What does Rahu stand for in Vedic astrology? Rahu (North lunar node) stands for ambition, foreign lands, sudden change and illusion. Its day is Saturday, its dasha lasts 18 years, and today it’s in Kumbha.
Rahu at a glance
- Stands for
- ambition, foreign lands, sudden change and illusion
- Day
- Saturday
- Colour
- Smoky dark blue
- Grain
- Black gram (urad)
- Traditional gem
- Hessonite
- Rules
- No sign of its own
- Exalted in
- Texts differ
- Debilitated in
- Texts differ
What families do
Worshipping Durga, and avoiding new starts during Rahu Kalam.
Nakshatras ruled by Rahu
Sources
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for rulership, exaltation and the Vimshottari dasha.
- Positions are sidereal (Lahiri ayanamsa), worked out by our panchang engine.
Pujas for Rahu
Questions devotees ask us
What does Rahu stand for?
In Vedic astrology Rahu stands for ambition, foreign lands, sudden change and illusion.
Which day belongs to Rahu?
Saturday is the day traditionally kept for Rahu.
How long is the Rahu dasha?
18 years in the 120-year Vimshottari system.
Should I wear Hessonite?
Only after a pandit has read your chart. Tradition is clear that a gem can strengthen a graha that shouldn’t be strengthened, so don’t buy one on a general recommendation.