What Rahu represents
Rahu governs obsession, ambition, and the unconventional. Well-placed, it gives a hunger that drives growth. As a natural malefic, Rahu shapes these themes wherever it sits in your chart - the house and sign it occupies decide exactly how.
Rahu through the twelve houses
The house Rahu occupies is where its energy concentrates. Pick your house below to read the specific, lived pattern of Rahu there.
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Frequently asked
- What does Rahu represent in Vedic astrology?
- Rahu represents obsession, ambition, and the unconventional.
- Is Rahu a benefic or malefic?
- Rahu is considered a natural malefic, though its actual effect depends on the house and sign it occupies and the aspects it receives.
- How do I know where Rahu is in my chart?
- Generate a free Vedic birth chart with your date, time, and place of birth - it shows Rahu's exact sign, house, and nakshatra.