"s people. The presence of 12th lord in the 5th house shows the curse of a previous life causing trouble with children. Brother Rahu
a)Lagna lord and 5th lord in 8th house. b)l2th house has Mars and Mer. c)3rd lord in the 8th house.
a)3rd lord in the 5th house with Mars b) Rahu Saturn e)Jupiter in 5th with Rahu Saturn or their aspects. d)Virgo or Gemini in the 5th house.
Note: Mars, 3rd lord are well known but it is not clear how Virgo and Gemini become important. Gemini being the 3rd house of the zodiac is explainable. Wife
Rahu
a)5th and 7th lord in 8th. b )8th lord in 5th house. c )Malefics in the 12th. d)Jupiter in in the 12th.
a)Malefics in 2nd house. b)Satum, Venus in 7th house c)Mars in th~ 2nd. d)Mars in the 9th house.
a)Malefics b) Sun Rahu c)Rahu
a)Rahu Moon in the rashi of Venus (can apply only to Gemini and Capric. as asc. b)Venus, Saturn Rahu in it or aspect on it. c) Sat
Rahu and ~s for Child Birth
HB
Note: Venus, the houses of Venus, the 7th house, the 7th lord represent marriage. Mars represents mangalya( conjugal bliss) and also violence. Some astrologers take Mars also as wife. Note 2: The 2nd house is 8th from the 7th house which. is why in the curse of a wife this house comes into prominence. Curses of Evil Spirits The curse of evil spirits in Parashara preventing the birth of children should be made note of for the diagnosis of female diseases also. Here five houses and seven planets becomes key factors. Houses I
Sun
Moon Venus or Jup with Rahu co nnected with
Saturn and Moon
5
With Satm 1
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Rahu
Venus or Jup with Rahu connected with Saturn and Moon b)Jup and Rahu (also in the lagna accordin to one text)
Venus or Jup with Rahu connected with Saturn and Moon
Venus or Jup with Rahu co nnected with Saturn and Moon b)Sat alone
Venus or Jup with Rahu connected with Saturn and M"'aon b)Rahu and Jupiter c) Rahu alone.
with Sun
Rahu alone
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104 Houses
Sun
7 8 is the house curses from lagna
Sun alone. (Could be other planets.
12 is the house of curses from the 5th house.
Moon
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Rahu
Waning Jupiter here.
Mars here
Jupiter and Rahu (also in the lagna according to one text)
Rahu and Jupiter
..
Note:lf the lagna lord ts m the 8th there I~ trouble from evtl spmts here too.Treat the 8th and the 12th house as trouble spots.
Some Examples Which May Show Such Curses It is not possible for any astrologer to insist that a particular combination denying the birth of child or other types of troubles with children is the result of a particular curse only. For our research it is enough if the presence of the combinations given here proves either denial of child birth or trouble with children. Our purpose will be served thus by showing the examples in some horoscopes given below. Saturn Rahu
Venus
Lagna
BH Mother's Shrap
Mars Mer Sun
Female : Feb 10, 1945. No child at all. Ex.60
Moon Ketu
Jupiter
1. Mother's shrap are visible in a variant form as the 4th lord, Venus is being aspected by Saturn the 12th lord and Jupiter from a trik house.
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2. Saturn and Rahu in the 5th as being aspected by the Moon (mother) which is waning.
3. The 5th lord with two malefics in the 12th house is a generally well known combination for denial of children. 4. Jupiter the natural significator is ill placed in the 8th house. 5. The lagna lord, Saturn is weak because of affliction. 6. The seventh lord in the 12th is again ill placed. Note: Thus the general principles combined with specific combinations for shrap working always. Jup (R)
BH
Rahu
Female. Shrap of Evil Spirit Ex.61 Mars
Moon Ketu Sun Mer Lagna Sat Ven
1. Rahu alone in the 5th house.
2. Waning Moon though not in the 7th house, is aspecting the 5th house.
3. Jupiter is in the 8th house. 4. Jupiter is aspecting the 12th house. The most dreadful is the presence of Saturn and Venus in the lagna with the 9th aspect of Rahu on it.
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
RAHU AND FATALITY Rahu is generally associated with fatality which cannot be overlooked by any astrologer. We can look at it both in the dasha running and in the transit of Rahu. If these two seem tcr combine at the time when the astrologically calculated span of life seems to be reaching its point of terminus, the maraka seems to manifest in clearest way. Let us start with an example in which both the dasha and the transit of Rahu makes it clear. Moon
Rahu
Mars Rahu
Jupiter
(tr.)
BH Sun Date of d~ath: 2nd week of September 1984 ~ercury Male Ex.62 Saturn
Lagna
Venus Ketu atu (tr.)
In transit Rahu was in Taurus on natal Mars and was aspecting the lagna lord Venus in the 12th house by 5th aspect. Saturn in tum was in the lagna, on natal Ketu and aspecting Rahu. He was passing through Rahu Saturn. The mahadasha lord and the antardasha lords were 6/8 also in transit on the day ofhis death. It will be seen that when the transiting RKA is over natal RKA it is generally a difficult period if the dasha is not favourable.
See this in the following.
Rahu and Fatality
107 Jup Sun Yen
Mer Mars
Rahu (tr.) Ketu Sat
BH John Kennedy Ex. 63 Rahu Ketu (tr.)
Moon
Lagna
Kennedy was shot dead on 22 November 1963 when transiting RKA was over his natal RKA. See a similar instance of a young man who met with a motor cycle accident and died on June 12, 1991. The horoscope with the transit position of RKA gives us clear indication of the fatality of the event. Died in the Major period of Venus and the Sun period of Mercury. Mars
Lagna Jup Yen
Male" Birth Horoscope 15 Dec. 1973 11.59 a.m. Jullundhur J'y li<1
Rahu
Sun Mer
Ketu Sat (R)
Moon
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope Mer SliD Moon
Ven Mars Jup
Death June 12, 1991
Sat (R)
Ketu
Rahu
The transit ofRKA over the lagna and the 7th house is also seen to be quite fatal Jupiter BH Moon Mahatma Gandhi Rahu Birth Horoscope Ketu Ex.65 Saturn
~
Mars ·Mer
SliD
Here the transit RKA is over the lagna and the 7th axis. It was · also his sadhe sati. Rahu
Mere Ven
Killed on
Jan.30, 1948
Saturn IRl Mars (R)
Sun
Jupiter
Ketu
Lagna Sat
Rahu and Fatality
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See again in the case of Sanjay Gandhi who died on June 23rd, 1980 in aeroplance accident.
Rahu
BH Sanjay Gandhi
Saturn (R)
Dec14, 1946 Lagna
Moon· Ex.66 Sun Mer Ketu
Mars
Jupiter Venus
It was also his sadhe sati and the Transit RKA is over lagna. Sun
Venus
Rahu Death June 23, 1980 Ketu
Mere Jupiter Saturn Mars
Moon
RAHU VENUS AND VENUS RAHU PERIODS The dasha periods of Rahu Venus and Venus Rahu are very difficult to interpret and very risky for any astrologer to jump into a hasty conclusion. This must always be checked very properly through two well known methods of the composite technique we now use. The first is to check it through the scheme of Parashara in the horoscope and then in the divisional charts. The second is to cross check it through other dashas like Jaimini's or the Yogini Dasha. If it is not done there is always the lurking fear of predicting some" thing which is not easily visible.
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The MYstery of Rahu in a Horoscope
These periods are the biggest astrological traps one should become aware of and fear. It is always better to understand all these points through example charts instead of merely appreciating them theoretically. Here is one example. Saturn
Jup
Lagna
Ketu
BH Male July 26, 1938 11-30 p.m. Ex.67
Mars Sun Moon Venus 21-22 Mer
Rahu 01-22 This is the horoscope of a top govermnent officer of India who asked in 1990 about his career.' His Venus dasha was running. From July 1990 his Rahu sub period was starting. Apparently the Rahu sub period does not promise much as he is placed in the 8th house fium the lagna. Venus as the lord of the 7th house is the position giver, though also a maraka if the span of life is coming to an end. We were concerned about his job prospects and not death here in this case. Venus is with a benefic, Mercury and is being aspected by another benefic Jupiter. What was the role of Rahu in the 8th? It is the house of intrigues and he was a first rate intriguer. No one can reach a top position without a consummate ability to intrigue. He had a strong rival whom he had always outwitted. The question had to be examined closely. Rahu in Scorpio is not a good house but is receiving no bad aspect. Most important aspect of it is that Rahu as the sub dasha lord was in a kendra from the mahadasha lord, Venus. Then the nakshatras in which both of these lords were placed were examined. Venus in his own nakshatra was excellent while Rahu in the nakshatra of Jupiter was still better as Jupiter the lord of luck was very well placed in the house of gains, the lith. Now the Navamsha became an important factor.
See this.
Rahu and Fatality
Ill
Mer Lagna Rahu
Saturn Navamsha
Moon
Ketu Ven Sun
Jupiter
Mars
Here again both Venus and Rahu are in kendras and their position has improved. Venus aspects the lOth house and Rahu in the lagna, Cancer is lOth from the mahadasha lord. Then finally the transits had to be examined on the sarvasastakvarga in July 1991. 19
31
Moon Sun 38 Ketu 30
24 9, July 1991
Saturn 36 Rahu 34
22
24
Mer Jup 28 Ven Mars 23 28
Venus was in the Leo with the lagna lord forming a rajayoga. Rahu in a strong 9th house (see the sarvastaka points) was also in trikona from Venus in the first week of July 1991 when he got selected for a big post in the Customs service of the Government of India. Note: The deceptive Rahu in the 8th could have misled many person .
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope Ketu
'Mars
Moon
BH A woman Sun Venus 22-20 Saturn Mer Here Rahu placed in the 12th house urn from the 3rd house of siblings. She dasha of Rahu Venus from 1988 to 1991. in the nakshatras of the Moon in the 8th brother met with a car accident and died in
Ex. 68
Jupiter
Lagna
Rahu 23-02
is being aspected by Satwas passing through the Both Rahu and Venus are house of mourning. Her May 1990.
For confmnation of the event see the drekkana. Mercury Moon Rahu Lagna
Drekkana Sun Saturn Mars
Jupiter Ketu
Venus
Here Rahu is with the 6th lord the Moon, the lord of accidents and is being aspected by Jupiter the 2nd and the II th lord. But Venus debilitated and in the 8th house again receives the aspect of Saturn who is with Mars, the 3rd lord. The person who died was her younger brother. See the third example where the Navamsha clarifies the position.
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Rahu and Fatality
Ketu
Moon
BH A woman
Ex. 69 Mars Venus Mer 17-0 Sat Sun Jupiter
Lagna
Rahu 04-45
She was running Rahu Venus period from 1981 to 1984. Rahu is in the nakshatra of the Sun the lagna lord excellently placed in the 2nd house Virgo which according to some authorities is his moolatrikona rashi. Saturn the 7th lord aspects Rahu. Venus in the 4th house with Jupiter the 5th lord is in the nakshatra of Mercury who is also placed in the 5th house. The focus of the planets on the 5th house was pointing towards maternity. Marriage had to precede in this case of an orthodox Hindu woman. Now see the Navamsha
Mars
Jupiter
Lagna Moon
Rahu Navamsha Mer Ketu Venus
Sun
Saturn
Venus the 5th lord is in the 7th house of marriage here. Rahu is excellently well placed in the 9th house and gets aspected by the lagna lord Mercury. She was married in October 1983. The aspect of Saturn as the 7th lord in the birth horoscope on Rahu and the placement of Venus in the 7th from the Moon are also indicators of marriage.
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The Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope The Fourth Example Jupiter Moon
Saturn (R)
BH Male Ja•.11,1916 Venus 11·44D••• 27..()5 '-IIIIi, Sri La•b Rahu M.G.
16-26 Mer
Ra••c•• ..ra• Es. 70
Sun
Saturn
Ketu
Mars
(R) L.agna
Mer
Mars Rahn Lagna Jupiter
Navamsha Moon
Sun
Ketu
Venus
We can go deeper. Here is the example of the late M.G. Ramachandran, the first actor politician of the world to ride to a high office on the crest of tremendous popularity. He was a phil· anthropic, socially progressive politician. In the period betwee11 1916 and 1989 he was passing through the dasha of Rahu Venus. See the horoscope. Rahu is with Venus the 2nd lord of death, Venus sub period could not have been.good. In the Navamsha Venus is debilitated and is being aspected by Saturn the 7th and the 8th lord. Rahu is in the malefic company of Mars and is also being aspected by Saturn. Thus Saturn aspects both the mahadasha and the antardasha lord. Rahu is in the nakshatra of the Moon in the seventh bouse in the birth horoscope while Venus is in the nakshatra of retrograde Mars, the 3rd and the 8th lord in the 12th house. MGR as he was
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known lost 'his power of speech and had gone to USA for treatment but could not recover. He died in December 1987. We can take up these four horoscopes and evolve some parameters in a table. Case Rahu how Nu· placed mber from the lagna and Venus
One
Ex. (67)
From lagna 8th and from Ven 4th
Two In 12th Ex.
.
from/lagna
(68)
Rahu placed in the nakshatra of which lord
Jupiter the lord of the 9th, in the lith house Moon who is in the 8th house..
Venus how placed from the lagna and Rahu
Venus placed in the nakshatra of which lord
How is the Nav Rahu
Fromlagna Own 5th house nakshand from tra Rahu lOth house
In lagna
11th from Venus
house, a
trikona.
From lagna Moon In D-3 4th and StJ who is in in the from Rahu the 8th 4th house house
3rd from Rahu.
in the 5th house, a trikon L
From Lagna 5th conjoined with Rahu
Mars, retrograde in the 12th.
r Four From lagna Ex 5th house (70) conjoined with Ven.
Moon who is in the 7th.
the Nav Ven
1
Thm From lanp Sun who is in From lagna Mcrcui'J 9th the 5th in 4th and who is house Ex. 2nd and (69)
How is
Venin 4th own house. In 8th, debility in D-3 In the 7th house.
.
Affiicted
Weak and affiicted
The parameters that can be evolved are: I. In the birth horoscope they should be well placed and well aspected.
2. They should be in the nakshatras of planets who themselves are well placed and have good lordship. 3. Their position should be. good in the relevant divisional horoscope also. 4. Their Navamsha should be good.
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VENUS RAHU PERIODS.
We can now go deeper by taking up three interrelated horoscopes and examine- first the Venus Rahu periods. Rahu 24-06
Jupiter (R)
Lagna
Saturn (R) Ketu Moon
BH A woman
!Mer (R)
Ex. 71
Mars
Sun Venus 15-59
Ven
Lagna Sun
Rahu
Moon
Mars
Navamsha D-9
Jupiter
Mer
Ven Rahu
Ketu
Mars
Lagna
Moon
Mer·
Dwadshamsha D-12. Sun Jup
Sat
Kctu
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This young women ran her Venus Rahu period from 1974 to 1977 during which period her father, a police officer enjoyed immense powers during the national emergency of 1975 during the regime of Indira Gandhi. 1t is well explained by the exalted Venus with Rahu in the Dwadashamsha. But see it in the birth horoscope where the story is rather tick!ish. Venus is debilitated here and is in the nakshatra of the Moon which is badly placed in the 6th house. Rahu is •in the 12th house from the lagna though in Gemini. Rahu is in the nakshatra of Jupiter who is retrograde ninth lord in his own house. The mahadasha lord, Venus is also aspecting the 9th house of father. ln the Navamsha Venus and Rahu both are in the 3rd house aspecting the 9th house. They are being aspected by debilitated Jupiter, by Mars from the 12th house and Saturn from the 6th house.
During this period her father her father enjoyed immense power but ran into serious trouble and was suspended. He nearly lost his job. Later when he was reinstated he could not regain the glory of his earlier years when he had enjoyed immense powers.
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Ketu Sun Mer
Birth Horoscop or a male Ex. 72
Rahu 13-48 Lagna
Jupiter Moon Sat
Lagna
Mer Ven
Ketu
Navamsha
Mars Sun Sat
Rahu
Jupiter Moon
Moon Ketu
Mer
Dwadashamsha . Sun Rahu
Ven
Lagna
Sat
Mars
Jupiter
See Venus and Rahu in all the three charts. In the birth horoscope they placed in 6th and 12th from the lagna and are 1!7 from
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each other. Venus is in he nakshatra of Rahu and Rahu in the nakshatra of Venus. Venus is in the 4th house from the Moon, representing the mother and is aspected by Saturn who is also the 6th lord of diseases. His mother was ill during the Venus Rahu period between 1993 and 1996. In the Navamsha again they are in same position from the lagna and from each other but both are vargottama. 1t gave him prosperity because of this strength of both of these from "foreign sources. Again the Moon in the Navamsha is vargottama and again Venus is in the 4th house from the Moon but in the 12th from the lagna.
ln dwadashamsha Rahu is in the 3rd house of the longevity of parents, and Venus aspects the 4th house from the lOth house. The 4th house is again representing mother. But Venus and Rahu are 6/ 8 from each other. Here again Venus is in the 4th house from the Moon. His mother died in July 1995. Sun
Ven 13-45
Lagna Sat Birth Mer
Horoscop~
Ketu
Male
Rahu 4-46
Ex. 73
Moon
Jupiter
Mars
(R)
(R)
Mer
Jupiter
Rahu NavaiDllha
Venus Mars. Ketu Moon
Sat
Lagna
Sun
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He was a rich landlord and was successful in politics. He was also in the Central cabinet of India. From 1988 to 1991 he was running the dasha of Rahu Venus. ln the birth horoscope Rahu is in the 12th house from the lagna in the nakshatra of the Sun who is the 7th lord. Venus is in the 3rd house of journey from the lagna and is being aspected by retrograde Jupiter, the maraka, retrograde Mars from the 8th house and also Saturn who is also the 12th lord. In the Navamsha Rahu and Venus are 1!7 from each other again aspected by Mars, Venus and the Moon all trika lords. Rahu is being aspected by Jupiter from the 7th house.
He was travelling for political campaign and was shod dead in November 1989. The dasha sequence was Rahu-Venus-Jupiter-Satum. Rahu and Venus are marakas as we have already seen. Jupiter as the second lord and Saturn as the 12th lord intensified the maraka propensities of this period. On the day of his death, November 23, 1989 Rahu was in Capricorn over natal Rahu, a point of fatality we have already pointed earlier. Venus was in Sagittarius in the 12th from transitting Rahu. With this example we will conclude the discussion of the periods of Rahu Venus with the warning that these periods should not be interpreted in haste.
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
CONCLUSIONS It has been stated many times in the book that every planet has to fulfil all the three functions the creative, the protective and the destructive. Rahu cannot be and is not any exception to this rule. Enough examples have been given in the book to show all the three aspects.
They can be summed up briefly. Note: In this book we have so far not gone into any discussion of the nakshatras in which Rahu is placed. How it influences the results is well known to Hindu astrologers. In this chapter we will show how effective it is. 1 PLACEMENT,
(a) Examine the placement of Rahu from the lagna in all cases. It appears that it is the primary and starting point for the analysis of the effects of Rahu. (b) Next in importance must come the house occupied by Rahu. Good or bad rashis like Aries, Taurus have a very clear meaning in the nature of results that can be expected from such Rahu. See in this instance. Mer
Sun Venus
Jupiter
Ketu
Male April 16, 1954 01-55-22 AM Ex. 74 Lagna Rahu 25-28 Mars
Sat (R)
Moon
His Rahu dasha started in 1973 when he migrated to the USA Rahu in the 12th had to do that. The association of Mars, the 4th lord gave him a foreign residence. Mars also being lith lord took
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him into business in a foreign country. Mars.here is in the nakshtra of Venus. No wonder he did business in Venusian line, which was hotel management in a foreign country.
Thus the frrst step is to combine the results of the placement from the rashi and the nature of the house and examine the nakshatra in which Rahu is placed. 2 OCCUPATION (a) Rahu must act as the lord of the house where he is placed. If Rahu say, in the case of Leo lagna is placed in Scorpio, it must act both like Mars and the 4th lord, 4th lord only and not the 9th
lord,which the lord of Aries, Mars also is.
Male Dec. 12, 1961 Jup Moon
~~
Rahu 28-20
01-30 a.m. Ex.75
tJI&rs Sun Ven Mer
Lagna
His Rahu dasha was from 1975. Rahu in the lith and in Cancer is excellent. It is in the nakshatra of Mercury, the lOth lord of distinction: The aspect of the Sth lord Saturn, and the benefic Jupiter gave him an excellent education in management for distinction in the life.
Thus Rahu does not act as the lord of two houses as Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn always do. Here Rahu gave all that Moon should have given him as the lith lord. (b) Ont of all the positions, Rahu in the 6th or the lith has always proved to be generally very good. Better if associated with yogakaraka planets or benefics. Less effective if otherwise.
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3 CONJUNCTION H Rahu is conjunct with one malefic it is bad, if with two it is worse, is our experience. It is totally otherwise if associated with benefics. Rahu 13·58 Ven 01·32 Jupiter
Lagna Sun
Mere
BH Male May 1,1950 04-40 a.m. BHP Ex.76
Sat (R) Mars (R) Moon Ketu
Now we will go a little deeper Rahu is in who is the nakshtra of Saturn in the 5th house of education but Rahu is'. in the 12th house of foreign country. It is with exalted venus in the rashi of Jupiter and also in the nakshatra of Jupiter. He did in his Rahu dasha between the ages of five and twenty three only literary and cultural studies relating to a for· · eign country. He is a Vietnamese national who studied the culture of fudia deeply. 4 ASPECTS The aspects falling on Rahu from any house have a deep and subtle meaning always. It needs skill and deeper analysis to arrive at true import of it. Venus
Mars Jupiter
Mer
Sun
BH Male May 24, 1926 06-37-08 p.m•. Ex.77
Sat(R) Ketu
L'lgll3
Moon
Rahu 24-08 '
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He had his Rahu mahadasha from 1927 to 1945 in which period he distinguished in his studies. Rahu in Gemini has been praised. Here he is doubly beneficial as he is being aspected by the 5th lord Jupiter, the lord of education. Further he is in the nakshatra of Jupiter.
5 THE ROLE RAHU'S DASHA IN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVOLUTION The Vimshottari dasha scheme always tells the story of psychological evolution. For instance after the Sun (father's influence) comes the Moon(mother's influence). In these 16 years events relating to parents and their influence on a child is clearly perceptible. It is followed by that of Mars, the period of daring, rashness and dare devilry. In good cases it leads to developing initiative.
Then comes the period of Rahu which in a good case shows the courage to take unorthodox and gainful decisions and in bad cases ruination but in most of malefic sub periods. Note: In some cases it has been found that the end of Rahu period leads to total change through the loss of whatever had been achieved by then. In the second or the II th house it has led to loss of financial prosperity in some cases. It needs further probe. Note: The beginning of the dasha of Jupiter is to be welcomed, particularly if such Jupiter is well placed and strong. It is the beginning of the refashioning of life in a wise way. Note: The Saturn dasha is one of detachment and higher wisdom. A desirable sense of discrimination based on divine considerations has been seen in spiritual persons, if Saturn is blemishless. Note: Mercury period is one of distilled wisdom. But such a Mercury must be good. Note: Then comes Ketu the liberator. Note: The role of Venus, if followed-by spiritual development is the poetical flowering of inner. spiritual development. What happens when such is not the dasha scheme in the case of an individual. Follow the Parashara scheme of yogakarakas and well placed in houses of higher evolution and assess the role ofRahu in the total scheme of psychological evolution.
Conclusions
12'5
The inevitable conclusion is that Rahu can be good, bad or mixed depending on the factors mentioned in the book. The most important fact that we must remember about Rahu is that it is not a planet which can be seen through an astronomer's microscope and yet it is used in Hindu; astrology so effectively and accurately for predictions which have been verified and are verifiable. This fact alone makes the astronomer's assessment and pronouncement of the effects of planets on human life and destiny totally irrational Either astronomers should learn predictive techniques of Hindu astrology and see whether they work or keep quiet and not express any opmwn. We have in India the slavish counterparts of western astronomers who only repeat the imported prejudices to sound intellectual and scientific. A scientist with a genuine curiosity to see and assess the invisible influence of planets on man and the world alone can qualify to be a scientist. Others working in other fields of physical sciences need not trespass into a region about which they know nothing by expressing their opinion on astrology they look totally prejudiced and irrational. How was Rahu discovered? Without the discovery of Rahu the calculation of eclipses is not possible. That it has always been done in India long before the west or many other countries witnessed the glimrnerings of a civilization, shows that India's continuous yet broken astrological tradition has much greater wisdom to offer to the world than has been assessed so far.
CHAPfER EIGHTEEN
RAHU PERIODS AND SPIRITUAL BLOSSOMING Astrologers who are in the habit of frightening people when they run into Rahu mahadasha or antardasha will do well to remember what the great Rarnanujacharya said about the periods of Rahu in ills famous and small classic 'Bhavartha Ratnakar'. The periods as very clearly pointed out by Rarnanujacharya are periods of spiritual blossoming. People come! and ask for quick remedial measures. It is more so in the beginning of the dasha of Rahu when a transformation becomes visible in the life of an individual, depending on where Rahu is placed. This analysis can start with the well known instance of Mahatma whose major acillevements and disappointments in the dasha of Rahu. Here Rahu is placed in the 1Oth house with the lOth lord, Moon. In turn, the Moon is involved with an excellent Gajakesari Yoga.
Example One Mahatma Gandhl's public life in India started most actively in India in the mahadasha of the Moon willch started in 1905 when after a life of terrible humiliation at the hands of racist willte man, he returned to India and started ills public life. But Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Krishna Gokhale and other senior leaders, he had not yet become very prominent, In the dasha of Mars he gained in importance willch was over in 1922. The Rahu dasha saw in Mahatma a total transformation willch had begun in the preceding dasha of Mars in willch in 1920 (Mars Venus) he had taken active interest in the Khilafat movement But it was left to Rahu in the lOth house to allow him to blossom out as a religious leader for a brief period for both Hindu and Muslims. Rahu who represents Muslims made him, very strangely, a leader accepted under the compulsion of the ill story of the twenties of India of twentieth century. In Rahu- Rahu ( 6 February 1922 to 19 October 1924) he seemed to be riding a wave of unprecedented popularity as the leader of entire Indian communities. But it was a short lived dream as the subsequent illstory revealed. Later, though Muslims who disowned him, stopped respecting him, even insulting him, he became the famous half naked fakir of India, as Winston Churcillll described him. It was with ills lion cloth and the dress of a half-naked fakir that he met even the King of
127 England in the Buckingham Palace offending the conservative Englishmen. He founded his famous ashrams, Sabarmati near Ahmadabad and Sevagram, near Wardha, to become a saintly national figure. It was in the Rahu period that that Rabindranath Tagore recognised him as a Mahatma. See Gandhiji's horoscope.
Example Two Rahu Dasha of a European Woman This European woman had trerrible spells of mental depressions. The 5th lord, Mars in the 12th house, aspected by Jupiter the 6th and the 9th lord and Saturn, the 7th and the 8th lord made her search the meaning and purpose of life. She felt out of sorts in the social whirl of sensuous life around her obviously because she was born with different sarnskaras. In the mahadasha of Rahu a change started in her life. Notice, here Rahu in the 2nd house is aspected by Jupiter who is also the 9th lord of her horoscope. The 9th lord being the Guru and Rahu the giver ofholy dips in the Ganga water, she decided to seek a spiritual solution to her problems. She joined the international Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and lived in the Krishna temple where she has been living for fifteen years now. There she got married also and has been leading the life of a devotee with her highly cooperative husband. She loves India and feels that the USA is terribly materialistic and Europe has nothing to offer but broken homes and lonely life. The meaning and purpose is to devote it to Lord Krishna. She can sing many bhajans and knows all the rituals of a Vaishnava worship. All this happened in the antardasha of Venus who is well placed in his own house with Mercury, representing the ashram of Guru, being the lord of the 12th house.
Example Three A Tormenting Period ofRahn And Spiritual Unfoldment In this case, Rahu became a great harbinger of unexpected source
128 of bliss in a period of torments. Mars in the 5th house with Ketu aspected by Saturn was a source of great mental torment as he had clashed with high authorities on some strong principles but rather obstinately. The I Oth lord, Saturn in the 8th aspected by Mars had led to his leaving his excellent government job. But he could earn much more was the astrological assurance given as the mahadasha of Rahti in the lith house aspected by exalted Jupiter was to follow. The hurt to his ego and prestige was still immense. His astrologer friend told him to accompany him to Vrindavan where he met a great Mahatma and also did parikrama (circumambulation) ofvrindavan What started in Rahu mahadasha has become a pattern of life. He is very prosperous now never misses to visit V rindavan once a month and visit temples. Rahu dasha has helped him discover the meaning and purpose of life.
Example Four The fourth case is that a young brilliant man who had come under the spell of socialism and had almost become an agnostic. In the dasha of Rahu in the 9th house, aspected by the Moon, the exalted 5th lord, he changed dramatically and all the spiritual samskaras of his childhood came back. Emulating his elder brother, he decided to seek a spiritual answer to life's question, not out of any sense of frustration but genuine spiritual hunger. The influence of the 5th lord, the Moon, Rahu had its full effect when in Rahu-Moon he was initiated into a Krishna mantra by a great Guru.
Example Five Independent India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru, has often been portrayed as an agnostic. Yet, in the Rahu period, particularly in Rahu-Satum when he suffered badly at the hands of China in 1962, he remembered that in that hour of crisis only Anandmoyee the great woman saint could help him. Photos showing Nehru meditating in the presence of Anandmoyee Ma were published in some papers. It was also reported that after the death of Nehru a rudraksha garland and the Gila were found on his bed, under the pillow of the bed he used to sleep on.
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Rahu is a spiritual transfonning agent under all circumstances. The best advise an astrologer can give to a person in the mahadasha or antardasha of Rahu is to take to pilgrimages more and more, seek the company of holy men and do some worship sincerely. A pleased Rahu shows then its splendrous spiritual side.
EXAMPLE ONE Jup Mahatma Gandhi 2 October 1869 08:35A.M Porbander Ketu
Ex. 78 Sat
Lagna
Moon
Lagna Mer Yen Mars
Sun
Mere. 11°44
11°5 Sat
20°19
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Birth Mercury over Ketu Venus Sun Moon Mars Rahu
Day
Month
Year
2 6 6 6 7 7 6 7
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
10
1869 1872 1879 1899 1905 1915 1922 1940
EXAMPLE TWO Moon
Ketu
A European
Mars
Lagna
Rahu
Ex.79 Jup Sat
Van Mer
Sun
EXAMPLE THREE Rahu
Lagna
An Indian
Jup
Male
Ex. SO
Sun Mer Ven
Moon
Ketu
Sat
Mars
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Moon Sun
Lagna
An Indian Male
.
Ex.81
Rahu
EXAMPLE FIVE Rahu
Jawaharlal" Nehru The first Prime Minister of India
Lagna Moon
Sat Ex.B2
Ketu Jup
Sun
Mer f'en
'
Mars
CHAPTER NINETEEN RAHU IN SARPA DRESHKONA The addition that is being made to the third edition of the book is on the effects of Rahu in the Sarpa Dreshkona. First the concept of Sarpa Dreshkona must be understood. Of the thirty six dreshkonas, those in Karka, Vrischika and Meena will fall in Sarpa Dreshkona. Out of the three dreskonas, which are Sarpa Dreshkonas and which are not will have to be understood first. According to· Varahamihira, the second and third ofKarka, the first and second of Vrischika and the third of Meena are Sarpa Dreshkona. But according to Bal Bhadra, the first and second of Karka, the second ofVrischika and the third ofMeena are Sarpa Dreshkonas. According to Vaidyanath Dikshit of Jataka Parijata, only the second of Karka, the first of Vrischika and the third of Meena are Sarpa Dreshkonas. Out of all these the common are: 1) 2) 3)
Second of Karka and third of Meena are Sarpa Dreshkonas. They differ with regards to first and third dreshkona of Karka. They have half agreement with regards to first and second dreshkona ofVrischika.
It will be seen that the lords of the dreshkonas rashi-wise are:
1. 2. 3.
Moon (first), Mars (second) and Meena (Jupiter) of Karka. Mars (first), Jupiter (second) and Moon (third) of Vrischika. Jupiter (first), Moon (second) and Mars (third) of Meena.
Note: Sarpa Dreshkonas are also known as Pasha (noose) or Bhujaga (meaning snake). Also remember dreshkona is known as decante and drekkana.
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Jup (R)
' Moon Rahu Example 83 Mahatma Gandhi
Ketu
Sat
Lag Ma" Ven Mer
Ketu
Sun
Lag
Example 84 A woman
Rahu Sat
Sun Mer
Ven Jup
The calculation of dreshkonas are easy. Upto 10° degrees in these rashis you get the first dreshkona and from 10° to 20° the second and from 20° to 30° the third in each rashi. The degree ofRahu in Karka is 13°39 and it qualifies to fall into Sarpa Dreshkona by all the three texts quoted here. Moon here is 28°18 and is also in Sarpa Dreshkona. What is notable here is that both of these planets fall in Sarpa Dreshkona here: Therefore note, that Rahu is not alone in Sarpa Dreshkona here. Here there is one planet in Sarpa Dreshkona. Rahu at 5°40 qualifies to be in Sarpa Dreshkona. But it is not alone. It is conjunct Saturn here as in the previous case. But Saturn is not in Sarpa Dreshkona here according to the classification above.
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The Results Planets in Sarpa Dreshkona are said to give malefic results in all the texts. Observations The observation of ours as far as Rahu in Sarpa Dreshkona is concerned is that: I.
If Rahu is alone in Sarpa Dreshkona no malefic results accrue.
2.
If Rahu on the other hand is with any planet also in Sarpa Dreshkona as in the examples given here, Rahu dasha proves malefic as can be seen in contrasting examples given here. Here in one case two planets are in Sarpa Dreshkona while in the other case only Rahu is in Sarpa Dreshkona and Saturn is not.
In the case of Mahatma Gandhi, Rahu is Sarpa Dreshkona but with Moon. Both are in the tenth house from the lagna, and both are in Sarpa Dreshkonas and in the dasha of both, Moon and Rahu, Mahatma Gandhi came into prominence through his famous satyagraha and ahimsa. In the mahadasha of Moon, he was in South Africa where he launched his first known public agitation while in the mahadasha of Rahu he was in India fighting for India's freedom. In this dasha, he acquired world fame as a Mahatma but was jailed many times by British rulers. The number of imprisonments he had in this dasha apart, there were three attempts made on his life in 1934. In the mahadasha of Rahu, Mahatma Gandhi fasted many times which was part of his agitational method and his health deteriorated many times. His life had to be saved through some extraordinary intervention many times, particularly during Poona Pact fast. In the case of the woman whose horoscope has also been given here, only Rahu is in Sarpa Dreshkona while Saturn is not. Unlike Mahatma Gandhi, her Rahu mahadasha passed off peaceful with no notable event or suffering.
