Rahu (Rahu)
राहु
The north lunar node, a shadow graha (chhaya graha) signifying ambition, foreign things, obsession and the unconventional. Always retrograde in mean motion.
Attributes
| Full aspects | 5th, 7th, 9th house |
|---|---|
| Nature | Natural malefic |
| Vimshottari dasha | 18 years |
| Day | Saturday |
| Gemstone | Hessonite |
| Colour | Grey |
Nakshatras ruled by Rahu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Rahu mahadasha?
In the 120-year Vimshottari system the Rahu mahadasha lasts 18 years. It is the starting dasha for anyone whose Moon is in Ardra, Swati, Shatabhisha.
What is the gemstone for Rahu?
The traditional gemstone for Rahu is Hessonite. Gemstone advice should come from a full chart reading, not the planet alone.
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Current and future sign ingresses, retrograde windows and the full Vimshottari dasha tree for any birth chart.
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