Role of Rahu in our life

Posted on 27/08/2014 I by: Priya Sharma

Before knowing about the role of Rahu in our life, let us tell that exactly what is rahu. The North Node of the Moon is called RAHU in Vedic astrology. They are called dark or shadow planets, because of the Nodes' association with the phenomena of eclipses. They have no sign ruler ships, although they are said to favor Mercury and Jupiter's signs according to some authorities, while others claim that Rahu favors the sign of Aquarius. Lets see the effect of Rahu in our life at different stages-

Professions
Rahu is a legendary master of deception who signifies cheaters, pleasure seekers, operators in foreign lands, drug dealers, poison dealers, insincere & immoral acts, etc.

Diseases
It gives suicidal tendencies, fears, phobias, poisonous bites, murder, theft, imprisonment, and diseases like cholera, dysentery, skin diseases, swelling of the uterus, and constipation.

Colour and Gemstone
The Colour of Rahu is Cola, blue, black. The Gemstone is Hessonite-Gomed. Instead of this Saturday is consider the day of Rahu.

Enemy
Rahu is the strongest enemy of Sun and Moon. There is much lore and mystery surround the Moon's Nodes in Vedic myth, and they are considered of paramount importance in chart interpretation. In fact, in assessing planetary power, the only Graha that is more powerful than the Sun is Rahu, the North Node of the Moon, because of his ability to swallow the Sun during a total solar eclipse.