Rahu (North Node)
Rahu is a shadow planet — it has no physical body in the sky; it is the northern node of the Moon's path. It is the significator of intense desire, ambition, foreign lands, technology, new things and illusion. Whichever house Rahu sits in, it creates an unfulfilled desire and a strong pull there. In the modern age, technology and media are its domains.
A Strong Rahu
Well placed, Rahu gives success abroad, and in technology, politics, media and extraordinary achievement. Such people think outside the box and make a big name.
A Weak Rahu
A troubled Rahu may bring confusion, drifting or a restless urge to get everything at once. Clear goals, honesty and patience channel its energy in the right direction.
Rahu Dasha
The mahadasha of Rahu lasts 18 years. During this period come sudden opportunities, foreign connections, technology, big desires and new turns in life; it is considered a time of change and expansion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Rahu called a shadow planet?
Rahu is not a physical body. It is the northern point where the paths of the Moon and the Sun meet, where eclipses occur. That is why it is called a shadow planet.
Which is Rahu's own sign?
Classically, Rahu has no sign of its own. Some scholars take Kumbh (Aquarius) as its sign and Vrishabh (Taurus) or Mithun (Gemini) as its exaltation; opinions differ on this.