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Rahu (Rahu (North Node))

Malefic (shadow) · Rules no zodiac sign (it is a shadow planet / lunar node) · Gemstone: Hessonite (Gomed)

Key Facts

Sanskrit name
Rahu (North Node)
Symbol
Nature
Malefic (shadow)
Day
Saturday
Rules
Exalted in
Taurus
Debilitated in
Scorpio
Gemstone
Hessonite (Gomed)

Significations

Rahu (Rahu (North Node)) represents your worldly desire, ambition and unconventional drive. Its core keywords are obsession, innovation, foreign influence and sudden change. As a karaka, it signifies material cravings, foreign lands, technology and the unorthodox. In the body, it governs subtle, mysterious and hard-to-diagnose conditions.

What Rahu Rules

Rahu rules no zodiac sign (it is a shadow planet / lunar node). It reaches its peak strength (exaltation) in Taurus and its weakest point (debilitation) in Scorpio.

When Rahu is Strong

You can achieve sudden, spectacular worldly gains, mastery of the new, and success abroad or in unconventional fields.

When Rahu is Weak

Confusion, obsession, deception or restlessness can mislead you until awareness deepens.

Remedies for Rahu

Mantra

Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah

Auspicious day

Saturday

Deity

Goddess Durga

Donation (daan)

mustard, blue/black items and a coconut

Gemstone

Hessonite (Gomed)

Practice

avoid shortcuts and deceit; keep clear, honest dealings

Note: gemstones should only be worn after a proper chart analysis by a qualified astrologer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rahu signify in Vedic astrology?

Rahu (Rahu (North Node)) signifies your worldly desire, ambition and unconventional drive. It is the karaka (significator) of material cravings, foreign lands, technology and the unorthodox.

Which signs does Rahu rule?

Rahu rules no zodiac sign (it is a shadow planet / lunar node). It is exalted in Taurus and debilitated in Scorpio.

What happens when Rahu is strong?

When Rahu is strong, you can achieve sudden, spectacular worldly gains, mastery of the new, and success abroad or in unconventional fields.

What is the remedy for a weak Rahu?

Remedies include the mantra "Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah", worship of Goddess Durga on Saturday, donating mustard, blue/black items and a coconut, and wearing Hessonite (Gomed) after consulting an astrologer.

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