Discover Shadow Planets Position & Their Karmic Influence
Rahu and Ketu are the North and South nodes of the Moon - mathematically calculated points where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic. Though not physical planets, they are the most powerful influencers in Vedic astrology, representing our karmic past and future destiny.
Rahu (?) represents worldly desires, ambitions, and illusions. Ketu (?) represents spirituality, detachment, and moksha. They are always 180 degrees apart and move in retrograde motion, spending approximately 18 months in each zodiac sign.
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The Dragon's Head
Malefic, but gives material success. Creates confusion initially but rewards persistence. Associated with smoke, darkness, and illusion.
South-West
Mercury, Venus, Saturn
Politics, media, aviation, technology, foreign trade, research, occult sciences
The Dragon's Tail
Spiritual malefic. Removes attachments. Creates isolation for spiritual growth. Associated with flags, spiritual knowledge.
South
Mars, Venus, Saturn
Spirituality, astrology, healing, research, surgery, detective work, isolation jobs
The house placement of Rahu and Ketu determines which life areas are emphasized and which require letting go.
Focus: Self-development, independence
Challenge: Partnership difficulties, learning to cooperate
Focus: Wealth accumulation, family
Challenge: Hidden matters, transformation
Focus: Communication, short travels
Challenge: Over-philosophy, detachment from beliefs
Focus: Home, mother, property
Challenge: Career detachment, less worldly ambition
Focus: Creativity, children, romance
Challenge: Social circle confusion, gain delays
Focus: Defeating enemies, health service
Challenge: Spirituality, expenses, foreign settlement
Focus: Partnerships, marriage, business
Challenge: Identity crisis, self-worth issues
Focus: Occult, transformation, inheritance
Challenge: Family detachment, speech issues
Focus: Higher learning, long journeys, luck
Challenge: Communication issues, sibling karma
Focus: Career ambition, public image, fame
Challenge: Home instability, mother issues
Focus: Gains, social networks, large goals
Challenge: Children karma, creative blocks
Focus: Foreign lands, spirituality, isolation
Challenge: Health issues, enemy problems
Kaal Sarp Dosha occurs when all seven planets (Sun to Saturn) are hemmed between Rahu and Ketu. This creates a specific karmic pattern requiring attention.
There are 12 types based on which houses Rahu and Ketu occupy. Each type affects different life areas.
Not all Kaal Sarp Doshas are negative. Many successful people have this yoga. It can give:
Rahu and Ketu transit through each zodiac sign for approximately 18 months. Their transit affects everyone, but intensity varies based on your birth chart.
The transit of Rahu-Ketu through your Moon sign or specific houses creates major life changes, opportunities, or challenges. Understanding current transit helps in planning.
Rahu Mahadasha lasts 18 years, Ketu Mahadasha lasts 7 years in Vimshottari Dasha system. These periods bring significant transformations:
No! While they are shadow planets and create challenges, they also give immense success. Rahu in 3rd, 6th, 10th, 11th houses can give great achievements. Ketu in 3rd, 6th, 11th, 12th houses enhances spirituality and intuition.
You have Kaal Sarp Dosha if all 7 planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn) are between Rahu and Ketu in your birth chart. A complete chart analysis is needed to confirm.
Yes! Rahu is excellent for material gains, especially sudden wealth, lotteries, speculation, foreign income, and unconventional businesses. Well-placed Rahu creates millionaires.
Ketu represents detachment, moksha, and liberation. It removes attachments to material world and directs consciousness toward spiritual pursuits. Many spiritually evolved people have strong Ketu.
No! These are very powerful gemstones. Wear only after complete birth chart analysis by an expert astrologer. Wrong gemstone can create serious problems.
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