In this blog we will understand what is Rahu and Sun conjunction in birth chart. What are its impact on various aspect of life like : health, married life, career . Its positive and negative impact and what remedies one can do for this conjunction.

Let us first understand the Planet Sun and the North Node of Moon - Rahu.

As we all know that Sun is the head or chief of the Solar system. In vedic astrology, Sun represents the Soul, the Father, authority,power,Self Esteem & Honour.Sun in birth chart is a symbol of energy and willpower to fight all negativity,evils and diseases in life. Sun represents the life as due to Sun only plants survive and due to this only all other living beings and human beings are there.

A strong Sun in birth chart represents arrogant behaviour, self esteem, leadership, ancestral property and support and pride. On the other hand, if Sun is weak in birth chart then it represents challenges in getting promotion in life,lack of confidence,lack of decision making power and challenging situations in life.

To know more about Sun you can read our previous blog : What is Sun in astrology ?

If Rahu Sun conjunction is there in the birth chart,then Rahu is believed to either amplify Sun's qualities or create hinderances to block the positive effects of Sun's energy.

Rahu – It is also known as the north node of the Moon. It is a shadow planet and it always moves in a retrograde manner i.e. if Other planets are moving from east to west then Rahu and Ketu move West to east. Another point to note with Rahu is it is always equidistant from Ketu (South Node of Moon) and both these are always retrograde, it’s very rare and only for a very brief moment that these planets are seen as either stationary or in non-retrograde motion.

Rahu is the only planet which causes blackness or darkness over the light of the sun even though for some time only which at time lasts from a few minutes to a few hours this phenomenon is known as the eclipse which could be either partial or full. With different times and different types of eclipse, it causes many distressful things in people’s lives who are affected by it.

Since Rahu is the head part detached from the Stomach and other organs it has the brain and the other sensory organs like eyes, ears, speech, taste and smells whereas Ketu is left devoid of all these and has only the portion which does not have these organs this reason makes Rahu the planet with the insatiable hunger for anything and everything and at the same time it makes

To know more about Rahu you can read our previous blog : What is Rahu in astrology ?

What is Sun and Rahu conjunction ?

This Conjunction generates or brings a lot of challenges in life which can be good as well bad. When Sun comes under the impact of the Rahu or shadow of Rahu it creates Grahan or eclipse due to which Such loses its power and authority. Once Rahu creates an aura or illusions in the persons mind,then such a person start thinking in the way Rahu wants. Due to this the person starts believing that everything is going as per his wish but Rahu creates illusion or fake aura. Rahu takes the person far away from reality and start loosing on every aspect whether it is financially or personal life relations.

Here Rahu force the person to think in a way so that he wont't be able to focus on the goals of his life. Rahu force the person to think in multiple directions due to such a person face challenges and hinderances in life.

Effects Of Sun and Rahu Conjunction

Generally Rahu and Sun conjunction gives the impact of the house in which these are placed. For example if placed in the ninth house, then this conjunction is not safe for father or relation with father of the native is not cordial. The person will always stay away from his / her father. Following are some general impact of this conjunction on the native :

1) Such a person may have a false ego and a short temper.

2. Such a person may have a wicked nature .
3. Such a person may face separation from family especially from father.
4. Such a person may be a cheater or may involved in a fraud.
5. Such a person's father may have poor health or may have serious disease.
6. Such a person may also have marriage related issues and also face child birth issues.
7. In women,it may be the karaka of miscarriages.
8. Such a person may be self centric.
9. Such a person face problems when getting promotion in job.
10. Such a person may have unstable career.
11. Such a person may face challenges or losses of ancestral properties.
12. Such a person will face challenges in getting fruits of hard work,at birth place or near birth place.

Impact of married life when Rahu and Sun conjunction in birth chart :

This conjunction impact the married life in negative manner when placed in few of the houses like : first house, seventh house, third house , twelfth house and eleventh house of birth chart. Placement in these houses creates huge turbulance in married life. If Rahu and Sun are together in a birth chart, it causes problems in marriage. In relationships, this alignment can create confusion and illusion, as Rahu is shadowy and blocks the light of the Sun and its clarity and truth.

This conjunction can create misunderstandings amongh partners which may further lead to lack of faith . This increases his ego and self-importance, which leads to conflicts and power struggles in his marriage. There is also a chance that one demands acknowledgment and reassurance, often resulting in an excessive demand of the same from their significant other.

The conjunction can bring about emotional turmoil and instability, making it a challenge to keep a smooth and peaceful state in the relationship. It glitches quite a bit with truly being able to feel warmth and genuine caring, or the native can end up feeling detached or self-absorbed. This placement is likely to lead the partners to keep secrets or cultivate hidden aspects in their relationship, creating an additional layer of difficulty in getting to know and trust each other.

Impact of health life when Rahu and Sun conjunction in birth chart :

As we know, Rahu is a bodyless planet with amplification and shadowy impacts in the horoscope. So when Rahu deludes or separates from the Sun, the Sun will lose its vitality and not act clearly, causing a number of health problems. This imbalance frequently appears as sickness in the body and sometimes in the mind. In terms of health-related problems, this conjunction might give trouble from the head, causing headaches, migraines, high or low vision issues, etc.

Given the Sun's relationship to the heart and general vitality, the heart can be weakened from a poor Dhumadhi status. Since Rahu tends to enhance fears, general stress, and anxiety, we can more easily become affected and fall into the trap associated with those things. Further, this pair can cause digestive problems and create general weariness by overworking the mind and nervous system. Illusion or mental stress will be felt due to this conjunction, which may result in a sense of uncertainty. This person may experience mood swings, as well as higher levels of anxiety and depression. There is also a danger of acquiring obsessions or addictions, as Rahu can develop a very strong thirst for escapism and indulgence.

Impact of career life when Rahu and Sun conjunction in birth chart :

This conjunction significantly influences the professional life and often brings both opportunities and challenges. This conjunction naturally inclines the native towards the pursuit of success and recognition, as Rahu tends to magnify the Sun's authoritarian desire and status. On the contrary, this bubbling enthusiasm can incite a host of troubles and turmoil into a person's professional life.

This narrow focus can be a boon too, with those born in January reported to be determined to succeed in their careers and creative thinkers. Rahu can bring immense creativity based on the sign or house it afflicts or occupies, making the native excel in creativity, technology, ideas, or unconventional fields. This person has a charm that makes them highly qualified for leadership roles and jobs related to public relations. A Rahu-Sun conjunction can definitely go either way in a chart depending on how close the conjunction is.

The negative trait can make the native someone who can do anything to get their ambitions going, which could generate turbulence in the workplace with coworkers, bosses, or subordinates. The self can coast through a career, moving from one fortunate stride to the next, occasionally hindered by unexpected setbacks. With an appetite for risk undisciplined, it can render the company weak and vulnerable in their markets.

Also, this conjunction can lead to power struggles and ego clashes. This could manifest as challenges with authority or difficulties getting along with superiors in the workplace. Their high desire for recognition can appear as hubris, alienating both peers and bosses who find them hard to get along with.

Positive impact of of this conjunction in birth chart :

• Both Rahu and Sun conjunction can add heavy ambitions, competencies, and excellence in work spirits without fail.
• This combination likely reflects an extreme hunger for power, acknowledgment, and success; they will likely be very driven in reaching whatever it is they wish from life.
• The person may have an attractive personality and a talent for leadership as well.
• If you are in a profession or social circle where you lead, this conjunction will make you a natural leader.
• Moreover, the heightened energy of Rahu, when placed in the 11th house, can equip the native with out-of-the-box thinking and clever ideas, which could be revolutionary and propel the work to undiscovered horizons.
• But they need to make sure that being grounded and not getting overconfident or too much into their ego is important to avoid things going south.
• Rahu Sun conjunct if utilized correctly, to obtain success and status in society.

Negative impact of this conjunction in birth chart :

• It can show up as confusion, delusion, and grandeur of self. People having this conjunction may show narcissistic behavior, boast too much, and want power and praise for things they might not deserve.
• This can result in manipulative ways and muddled decisions.
• This conjunction creates huge ups and down inside the person due to which the person may face difficulties in achieving the desired goals.
• On the health side, this can mean a predisposition to ailments of the head and heart, and a tendency towards stress and anxiety.
• They may have difficulties in the field of work and in the public; it can happen that the native is a person whose reputation and status in society constantly varies, having moments of darkness and sudden elevation.

Remedies for Rahu and Sun conjunction :

1. In the Angareshwar Mahadev Temple at Ujjain, the Grahan Dosha of Sun-Rahu can be pacified.
2. Such person should do some charitable work from ancestral property.
3. Such person should donate medicine in any hospital or to any needy person.
4. Such person should avoid wearing orange clothes.
5. Such person should feed dogs or fishes on daily basis.