As we are all aware Rahu and Ketu are called ChayaGraha (Shadow Planets) in Ved ic astrology and are

points of intersection of the Moon orbit with the ecliptic . The lunar nodes change sign in about 18 months and during span of 18 years t hey complete one Paraya or one cycle of revolution of the zodiac. The role of ka rmic indicators is connected with their power to cause eclipses . The eclipses are caused when Sun and Moon the luminaries come near the vicinity on the Full or the New Moon day. Within 18 degrees with these Nodes and Solar eclipse t akes place on the New Moon day and the Lunar Eclipse takes place on a Full Moon day +- 11.15 degrees from the nodes . Nodes eclipse Sun our consciousness and Moon our Mind , they acquire a special dimension and become strong to influence us in darkening our perspective in life in order to bring new Light .. The node s deal with death, rebirth and transformation and regeneration in our life. Aft er the eclipse it is considered that both Sun and Moon have taken a rebirth. Bot h the Chaya grahas have no substance and and are physically nonexistent, yet th eir influence is manifold. and also has spiritual effects . Both Rahu and Ketu a re 180 degrees apart and they bring a churning effect in our life.. Since they have a shadow nature they influence on the psychological level. Rahu is snake s haped and head part is of a celestial snake. Lord Shiva has a snake around him . The devouring of the Sun and Moon is when the eclipses take place . Sun and Moo n the luminaries are the royal planets , under whose influence the whole unive rse and the life revolves. We already know that at the time of Samundra Manthan M oon and Sun were the ones who complaint first that Rahu the Demon has tasted Amr ita, therefore Rahu is enemy of both Sun and Moon . In Hindu astrology Rahu and Ketu have great importance . These two nodes of Moon , though physically nonexistent, are yet treated as full-fledged planets . Rahu is known as the dragons head and Ketu the Tail. Head is forward looking and th erefore represents the future, whereas Ketu tail represents the past. The posi tion of Rahu represents the qualities to be developed and work to be done during the present Janma and the position of Ketu shows the qualities developed duri ng the past lives and in us indicates attitude that come naturally to the native . 1. They are classified as karmic Planets. 2.The quality represented by the depositors of Rahu and Ketu are significantly f ound to be manifesting in the native. 3. A planet in conjunction with these nodes has special significations in rela tion to the things signified by those planets 4. Well posited Nodes with benefic connecting and aspects make the native ris e to dizzy heights. No other planet can be compared to Rahu- Ketu in this resp ect. 5. According to Hindu astrology these nodes are malefic, but Ketu is considered to be spiritual and is moksha karka. 6. Rahu is earthy and indicating mundane prosperity. Both rahu and Ketu have a c onstructive role to play in one s life in the long run. They make things pass thr ough various phases of difficulties and sufferings and will also enable him to progress spiritually. 7. When placed in malefic nakshatras and conjoined with Mars and Saturn without any benefic association life will be marked with by misery, anguish, pain strug gles and misunderstanding throughout. 8. Rahu and Ketu eclipse Sun and Moon representing our soul and mind respective ly.

9. Rahu and Ketu with in 2 degrees of the Asc . give a very distinctive appeara nce and unusual type of personality. 10. Rahu is exalted in Gemini, ruler in Virgo, harmonious in Libra, Fallen in S agittarius, detrimental in Pieces, Harmonious in Aries 11. Ketu is exalted in Sagittarius, ruler is pieces, harmonies in Aries, fallen in Gemini and detrimental in Virgo and disharmony in Libra. 12. Rahu is feminine and rules Ardras, Swati and satabisha nakshata in the 3,7 a nd 11 signs ruled by Mercury , Venus and Saturn, all these signs are airy and th eir lords share an intimate relationship friendship. Mer cury rules over intellect, Venus over pleasure, Saturn rules misery. Thus Rahu r ole is to give this in plenty 13. Ketu is an eunuch planet and rules over ashvini, magha, moola, falling in A ries, Leo and Sagittarius all the fiery signs. These signs are ruled by Mars, Su n and Jupiter who share close friendship. Mars signifies power, sun signifies So ul, Jupiter signifies wisdom. Correct blend of these 3 leads to moksham. Thus it is said ketu gives moksham and Rahu attachment. 14. Dasha of Rahu-Ketu as explained above they are karmic planets and so their dasha are quite interesting. They bring the native to back to the destined path. Freewill may not exist there. 15. Similarly the dashas of the depositors of Rahu. Ketu are to be predicted in a different manner. For dashas we have to consider the bhavas they are placed i n and the signs they are placed in., along with the position of the depositors. Their position in the navamsha, Drekkane are never to be ignored . conjunction of other planets along with aspects also play a role which is important and can not be ignored. 16. According to Hindu astrology 6,8,12 are trik houses whenever re placed in these houses and aspected by these lords of 6,8, or ced in the nakshatra of these lords the native will be subjected nfluences , such an in influence may be reduced by association Rahu and Ketu a 12 or even pla to disturbing i with benefics.

17. Similarly Kendra s and Kona s are auspic ious houses and whenever Rahu and Ketu are placed there on in the nakshatra of t hese lords or even associated with them , by aspect , their dasha periods will be favorable. Rahu-ketu placed in Kendra or Kona and their Depositor placed in Kona or Kendra respectively will behave as a yogkarka planet . 18.Rahu-Ketu do not own any signs , they give results of the houses they are pla ced in or the depositors of the houses . When rahu is favorably placed will giv e Prosperity, high position, all kind of virtues, and wealth .. The native may v isit holy places, will acquire sacred knowledge and power. If afflicted is lia ble to dangers from poison, reptiles, diseases and trouble all over the body. 19. Ketu when favorable its dasha will bring good results quisition of materialistic things, destruction of enemies. . u can cause intense miseries to the native , all his efforts o unprofitable things , loss of position. He may also commit ahu and Ketu, Rahu dasha is more favorable than Ketu. wealth, fortune, ac when afflicted ket may fail , he may d blunders. Between r

Rahu and Ketu attain immense strength if the depositor is weak, debilitated , fa llen, combust , Dagdha rashi to give strong results good or bad as the case may be .

20. Rahu Yogi planet and influenced by Yogkarka in Kendra/ Kona will take the n ative to heights in the dahsa and even otherwise . anil aggarwala 5th Dec. 2012