In Vedic astrology, Rahu (Rahu) governs worldly desire, ambition, obsession, foreign lands, technology, illusion and sudden change. Where it sits in your birth chart colours an entire area of life. Choose a house below to read how Rahu behaves there — its strengths, its challenges, and the traditional remedies.
Exalted in: Taurus / Gemini (per many schools)
Debilitated in: Scorpio / Sagittarius
Own sign: co-ruler of Aquarius
Day: Saturday (Saturn-like)
Gem: Hessonite (Gomed)
Mantra: Om Rahave Namah
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Rahu in the 1st House
Self & Personality
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Rahu in the 2nd House
Wealth & Family
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Rahu in the 3rd House
Courage & Siblings
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Rahu in the 4th House
Home & Mother
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Rahu in the 5th House
Children & Intellect
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Rahu in the 6th House
Health & Obstacles
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Rahu in the 7th House
Marriage & Partnership
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Rahu in the 8th House
Transformation & Longevity
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Rahu in the 9th House
Fortune & Dharma
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Rahu in the 10th House
Career & Status
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Rahu in the 11th House
Gains & Networks
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Rahu in the 12th House
Loss & Liberation
Remedies for Rahu
- Chant "Om Rahave Namah" or the Durga Saptashati on Saturdays.
- Donate sesame, blankets or mustard oil; feed stray dogs.
- Avoid shortcuts, deceit and excess; keep clear boundaries with intoxicants and screens.