Rahu in Vedic Astrology
Planet: Rahu
Sanskrit Name: Rahu
Associated Sign: Aquarius (traditional associations vary by school)
Ruled Nakshatras: Ardra, Swati, Shatabhisha
Represents: Obsession, desire, ambition, illusion, foreign things, unconventional paths, material hunger, confusion, amplification, worldly success
Friendly Planets: Venus, Saturn, Mercury
Neutral Planets: Jupiter
Enemy Planets: Sun, Moon, Mars
Exaltation Sign: Taurus (varies by tradition)
Debilitation Sign: Scorpio (varies by tradition)
Nature: Shadowy, obsessive, worldly, unconventional, amplifying
According to classical Vedic astrology, Rahu signifies desire, obsession, illusion, worldly ambition, and unconventional experiences. It amplifies the house and sign it occupies, often creating intense hunger for achievement, recognition, or material fulfillment. A strong Rahu can give boldness, innovation, foreign connections, and unusual success, while an afflicted Rahu may bring confusion, addiction, anxiety, deception, or restless dissatisfaction. Rahu is essential for understanding karmic cravings, worldly ambition, and the areas of life where a person feels compelled to go beyond normal limits.
