Unlock the Secret of Rahu

January 21,2026 | Added by: Astro Editorial Team

Introduction to Rahu

In our mythology there was a story, when devganas are drinking “Amrit” after “Samudra Manthan” there was a demon called “Swar Bhanu” he also drunks Amrit with the deva groups in a cheating way, when Lord Vishnu knows then he cut the demon’s body through his “Sudarshan Chakra” into two parts the “Head” is called Rahu and the “body part” is called Ketu. That is why Rahu has a great cunning mind, does not have feelings and it is always hungry for maya or materials life. Ketu always detached to material life.

Ketu has feelings only does not have mind. Rahu means the smoke, an illusion, desire, fame, greed, high intelligence, manipulation, obsessive behaviour, information technology, computer, internet, movie, video, a poisonous snake, foreigners, mass disease. Rahu is Vata Karak an Airy nature. It is the significator of an irreligious person, harsh speech, cheating, falsehoods, uncleanliness, filthy. Rahu is influential by strengthening one's power and converting even an enemy into a friend. Rahu is a poison itself, smoke release from a factory is also a Rahu.

If a poisonous snake bites, that can be healed by the grace of Rahu. Rahu is a planet which creates illusion and have strong desires towards materialistic achievements. Rahu also can provide name, fame and represents IT companies, film studio. No one can do satisfied Rahu in terms of materials life. Always looks for a different opportunity with a shortcut way. Rahu takes around 18 months to move one rashi to another in zodiac sign.

Importance of Rahu

Rahu gives highly auspicious result in 3rd ,4th and 6th houses. Saturn, Mercury and Ketu are his friends, whereas Sun, Mars and Venus are his enemies. Jupiter and Moon are neutral towards him. Similarly, Rahu will provide bad results if Saturn and Sun are also combined in a horoscope. In this case Mars will also be negative. Moreover, if Ketu is placed in earlier than Rahu, Rahu will provide adverse results, whereas Ketu’s effect will be nullified. If Sun and Venus are placed together in a horoscope, Rahu will generally provide adverse results.

When Rahu is Beneficial?

Rahu is good if it is placed in 10th house alone. It is also good if placed in 6th house is called “Kodand Rahu”. It is seen if Rahu is placed in earlier than Saturn anywhere in kundli that is highly beneficial and offers good effects to the native. If it is placed after the Saturn, it becomes malefic and acts as the agent of the Saturn. Sun provides very good results when Rahu is aspects by Saturn, but Rahu gives the debilitated effects when Saturn is aspects by Rahu. Rahu gets exalted in houses 3rd and 6th, whereas it gets debilitated in 8th, 9th and 11th houses. 12th house is his “Pakka Ghar”.

Diseases Provided by Rahu

It gives suicidal tendencies, fears, phobias, poisonous bites, murder, theft, imprisonment, and diseases like cholera, dysentery, skin diseases, swelling of the uterus, and constipation. abdominal ulcers, liver disorders if it is placed in 6th or 8th house with Jupiter, dementia and inertia.

Rahu Mahadasha

The Mahadasha period of Rahu is also 18 years. Rahu is a shadow planet it cannot feel because it is the only head nothing else. Rahu Mahadasha is known to last for 18 years. It is a period in which one loses the direction of life and cannot differentiate right from wrong. Rahu also give different types of addictions such as taking drugs, gambling, drinking alcohol, smoking etc. Rahu dasha will be beneficial if it is placed in a favourable position in the native’s horoscope otherwise it will give adverse result as per Saturn dasha during the Mahadasha period. Rahu's malefic effects could be damage native’s health and wealth during the dasha period.

Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)

According to astrology, a Karana constitutes half of a Tithi (lunar day). Fundamentally, a Karana signifies the angular difference between the Sun and the Moon. There are two Karanas within a single Tithi (or lunar day): one occupies the first half of the Tithi, and the other occupies the second half. In total, there are 11 Karanas, which influence an individual's temperament, destiny, and actions at the time of their birth. Of these 11 Karanas, some are considered auspicious, while others are deemed inauspicious. Consequently, any auspicious undertaking is performed during an auspicious Karana.

Karanas play a significant role in the science of astrology; they also assist in the calculation of Muhurtas (auspicious timings). A Karana corresponds to half the duration of a Tithi (lunar day).

Karanas play a major role in the creation of a Janma Kundali (birth chart). They determine an individual's temperament, fortune, and the success of their daily endeavors. There is a total of 11 types of Karanas; among them, some are classified as Chara (movable) Karanas, while others are known as Sthira (fixed) Karanas. Since two Karanas occur in a day daily, they appear a total of 2 x 30 = 60 times throughout the entire month.

There are a total of 11 Karanas; of these 11, some are Chara (movable) Karanas, and others are Sthira (fixed) Karanas.

Chara means movable; the Chara Karanas are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Vishti (Bhadra) Karanas.

The names of the Karanas are as follows: Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, Vishti, Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, and Kimstughna.

Out of the total 11 Karanas, 7 are movable (Chara); their names are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Vishti. The 4 karanas are like Sthira (fixed) Karanas are Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, and Kimstughna.

The Vishti Karana is also referred to as the Bhadra Karana. It is the 7th Karana in the sequence. It is not considered an auspicious Karana because the nature of the Vishti Karana is Ugra (fierce or aggressive). The planetary lord of this Karana is Saturn, and its presiding deity is Yamraj.

Bhadra is the daughter of the Sun and the sister of Saturn. According to astrological belief, any task undertaken during the Bhadra Karana inevitably results in obstacles, delays, and struggles. Consequently, no auspicious activities or ceremonies are performed during the Bhadra Karana.

Yes, when a birth chart or Kundali is prepared, it is important to know the Karana under which the person was born.

There are seven Karanas which are very auspicious for any auspicious work. Those auspicious Karanas are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Kimstughna.

Karana is seen above the longitudes of the Sun and Moon. This is a very important part for finding any auspicious Muhurta. In Vedic Panchang, nothing is complete without Muhurta. That is why in the ancient times, there were great astrologers in the royal court. After preparing all this, they would present it before the king. The main role of Karana is to choose the right auspicious time for auspicious work and to determine the nature, efficiency and mental attitude of the person. Out of the total 11 Karanas, 7 are variable and 4 are fixed Karanas. Some of these are auspicious and some are inauspicious.

Vanija Karana is best for business and trade activities.

Any auspicious work done is done in Sthira Lagna, Sthira Karana. Sthira means fixed. Because Vedic astrology says that doing any auspicious work in Sthira Lagna and Karana gives long and good results. Taitila Karana is considered to be an auspicious and stable Karana of the calendar.

Taitila Karana is best for starting auspicious works, buying new property, taking charge and creative works. People born in this Karana are generally lucky, wealthy and intelligent. Every Karana has some merits and demerits. The nature of this Tatila Karana Jataka can be gentle as well as stubborn. Sometimes it becomes difficult to handle them.

Vishti Karana called Bhadra Karana. This is a malefic Karana which is totally avoid for any auspicious works like griha pravesh, marriage, new business opening, opening ceremony and so on.