The illusions that Rahu creates in our minds disappear in time and space, just like smoke in the air. However, the smoker continues to smoke for the momentary pleasure that flows from it while we continue to chase mirages, and within these illusions lies the joy of our existence.

A good example of Rahu influence can be seen in the life story of Yuri Dolgorukov, a son of Prince Monomakh. Yuri really wanted to rule Kyiv, but his brother was appointed to rule. He begins to rule Moscow and Suzdal, everyone loves him there – he clears the roads of robbers – in fact, he becomes a national hero there. There are constant internecine battles between the kings and one of his sons, the most beloved, is killed … Yuri invites the prince, who killed his son in battle, to Moscow and offers to attack and capture Kyiv. Arriving in Kyiv, Yuri finds out that his brother is hiding. Yuri begins to rule, but everyone in Kiev does not like him and want their prince back. Frustrated that he is not loved, Yuri returns home and begins to drink and calls feasts. Then his brother, the prince, dies, and Kiev is called for Yuri. Yuri is finally accepted and loved. And now Yuri doesn’t have strength and health to rule. He calls his son Andrei to rule in Kyiv, and Andrey says that he does not want to rule in Kiev. Andrey feels loved and good in Suzdal and Moscow … That is, this is an example of the negative influence of Rahu.

Rahu represents the cosmic force needed to sustain the drama of life. Personifying unsatisfied desires in a past life, and being the cause of the rebirth of our soul in this world, Rahu creates the necessary conditions for us to dive into this material life and feel like kings here. This requires illusory material energy (Maya), and Rahu is the son of Maya, he represents this material energy. The symbol of Rahu is fog and smoke.

Rahu is in many ways similar to Shani (Saturn), but unlike Saturn, Rahu is associated with expansion and ascending.

Being the personification of Maya, Rahu is responsible for illusions and hallucinations, as well as trances, psychoses, paranoia and other abnormal mental states, epidemics and diseases of mysterious origin, perversions, drug addiction, strong uncontrollable desires, occult knowledge, intuition, psychic and mediumistic abilities, mass trends, and travel abroad.

The influence of Rahu is often negative – it tends to push a person towards degradation, the endless pursuit of pleasures and fantasies. Coping with the energies of the northern lunar node is not easy, but one who tames Rahu will see things as they really are, and the expansive nature of Rahu will help this person to take an influential position in society, feel social trends and skillfully use them.

The Rahu number is 4.

The colors of Rahu are the same as for Saturn, plus cloudy, smoky, unnatural (acidic, etc.) colours.

To harmonize Rahu, it is useful to wear light yellow and golden.

The gemstone is hessonite (not too dark) weighing from 3 carats (golden or light brown grossulars can be used as a substitute).

The metal is lead.

Direction of Rahu – southwest.

The element of Rahu is air.

Places of Rahu are the same as those of Saturn, but also associated with other countries and cultures, immigration, poisons, alcohol, intoxicants and harmful substances, gambling, show business, electricity, cinema, photography, radio, television and computer games, demonstration of tricks, paranormal phenomena, activities in which a large number of people are involved.

Upai (harmonization methods):

1) Refusal of intoxications (cigarettes, alcohol, etc.) and gambling.

2) Eat healthy, fresh, natural foods.

3) Wear clothes (especially underwear) made from natural fabrics.

4) Maintain cleanliness and order in the house.

5) Regularly eat oranges, honey, sea buckthorn.

6) Get out of the city to nature more often.

7) Spend less time on the Internet and watching TV, ideally less use of electrical appliances.

8) Avoid wishful thinking, not to hover in the clouds.

9) Live here and now, stop constantly worrying about the future.

10) Take care of your maternal grandmother and paternal grandfather.

From exotic:

– donate black or blue blankets to religious organizations;

– Throw blue flowers into flowing water for 42 days in a row;

– on Saturdays, recite the mantra Rahu (Oṁ bhrāṁ bhrīṁ bhrauṁ saḥ rāhave namaḥ or Om namo bhagavate varahadevaya) 108 times.

Rahu can immerse us in an illusion, but it can also free us from the slavery of time, depending on how harmonious Rahu is within us.

Extreme natural phenomena are under the influence of Rahu: tornadoes, tsunamis, cyclones, etc.

Rahu causes injuries and fatal accidents. The loss of organs or limbs is often associated with the aspect of Mars on Rahu (one-eyed, one-armed, one-legged – this is the influence of Rahu). Rahu in the 3rd or 11th house can cause deafness. Worms, parasites, smallpox – all these are diseases of Rahu.

Rahu is also responsible for the obesity of the physical body and physical strength (Sumo wrestlers). In today’s world, the problem of obesity is very relevant. In 2003, the US Senate passed a bill defining measures to combat the obesity epidemic in the country (according to statistics, more than 60 percent of adults and 13 percent of children in the United States are obese).

Western medicine that uses alcohol, drugs, poisons, and chemicals is completely under the influence of Rahu.

Rahu is responsible for all kinds of intoxication, alcohol and drugs. Alcohol is a “liquid Rahu”, therefore all Rahu is also responsible for the obesity of the physical body and physical strength (Sumo wrestlers). In today’s world, the problem of obesity is very relevant. In 2003, the US Senate passed a bill defining measures to combat the obesity epidemic in the country (according to statistics, more than 60 percent of adults and 13 percent of children in the United States are obese).

Western medicine using alcohol, drugs, poisons, and chemicals is completely under the influence of Rahu.

Rahu is responsible for all kinds of intoxication, alcohol and drugs. Alcohol is a “liquid Rahu”, therefore all drunks are under its influence and behave the same way: they sleep or swear (the intellect is resting at this time).

There is a story about a Buddhist monk who, during a storm, asked to stay with an old widow for the night. She agreed to let him in on the condition that he either enter into an intimate relationship with her, or eat goat meat, or drink a glass of wine. The monk thought and chose the lesser of evils – he drank wine. And then… Then he did everything else.

Movie stars, journalists, artists, TV presenters have a strong Rahu, because Rahu gives the ability to influence the masses, helps to have a great concentration and attention. Rahu governs creativity, imagination and inspiration, so Rahu can have a very good effect on the fate of these people.

Rahu is a shadow planet, and Rahu is responsible for spies and detectives. Hitler’s Rahu was very strong (exalted in the 9th house under the aspect of Jupiter), so he was able to create such powerful organizations as the SS, the secret police and the Gestapo. But the most important thing that a well-placed Rahu gave him is the ability to influence huge masses of people and success in politics.

Unfortunately, his whole card says that he is a great demon, so he used all his potential for destructive purposes. The main indicators of his demonic tendencies are the conjunction of Jupiter with Ketu, and the Moon with Rahu – this is one of the strongest demonic combinations. The sages said about such people that they would rejoice in bringing suffering to others, and eventually destroy themselves with their selfishness, envy and pride, despite the fact that such people can be active fans of Vedic knowledge, which was Hitler.

In general, there are no planets equal to Rahu in their ability to unexpectedly give fame, prestige, success in politics. Therefore, Western astrologers consider Rahu the main auspicious force.

Rahu is responsible for intuition and can even give clairvoyance. Psychologists, psychotherapists, predictors, astrologers, philosophers, scientists also need a strong Rahu.

It was predicted in the Vedas that in the Kali Yuga most scientific discoveries would be made during sleep. We know that Mendeleev discovered the table of chemical elements in a dream, and Einstein wrote in his memoirs that most of his discoveries (including the theory of relativity) were made in a dream (sleep is Rahu).

Of the animals, Rahu represents the crocodile and the shark. Therefore, you should not look at them for a long time, at this time we absorb the energy of Rahu. Of the birds, Rahu represents an owl, who does not see during the day, because the Sun, the enemy of Rahu, interferes with it. Ants are also Rahu. Also this planet represents all multi-legged creatures, especially wasps and scorpions.

In nutrition, Rahu represents everything too bitter and spicy, as well as vinegar and garlic.

It was predicted in the Vedas that in the Kali Yuga the most profitable business would be meat, alcohol and drugs, pornography, the funeral business and the pharmaceutical industry (based on chemistry). Rahu is responsible for all these types of business. Engaging in some of these activities can bring a lot of money, but greatly spoil the karma for several incarnations.

In our century, another new type of business has appeared – genetic engineering, biotechnology, and cloning is on the way. Huge amounts of money are being spent today on their development and implementation, although some independent researchers talk about the terrible consequences that the introduction of these sciences into human life can lead to.

Exchanges, speculation, casinos, gambling are also a manifestation of Rahu. The modern economy is literally saturated with the energy of Rahu, it is built on stock exchanges and speculation.

Rahu is responsible for the southwestern direction, and there his influence is especially strong. For example, in the south of America there are the cities of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, which are under the powerful influence of Rahu: there are many gambling establishments, casinos, restaurants, Hollywood. In India, this is Bollywood with its film industry. In general, Rahu is very strong in large cities.

In your house and on your land site, the southwest direction should be closed – there should be a heavy closet. Worst of all, if the entrance to your house or your apartment is located on southwest.

Although President Trump has an entrance to his penthouse apartment in New York from the southwest to the elevator. at the entrance there are heavy and golden columns – which gives a quick enrichment, but then you have to leave such a house. You can’t stay in such a house for a long time – sometimes you can resort to such methods to quickly earn money and fame.

Rahu personifies everything artificial, including artificial light – it was predicted in the Vedas that in our time they will use an artificial Sun. What’s this? This electricity is 100% Rahu.

Corruption, sexual slavery, the sale of women is a typical influence of Rahu in the Kali Yuga. Rahu personifies divorce – most women cannot find a husband for themselves and are not under the protection of their father, therefore sexual slavery and prostitution flourish.

Rahu is the planet of revolutions, it always needs changes. Rahu creates Robin Hoods and fighters for justice.

Rahu is a lot like Mercury. Like Mercury, it is an indicator of intelligence, but Rahu is an intuitive part of it. Rahu gives wit, quickness of thought, communicativeness, sarcasm and often a terrific sense of humor.

If Rahu works according to the highest principle, it manifests as the highest aspect of Mercury, which is associated with true knowledge and gives the ability to see through illusion.

It is believed that only Jupiter and Mercury can control the energy of Rahu. Therefore, it is very desirable that in the chart Rahu has contact with Mercury or Jupiter (better if it is an aspect).

Just like Mercury, Rahu receives the strongest influence from the planet with which Rahu is connected, but at the same time Rahu does not lose its qualities and its nature.

Since Rahu displays the energy of the planet with which it is associated, it can often act as Mars, Jupiter, the Sun or even the Moon. It is impossible to predict exactly what the period of Rahu will bring. It is necessary to look very carefully at what house it is in, what sign it is in, with whom it is connected, by whom it is aspected, where its dispositor is, etc.

Rahu is especially strong from 10 pm to 2 am. According to statistics, most criminal acts are committed at this time, and various kinds of accidents occur more often. It would hardly occur to anyone to go to a pub, alcohol bar, etc. early in the morning. It is also the time of black magic, especially on the full moon.

If a person does not sleep at this time, then the negative energy of Rahu enters him.

Other indicators of Rahu:

Rahu – as an indicator of karmic tasks

Rahu is the energy of expansion, it opens up new karmic opportunities in this life. In particular, the position of Rahu in the chart shows the area of new growth in this incarnation. The house in which Rahu is located deserves the closest attention – a person needs to expand his energies according to the indicators of this house, work on improving his energies. This is an area of life where a person has great opportunities, but is afraid to take a step. But, if a person overcomes himself, he or she will receive a reward in the form of a stunning success.

The dispositor of Rahu (the ruler of the sign Rahu is in) controls the expansion of Rahu’s energy and his position also indicates the area in which the person will expand their energies in this incarnation.

The expansion of Rahu can be positive or negative (creative or destructive) depending on the evolutionary level of the soul and on the personal karma.

Two signs and two houses, which are occupied by Rahu and his depositor, determine the path of the soul chosen for this incarnation, and in terms of karma, this is one of the main decodings. These houses are given special attention. First of all, the house where Rahu is located. Usually this house brings good luck to a person, but you also need to look at the dispositor.

The “Lal Kitab” (the ancient book of signs and signs) says that a worked out, harmonized Rahu can give an effect similar to the effect of Venus and Jupiter combined in the same house. Venus and Jupiter are the two most benefic planets, and if they are united in the same house, that house will prosper.

If a person works out his Rahu, then this house (and the corresponding sphere of life) will flourish as if Venus and Jupiter were in it. Just imagine how this house can improve if a person works on Rahu, improves and harmonizes it.

But it is important to remember that Rahu does not understand the middle way, – the “golden mean”. Rahu is a planet of extremes: it acts either through the lower or through the higher aspect. And it is quite easy to transfer it from a lower aspect to a higher one (however, as well as vice versa, the “law of the pendulum” works).

If a person works on himself, then the house in which Rahu is located benefits greatly from this, because it is intended for growth. Therefore, Rahu is a planet that must always be worked on, it cannot be ignored. If Rahu is harmonized, it can very quickly raise a person, and if the energy of Rahu is used incorrectly, this leads to degradation.

For example, how can Rahu be quickly transferred from a higher aspect to a lower one? It’s very simple: you need to buy some alcohol, take a pornographic film, buy meat, bring it all home and … after sunset, there will be an irresistible desire to relieve stress. So, in just a few hours of such a manifestation of Rahu, one can fall from the highest level.

Another example: you work on yourself, eat right, cleanse your body, lead a chaste lifestyle, are committed to your partner, but you just turn on the TV. .. The energy of Rahu attracts like a magnet, look at the TV screen – and you will completely immerse yourself in this artificial life, so much so that it will be impossible to tear yourself away.

There are people who live the fictional life of the heroes of television series, if the hero marries, they rejoice as if it were their own wedding, if someone in the series has died, they sincerely mourn and cry. Western psychologists have proven that 90% of television programs have a destructive effect on the psyche. In the US and Canada, 80% of children have serious psychological problems. And all this is the consequences of the negative impact of the artificial lifestyle, television and the Internet.

It is important to understand that Rahu provides us with a unique opportunity for development. You just need to show less mental activity, live here and now and, having overcome fear, expand your energies in the appropriate direction. Rahu greatly enhances a good sense of humor, without vulgarity and sarcasm.

Since we live in the era of Rahu, it is extremely necessary for us to improve our perception of its energy throughout our lives.

The number of Rahu is 4. All those born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, 31st of any month are under the influence of this planet.

The number 4 is an image of cosmic static integrity, an ideally stable structure. It represents the four-fold cosmic basis of the world, the four main elements, the four cardinal points and the four winds.

It symbolizes the highest law of the cyclical course of time, expressed in the sequence: morning – noon – evening – night, childhood – youth – maturity – old age.

Each individual life goes through four stages: birth – growth – degradation – death (or: birth – life – death – rebirth, that is, a new birth), symbolized, respectively, by the four cardinal points. And like these stages of life, there are four yugas, great ages.

Rahu in ignorance

Rahu in ignorance is drug addiction, alcohol, a strong immersion in maya (illusory, material energy), a tendency to eat junk food full of chemicals and genetically modified.

Rahu in ignorance gives clouding of consciousness and loss of memory. Rahu, like Mercury, is responsible for most mental problems. Therefore, it is very important to have both of these planets at least in passion.

If both Rahu and Mercury are in ignorance, this almost always gives severe mental illness.

How was schizophrenia treated in the past? Medicine men and women simply raised people to passion and goodness, prescribing a more sattvic way of life, and that’s all. People moved to this level and were cured. Schizophrenia is the mind in ignorance.

It also gives obsession – especially when Rahu is under the influence of Saturn – a person suddenly finds something, and he commits violence against someone or even kills another, without understanding what happened and how.

If Rahu is in ignorance and partly in passion, then a painful addiction to hard rock can manifest itself, and also (especially if Rahu is connected to Venus) a desire to tirelessly dance in a disco, in a smoky, dirty hall, where swearing and obscenities are heard. Or it may be drinking alcohol in a dirty wine glass, etc. That is, Rahu in ignorance overshadows consciousness, and a person has a strong desire to help him in this.

If a person has Rahu in ignorance, then he cannot eat natural food at all, he feels bad from it. It is very important to regularly visit the Sun, this makes the consciousness more sattvic and weakens the adverse influence of Rahu.

Rahu in ignorance are horror films, especially with violence, bullying, drug addiction and alcoholism.

In short, the influence of Rahu in ignorance is characterized by the following character traits and behavior patterns: a person really likes to live in dirt, disorder, wherever he goes, he very quickly fills the space around him with dirt (both physical and psychological).

Food preferences: old, foul-smelling, artificial. Addiction to everything that brings consciousness and psyche into an illusory state: strong alcohol, toxic substances, strong drugs. The desire to live in an unventilated, smoke-filled place and constantly listen to hard rock and other mind-numbing music. Dependence on TV and computer games. A very materialistic consciousness, the word “God”, and in general any conversation on spiritual topics infuriates. Nature, beautiful landscapes are annoying.

Rahu in passion

Rahu in passion also overshadows consciousness, and such a person experiences very strong, insatiable, passionate desires.

When an alcoholic drinks alcohol-based window cleaner or cologne – this is a typical Rahu in ignorance, and Rahu in passion – these are already good wines. A person with Rahu in passion can greatly influence the crowd and be a good speaker, he can ignite people with his passionate speech.

Love for nerve-wracking situations, extreme sports (for example, skydiving), the desire to be on the edge, to walk along the edge. Artificial entertainment, such as roller coasters. Artificially created (on a computer) paintings, as well as computer games that are addictive like a drug (here, Ketu is also partially influenced, since he is responsible for computers).

Rahu in passion, like Jupiter, gives blind adherence to some idea, a certain fanaticism, which often quickly turns into ignorance: for example, a terrorist act is initially a struggle for some idea (Rahu in passion) with the killing of innocent people (Rahu in ignorance). Because passion cannot be maintained for a long time, it is either translated into sattva through the effort of the will, or it automatically turns into ignorance.

For a person with Rahu in passion, for example in the 2nd house, money is very important, he is too attached to them. He has a very passionate, emotional speech, he often speaks with a breath and in communication he tries to outshine others, make fun of them, humiliate them. Such a person is overly attentive to his appearance, especially if Rahu is connected with Venus.

Briefly – the influence of Rahu in passion is characterized by the following qualities of character and behavior patterns: huge material desires, the desire to manipulate other people, master magical techniques, fanaticism.

Engaging in spiritual practice to achieve material goals, power and prestige.

Outwardly, such a person may look clean, but where it is imperceptible to others, he does not fight dirt: he may have dirty underwear, a place of residence (cleans only before the arrival of guests), on vacation he can “relax to the fullest” and make a mess in hotel rooms, etc. A person is attached to smoking, soft drugs and alcohol, but all this is of a better quality than in the case of Rahu in ignorance.

Attachment to TV and various electronic equipment. The desire to live in a big city, trips to nature only to fry and eat meat and drink alcohol. Food preferences: artificial, beautiful, filled with various chemical additives (dyes, preservatives, etc.). Under the spiritual life, such a person can understand some unusual impressions, hallucinations during drug trances. In matters of spiritual development, the main thing for him is to look “advanced” outwardly.

A person with Rahu in goodness makes every effort to live in harmony with nature, as naturally as possible, and eat only natural products.

Since Rahu is similar to Mercury, a person with Rahu in ignorance is in the world of his fantasies (schizophrenia), a person with Rahu lives in obsession in passion. Rahu in sattva makes it possible to see the past, present and future, to penetrate into other worlds.

Rahu in sattva takes a person beyond the limits of illusion, beyond the limits of maya, he understands that everything in this world is transient, and does not become attached to it.

The influence of Rahu in goodness is characterized by the following qualities of character and behavior patterns: the desire to live in nature, the preference for natural products that are good for health, regular meditation. A clear realization that this whole world is illusory. The ability to see the past and the future, intuitively understand the most subtle laws of the universe. Unselfishness. Complete lack of fear of the future.

Rahu symbolizes the strongest desires and intentions that lead the soul to birth. Its influence is like looking through a cloudy magnifying glass – such a look distorts, obscures and confuses. Thus, the location of Rahu in some area of the horoscope symbolizes our distorted attitude towards the issues of this area.

The ancient sages, having tracked the relationship between the position of the planets and the events of human life, developed special corrective means to mitigate the intensity of difficulties and increase the positive potential of the planet. These observations are known as upayas or means of harmonizing planetary energy.

Mantras as a means of harmonizing the influence of Rahu

Recite the mantra for 49 (108) days or longer. During the day, it is advisable to read the chosen mantra at least 108 times. It is advisable to repeat the mantra at the same time. For example, after sunset, when the energies of Rahu intensify.

The incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the form of Varaha or boar corresponds to Rahu. The boar saves the Earth and pulls it out of the universal swamps. Rahu in his more exalted incarnation has the qualities of a savior and redeemer, which manifests itself in the form of the goddess Durga, his superruler, as well as in the incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the form of a boar. Worship of Varaha-avatara allows you to get out of the swamp of ignorance and shake off the many snakes that live in it, making the transformation of Rahu-energy. It is recommended to read the following mantra:

* OM NAMO BHAGAVATE VARAHADEVAYA

You can also chant Durga mantras to soften the energies of Rahu. You can read the bija mantra.

From Sanskrit, the word “bija” is translated as “seed”. The bija mantra is the “seed” or main mantra, which is not translated in any way. In fact, all other mantras arise from it. Having no translation, the bija mantra, however, has a metaphysical meaning. Based on this, mantras have a certain power and are used in a very specific way. At the same time, it is believed that bija mantras are the most powerful, because they do not carry a semantic load for the mind, but have a certain working vibration.

The bija mantra of Durga is DUAM (read as DAMM, when you pronounce the letter “m”, the tongue rises to the sky). You can also read the mantra OM SHRI DURGAYE NAMAH, the mantra should be read with your face turned to the southwest.

The name mantra for Rahu is “OM RAHAVE NAMAH!”

Bija mantra – “OM RAM!” (pronounced with a long “a”)

You can also use Shiva’s mantras – “HUM” (with a long “y”), which destroys illusions and cleanses the psyche from negative influences and suggestions

In Christianity, there is a prayer for harmonizing the energy of Rahu – we choose the aspect of the Mother of God, which has the power to protect and destroy sins, so the prayer of the divine mother of seven arrows. The seven arrows piercing the chest of the Most Holy Theotokos denote the seven main human sinful passions, which the Mother of God can easily read in every human heart and help to cope with them.