Individuals usually consult an astrologer during the planetary periods of Rahu, Ketu, and Saturn. Among these, Rahu is a major shadow planet whose major period, or Mahadasha, lasts for 18 years. This is a significant portion of one’s life.
While this period doesn’t bring the same opportunities for everyone, some things are generally true for all, such as extreme ambition, delusion, and ego. There are many misconceptions about this dasha, such as it taking everything away after giving it or causing suffering. However, that’s not the case. This period provides a person with the pleasure of material resources, and by the end, before Jupiter’s influence, it leads them toward spirituality.
We must understand that suffering is essential in human life. The pain received during Rahu’s period can make a person spiritual. Rahu creates a lot of attachment to the house it is located in, but in the end, it also brings detachment from that very area.
You can divide this dasha into three parts. Generally, the last six years bring more mental distress, but in the middle six years, a person builds castles in the air. Despite all this, Rahu is determined to become a king, and if it is in a good position in a person’s birth chart, it will grant them a high position and respect.
We shouldn’t forget who Rahu is in the Puranas. After the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), when Lord Vishnu was giving the nectar (amrit) to the gods in his Mohini avatar, Rahu saw him. This means nothing can escape a person influenced by Rahu; their sight is very sharp. They are also very swift in Kaliyuga because they are experts at changing their form according to the times. If you see a person with many faces at once, understand that their Rahu is strong.
Those who misuse the power of a strong Rahu for wrong deeds remain under the watchful eye of Jupiter, and as the saying goes, “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction,” they are held accountable. In the next blog, we will discuss some practical ways to protect ourselves from the negative effects of Rahu.
