Rahu

    North Node (Shadow Planet)

    Essential Information

    Nature: Malefic (Shadow planet)

    Element: Air

    Co-rules: Co-ruler of Kumbha

    Exalted in: Vrishabha

    Debilitated in: Vrishchika

    About Rahu (North Node)

    Rahu represents desires, illusions, obsessions, and material ambitions. It governs foreign connections, technology, and sudden events.

    Rahu is a shadow planet representing our deepest desires and worldly ambitions. It amplifies whatever it touches and creates obsessions.

    Effects & Influences

    Positive Effects

    • Obsessions
    • Foreign connections
    • Technology
    • Illusions
    • Sudden changes
    • Ambition

    When Afflicted

    • Deception and confusion
    • Addictions
    • Scandals

    Remedies & Strengthening

    • Chant Rahu mantras
    • Donate to charity
    • Wear hessonite garnet
    • Feed stray dogs

    Physical & Spiritual Significance

    Physical Body Parts

    Nervous system, mental health, skin diseases

    Day of the Week

    Saturday (shared with Shani)

    Direction

    Southwest

    Color

    Smoke, Dark colors