Rahu Transit 2022
The science of astrology revolves around nine major celestial bodies as mentioned in Hindu texts. These are Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. Out of these nine celestial bodies, Rahu and Ketu are considered shadowy planets means they don’t have physical appearance and are shadows or chaya graha. Rahu the shadow entity causes eclipses and is the king of meteors.
Astronomically, Rahu and Ketu denote the points of intersection of the paths of the Sunand the Moonas they move on their orbits. Therefore, Rahu and Ketu are respectively called the north and the south lunar nodes. These nodes are responsible for eclipses and they occur when the Sun and the Moon are at one of these points. This placement gives rise to the understanding of swallowing of the Sun and the Moon by the snake or grahan. Rahu causes eclipse to the Sun.
Rahu stands for materialism and mischief. It represents a fascination with foreign, travelling abroad, technical professions, Elderly people, theft, speculation, bad habits, revolutionary tendencies, underworld and smoke. When Rahu is negative in the horoscope, it causes dissatisfaction, materialistic tendencies, fear and fantasies.
Though Rahu is an imaginary planet but considering its importance in astrology, it has been allocated the status of the planet by our ancient seers.
Rahu is usually paired with Ketu and both of them always remain at 180 degrees from each other. The time of day considered to be under the influence of Rahu is called Rahu Kaalamand is considered inauspicious. As per Hindu astrology, Rahu and Ketu have an orbital cycle of 18 years and they stay in a house for 1 ½ years. They move in retrograde motion always. Here in this space we will discuss about the transit of Rahu only.
A Brief about Rahu
According to Vedic astrology, Rahu governs one’s ego, anger, mentality, lust, and alcoholism. Rahu is the karaka of sudden events and that event may be positive or negative depending on the placement of Rahu.
All other planets first give circumstances that help to develop the skills of the native and thereafter they bestow success to him/her. But in the case of Rahu, it gives success or failure first and then tests the native for his/her skills. If he/she passes his test then it bestows even more riches. Rahu is all about materialistic gains in a person’s life. Rahu doesn‘t have patience at all and wants instant results.
In vedic astrology, it is said “shanivat rahu” i.e. Rahu acts like Saturn. So, the influence of Saturn in your natal chart also keeps important while deciding the results of Rahu. Rahu exalts inGemini, theairy signof intellectual Mercury.
Rahu is very dominant in current era and has been linked with everything virtual and airy intellect like modern internet, social media and science & technology.
Rahu being like Saturn, is often related with the unconscious desires, dissatisfactions, fears, obsessions, ambitions, illusion, oblivion, atheism, gambling, outcast, harsh speech, logical fallacy, science-technology and unresolved issues from previous lives. Rahu literally represents the human head with its brain and ego. Rahu is the biggest planet of Fame and popularity.
Almost 90% of the celebrities have strong Rahu in their horoscopes. Rahu is also considered the main karaka of foreign travel. If it is placed in 4th, 9th or 12th house, then there are good chances of foreign travel for the native.
What is the meaning of transit of Rahu
Just like other planets, Rahu too moves from one sign to another in astrological horoscope. This movement is known as transit of Rahu. Since we are aware of the significations of Rahu and its influence in a person’s horoscope, it is very important to know about Rahu transit and its effects on our lives.
Rahu doesn’t have ownership of any zodiac sign however some texts mention its co-ownership with Saturn in Aquarius.
Rahu stays in a sign for second highest duration i.e. 1 ½ years or 18 months after Saturn and thus is capable of bringing considerable changes and long lasting effects in our life. It takes 18 years to complete one rotation of the entire zodiac. Saturn, Venus and Mercury are its friends and whenever it conjuncts or transits in their rashi or signs, it gives affirmative results.
Effects of a Negative Rahu
Rahu is malefic if it is associated with evil planets or is situated in unfavorable houses in the birth chart of an individual.
- Natives with a negative Rahu may not share a good relationship with their spouse.
- Huge financial losses may cause the native to settle for a less desired job.
- Natives have to face challenges in luck, career, education and childbirth.
- A malefic Rahu may cause hypersensitivity, fear and anxiety in a person.
Effects of Rahu transit
As far as Jupiter is concerned, Rahu gives moderate results but in the signs of Sun, Moon and Mars it turns destructive. However, the conditions of Sun, Moon and Mars will also matter. Rahu’s gochara in the 10th house in the signs of Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpion and Aquarius brings beneficial results.
Rahu’s transit in Taurus is also considered to bring fruitful results as it is considered exalted here. And its transit in Scorpion is not considered good. Nowadays, Rahu kaalam, the period specified for Rahu is gaining prominence and people tend to avoid any auspicious activity during this kaalam. The rahu kaal can be conveniently known through ephemeris or panchaang. One may recite Rahu beeja mantra during rahu kaalam in order to propitiate the planet Rahu.
Beej mantra of Rahu:
” Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namah.”
Results of Rahu in different moon signs:
Rahu gives varied results in varied zodiac signs. Rahu is a shadowy planet and gives the results of the planet it sits with and the owner of the house it sits in. It also gets effected with the planets casting aspect on it. So, it gives results of many planets altogether and has to be analyzed carefully. We suggest you to read the results of Rahu in different signs and houses through the link provided here.