Rahu in Virgo (Kanya)

Rahu in Virgo places the north node of the Moon, the shadow planet of desire, ambition, and the unconventional, in Mercury’s mutable earth sign of analysis, detail, work, and service. Rahu rules no sign of its own, so it does not carry the ordinary dignity of the seven planets, and although the classical texts disagree, … Read more

Rahu in Libra (Tula)

Rahu in Libra places the north node of the Moon, the shadow planet of desire, ambition, and the unconventional, in Venus’s cardinal air sign of relationship, beauty, balance, and the social. Rahu rules no sign of its own, so it does not carry the ordinary dignity of the seven planets, and Libra is not among … Read more

Rahu in Scorpio (Vrishchika)

Rahu in Scorpio places the north node of the Moon, the shadow planet of desire, ambition, and the unconventional, in Mars’s fixed water sign of depth, intensity, the hidden, and transformation. Rahu rules no sign of its own, so it does not carry the ordinary dignity of the seven planets, and although the texts disagree, … Read more

Rahu in Sagittarius (Dhanu)

Rahu in Sagittarius places the north node of the Moon, the shadow planet of desire, ambition, and the unconventional, in Jupiter’s mutable fire sign of philosophy, wisdom, dharma, and the higher mind. Rahu rules no sign of its own, so it does not carry the ordinary dignity of the seven planets, and although the texts … Read more

Rahu in Capricorn (Makara)

Rahu in Capricorn places the north node of the Moon, the shadow planet of desire, ambition, and the unconventional, in Saturn’s cardinal earth sign of worldly ambition, structure, discipline, and the long climb to position. Rahu rules no sign of its own, so it does not carry the ordinary dignity of the seven planets, but … Read more

Rahu in Aquarius (Kumbha)

Rahu in Aquarius places the north node of the Moon, the shadow planet of desire, the unconventional, and the new, in Saturn’s fixed air sign of the collective, networks, innovation, reform, and the future. Rahu rules no sign of its own, so it does not carry the ordinary dignity of the seven planets, but Aquarius … Read more

Rahu in Pisces (Meena)

Rahu in Pisces places the north node of the Moon, the shadow planet of desire, illusion, and the unconventional, in Jupiter’s mutable water sign of spirituality, devotion, compassion, imagination, and the boundless. Rahu rules no sign of its own, so it does not carry the ordinary dignity of the seven planets, and Pisces appears in … Read more

Rahu in Aries (Mesha)

Rahu in Aries places the north node of the Moon, the shadow planet of desire, ambition, and the unconventional, in Mars’s cardinal fire sign of drive, courage, and action. Rahu rules no sign of its own, so it does not carry the ordinary dignity of the seven planets; instead it is read through the lord … Read more

Rahu in Taurus (Vrishabha)

Rahu in Taurus places the north node of the Moon, the shadow planet of desire, ambition, and the unconventional, in Venus’s fixed earth sign of wealth, beauty, comfort, and sensual pleasure. Rahu rules no sign of its own, so it does not carry the ordinary dignity of the seven planets, and although the classical texts … Read more

Rahu in Gemini (Mithuna)

Rahu in Gemini places the north node of the Moon, the shadow planet of desire, ambition, and the unconventional, in Mercury’s mutable air sign of intellect, communication, and versatility. Rahu rules no sign of its own, so it does not carry the ordinary dignity of the seven planets, and although the classical texts disagree, Gemini … Read more